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ORDER YOUR CUSTOM KAISER KENDAMA TODAY!
Support Kaiser High and order your custom Kendama.
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WIN UP TO $35,000
Deadline – Saturday, October 31st
Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, this Audio-Essay Competition can yield up to $35,000 in scholarship prizes.
Open to all students. Create a 3 – 5 minute audio essay on “What a Veteran Taught me about America”
Submit your entry directly to your local VFW Post 1540. Click link for more information.
SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT MARKET LOOKING FOR VENDORS
Save the Date, Saturday, October 24th 4:00pm – 8:00am
Looking for performers, vendors, food trucks, street vendors, crafters and more.
Then join us at the market for Games, Bouncy Houses, Vendor Trick-or-treating and Costume Contest for all ages!
Please contact [email protected] to be a part of this fa-boo-lous Howl-oween event!
JOIN COUGAR CREATIVE SPORTS MEDIA PUBLICITY CLUB
Are you interested in Sports Graphic Design and/or Sports Photography then we've got the perfect club for you! Join the Kaiser Cougar Creative Sports Media club today!
Join us by:
- Joining our Google Classroom, Code: quejrigf
- Email[email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
- Or DM our Instagram @cougar.creative
We meet every Wednesday, in A202, at 12:10! Our FIRST Meeting will be on September 2nd! At this meeting you will receive your Member Contracts, and other information for the year!"
INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT ACCOUNTS
Quarter 1 will be ending on Friday, October 2nd, and the Quarter 1 report card will be available in Infinite Campus on October 19th. Login to your Infinite Campus Parent account to see your student's progress. If you need assistance with login or activation, please fill out this Infinite Campus Parent Portal Request.
Report cards for Quarters 1, 2, and 3 will be posted in Infinite Campus, and only Quarter 4/FINAL report card will be mailed home in June.
GIVE ALOHA – FOODLAND MATCHING DONATIONS – KAISER CODE #77602
Now thru the month of September
Shop at Foodland and leave a little for Kaiser High School, up to $249, and Foodland will match a percentage of your donation! Here are a few ways to help Kaiser High:
- Donate 250 Maika‘i points, equivalent to a $5 donation
- Round up grocery purchases
- Donate spare change
- Purchase Give Aloha x Suzanne Jennerich merchandise
Funds raised through the bulleted points above will help increase our Give Aloha Matching Gift!
LADY COUGAR SOCCER PRESEASON WORKOUTS
August 31 – October 23
Mondays and Thursdays 4:30pm – 6:30pm; Fridays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
All athletes must be cleared by the trainer before participating and must wear cleats. For any questions, contact [email protected].
JV AND VARSITY BASEBALL WORKOUTS
To all students interested in participating in JV or Varsity baseball. We will begin open workouts starting on Monday 9.7.26 @ 4:00pm at KHS baseball field. All participants must have their own equipment and attire, baseball hat, shirt with sleeves, shorts, metal cleats, and protective equipment.
All athletes need to have current and updated paperwork (Physical, Parent Consent form, Concussion form) on file with the Athletic Training Room before being allowed to participate. Also, complete QR code sign up prior to stepping on the field.
KAISER PADDLING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AT THE GYM, 3P
Thursday, September 3
Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 10
You must complete the Paddling QR Code and all required forms must be completed and turned into the trainers before you can participate.
DOE Physical and Concussion Form
DOE Student Participation and Parent/Guardian Consent Form
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Tina Roque at [email protected]
LADY COUGAR BASKETBALL – NEW EMAIL CONTACT
All who are interested in playing girls basketball this year we are having skills and drills training. To know more info and about upcoming training please email coach Noah at [email protected]. or fill out the google doc.
🔗:OCTOBER 22 PROJECT GRAD TEX 808 DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
Help raise money for Kaiser's Project Grad 2027 by coming to the Tex 808 Dinner & Silent Auction on Thursday, October 22nd! Tickets are available for purchase ($40 per adult / $20 per keiki under 10).
In addition, we are looking for sponsors, auction items and volunteers for this great event! Click here for more information.
CLASS OF 2027 SENIOR KICKOFF NIGHT SLIDE DECK
Mahalo for attending Senior Kickoff Night! If you haven't done so, please complete our Registration Form for our event. Here are the slides from the evening: Senior Kickoff Night.
Kaiser, Kalani, & Kaimuki High Schools Present: College Fair & Financial Aid Night
Join us on September 24, 2026, at Kaiser High School for an evening packed with post-secondary opportunities. Families from Kaiser, Kalani, and Kaimuki High Schools are all invited!
College Fair (5:30–6:45 PM | Library): Connect directly with representatives from local favorites (UH System, HPU, Chaminade), mainland universities (ASU, Oregon, Utah, WSU), international schools (University of Victoria, Meikai, Rikkyo), and organizations like the Pauahi Foundation and Hawaii Army National Guard.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Presentation (6:45–7:45 PM | Cafeteria): Learn strategies to fund your education, explore local scholarship options (like the HMSA Kaimana program), and get your financial aid questions answered.
Register now: bit.ly/kaiserkalanikaimukicollegefair.
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HOMECOMING DANCE 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in the Cafeteria
Check-in @5:30, Dance @6-9PM
Form Distribution will be 8/27 and 8/28 during Social studies classes only. Form and $15 (cash or check to Kaiser High School) collection will be behind the library during lunch from 9/2-9/4. Please make sure your prior obligations for the school year are taken care of so you can participate! Extra hard copies of the form are in Mr.Higa's in room C203 please drop in during non-instructional time.
KENDAMA CONTEST @ HOCO FAIR
Got Kendama skills? If so, sign up for the schoolwide Kendama Contest! The Kendama Contest will be held during the HOCO Fair behind the library at lunch on 9/16. Sign-ups are on the attached flier!
HOLO EXPRESS BUS PASS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM OUR OFFICE
Cougar ʻOhana, if your teen is eligible for a Holo Express Bus pass, Please DO NOT ADD FUNDS TO EXPRESS CARDS. These cards will be permanently deleted after the last day of each school year. Please inquire with the office if you have any questions or concerns.
HOCO FAIR SIGN UPS!
Cougars, if you are interested in participating in Homecoming festivities see the links below:
Signups are from August 18th – September 4th
Cougarchella Showcase – Dancers, singers, bands and all performers
Kendama Contest
STUDENT PARKING ON CAMPUS *Updated Form*
Students who wish to park on campus please make sure to purchase a parking pass at the office. Please make sure to bring your driverʻs license, car registration and no fault insurance card at the time of payment. Parking stickers are $5.00 each. To download a pass click here: Student Parking Pass
EXPRESSIONS PHOTO ORDER FORMS
Attention Students & Parents/ Guardians:
Any photo package order forms should be mailed or drop them off at Expressions Studio in Pearlridge, if you prefer to pay with cash/check. You are also able to place orders online directly through the QR code on the forms.
Mailing address and information:
Expressions Portrait Design
Attn: School Department
98-1005 Moanalua Rd.#503
Aiea, HI 96701
HOLO CARDS FOR SY 2026 – 2027
Holo Card applications are open for SY 2026 – 2027. Eligibility is the same as last year.
To apply, go here: HOLO EXPRESS Application.
For more information about the program, EXPRESS County Bus Pass Program
SCHOOL YEAR 26-27 YEARBOOK ADVERTISING & RECOGNITION PAGES
Interested in advertising or recognizing your teen, club or group in next year’s Yearbook? See flyer attached and if interested, go to: Yearbook Ad or Recognition Pages Survey.
The Yearbook staff will contact you. Mahalo!
CLASS OF 2027 - SENIOR QUOTE & BIRTHPLACE FORM
Additionally, please begin thinking of your Senior Quotes! These are due on September 4th. See the attached Senior Quote '26 - 27 Form.
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
September 2, 2026, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
PTSA HABILITAT XMAS TREE FUNDRAISER!
Friends of Kaiser PTSA is partnering with Habilitat for their annual Christmas Tree fundraiser! Order your fresh tree, wreath, or door charm online at HawaiiChristmastrees.com and select Kaiser High School from the ʻchoose your groupʻ drop-down menu. Your purchase directly helps our students. It’s never too early to ʻTis the Season!
KAISER COUGAR SWAG AND MERCHANDISE!
Check out our PTSA store to shop for Cougar swag to get ready for the season! Go here to shop!
COUGAR PRIDE DRIVE
The Friends of Kaiser PTSA supports our students in many different ways; such as Teacher Appreciation days, books for teachers, scholarships, Homecoming, Academic Programs and more – you can help to continue this support by making a tax-deductible donation! Go to Kaiser PTSA to make your online donation today!
Please check out the opportunities here and sign up alongside fellow parents to help make your kids' high school experience a fun & memorable one.
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CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
Go to Career & College for events, college visits and more!
College Visits sign up on Scoir!
9/03 – University of Portland, 1:30pm
9/08 – Pacific University Oregon, 10:00am
9/08 – University of Southern California, 1:30pm
9/09 – Chaminade University, 9:45am
9/10 – Willamette University, 8:30am
9/10 – Portland State University, 10:00am
9/10 – Pomona College – 2:20pm
9/14 – University of San Franscisco, 12:22pm
9/15 – University of Oregon, 8:30am
9/15 – Pitzer College, 1:30pm
9/16 – University of Puget Sound. 8:30am
9/16 – Chapman University, 10:50am
9/18 – University of Redlands, 8:20am
9/18 – Colorado Mesa University, 11:55am
9/18 – Lewis & Clark College, 1:45pm
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY HAWAIʻI ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION
For 10th – 12th grades
Deadline Friday, September 11, 2026
Write an essay about: “What challenges face your community and what have you done to make a difference?
Seven students will be selected to receive a $500 award and their advisor will receive a $100 award for educational purposes. The awardees will be recognized at a Pro Bono Celebration. Please see 2026 Essay Contest for more information.
GIRLS IN AVIATION EVENT
Saturday, September 19th, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Hawaiian Airlines Corporate Offices, 3375 Koapaka Street.
Sponsored by Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines who are excited to be the Hawai'i hosts of this global event instituted by Women in Aviation International. This is an opportunity for girls to get a behind the scenes glimpse of the amazing world of aviation. Through a variety of activities and exhibits, we’ll introduce the girls to the endless career possibilities in our industry. For more information, email: [email protected], or go to Girls in Aviation Day to register.
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
SCORES:
Football dominated McKinley, 47 – 7
Volleyball vs. Waipahu:
Varsity won 3 – 0; JV lost 0 – 2, Vars II lost 0 – 2
Volleyball vs. Waialua:
Varsity won 3 -1, Vars II won 2 -0, JV won 2 -1
Soft Tennis vs. Kalani
Gentlemen won 3 -0
Ladies lost 0 -3
KAISER BOYS SOCCER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING.
Start Date: August 24 until October 29.
Monday & Thursday: 5:30pm-7:15pm.
Please meet at the stadium front gate.
All grades are encouraged & welcome to participate. Students must turn in all forms to participate. Doctor Physical Exam. Complete & sign the Parent Consent Form & Student Participation Form. Both Forms are in the sports section of the Kaiser ENotes email. Please turn in all paperwork to School Athletics Training Staff. Workout attire: shorts, shirt, running & soccer shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Please contact Coach Abalos if you have any questions or concerns. [email protected]
Boys Soccer JV & Varsity Tryouts:
Nov. 2-5, 6-8pm. Check in time 5:30pm at the stadium front gate.
LADY COUGAR WATERPOLO
Interested in trying water polo? Please email: [email protected]
SURF TEAM NEW MEMBER INFORMATION
Calling all Surfers and Bodyboarders! Are you interested in trying out for the Kaiser High School Surf team? If so, you must have a current Junior Lifeguard certification from the City and County of Honolulu. Certifications are good for two years. Please check the date on your certificate to make sure it is good for spring 2027. Red Cross and pool certifications do not meet the HIDOE surf team requirement. City and county summer sessions are currently full. Be sure to put your name on the waitlist.
Questions? Reach out to assistant Surf Team Coach: JaneMcCallister @ [email protected]
For Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF ʻĀINA HAINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
Calling all Aina Haina alumni, families, friends, community members, etc... Celebrate this historic milestone of 75 years with us on September 20th! For more info on the event please visit http://www.ainahainapta.com.
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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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