Kaiser HS eNotes
No students the following days:
Teacherʻs Institute Day Friday, February 13th
Presidentʻs Day Holiday, Monday, February 16th
Have a nice long weekend Cougars!
CONGRATULATIONS CARA TANABE & MARLEY MULLER, OIA DIVING CHAMPIONS
At the OIA Championships, Cara Tanabe led all lady divers with a score of 337.65 to be your OIA Diving Champion! Marley Muller (318.30) edged the 3rd place winner (317.85) securing her 2nd place win. They now move on the States this weekend.
OIA SWIM TEAM RESULTS, LADY COUGARS 2ND, COUGARS 4TH -
Congratulations to the following Cougars who placed at OIAʻs and now move on to the HHSAA Swim competition this weekend. Special shoutout to Emily Gorokhovsky who earned the most points for the ladies (32).
G200Y Medley Relay – 2nd Emily Gorohovsky, Alyssa Tongg, Willow Baysinger and Elliana Schiffner
B200Y Medley Relay – 6th James Kunihiro, Koa Tigley, Torbjorn Leraand and Sage Eguchi
G200Y Free – 1st Place – Elliana Schiffner, 3rd Alyssa Tongg
G50Y Free – 2nd Elliana Schiffner
G100Y Butterfly – 2nd – Willow Baysinger
B100Y Butterfly – 2nd – Tim Lorge
G500Y Free – 1st Place Emily Gorokhovsky, 3rd Alyssa Tongg
G200Y Free Relay – 4th Alexis Young, Maile Judd, Ella Sieberer and Willow Baysinger
B200Y Free Relay – 5th Ellis Roberts, Tim Lorge, Liko Lambert and James Kunihiro
G100Y Back – 1st Place Emily Gorokhovsky, 2nd Willow Baysinger
B100Y Breaststroke – 2nd Tim Lorge, 9th Liko Lambert
G400Y Free Relay – 2nd Alyssa Tongg, Ellianna Schiffner, Alexis Young, Emily Gorokhovsky
B400Y Free Relay – 3rd Ellis Roberts, Tim Lorge, Liko Lambert, James Kunihiro
Good luck at States this weekend Cougar Dive and Swim Teams!
For all results go to: OIA Swim Championships
EARTH FEST IS COMING APRIL 17TH. SAVE THE DATE!
Earth Fest is coming back to campus this April! Join us on April 17th, 2026 on the great lawn for an evening of fun. We will be hosting vendors, food trucks, educators, and craft booths. Keep your eyes on this post as we will keep you updated with all the exciting festivities to come!
CLASS OF 27’s GAVIN ANTONIO FEATURED IN HOʻOHAʻAHEO DOE NEWSLETTER
Second semester slump? It’s real and Gavin has some great insight and advice for you! Read his article here: Student Voice: Climbing out of the slump, one step at a time.
Gavin is a junior and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate at Kaiser High School. He serves as the recording secretary for the Hawai’i State Student Council, student body vice president, and president of the Interact Club. Gavin is involved in numerous extracurricular activities across various fields, including color guard, winter guard, VEX V5 robotics and track and field. Gavin hopes to highlight, represent and bring forth the perspective of as many areas of student life as possible.
CONVENTION FOR FUTURE MEDICAL LEADERS
February 28, 2029 @ Hawaii Baptist Academy, 10:00am – 5:45pm
Interested in learning more about careers in the health field? If so, consider attending this free, full-day convention held at Hawaii Baptist Academy on Saturday, February 28th.
Click HERE to register. The deadline to register is February 20, but spaces are filling up fast. See attached for the flyer, agenda and for more information about this event.
“Be the Change!” STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS MEETING
Thursday, February 12, 2026 during Lunch in H102
Interested in running for office at Kaiser's Student Council either as a class officer or a member of the student body team? Join us at our mandatory Student Council elections meeting, that has been moved from Friday to this Thursday in H102 during lunch. At the meeting you'll hear from current officers, learn about the positions available and officer requirements and start to plan for your campaign timeline.
There are also a few positions available on next year's Student Body team that don't require running for election. Please come by H102 anytime this week or next to learn more.
Deadline to apply/register for Student Body: February 20th
*More Donor’s are Needed! *KAISER'S ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE 2/20/26
Open to the public
Kaiser's annual blood drive is returning again this year. It will take place all day on Friday, February 20, in the Kaiser library. To schedule an appointment, please fill out the Google form below by January 31. We have many appointments that need to be filled! Donors must be at least 16 years old and those under 18 will need a signed parent consent form which is accessible through the Google form. This opportunity is available for students, staff, and other community members. Prior to scheduling an appointment, please make sure you meet health requirements to donate blood by visiting https://www.bbh.org/become-donor/. For more information, please contact Brad Bogard at [email protected]. Thank you!
PTSA HULI STYLE BBQ CHICKEN PRE-SALE
Pick up on Tuesday, February 17th at Kaiser Farmer’s Market
Presales are now open for a quarter chicken dinner with rice and vegetables for only $15. Help support project grad and fundraising for the Class of 2026. Please join us on Tuesday, February 17th for a delicious huli style chicken plate. Go to kaiserptsa.com to order!
SENIOR GRADUATION INFORMATION NIGHT
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Seniors! It's that time! Please join us February 17th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm in the Kaiser Cafeteria to learn more about this year's Graduation! Seniors & their families will hear from various speakers about the preparations that must be made to attend graduation and how to make the most out of this final chapter! Our College & Career counselors will share about scholarships, financial aid and resources available to our seniors and their families. Finally, our PTSA will be present to discuss Project Grad. See you there!
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
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
March 4, 2026, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
MAKER’S EXPLORIUM KAISER HS NIGHT MARKET
Saturday, February 21, 2025
Save the date! The Maker’s Explorium Night Market is making a return on Saturday, February 21st! Come on out to see all of the 50+ vendors in Food and Crafts. Support Local!
Also, seeking clubs to set up booths/tents during the night market, and looking for student talent for entertainment. If anyone is interested, please email Stephanie Thomas at: [email protected]
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CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
Go to Career & College for events, college visits and more!
KAIMANA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Deadline to apply Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm
Just a quick reminder that the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program is still accepting applications! We’re excited to celebrate the 21st anniversary of this program and honor outstanding high school seniors for their achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. 15 scholarships are being awarded at $5,000.00 each, to help students pay for higher education, including tuition, books, computers, and room and board.
Eligible students must:
*Graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2026 with a GPA of 2.75 or higher (verified by a transcript submitted by a school faculty member).
*Have participated in at least one athletic sport during high school that included competition as an individual or as part of a team. Participation could include school sports or club sports.
*Be involved in community service and school activities.
*Provide two letters of recommendation from school faculty, mentors, or coaches that detail your dedication and determination, academic performance, and personal character.
*Write a personal statement and essay.
Applications will be accepted online only at hmsa.com/Kaimana. Direct link to the student application. Completed applications & all required elements must be received through the online application by 4 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026.
Feel free to share these details with students, faculty, and your community contacts who could benefit from this information. Thank you for working with us to recognize the hard work of the students, faculty, and administrators to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
Please email [email protected] or call Jenna Akiona at 808-948-7503 if you have any questions, or visithmsa.com/Kaimana for more information.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
UH MĀNOA JESSE SUMMER STEM EXPERIENCE
For current Juniors, Deadline to apply, Tuesday, February 17th @ 11:59pm
Program Description:
The College of Engineering’s JESSE Internship Program invites all qualified high school juniors (current juniors going into their senior year) to explore this unique opportunity to experience a higher level of academics at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. Students will engage in hands-on engineering projects and/or assist college undergraduates, researchers, and professors with their research in state-of-the-art facilities. A faculty mentor and/or graduate student will be assigned to each intern to facilitate various research tasks based on their engineering interest within the designated laboratory.
For more information and to apply, go to JESSE Intership
HAWAII INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY REMS PROGRAM
Applications are now open for current Juniors and Seniors
HIMB REMS (Research Experiences in Marine Science) is an advanced, inquiry-driven, and experiential marine biology early-college course that builds science and natural resource literacy skills for Hawai‘i high school students and recent graduates. The goal of the program is to provide students with the foundation to be successful members of rapidly growing science and technology career fields through an authentic undergraduate research experience that strengthens skills, builds confidence, and fosters professional networking.
The course will be located at Moku o Lo‘e (Coconut Island) in Kāne‘ohe Bay and utilize the expertise of HIMB researchers whose specialties include world-renowned marine science research technologies and knowledge as well as evidence-backed teaching and training practices for young scientists.
Complete this form to receive more information: HIMS REMS summer program
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR INTERNSHIP
Summer 2026 - Open to all high school students
Deadline to apply, April 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
This in-person, five-week summer internship is designed to provide Hawaiʻi high school
students with meaningful exposure to state government, civic leadership, and public
service. Interns will work directly with the staff in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor at
the State Capitol, gaining hands-on experience in research, communication, teamwork,
and professional conduct, while learning how state government serves the people of
Hawaiʻi.
Information and applications for this program can be found at:
https://ltgov.hawaii.gov/internship/.
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
For Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
TRACK AND FIELD SEASON STARTS FEBRUARY 9TH
Track season begins February 9th at 3:00pm. Athletes will need to be cleared by the trainer to participate. Conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00pm will continue until the season starts. Meet at the scoreboard. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kevin at 808-462-0117 or email at: [email protected]
SURF TEAM TRYOUTS
February 17th & 18th at Sandy’s time is TBA
Calling all shortboarders, longboarders, and bodyboarders! Surf Team tryouts are 2/17-2/18 at Sandy's. The time is TBA. Completion of Junior Lifeguards is mandatory to try out for the team. There is a session at Ala Moana Beach Park this weekend 1/31-2/1. Please reach out to assistant coach Jane McCallister with any questions. [email protected].
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR VENDOR CALL
In collaboration with the Kaiser High School foundation, the Hawaii Recreation and Parks Society’s Mother’s Day Craft Fair is back for the 2nd year. For more information and to register, please go to Mother’s Day Craft Fair.
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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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