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LADY COUGAR SOCCER WINS BID TO OIA SEMI-FINALS TONIGHT
Kaiser Stadium, 7:00pm vs. Waipahu
Come on out to support our Lady Cougars as they face Waipahu in the semi-final match. After a comeback win, 2 -1 over Pearl City on Tuesday, the Lady Cougars move on in post season play and one step closer to the ‘ship. To get complete soccer action, the first semi-final game tonight will be Mililani vs. Campbell, 5:30pm @ Kaiser. Let’s go Lady Cougars!
QUARTER 2 REPORT CARD
Kaiser students' Quarter 2 report cards are available in Infinite Campus Parent and Infinite Campus Student. To access select the 3 horizontal bars (for menu), then select 'Documents'.
Hard copy report cards will not be distributed at the end of Quarters 1, 2, and 3. If a student needs an official report card, submit a Request for Student Record form available on the Kaiser website or in the registrar's office at no cost. End of year (Quarter 4) report cards will be mailed home on official Hawaii DOE paper.
Students, Parents, or Official Guardians who need assistance with Infinite Campus access should email the Infinite Campus Portal Manager, [email protected] , or stop by the Registrar's office.
MAY DAY COURT AUDITIONS MEETING
Friday. January 17th in C202 during lunch
If you are interested in being a part of the May Day court to represent one of our islands, please attend this interest meeting. Auditions will be held on January 22 & 23 after school.
FLAG FOOTBALL PRACTICES HAVE BEGUN
2:45 – 4:00pm @Kaiser Stadium on the following dates:
January 17, 21, 24, 27, 28. & 31
February 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 18 & 21
Tryouts week of February 28th
Lady Cougars, make sure to have your completed physical and participation forms turned into the trainer’s office before your first practice.
BOYS AND GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS
Pre-season conditioning has begun for our Cougar Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis! If you are interested in joining the team, please come out MWF 3pm to 5/5:30 pm and see Coach Holly. You can also call Coach Holly at (808) 352-4646 for more information. Please make sure you have turned in all requisite forms to the Athletic Trainers (Physical, Parent Consent, Concussion) and signed up via the QR Code PRIOR to coming out. We will be having a voluntary pre-season tournament to establish baseline rankings for some of our team members during the week of January 27 to January 31 so please be sure to let Coach Holly know if you would like to be considered for the ranking tournament.
There will be a mandatory informational meeting for both players and parents on Wednesday 2/5 at 6pm to 7pm in the Kaiser Cafeteria (tentative). If you are unable to attend, you must let Coach Holly know and arrange for a separate time to meet in order to be considered for the team. Hope to see you all on the courts!
PARENT LETTERS RE: SBA AND ACT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TOMORROW
Aloha Cougar ‘Ohana, the following letters will be distributed during KAP tomorrow regarding the upcoming SBA and ACT tests which will be administered to the Class of 2026. There is also a letter for End of Course exams for Biology and Algebra I & II. Click on links below:
Parent Letter for 11th grade parents about SBA
Parent Letter for 11th grade parents about ACT
Parent Letter for 9th, 10th and 12th grade parents about ACT
Parent Letter for parents of students in biology taking the EOC
CLASS OF 2027 IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME AND IB CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME
Due to continued interest in these two programs, Kaiser will accept applications from current sophomores for our IB DP and IB CP through the end of March, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
IB Diploma Programme: Visit kaiseribdp.org and contact Brad Bogard, IB DP Coordinator, at [email protected]
IB Career-related Programme: Visit kaiseribcp.weebly.com and contact Candace Sandstrom, IB CP Coordinator, at [email protected]
KAISER'S ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE 2/21/25
Kaiser's annual blood drive is returning again this year. It will take place all day on Friday, February 21, in the Kaiser library. To schedule an appointment, please fill out the Google form below by January 31. There are many appointments that need to be filled! Donors must be at least 16 years old and those under 18 will need a signed parent consent form which is accessible through the Google form. This opportunity is available for students, staff, and other community members. Prior to scheduling an appointment, please make sure you meet health requirements to donate blood by visiting https://www.bbh.org/become-donor/. For more information, please contact Brad Bogard at [email protected]. Thank you!
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
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
ZIPPY's Fundraiser: we have 150 Zippy Fundraiser tickets remaining. These tickets are $11.00 per ticket and will expire on 2/9/2025. We need your help to get them sold. If you would like to purchase some tickets, please email: [email protected] (Ann-Marie Fernandez).
Night Market, February 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed: the PTSA is needing parent and/or community volunteers to help with our Night Market on Saturday, February 1, 2025. If you are interested in volunteering a few hours of your time, email: [email protected] (Stephanie)
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.
Mahalo for your support of the Friends of Kaiser PTSA
Ann-Marie Fernandez, President
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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
2025 BELLA PROJECT FREE FORMAL WEAR
Friday, January 31st & Saturday, February 1st at YWCA Richards Street
The Bella Project was designed to ensure access of formal wear for all students to use for proms, banquets and so on. All outfits are very gently used and curated. And there are many sizes to choose from. Be sure to pre-register:
- Dates and Time:Friday 1/31 4pm-7pm, Sat 2/1, 9am-1pm
- Location:1040 Richards St, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Registration Link:https://dfshonolulu.as.me/Bella25
JASH 2025 HIROSHIMA PEACE SCHOLARSHIP UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) is now seeking applicants for the 2025 Hiroshima Peace Scholarship (HPS) Program. This program is open to Oahu high school juniors who are passionate about growing as Peacebuilders and fostering relationships bridging communities in Hiroshima, Japan and Hawaii.
Two juniors, one attending a private school and one attending a public school, will be selected as our 2025 Scholars. Selected scholars will study peace-related resources in their communities through a series of monthly workshops in Honolulu to prepare them for an educational summer trip to Hiroshima where they will explore the history and effects of World War II; actively participate in events commemorating the August 6, 1945 tragedy at Hiroshima; and experience homestays with host families and exchanges with Japanese students. Upon their return to Oahu, scholars will continue developing as Peacebuilders, sharing their experiences and reflections on their time in Hiroshima with their schools and in their communities.
Japanese language is NOT a requirement for this scholarship, and students with or without Japanese language background are encouraged to apply. Please note that the Application Packet requires your signature as well as written recommendations from two teachers. Should one or more of your students apply, we ask that you provide an endorsement signature and encourage teachers who are asked for their recommendations to write their letters for their students.
Applications may be submitted online or by mail; applications must be received by the JASH Office no later than January 24, 2025. Visit jashawaii.org/education/hps for more information and to download the application. Should you have questions, please contact JASH Educational Programs Coordinator Cindy Oshima at [email protected] or 808-524-4450.
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
CLICK HERE FOR: PHYSICAL FORM
CLICK HERE FOR: STUDENT PARTICIPATION FORM
UPCOMING GAMES
1/16 – Divisional Diving Championships @ Kaiser, 3:00pm
1/16 – Boys Basketball vs. Roosevelt @ Kaiser, 5:30pm
1/16 – Lady Cougar Soccer vs. Waipahu @ Kaiser, 7:00pm – OIA Semi Finals
1/17 – Girls Basketball @ Kalani, 5:30pm
1/18 – JV Paddling Championships @ Keʻehi Lagoon
1/21 – Boys Basketball @ Kailua, 5:30pm
SCORES
Lady Cougar soccer beat Pearl City, 2 -1 – moves on to the emis
Lady Cougar basketball lost a close game vs. Roosevelt, 35 - 38
TRACK AND FIELD PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING
Track and Field Pre-Season starts December 3rd. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00pm and on Saturday mornings. Updated physicals and signed parent consent needs to approved by the trainer’s in order to participate.
SPRING SPORTS SIGN UP
For Spring, you can join Judo, Golf, Girls Water Polo, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Softball, Varsity Baseball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Flag Football, Track and Field
Go to: Spring Sports Sign Up
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY NEWS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
01/16 – SCC meeting in Admin Conference Room, 5:00pm
01/20 – Martin Luther King Holiday
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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