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DRIVER’S EDUCATION APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION ON THURSDAY
Applications (50 only) – Thursday, April 17th, 7:30am in the Office
Return Applications – Monday, April 21, 2025 - please print your email address legibly or it might be discarded
Lottery Draw – Monday, April 21, 2025, results will be posted on April 22nd in the office.
Driver’s Education Classes start:
April 23rd - 5:30pm – 7:30pm with Mandatory Parent/Student WebEx - camera must be on for the whole session.
April 25th – Class starts 3:00pm - 7:00pm (Wednesday)
April 26th - Class 7:00am - 11:00am (Saturday)
April 28th, 30th & May 2nd – Class 3:00pm - 7:00pm (M,W,F)
May 5th, 7th, & 9th – Class 3:00pm - 7:00pm (M,W,F)
May 12th, 14th, 16th – Class 3:00pm - 7:00pm (M,W,F)
Must attend ALL sessions and must not be absent from school during days of driver's education class.
Classes will be held in room F101
Students must wear covered shoes and bring a notebook.
If you have any illness: cough, runny nose, fever, headache - please do not come to class.
Cell phones will be turned off during class.
Parents must sign all forms in the packet in order for the student to be eligible for an application.
Parents must attend the mandatory Parent/Student meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5:30 – 7:30pm via WebEx.
CONGRATULATIONS ETHAN YANG, ALL OIA EAST PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
Headlining the All-OIA East selections is Mid-Fielder, Ethan Yang. Ethan has played competitive soccer for more than a decade, captained the varsity soccer team and has been drafted to the OIA East first team twice. Also recognized are:
First Team: Brennan Higa, Tayte Sato
Second Team: Isaac Davies,
Honorable Mention: Cody Aoki, Tristan Buck, Kaiea McKillop and Tyce Kaneko
Congratulations Cougar Soccer!
CONGRATULATIONS SADIE TANABE, IMPACT PLAYER OF THE GAME
Leading off the first inning with a grand slam, Sadie Tanabe put the Lady Cougars in the lead and they didn’t look back. Lady Cougars won 10 – 4. Sadie is also responsible for 6 RBI’s to add to her impact. Read more from ScoringLive here: Kaiser downs Moanalua to avenge early season loss.
PAKALA STREET DROP-OFFS – PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS
When dropping off, or picking up your teen on Pakala Street, please do not speed, drive at or below the speed limit of 25. Also, please keep the noise level down, no booming music or loud voices. There have been complaints of speeding and noise during these time zones. Elderly and children live along Pakala street and may be crossing or trying to sleep. Let’s all be good neighbors, Thank you!
JUST SERVE CLUB IS HOSTING A CANDY DRIVE!
The JustServe Club is hosting a Candy Drive to help bring some Easter joy to homeless youth in our community. We’re putting together Easter baskets and need your help to make them sweet and special!
What: Candy Drive for Easter Baskets
When: Candy Drop-off April 14, 15, 16 7:30-7:50
Where: Drop off (individually wrapped) candy donations curbside during sign waving, in front of school office
Students: Help us with sign waving on April 14-16 from 7:30-7:50
Mahalo for your support!
HELPING TEENS MANAGE DEPRESSION WORKSHOP:PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT WORK
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:30pm HST
In this webinar, you’ll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. Our presenter, Amy Mezuliz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren’t just theoretical concepts, they’re hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen’s mental health.
Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.
HOW TO GET INTO YOUR DREAM COLLEGE TALK SESSION WITH ETHAN YANG
Wednesday, April 16th in H101 during lunch – Open to ALL grades
Do you want to get into your dream college? If so, make sure to attend this informal talk session hosted by student body president, Ethan Yang, in the CCRC (H101) during lunch next week Wednesday on April 16th! You will hear tips, insights, actionable advice, and have a chance to connect with a student admitted to Yale, Harvard, and Stanford. All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited. No sign-up is required!
MATH TEAM TUTORING OPPORTUNITY
Kaiser's Math Team is offering math tutoring sessions during the week of April 21st (M/T/TR/F). If you need help studying for your exams or looking for a math homework tutor, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/GN4Dni64CAPCyQsR6 (QR code for the sign-up form is also in the flyer). It will be in H201 during lunchtime (M/T/TR/F) and after school (M/T/TR).
2025 SUMMER SUMMIT STEM FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
For rising 9th – 12th grade students
The Summit STEM Fellowship is a virtual summer program taught by Harvard, Stanford, and MIT graduates. Through the program, students explore different opportunities and diverse career pathways in STEM. The fellowship is 10-15 hours per week, and events take place in the evenings and weekends to accommodate students’ summer schedules. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. To learn more and apply, please visit www.summitstemfellowship.org. For any questions, please email [email protected].
2025 SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
For Kaiser students only. The 2025 Summer Registration is here. Click here for details: 2025 Summer Registrations
EMAIL CORRECTION! YOUR KŌKUA IS NEEDED – PTSA BANNER VOLUNTEER
If you had emailed the PTSA and haven’t received a response, our sincere apologies, the email address previously provided was incorrect. Please use this email: [email protected] .
His last banner service will be on Tuesday, April 15th. Eric has been tirelessly and without fail, putting up our farmer’s market banners, special fundraiser and night market banners and flags every week.
We need another awesome volunteer to take over his duties as his career has called him off island for 2 years.
Banners need to be placed at the intersection at the Wailua bridge/Lunalilo Home Rd., and in front of the school, to the left of the school’s driveway. They need to be put up Sunday evenings and taken down Tuesday evenings after the market closes.
If can help us with this very important position, please email Farmer’s Market Chair & PTSA Treasurer, Stephanie Thomas at [email protected]
Mahalo!
SUPPORT KAISER'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS!
Help support our entrepreneurship class project, Shaka Syrups, in collaboration with the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation's Young Entrepreneurship Program.
We will be selling syrups and shave ice at the, our syrups will also be available for pickup on April 29 at the Kaiser Farmers Market.
Flavors include Butterfly Pea Blue Vanilla, Pineapple Lilikoi, and Strawberry Hibiscus. Each bottle is 5oz and we also have a gift set available with all three. All syrups are dye free and made with organic cane sugar. See below for our online ordering link.
2025 ALOHA IN ACTION
Saturday, April 19th
The Hawaiʻi Kai Community comes together once again for this powerful day of community service. This year, Kaiser will be serving in Waimānalo at the top of our watershed, at the Nation of Hawaii, a 501(c)(3) organization. They have a cap at 130, so we will shut down the sign-up once we hit that number. Cougars sign up soon! Every volunteer will get a free shirt.
See flyers around campus to sign up, or go to H102.
What is Aloha in Action?
Kaiser, Koko Head, Kamilo'iki, 'Āina Haina, Haha'ione, Niu Valley *(and this year Waldorf!) all choose a non-profit organization to partner with and choose a location to provide some service. All projects happen on the same morning. Each school handles its own service project and planning, but we all meet afterwards for a potluck at the Kaiser cafeteria, supported by local restaurants, PTSAs, and volunteers/families at each school
Join us for a community Potluck!
With our community wide service event, Aloha in Action, on April 19th just around the corner. The Student Body is happy to announce that we will be holding a potluck following all the good service. We are looking for any possible donations for our potluck following the service event. Anything would be greatly appreciated, things as simple as utensils, platter of food, chips, or whatever is possible.
If you are interested in donating for the potluck, please fill out this google form:
https://forms.gle/8naGo7h76oyjBseP7
CLASS OF 2025, GRADUATION INFO NIGHT SLIDE DECK
If you missed Graduation Info Night this past Tuesday, here are the slides from the event: Graduation Info Night.
COUGAR SPIRIT WEAR OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Check out our newest Cougar Wear with many different logo options; men, women and keiki styles and accessories! Go to Cougar Wear today to get geared up for the new school year.
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PTSA and PROJECT GRAD
NEXT PTSA MEETING, HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY APRIL 22ND @ 6:30PM
Apologies for any inconvenience, but the next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30m in the library. See you there!
PROJECT GRADUATION 2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Class of 2025, register now for Project Graduation! Parents, please consider volunteering for this amazing event. For all information go to: Kaiser PG 2025
Seeking Volunteer PTSA Leaders for our Board: the PTSA is seeking for the school year 2025-2026 volunteer Leaders for our Board and several director positions. Please visit Friends of Kaiser PTSA website, under the Volunteers Tab for more information and to apply.
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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 in H101, unless otherwise noted, 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
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
CLICK HERE FOR: PHYSICAL FORM
CLICK HERE FOR: STUDENT PARTICIPATION FORM
UPCOMING GAMES
4/16 – Baseball @ Roosevelt, 3:00pm
4/16 – Water Polo vs. Kahuku @ CORP, 6:00pm
4/17 – Softball vs. Kaimukī, @ Kaiser 3:00pm
4/19 – Softball vs. Castle @ Kaiser, 10:00am *Senior Game*
4/19 – Judo – OIA East Championships @ McKinley, 10:30am
4/19 – Water Polo vs. Kalani @ CORP, 11:00am
4/19 – Track - OIA JV Championships @ Pearl City, 4:00pm
SCORES
Tennis Gents lost to Kalani, 2 -3 for the OIA Championship
Volleyball lost to Roosevelt, 2 -3 in a close game on Senior night
Softball won over Moanalua, 10 – 4
Flag Football lost to Leilehua, 7 – 27 in first round OIA – great season Ladies!
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY NEWS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
04/18 – Good Friday Holiday
04/19 – Aloha in Action, 8:30am
04/22 – Friends of Kaiser PTSA, 6:30pm in the Library
Mahalo,
Ann Olson
ʻOhana Engagement Liaison
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. This requirement extends to all of the Department’s programs and activities, including employment and admissions as applicable. Please direct inquiries regarding the Department nondiscrimination policies and/or complaints of prohibited conduct to the Civil Rights Compliance Branch as follows:
Civil Rights Compliance Branch
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. Box 2360
Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
(808) 784-6325 or relay
[email protected]
Beth Schimmelfennig, Director
Rhonda Wong, Civil Rights Compliance Administrator
Krysti Sukita, ADA/504
Anna Tsang, Title VI
Alphonso Braggs – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Blue Kaanehe, Title VII
Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX
Dana Takahara-Dias, Title IX – Gender Equity in Athletics
The Department’s non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures may be located at:
https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/Offices/Pages/CRCO.aspx
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