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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.
LADY COUGAR 22nd ANNUAL PRESEASON INVITATIONAL
November 13 – 16th
Come on out and watch pre-season soccer action this weekend with teams from Campbell, Mililani, Moanalua, Punahoui; Kamehameha Kapālama, Maui and Hawaiʻi.
See schedule here: Lady Cougar 22nd Preseason Invitational
Purchase tickets via Go Fan.
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]
TRACK AND FIELD PRE SEASON WORKOUTS
Will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting November 18th. 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]
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.
HOSA CLUB PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER, HAWAII KAI TOWNE CENTER
Friday, November 14th 9:00am – 9:00pm
Order in person and show the flyer for the Kaiser HOSA club fundraiser, or go online using code 3849906, and Kaiser HOSA club will receive 20% of your purchase! Kaier HOSA is a club for future health professionals.
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!
PACT DRIVE – NOVEMBER 3RD TO DECEMBER 5TH
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.
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
PROJECT HŌKŪLANI SPRING 2026 STEM PROGRAM
Deadline to apply, November 15, 2025
Project Hokulani, a program with the UH Manoa College of Education, is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2026 STEM program. This is open to current high school haumana who reside on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai. The program consists of college preparation workshops (online) and an internship (in person). Selected students will receive a $500 paid internship. Go to: Project Hōkūlani to apply.
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
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
Scores:
Upcoming Games
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
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