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SURF TEAM INTEREST SIGN UP
Open to all Cougars, if you’re interested in joining the Surf Team this year, please fill out the this link: Surf Team Interest, or the QR code below. Mahalo!
COUGAR ALUM KEELY KNAUFF CAPTURES RARE FOOTAGE OF A WHALE SHARK
In a Hawaii News Now article, ʻSurreal experience - Whale Shark spotted off West ʻOahu waters, alum Keely Knauff shares his footage of a rare 15 minute encounter with the gentle giant.
HIROSHIMA PEACE SCHOLARSHIP
Open to all Juniors, Class of 2027
Deadline to apply, January 12, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 Hiroshima Peace Scholarship (HPS), available to Oahu high school juniors interested in peacebuilding, leadership, and learning about the relationship between Hawaii and Hiroshima.
Each year, one student from a public school and one from a private school are selected as HPS Scholars. The program includes monthly workshops in Honolulu and an educational summer trip to Hiroshima, where students will visit historic sites, participate in the August 6 Peace Memorial events, take part in school exchanges, and stay with local host families.
Why apply?
*A meaningful opportunity to learn about history, culture, and peacebuilding
*No Japanese language experience required
*Program and travel expenses are covered
*A chance to develop leadership skills and meet peers with similar interests
*A valuable experience to share with school and community
Important Details:
*Application deadline: January 12, 2026
*Application materials and program information: jashawaii.org/education/hps
*Applications may be submitted online HERE or by mail
*Applications require a school endorsement and two teacher recommendations
REGISTRAR'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DURING WINTER BREAK
The Registrar's office will be closed during the winter break, December 22 - January 2. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
STUDENT'S LEAVING KAISER
If your family is relocating to another high school for semester 2, please inform Kaiser's registration office right away. An official parent/guardian will need to complete the "Request for Release" form in person. Please remember to bring your picture ID. The registrar's office will be closed during the winter break, and we would like to prepare transfer documents before the semester ends on Dec. 19.
JOY AMBASSADORS ARE BACK!
Monday, December 15th from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Studies show that interacting with animals decrease the stress hormone cortisol and releases mood-boosting ones. As finals week begins, The Friends and Fur club has worked with the Humane Society to bring you furry joy! Come on down to the area near the SCC to let trained emotional support dogs put you in a merry mood.
ASSESSMENT WEEK SCHEDULE SEMESTER 1
Please click on the following link for the Semester 1 Assessment Schedule Please take advantage of the tutorial time during this week. Please note that the schedule has changed from the previous assessment week.
DESSERTS NEEDED FOR WINTER STAFF APPRECIATION
December 17, 2025
Calling all bakers! The Friends of Kaiser PTSA is kindly asking for dessert donations to accompany the bento boxes gifted to our Kaiser Staff! For more information and to donate, please fill out and submit this form by Wednesday, December 10th: Winter Staff Appreciation
ALOHA TREE ALLIANCE INTERNSHIP
Deadline to apply December 19, 2025 @ 5:00pm
Open to all High School Students
Position Details:
January 24, 2026 - May 16, 2026
High school students, grades 9-12
Up to 12 participants selected in a cohort
There is no fee to participate in this program
Position Description:
The ʻĀina Allies internship program brings together high school students from across Oʻahu who are interested in conservation and land stewardship. The 3.5-month program deepens participants’ understanding of restoration ecology, reforestation, and native plant species. Interns gain valuable field and career experience alongside Aloha Tree Alliance staff and build meaningful connections with other emerging land stewards.
Click here for more information: Aloha Tree Alliance Internship Information
Click here to apply
EXTENDED GRATUDATION DEADLINE FOR CAP & GOWN ORDERS
Now closes on December 12, 2025 @ 2:00pm
If you had already placed you’re order, thank you. If not. Please go to Graduation Cap & Gown to order!
CLASS OF 2027, ‘ŌLELO HAWAIʻI AT KAISER HIGH!
Are you interested in learning ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language)? You could apply to enroll in these Hawaiian language college courses (Hawaiian 101 and 102) held right here at Kaiser High School (known as Early College)! After successful completion of these two courses, you would earn 2 high school credits and 8 college credits by the end of your senior year.
If this is of interest to you, we would like to invite you to learn more about it by attending ONE of the following meetings in the CCRC (Room H101):
- Tuesday, December 16th from 11:30-11:50 am (Lunch)
Please email us or visit us in the CCRC if you have any questions. Hope to see you soon!
ROBOTICS JUDGE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
December 20, 2025, 7:30am – 2:00pm
The Kaiser Robotics team is seeking judges (must be a high school graduate, but no experience necessary) to help with their Merry VEXmas Tournament on December 20, 2025.7: Coffee, drinks, snacks, lunch and training will be provided! Volunteers will work in teams to interview teams from around the island and Maui as they vie to become the Tournament Champion. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.
CTE HONORS RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE- INFORMATIONAL MEETING
An informational meeting will be held in F101 on Wednesday December 10 at 12:20 PM for second year and higher CTE students interested in obtaining their CTE Honors Certificate upon graduation in their respective CTE pathways.
Students must complete the following in order to be considered:
- B or better in all CTE sequences of courses. (at least 2 years)
- GPA 3.0 cumulative upon senior year and graduation
- Completion of Performance Based Assessment Project assigned by pathway teacher, with an average of 70% or better (essay, deliverable, and presentation)
More information can also be found here: https://sites.google.com/k12.hi.us/kaiserhighcte/cte-honors.
If you have any questions, please have students talk to their CTE pathway teachers or contact Ms. Tran in F101.
CLASS OF 2028 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, 2026.
IB DP APPLICATION
IB CP APPLICATION
Contact the following 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]
IB DP & CP Informational Night Video
For those who missed the IB DP & CP informational night, here is the recording of the event: Recording of the IB Informational Night
KHS PHARMTECH PROGRAM
Open to all rising Sophomores & Juniors for SY 2026-27
The Pharmacy Technician Program is a 240-hour non-credit program that prepares high school juniors and seniors with no background in the field for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Instruction is provided by a certified Pharmacy Technician Instructor from Kapiolani Community College. Please click here for more information: KHS Pharmtech Program
KAISER CHEER FUNDRAISER – BOMBUCHA BAGS
Deadline to order, December 10th
Pre-order your Kaiser Athletic Bombucha Bag by Buddah Mochi.
Pre-order pricing runs until 12/10/25 for $20 per bag.
Regular Sales starts on 12/11/25 for $25 per bag.
Bags will be ready for pick up at the end of February. Pick date & time will be sent to you.
Please make payments to Venmo @KaiserHighSchoolCheerleading Once the order form and payment is received, you will get an order confirmation email.
Pre-Order here: Cheer Bombucha Bag
Fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
January 7, 2026, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
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CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
Go to Career & College for events, college visits and more!
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
UH MĀNOA ICSPARK FREE WEB DEVELOPMENT CODING PROGRAM
For 6th – 12th graders. Registration is now until December 20th
Class dates are January 18, 2026 – April 19, 2026
ICSpark is an organization of students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa who are passionate about getting the next generation interested in Computer Science (CS). Early immersion into CS is invaluable to kick-starting a career in CS. Additionally, it is excellent at developing the critical thinking and skills necessary to succeed in any 21st-century sector. Our mission is to provide every motivated 6th-12th-grade student with a fun, non-intimidating coding environment and access to coding mentorships. All at zero cost to the students!
To sign up and for more information, please go to: ICSpark Web Development Course
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
Scores:
Preseason JV Boys Basketball won over Kaimukī, 51 – 25
Preseason Varsity Boys Basketball beat Lahainalua, 47 -44
JV Girls Tennis went undefeated vs. Castle 5-0 and Kalāheo, 5 -0 !
Boys Soccer won vs. Moanalua, 1 – 0
Boys Soccer lost against Roosevelt, 1 - 2
Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
TRACK AND FIELD PRE SEASON WORKOUTS
Will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting November 18th. Athletes will need to be cleared by the trainer to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kevin at 808-462-0117 or email at: [email protected]
SPRING SPORTS SIGN UPS!
If you are interested in participating in Varsity Baseball, Boyʻs Volleyball, Girlʻs Flag Football, Girls Water Polo, Golf, Judo, Softball, Surfing, Tennis or Track, please go to the Spring Sports Sign Up, click on the link or use the QR code!
SWIMMING AND DIVING CONDITIONING SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 6:00pm. Please make sure to do your 3 forms (Physical Form, Concussion Form, and Parental Consent Form) and turn them in to the Athletic Trainer. You cannot participate in practices or meets without doing this, so please get these forms in. If you have any questions, please email Coach Skylar at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
LADY COUGAR WATER POLO!
Updated Lady Cougar Water Polo Preseason Conditioning
For Questions, contact Coach Dave at [email protected]
*Students must turn in all forms to the athletic trainers before participating.
*Physical Exam, Parent Consent & Concussion
If you are interested in joining water polo, please fill out this form: Water Polo Sign Up
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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