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Reminder – Waiver Day on September 21st. No School for students.
HAWAII SEAL OF BILITERACY FOR THE CLASS OF 2027
The Board of Education established the Seal of Biliteracy. Its purpose is to recognize the importance of: (1) enabling students to be college, career, and community ready in today’s global society; (2) establishing an educational culture that recognizes and values the wealth of linguistic and cultural diversity students bring to the classroom; (3) supporting opportunities for study of and increasing proficiency in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, an official language of the State of Hawaii; and (4) encouraging partnerships with institutions of higher education and community organizations to increase access to language instruction in a variety of languages.
To receive the Seal of Biliteracy, one must be a graduating senior enrolled in a Hawaii public school; demonstrate proficiency of 'ōlelo Hawai'i or English; and attain the requisite score for one or more of the following world language requirements: Advanced Placement, IB language exam, and Hawaii State Department of Education-approved online language assessment. Linked below are the specific eligibility requirements for each type of assessment. Also below is the list of World Languages offered.
Members of the Class of 2027 may apply for the Hawaii Seal of Biliteracy.
First application window: By 3:00 pm on Monday, November 6, 2026
Second application window: Between 8:00 am to Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and 3:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2027
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
NEW PROCEDURES FOR CAFETERIA PARKING LOT
Per Principal Mew, in an effort to improve student safety and reduce vehicle congestion at the Cafeteria Parking Lot, Kaiser High School will implement a change in our student drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please see Principal Mew's letter here: New Procedures for Cafeteria Parking Lot
This will be implemented on October 1, 2026.
No drop-offs and pick-ups in the cafeteria parking lot for private vehicles.
You may still drop-off and pick-up your teen along Pakala street.
There will be no staff available to assist students to their classes from this entry point.
Have a lively Homecoming Week!
DRIVER’S ED CLASSES – NEXT CLASS STARTS OCTOBER 1ST
Aloha! Thank you for your interest in the Kaiser High School Driver Education Program! Interested students must sign up on the waitlist to be admitted. Class is limited up to 30 students and based on waitlist and commitment to attend schedule below.
Fall Driver Education IN-PERSON in room F-101 will be held in the following:
Date Time
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Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 |
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm MANDATORY STUDENT/PARENT meeting (VIRTUAL–CAMERA MUST BE ON) |
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Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 |
2:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
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Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 |
8:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 |
8:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 |
8:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 |
12:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 |
8:00 am to 12;00 pm |
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Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 |
8:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 |
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
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Saturday, Oct. 10 2026 |
8:00 am to 12: 00 pm |
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Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 |
8:00 am to 10: 00 pm |
Instructors: Ms. Jamie Psak Classroom/Behind-the-Wheel Instructor F101
Mrs. Victoria Viernes: Behind-the-Wheel Instructor
Payment of $10 cash due upon completion of Driver’s Education contract to be given on the first day of class. . Behind-the-Wheel session will be held from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Please review the dates carefully. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Due to state/program requirements, we cannot grant excuses for missed days.
Email Mrs. Viernes at [email protected] if you have further questions.
MALAMA MENTORS IS RECRUITING
Need service hours or want to give back to your community? Malama Mentors is recruiting.
We’re looking for 12 dedicated juniors and seniors to mentor and spend time with K–8 students at Waimanalo Elementary School who may be facing challenges or need extra support.
Where: Waimanalo Elementary School
Duration: Once a week + 1 hour
12 mentors needed
Earn service hours • Make a difference • Give back to your community
Fill out this form to learn more and apply - Application Form
Come and be a mentor - make a connection with Malama Mentors.
WHERE COULD PAAC TAKE YOU NEXT?
Tour Applications are open. Virtual Information Session 9/18/2026
One program. Three possible destinations. Korea. Phillipines. Japan.
Click here to sign up for a Virtual Info Session.
To learn more about PAAC – Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, go to: PAAC. Or check out our Kaiser PAAC Club!
FOR EVERYTHING HOCO GO TO: HOCO 2026
HOCO 2026 – COUGARCHELLA!
September 14th – 18th
Thursday, 9/17 – Throwback to 2016!
Friday, 9/18 – Blue & Gold Assembly – Wear your Clas shirt or Blue or Gold
Thursday, 9/17
PARADE & POWERPUFF GAME
Parade 5:00pm – 6:00pm from Koko Head District Park, down Anapalau Street then right on Lunalilo. Residents along the route should expect a brief delay in traffic.
Calling All Alumni! – March in the parade with us! Please reach out to Student Activities Coordinator, Paul Dela Balazs at [email protected] or IG @kaiserstudentactivities
POWER PUFF Game to follow the parade
7:00pm – Freshmen vs. Juniors and Sophomores vs. Seniors
8:00pm – Consolation and Championship Games
9:00pm – Flaming K and Alma Mater
Friday, 9/18
FOOTBALL GAME VS. KAIMUKĪ, 7:00PM - Buy your tickets via GoFan
Spirit Trophy will be awarded!
Saturday, 9/19
HOCO Dance, 6:00pm in the Cafeteria
ORDER YOUR CUSTOM KAISER KENDAMA TODAY!
Deadline to order: September 21, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Support Kaiser High classes of 2029’s and 2030’s by ordering a 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!
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!
🔗: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.
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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.
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
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
October 7, 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!
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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College Visits sign up on Scoir!
9/18 – University of Redlands, 8:20am
9/18 – Colorado Mesa University, 11:55am
9/18 – Lewis & Clark College, 1:45pm
9/22 – University of Chicago, 8:30am
9/22 – Oregon State University. 10:00am
9/22 – Whitworth University. 10:00am
9/22 – Creighton University, 2:20pm
9/23 – Arizona State University, 8:30am
9/23 – Northern Arizona University, 9:45am
9/23 – University of Southern California, 11:30am
9/24 – College Fair and Scholarship Night at Kaiser, 5:30pm
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
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:
Volleyball vs. Kaimukī:
Varsity won 3 -0, Vars II won 2 -0, JV won 2-0
Soft Tennis vs. Moanalua
Gentlemen won 3-0
Ladies won 3-0
Air Riflery
Gents and Ladies won over Roosevelt
Go here for Winter Sports information
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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