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PTSA COUGAR SWAG AND MERCHANDISE!
Check out our PTSA store to shop for Cougar swag to get ready for the season!
SENIOR KICKOFF NIGHT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
Doors Open at 5:30 pm, Presentation Begins at 6:00pm
Kaiser Cafeteria
Class of 2027 this night is for you and your parents/guardians to get ready for your future! Pick up dinner from the PTSA Farmer's Market and join us for a night of important information with presentations from the Career & College Counselors, Class of 2027 Counselor, Class of 2027 Leadership, Kaiser Alumni Panel, and the PTSA!
OPEN HOUSE, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12TH
Meet in Cafeteria at 6:00pm
Walk through campus, meet your teen’s teachers and see their classrooms at our open house! Wear comfortable shoes and hydrate.
CLASS OF 2027 PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY
When: Monday, August 10th at 6:30pm via Zoom
Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2027, let’s get together to plan a night your graduate will never forget. We look forward to seeing you there: 2026 Project Graduation Meeting
BOWLING INFORMATION AND TRYOUTS
Anyone interested in Bowling, please sign up here: Bowling Sign Up. Contact Coach Dean Yokoyama at: [email protected]. Please have your physical and participation form completed before your first practice.
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING COMPETITION TEAM TRYOUTS
Friday, August 7th at 4:00pm in the Cafeteria. All physical forms must be turned in to the trainers room. Contact [email protected] for more information.
WELCOME BACK ASSEMBLY, FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH
Looking forward to seeing all Cougars at our Welcome Assembly!
MĀLAMA I KE MĀLA, SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
Join us in the Peace Garden on August 8th from 9:00am – Noon! All are welcome. Check here for monthly dates. Refreshments and lunch provided by New Hope Hawaiʻi Kai, so RSVP. Volunteer lead positions for students and college interns available, please inquire with [email protected].
MAKERS MARKET NIGHT MARKET COMING TO KAISER, SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
When: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
With 57 vendors, there are so many options to consider. Enjoy Bouncy houses for the keiki, Live DJ and music performances throughout the evening. You can find the full list of vendors here.
PTSA HULI STYLE BBQ CHICKEN PREORDER
Preorder $20, Same day orders $22
Pick Up: Tuesday, August 18th at Farmer’s Market, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Pre-order your Huli Style BBQ Chicken. Whole chicken only $20. Pick up at our Farmer’s Market.
NIGHT MARKET HELP NEEDED, SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
PTSA Needs you to Sign up to Volunteer at the Night Market!
It’s our first Night Market of the year and we need help with set-up and break-down, which leaves plenty of time for eating and shopping in between. Sign up here for either 2:00pm – 4:00m, or 8:00pm – 9:00pm!
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
CALLING ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM!
If you have expressed interest in Kapiʻolani Community College’s (KCC) Pharmacy Technician program, your next big step starts now!
Join us online for an essential Information Night hosted by Martin Chong from KCC. This session is designed for interested seniors and their parents to get all the details on how to officially register and pay for the upcoming class.
What: Pharmacy Tech Info Night
When: Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where: Join the Zoom meeting at https://tinyurl.com/KAP21RHEP
Key Dates to Remember:
Registration Window: August 10th – August 17th (one week only!)
Classes Begin: Monday, August 17th at 1:00 PM
Don't miss out on launching your healthcare journey before graduation. Please save the date and feel free to share this information with any other interested juniors or seniors and parents!
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.
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 PORTRAIT SCHEDULING REMINDER:
Only half of our seniors have standing appointments or have already completed their photo session. There are only a few sessions left for the week of July 12 - 18th, then in August, so sign up today.
Basic sitting fee is only $35.00. Photo packages are optional with Expressions Hawaii. Mahalo to those who have already scheduled and/or completed their photo session. Spots are competitive as Expressions services several other schools. Final date for portraits is August 16th! See the this Flyer! for more information.
*Go to https://expressionshawaii.net/kaiser2027 to book your appointment.*
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
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!
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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
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
JV SOFTBALL TRYOUTS 8/17 – 8/24
AT 4:30pm at the Softball field. All paperwork must be turned in to participate. See Kiana or Baily (Athletic trainers) for questions on mandatory forms that are needed to participate. For any questions, please contact Coach Blaine Yoshioka at [email protected]
CROSS COUNTRY
Cross country practices will officially begin on Monday, August 3. Practices will be M-F from 3:00 - 5:00pm. We meet at the track near the girls locker room. There will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, August 5, after the parent risk video meeting. Come get in shape, develop healthy habits, and meet some amazing people! All are welcome, regardless of prior experience or fitness level. Please make sure to turn in completed physical and participation forms. Contact Coach Keith Hamasaki ([email protected]), Coach Emily Kiaha ([email protected]), or Coach Kevin Kruszona ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
LADY COUGAR VOLLEYBALL WORKOUTS
Summer workouts for Kaiser Girls Volleyball have started at Kaiser gym. Workouts are open to returning and new players off all experience levels. All athletic paperwork must be completed before participation. Please visit facebook.com/kaiservolleyball or contact Coach Scott Young at [email protected] for more information
BASEBALL WORKOUTS
Starting July 1st baseball workouts will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Athletes must be enrolled at Kaiser High and have completed all forms. Forms can be found here and submitted to the trainers before their first practice.
Workouts will be held through the month of July and restart in September.
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
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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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