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ALOHA ASSEMBLY TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 3RD

Per. 1

8:00 – 8:53

ASSEMBLY

9:09 – 10:20

Per. 2

10:27 – 11:20

Per. 3

11:27 – 12:26

Lunch

12:26 – 1:12

Per. 4

1:12 – 2:11

 



MAHALO TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE EARTH FEST!
The 10th annual Earth Fest was a huge success, a huge thank you goes to the WipeOut Crew for their hard work and dedication and to their advisor, Mr. Paul Balazs. It takes a village to pull an event of this magnitude together. Please watch the Earth Fest recap video by senior Melania Ali-Heron: 2024 Earth Fest . We canʻt wait until the 11th Annual Earth Fest!


YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION

Yearbook Distribution and Pick Up will be on May 14 - 16, 2024, Tuesday through Thursday afterschool in A202. 

May 14 - Seniors 

May 15 - Juniors 

May 16 - All Underclassmen 



$5 DOLLAR TENT SALE AT KAISER PTSA FARMERS MARKET!

Join us Tuesday, May 7 & 14, 4-6 pm at the PTSA Farmers Market for deals on Kaiser t-shirts, pom-poms, stickers, and more. Don't miss out on snagging your Kaiser High swag before it's gone!

 


CHECK OUT THE COUGAR CONNECTION – KAISER NEWS

Please take a moment to read the latest from our Cougar Connection. Including articles from Tennis, Track & Field, How to prepare for exams, Politics, Global news and more, as written by our Cougar newswriting team.



KAISER GRADUATION POSTER $35
Order your custom 20in x 30in laminated vertical poster for your special graduate today! You must provide a high-resolution 5x7 image, along with a required release form for professional shots. We cannot print the posters without the release form. Deadline for forms and photographs to be submitted is May 17th to have them ready by graduation. 

For order forms and more info, email: [email protected].



FREE COLLEGE KICK-OFF START WORKSHOPS FOR CLASS OF 2025
Two sessions: June 3 – 6 or June 24 – 27
Time: 9 am to 12 pm

Where: CCRC (Room H101)
These four-day workshops are to assist those of you that are thinking of applying to a 4-year college/university. We will be working on a range of topics from career exploration, building your college list, the college application process, financial aid, scholarships and more!

Click HERE to register. We have limited space available in each session so be sure to register as soon as possible if you're hoping to attend. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by the CCRC (H101) and we'll be happy to discuss it with you. 



WATER POLO SUMMER PRACTICE
If anyone is interested in learning to play water polo this summer, please email Coach Asa Tanaka at:
[email protected].



2024-2025 KAISER HIGH CLASS T- SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Calling all Cougar artists! We are looking for designs for next year’s class T- shirts! Submitted designs will be put up to a vote. The winning artist will receive their class shirt for free! Deadline for designs is Friday, May 10, 2024. Click on the link or see the handout for more information! Handout Link: Handout. So submit designs use the google form here: Submission Form"



HAWAI’I HUMANE SOCIETY MISSION PAWSIBLE ART CONTEST

Deadline May 31, 2024
Attention students in grades 6-12 on Oʻahu: another year means another Mission PAWsible Contest!  This year, we hope your Mission PAWsible projects illustrate the importance of caring for all animals, treating them humanely, and being empathetic; with a special focus this year towards our Free-Roaming cats especially with kitten season right around the corner. Go to
Mission PAWsible to learn more.



TEENS 4 ANIMALS COUNCIL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s Teens4Animals Council members develop, promote and lead school and community animal welfare initiatives and events throughout their one-year term. Council members form friendships with like-minded youth and are instrumental in further perpetuating the Hawaiian Humane Society’s mission to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.



PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THE BUS STOP AND NO PARKING ZONES IN THE AFTERNOON
It has come to our attention that parents/guardians have been parking illegally on Lunalilo Home Road as early as 2:00pm to pick up their teen from school. There was a near accident as someone parked between the driveway and the fire station. Note that parking in front of the bus stop and along the baseball field is also illegal. Ample and safe parking available on the 4th tier of the parking lot.


DESSERT FANTASY FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH

Cougar ‘Ohana it’s that time again to show your appreciation for our Kaiser teachers, admin and staff! Bring your favorite dessert (20 people) to the front office on Wednesday, May 8th by 1:30pm. Unfortunately, we do not have access to a refrigerator, so for refrigerated desserts, please drop them off closer to 1:30pm. The PTSA will be providing lunch to go along with your delectable delights!



FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA VOTING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS TUESDAY, MAY 7TH
6:30pm in the Library

Open to all parents/guardians of Kaiser students or upcoming Kaiser students. The Friends of Kaiser will be holding their annual elections for board members for the school year 2024 – 2025. Please attend this meeting if you are interested in running for a position, or just being a part of the PTSA. 


FREE IT CLASSES FOR CLASSES OF 2025 & 2026
Application Deadline, May 10th
Rising high school juniors and seniors on Oʻahu and Maui can get a FREE jump-start on college courses! Learn Computer System Security from the University of Manoa (ICS 426) or Introduction to Networking from Windward Community College (ICS 184). This is sponsored by the Pacific Intelligence Innovation Initiative. See Summer IT Courses flyer for more information and contact.



HAWAII KEIKI NURSES OFFICE WILL MOVE TEMPORARILY TO THE BOYS LOCKER ROOM

April 23 – May 17, 2024
Due to testing in the library, the Hawaii Keiki RN office will be temporarily moved to the boys football locker room.



SUMMER SCHOOL AT KAISER
Registration starts April 1st – April 19th
Summer School classes are available for Kaiser High School Students ONLY, and incoming 9th graders.
Open to all DOE students (if space is available):  April 15, 2024 - April 19, 2024

Registration Form: https://bit.ly/2024KaiserSummerRegistration

Summer School Schedule 

Date: June 7, 2022 - July 12, 2022, Monday through Friday

Times: 8:00am - 1:00pm with a 15 minute break

Holidays (no school):

  • June 11 - King Kamehameha Day
  • July 4 - Independence day

Students must complete 120 hours of instruction for one (1) credit.

To view courses please go to this link: 2024 Kaiser Summer School



DEADLINE – FRIDAY! PROJECT GRADUATION (PG) 2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 
Registration: https://kaiserptsa.com/project-grad-2024

Here are the details you need to know:

Registration Details:
Regular Fee: $300 from April 1st to May 3rd
NO REGISTRATION AFTER MIDNIGHT
ON MAY 3RD

PROJECT GRADUATION SEEKING PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Attention all 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade parents! We need a Project Grad Chair to assist with the planning of PG 2024. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn as much as possible this year to help plan again next year. If you're interested, please reach out to Sarah at [email protected]

 

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COLLEGE & CAREER

 

SCHOLARSHIPS!

Seniors and Juniors, a wealth of scholarships are awaiting for your application. Get a head start now so you don’t miss any deadlines! Click here: Scholarships

 

COLLEGE VISITS please sign up on Scoir

For more information, register for off campus visits, and to see a full list of visits, click here: College Visits


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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS

 

HIDOE PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Students must be 16 years of age and a HIDOE high school senior or junior. You must apply using your school email account. To learn more, go to: HIDOE Summer Internships



KUPU KĀKOʻO CONNECTIONS SUMMER PROGRAM

Open to all 11th & 12th grade students – Deadline to apply – May 17, 2024
This two week program runs from June 3th – June 14th
Kākoʻo Connections links Hawaiʻi youth to people, professional development opportunities, and resources that can help them achieve their college and career goals in Hawaiʻiʻs unique natural resources field.
Kupu will provide accommodations for travel and $595 Achievement Award upon successful completion of the program.

For more information, please go to: KUPU Kākoʻo Connections

 

 

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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS

CLICK HERE FOR: PHYSICAL FORM 

CLICK HERE FOR: STUDENT PARTICIPATION FORM 

SCORES

 

Track & Field Qualification Results


Golf Results – scroll down to completed matches and click on Results

 

UPCOMING GAMES

05/04 – Track & Field OIA Varsity Championships @ Mililani, 4:00pm
05/08 – Golf @ Hawaiʻi Prince Golf
05/15 – OIA Golf Championships @ Leilehua Golf, 7:30am


GO – FAN NEW ONLINE SPORTS TICKETING APP

OIA Student Activity passes are only good for regular games, not pre or post season games.

For future games and GO FAN ticket information, please visit: GO FAN ticketing instructions on the Kaiser website.

 


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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY NEWS

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST SUNDAY, JUNE 16th!

Mahalo to the Hawaii Kai Lions Club for supporting us in so many ways!

Let’s share our Aloha in supporting the Lions Club by ordering tickets for the annual Father's Day Breakfast!

When: Sunday, June 16th 
What you get: Fried Rice, scrambled eggs, and sausage.  
How: Drive Thru Pick Up at Kaiser High School - 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast tickets $10.00 - Pre-sale only.
Please pre order your tickets and arrangements will be made to get the tickets to you and collect the money.
ORDER HERE > 
Hawaii Kai Lions Club - Father’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser (google.com)

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 7 – Friends of Kaiser PTSA, 6:30 in Library
May 8 – Teacherʻs Appreciation Day Celebration
May 11 – Junior Prom @ Hyatt Regency, 5:00pm
May 20 – 23 – Semester Finals
May 23 – Seniorʻs Last Day
May 24 – Graduation Day, 6:30pm @ Kaiser Stadium
May 27 – Memorial Day Holiday
May 30 – Studentʻs Last Day
May 31 – Teacherʻs Last Day

ALOHA Until Next School Year 

 

Mahalo,                                                                                       

Ann Olson 
Parent Community Network Coordinator (PCNC)
Henry J. Kaiser Highschool
An International Baccalaureate World School,
AVID Certified, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit School
511 Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu, HI 96825
Phone: (808) 394-1200 ext. 2241
www.kaiserhighschoolhawaii.org
Instagram: kaiserhighschool_hi
Facebook: @kaiserhigh808

 

 

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination 

Click here for full Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassement Statement

 

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HSDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts. Please direct further inquiries regarding HSDOE nondiscrimination polices to: 

 

ADA/Section 504 Inquires

Krysti Sukita, ADA/504 Specialist 
Civil Rights Compliance Office
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. BOX 2360
Honolulu, HI 96804
(808) 586-3322 or relay

[email protected]

 

Title VI, Title IX,  and other Inquiries
Anne Marie Puglisi, Director 
Civil Rights Compliance Office
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. BOX 2360
Honolulu, HI 96804
(808) 586-3322 or relay

[email protected]