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CHEER OIA EAST SELECTIONS
Congratulations to the following members of our Cougar Cheer team who were selected to the OIA East team:
First Team: Rylie Ah Yuen and Bliss Rivo
Second Team: Skylar Young and Ally Nguyen

Hoʻomaikaʻi!

VIRTUAL ANATOMAGE TOURNAMENT ADVANCING TEAMS
From our Health Services teacher, Ms. Pacubas, “We are happy to share the results from the Virtual Anatomage Tournament! Please join me in congratulating the two teams who will be advancing to the in-person Anatomage Tournament at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) on April 7, 2026:

It's Never Lupus: Chloe Zerga, Celia Cioffi, Kyla Vondrus

Ctrl+Alt+Dissect: Mia Meeds, Kailie Arpia, Kaitlyn Miyashiro, Abbigail Song

In addition, I ask that you also congratulate and recognize the following students who demonstrated dedication and effort while preparing for this competition: Logan Kim, Lila Jay, Jasmine Wallace, Alexis Roukema, Alexis Nguyen, Mikayla Bloom, Haeley Redinger, Jordan Winschel, Emersyn Knoeck, Dahlia Monson, Milla Dornan, Lana Miyamoto, Kira Arai, Alexis Zane, Sunny Calton, Aila Carr, Layla Tanaka, and Aya Gedeon.

This is the first time Hawaii is hosting its own Anatomage Tournament. The first round, where our students competed against high schools across the state, was conducted virtually. This was not mandatory, and students had a choice to participate! The event on April 7th is the "State Round," where the top 40 teams will compete in person at JABSOM.”

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)
• 3.0 cumulative GPA 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

ʻĀINA HAINA ELEMENTARY KEIKI SWAP CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Support keiki entrepreneurs! Shop crafts, baked treats, gently used clothes, books and toys from ʻĀina Haina ʻOhana! Hope to see you there! See Flyer

KAISER BOYS SOCCER PRE – SEASON TOURNAMENT
Thursday, November 20 – Sunday, November 23
Pre-Season Tournament this weekend bringing teams from Damien, Waiakea, Pac-5, St. Louis, Pearl City, Kauai, Campbell and more!  Buy your tickets via GoFan. Click here for schedule: Kaiser Boys Pre-Season Tournament

PACT DRIVE – NOVEMBER 3^RD TO DECEMBER 5^TH
Accepting donations at Farmer’s Market November 18^th and 15^th, 4PM – 6PM

Aloha Cougar Community! Please join Kaiser Student Government & AVID for our 9th annual Season of Giving Donation Drive in partnership with Parents & Children Together (P.A.C.T.). Each year the Kaiser 'ohana contributes truckloads of goods for families in need. Focusing on toiletries, baby products, feminine hygiene products, and other necessities, we've been able to provide relief for hundreds of families during this season. Please consider making a small donation at one of our collection sites from Nov. 3rd to Dec. 5th. Go to PACT drive for more information.

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

HAHA’IONE ELEMENTARY 3R’S RECYCLING DRIVE
November 22, 2025, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
3R’s Recycling Drive on Saturday:  Old electronics languishing in your closets?  Here’s your chance to get rid of them!  Hahaʻione will be hosting a recycling drive on Saturday (11/22) from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  Scrap metal, electronics (including TVs, computers, printers, cell phones, and printer cartridges), confidential docs for shredding, household goods, used cooking oil, and HI-5 aluminum cans & plastic and glass bottles will all be accepted.  More info is available here. 

WINTER FANTASY DECEMBER 6^TH @ KAISER!
Kaiser’s Winter Fantasy will be on Saturday 12/6. Last year we had our Winter Fantasy dance at the Japanese Cultural Center and it was $65. This year we're moving the event on campus and allowing Kaiser students to bring a guest. The dance will be in the cafeteria and we are adding a new concept with food trucks, winter themed drinks, cookie decorating, fair games, and more! The cost this year will be $30, most of the money will be for your meal from one of our food trucks, you will have to pre-order your meal when you turn in your form. Form and money collection will be next week from Monday 11/17- Friday 11/21.

Menu Options:Each option will come with a choice of juice or soda. Trucks will have additional food for sale

Click here to download the Winter Fantasy Form

2026-2027 REGISTRATION & COURSE SELECTION

Grade 9-11 students were sent registration and course selection information to their school email on Wednesday, Nov. 12th, at 10:15 am. Students who did not receive the email should check their spam mail first, then email the registrar ([email protected]) if they did not receive that email. Registration information includes the 26-27 Course Guide, course lists/descriptions/codes, graduation requirements, and other information and forms. Students and parents are advised to begin reviewing the resources together. Students should also speak with teachers and program coordinators. The deadline for students to submit their course selections on the Google form (provided in the email) is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Students who need assistance can make an appointment with their grade level counselor. The Course Guide 2026-2027 is also available on the school website, www.kaiserhighschoolhawaii.org.

JUST SERVE PRESENTS WICKED PART 2 – MOVIE NIGHT & CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Wicked 2 Movie Night & Canned Food Drive. Hosted by Kaiser High’s JustServe Club

Join us for a night of family, fun, and community giving!
Friday, November 21, 2025 at Ward Consolidated Theaters. Tickets must be purchased here: JustServe Wicked 2
Check-in: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:30 PM

Together with other JustServe clubs across Oʻahu, our students are creating a meaningful night that celebrates family, friendship, and the spirit of service.

• Tickets: $23 (online only via QR code — see flyer)
• Sponsor a Youth Seat: Seats will be gifted to a youth from Hale Kipa, Pearl Haven, or Palama Settlement
• Canned Food Donations: Bring canned goods to the event or drop them off in the donation bin in main office before Nov. 21. All canned food donations will be gifted to Palama Settlement.

Come dressed up and have fun with everyone. It’s more than a movie — it’s a chance to serve, connect, and make a difference together.

KAISER CHEER FUNDRAISER – BOMBUCHA BAGS
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]

E-BIKES ON CAMPUS
As the popularity of E-Bikes is rising, Superintendent Hayashi has sent out a letter regarding E-Bikes and E-Motorcycles. In summary, E-Motorcycles are not allowed on any HIDOE campuses or properties. Also, E-Bikes for those attending high school are permissible if the student is 15 years or older and the bike is properly registered with the county and displays a required decal. For more, please read his letter here: Superintendent letter on E-Bikes.

As a follow up, please see Principal Mew’s letter on student expectations for those who ride E-Bikes: Principal Mew’s letter on E-Bikes: Student Expectations.

KOKUA FOR KAISER TEACHERS – SUPPLY DRIVE!
Runs through the month of November
A time to show your thanks for your educators! Most needed supplies are:
*Painter’s Tape
*Tissue
*Pencils/Pens
*Disinfectant Wipes
*Composition Notebooks
*Gift Cards

For monetary donations, checks can be made to the “Friends of Kaiser PTSA, please note Teacher’s Supplies on the memo line. New Items only, please.
This is a student led drive with the support of the PTSA. Please drop off your donations in the office.  Mahalo for your support!

CLASS OF 2026 CAP & GOWN ORDERS

Deadline to order – December 1, 2025
Please go to: Graduation Information for a message and video from Jostens.

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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA

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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

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING CONTEST
Deadline for Writing, December 2, 2025 at 6:59pm
Deadline for Art, TBA, but sometime early in December.
Contest opens October 1, 2025. Open to all students 13 ears of age or older.
Since 1923, The Scholastic Awards have sparked and inspired the creative growth of teens everywhere. Some notable alumni are Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Zac Posen, Amanda Gorman, Truman Capote, Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath and many more.
Kaiser High has had their share of alumni who earned Gold and Silver Keys. You could be next!
To enter, please go to the following links for categories, guidelines and how to enter:
https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/
https://www.artandwriting.org/gallery/art
https://www.artandwriting.org/gallery/writing

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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS

SPORTS PHYSICAL FILLABLE FORM

STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM

Scores:

JV Basketball beat Castle 49 – 26 in preseason

Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar

TRACK AND FIELD PRE SEASON WORKOUTS
Will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting November 18^th. 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