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🎃TODAY’S EVENTS👻
Costume contest @ Lunch, Raising Cane’s Fundraiser, IB DP & CP Info Night, Garden Spooktacular, Boys Soccer Meeting and Lady Cougar Volleyball! See below for details…
LADY COUGARS VOLLEYBALL
Won – 1st round vs. Hawaii Baptist, 3 -1
Lost to Seabury Hall, 1 -3
Now playing Kauai for 5th semifinal place @ Kalani, 6:30pm. Go Cougars!
RAISING CANE’S FUNDRAISER FOR C/O 2028 PROJECT GRAD
Thursday, October 29th 10:00am – 11:45pm
Dine at Raising Cane’s on Thursday, be sure to mention Kaiser HS Project Grad 2028 Fundraiser and 15% of your purchase will go to 2028 PG! Thank you for your support
FRESHMEN CLASS DAY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
Attention Freshmen! Join us on Friday, October 30, for a spooky, fun-filled Class Day!
Please check in with your 1st period class first, then head over to join the fun. We’ll have movies, popcorn, pizza, games, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! Wear your PJs and bring a blanket.
See you there!
JUNIOR CLASS DAY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
8:00am – Go to your 1st period to check in
8:15 – Meet at the Great Lawn and check in with your chaperone
8:30 – Depart
Bring photo ID.
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]
PADDLING TRYOUTS AND INFORMATION
Next week October 26-29 is the last week of conditioning.
Monday and Tuesday meet at the track 3:00p, Bring running shoes, water and towel
Wednesday meet at Maunalua Bay 2:30p bring, Bring running shoes, water and towel.
Thursday meet at Maunalua Bay 3:00p bring, Bring running shoes, water and towel.
Must find your own way to the Bay and back.
Paddling Tryouts Nov 2-5
Monday and Tuesday meet at the track 3:00. Bring running shoes, water and towel
Wednesday and Thursday meet at Maunalua Bay 3:00p. Bring running shoes, water and towel.
Must find your own way to the Bay and back.
QUARTER 1 REPORT CARD
Kaiser students' Quarter 1 report cards are available in Infinite Campus Parent and Infinite Campus Student portals. To access select the 3 horizontal bars (for menu), then select 'Documents'. Hard copy report cards will not be distributed at the end of Quarters 1, 2, and 3. If a student needs an official report card, submit a Report Card Request form available in the registrar's office at no cost. End of year (Quarter 4) report cards will be mailed home on official Hawaii DOE paper.
Students, Parents, or Official Guardians who need assistance with Infinite Campus access should email the Infinite Campus Portal Manager, [email protected] , or stop by the Registrar's office.
KAISER BOYS SOCCER 2026-27 PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
Thursday, October 29th , 6:15pm in the Library. Open to all gentlemen who are interested in playing either JV or Varsity Soccer.
Boys Soccer Tryouts will be:
Nov. 2-5. Check in 5:40pm @ Stadium Bleachers. Tryouts Start time 6-8pm
Please contact Coach Layne Abalos for any questions. [email protected]
GARDEN SPOOKTACULAR 👻🎃
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Peace and Sustainability Garden
Trick-or-Treat, Games, Activities and Family Fun! Open to all keiki, Elementary and Middle school students. Come on out for a safe and fun event for our community.
Kaiser Clubs! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for a spot to help with this event. Pick your theme, come in costume, create a fun and easy game or activity. Sign up here: Spooktacular Club sign Up
Don’t miss this most wonderful time of fear!
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
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
November 4, 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! |
College Visits sign up on Scoir!
10/29 – UH Hawaiʻi Hilo, 11:30am
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
2026 REFLECTIONS CONTEST – WHAT MY CULTURE MEANS TO ME
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
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.
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
SCORES:
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Girls basketball tryouts will be Nov 2nd - 5th
Tryout times will be as follows: M,W,Th at 4:00pm-6:30pm
Tu 8:30am-10:30am
JV GIRLS TENNIS
Calling all Freshman and Sophomore Girls! If you are interested in learning and playing tennis, please sign up on the QR Code and submit the required paperwork to the Athletic Trainers.
We will have conditioning MWF 10/19, 10/21 and 10/23 3pm to 5pm at the Tennis Courts. You can come out and meet the coaches and give tennis a try to see if you like it!
Official Try-outs will be on Monday 10/26, Wednesday 10/28 and Friday 10/30 3pm to 5pm. All interested players MUST attend every day of the try-outs. There will also be a MANDATORY Player and Parent Meeting Wednesday 10/28 at 6pm to 7pm in the Library. If you have any questions, please call Coach Holly Toguchi at (808) 352-4646. We hope to see you on the courts!
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
Click here for The Department’s non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures.
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