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LOST & FOUND
The lost and found bin is overflowing! Please come to the office to claim your items, or they will be donated after the Thanksgiving Holiday.
TRACK PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING
Starting November 17th, pre-season conditioning will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 3:00pm on the track. Please make sure to turn in completed physical and student participation forms to the trainers before starting your first practice.
HOMECOMING VIDEO
The long-awaited Homecoming Video is out on YouTube: HOCO 2026! “Cougarchella” Enjoy this video put together by our student body in collaboration with MCLC.
KAISER PROJECT GRAD 2028 PANDA FUNDRAISER, NOVEMBER 19TH
Dine at Panda Express all day on Thursday, Nov., 19th and Project Grad 2028 will receive 20% of your purchase! Show this flyer in person or go online to PandaExpress.com or the App and enter code 3866442 in the fundraiser box.
SEASON OF GIVING PROJECT – ANNUAL P.A.C.T. DRIVE
Donation Drive: November 9th – November 28th, 2026
With the holiday season coming around, so does Kaiser Student Government & AVID’s annual collaboration with Parents and Children Together (P.A.C.T.).
Since 2016, Kaiser High School has partnered with Parents and Children Together to raise awareness and support their mission of helping underserved families in our community. P.A.C.T., a 401(c)(3) nonprofit, has been dedicated for over 50 years to improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s children, individuals, and families, which fosters safe and promising futures.
This holiday season, let’s come together as the Kaiser ʻohana to share our aloha with neighbors in need!
DONATION DROP-OFF SITES
Monday & Friday mornings, curbside from 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Kaiser Front Office & H102 (during school hours)
Various classrooms throughout campus
Sunday, Nov. 15 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
WHAT TO DONATE
Most needed: Hygiene items, toiletries, feminine and baby products (diapers)
Other: New or like new clothes, school supplies, toys, books, and small appliances
For the past decade, this partnership has shown how small acts of giving can create lasting impact in the lives of others. The spirit of aloha lives and grows here in Cougar Country!
Mahalo for your support!
KUKUI SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER – SUPPORT SCIENCE CLUB!
Deadline to order, December 1, 2026
Our Science Olympiad and Science Bowl teams are hosting a Kukui Sausage fundraiser! Your support helps cover competition fees, equipment, and material costs for our team.
Where to Drop Off: Room A302
Payment Methods: Cash or Check (made payable to Kaiser High)
Details: Please fill out an online order form along with your payment directly to Room A302.
Thank you for supporting our student scientists!
Link to Kukui Sausage order form
JESSE PROGRAM
Applications are now open. Deadline to apply, Monday February 15, 2027 @ 11:59pm
he College of Engineering hosts an annual Junior Engineers Summer STEM Experience (JESSE) internship program that spans 6 weeks each June - July. JESSE is an amazing opportunity for rising high school seniors to gain real-world engineering experience and work within one of our UH Mānoa labs under the guidance of a lab mentor. Interns also have the opportunity to visit professional workplaces showcasing engineers in action and develop their professional portfolios through workshops and other interactive experiences designed just for them.
The Basics:
Dates: Tuesday, June 1, to Friday, July 9, 2027
Eligibility: High school juniors going into their senior year
Application Deadline: Monday, February 15th at 11:59pm HST. (There is no Application Fee!)
Our 2027 program will run from Tuesday June 1st - Friday July 9th, 2027. Please encourage any qualified and interested students to learn more by sharing the attached flyer and visiting https://manoa.hawaii.edu/engineering/admissions/k-12-outreach/jesse-internship.php
*DEADLINE EXTENDED! 2026 REFLECTIONS CONTEST – WHAT MY CULTURE MEANS TO ME
Deadline – November 15th at 11:59pm. For those who already submitted an entry, if you would like to redo, or edit it, you may do so. Please email [email protected].
Showcase your best representation using the theme, "What my Culture Means to Me" and win Cash Prizes
New this year - All entrants must be a student member of the Friends of Kaiser PTSA to be eligible to win.
Categories are: Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Film Production and Special Artists.
Cash Prizes:
1st place - $200
2nd place - $100
3rd place - $50
Winners will then move on to the Hawaii State Category and hopefully to Nationals! Click on buttons below to learn more about guidelines for each category, then download a form.
When you're ready, submit your entry form and entry to: 2026 Reflections Contest Submission
2027-2028 REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTIONS
Grades 9, 10, and 11 students will receive course selection information for next school year via their school email on Wed., November 4. Advisory teachers and students will cover Registration/Course Selection information in Advisory (KAP) class. Students submit their course selections through a Google form attached in the email, and the window to submit their choices is Wed., Nov. 18 to Wed., Dec. 2. Students who submit applications for the full IB Diploma or IB Career-related programmes will receive separate course selection instructions, and do not need to complete the Google form distributed on Nov. 4.
Materials and registration information is distributed early so students have time to discuss their course options with teachers, counselors, and parents. A hard copy of these planning sheets were distributed via KAP. Below are the links to the planning sheets for each grade level by class. The 27-28 KHS Course Guide includes courses, course descriptions, graduation and other information, and is also available on the Kaiser website > Menu > Academics. If your student did not receive the email or planning sheet, please have them see their KAP teacher or grade level counselor right away.
CLASS OF 2029 IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME AND CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME
IB DP And IB CP Information Night Recording
For those of you who missed the information night on October 29, following is the link to a recording of the event:
KAISER IB DIPLOMA AND CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMMES INFORMATION NIGHT
IB Application Deadline: November 16
Current sophomores who want to enter one of these programs next school year need to complete the respective on-line application by November 16.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME APPLICATION
IB CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME APPLICATION
*TONIGHT* IB DP & IB CP VIRTUAL Q&A NIGHT, NOVEMBER 12th, 7:00pm
We will hold remote Q&A sessions Thursdays, November 5th & 12th, at 7:00pm via Google Meets for interested families who have additional questions. It will not include another full presentation about the programs but will be an opportunity to ask questions and get answers. Following are the links to join:
NOVEMBER 12, 7:00pm: IB DP/CP Virtual Q&A for Prospective Families 11/12/26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IB Diploma Programme: kaiseribdp.org
IB Career-related Programme: kaiseribcp.weebly.com
International Baccalaureate Organization Website: ibo.org
LADY COUGAR 23RD ANNUAL SOCCER INVITATIONAL
November 12 – 15
Our Lady Cougars Soccer program is thrilled to host its 23rd annual preseason invitational happening November 12–15, 2026! Cougar fans will see top-tier talent taking the field to claim their spot at the top! Beyond the amazing matchups, this event serves as a major fundraiser for our Lady Cougars Soccer program. Come for the high-energy games and stay for the delicious concession stand offerings—featuring ono daily specials alongside sweet treats! Show off your school spirit and cheer loud for your squad! Kaiser High School students with valid ID enter for just $5 and general admission for ages 13 & up is $11. Mahalo for your continued support! Games are subject to change without notice.
3Rs RECYCLING AT NIU VALLEY MIDDLE - NOV. 14 9-11AM
Niu Valley Middle School has partnered with Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation for a 3Rs Recycling drive on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am - 11:00am in their parking lot. Reduce pollution and divert items from the waste stream. Refer to their flyer to see what items are accepted for donation before coming to the drive: 3Rs Recycling Drive at NVMS
SENIORS CAP & GOWN PURCHASE
Place your orders by November 20th
Only the cap and gown are required for participation in the graduation ceremony, all other purchases are optional. As a reminder, the cap and gown order comes with a yellow tassel, the "keepsake tassel" is an optional purchase.
To order just the cap and gown only use this link: Cap and Gown Order
To see other items for purchase including packages for order use this link: Optional Graduation Items for Purchase
The minimum required order of a cap and gown should be $43.80. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Higa at [email protected]
HAWAII SEAL OF BILITERACY FOR THE CLASS OF 2027
Next Deadline: Between 8:00 am to Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and 3:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2027
For more information, go to: Seal of Biliteracy
Complete the online application at https://bit.ly/HISoBL2027Apply
Please contact Ms. Yano if you have any questions. Her email address link or phone number is (808) 394-1200 ext. 2338.
Additional references
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
December 2, 2026, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
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! |
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
PROJECT HŌKŪLANI STEM INTERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Project Hōkūlani is proud to announce our annual FREE Internship Program for High School Students in Hawaiʻi!, open to all high school students.
Thirteen available opportunities to intern at locations such as: Camp Pālehua, ʻŌlelo Media, UH Laboratry, Army Natural Resources, Kauluakalana, Stargazers and more!
We are offering 15+ STEM internship opportunities for next Spring/Summer 2027.
All high school students in Oʻahu and Big Island are welcome to apply, and will earn:
$500 upon completion of the internship
STEM career and college preparation skills
Networking opportunities for possible future employment
Community building skills
Apply by December 1: https://go.hawaii.edu/q7R
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
SCORES:
Go here for Winter Sports information
For Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY
HAWAI’I STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – PAPA HOʻONAʻAUAO COMMUNITY MEETING
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Hōkūlani School Cafeteria
The Board of Education is holding a series of community engagement meetings across the state.
You are invited to join Board Members and education staff to share your thoughts on two issues of importance to the Board: graduation requirements and artificial intelligence in education. These meetings are part of the Board’s efforts to gather community input on these timely issues.
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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
Click here for The Department’s non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures.
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