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TWINS DAY TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 17TH DURING LUNCH
Dress with a twin, have a photo opporutnity and get a snack behind the library!
SWIM & DIVE PRESEASON PRACTICES
Diving: Tuesday & Wednesdays 2:45pm
Swim: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 3-5pm
*swimmers bring shoes & athletic clothing for weight room & track
CLASS OF 2026 CPK FUNDRAISER, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Dine at CPK on Monday, September 22nd, mention Kaiser Class of 2026 and a portion of your proceeds will go to the leadership class. If ordering online, use the code BACK20% when you order! Mahalo!
TUTOR.COM ʻOHANA WEBINAR RECORDING
If you missed the Tutor.com webinar, here is the recording of the event: Tutor.com for families
And here are other resources you can use:
This link to Tutor.com FAQ for Parents
Three minute video about tutor.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5BQzkEgT9I
KAMILO’IKI ELEMENTERY 3R’S RECYCLING DRIVE
Saturday, September 20th 9:00am – 11:00am
Click here to see what you can or can’t donate. Mahalo!
HAWAIʻI SEAL OF BILITERACY FOR CLASS OF 2026
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 2026 may apply for the Hawaii Seal of Biliteracy.
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First application window: |
Monday, November 3, 2025 by 3:00 p.m. |
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Second application window: |
Between 8:00 am to Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and 3:00 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026 |
Complete the online application at bit.ly/HISoBL2026Apply
Please contact Ms. Yano if you have any questions. Her email address link or phone number is (808) 394-1200 ext. 2338.
Additional references
Flyer
FAQs
Informational guide
Eligibility Requirements
List of World Languages
PTSA REFLECTIONS CONTEST – “I BELONG”
The Friends of Kaiser PTSA Reflections Contest is back with the prompt, “I Belong”. Celebrate the arts and create an original art piece and you may win up to $200 in each category:
Dance Choreography
Music Composition
Film Production
Visual Arts
Photography
Literature
Entries are not due until October 31st. Students may submit more than one entry. Students may enter multiple categories. Art work must be original – AI work will not be accepted. For any questions, please email [email protected].
Link for entries will be posted soon!
For inspiration go to: 2024 Reflections Winners
For guidelines and rules go to: 2025 I Belong Guidelines and Rules tips and more!
RUMMAGE SALE, CLASS OF 2026,
When: September 20th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Kaiser Library
Come on out to the Rummage Sale to support the class of 2026.
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA HABILITAT CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER!
Orders due October 31, 2025
Teaming up with Kaiser High School, Habilitat is back to help spread Holiday joy. Pre-order your Christmas tree, wreath or door charm at HawaiiChristmasTrees.com.
LIBRARY HOURS
This school year, the library will be open Monday thru Friday for Lunch and every day except Wednesday after school. until 3:00pm. Use a computer, print or just study.
ATHLETIC PASSES FOR GRADES K – 12!
Purchasing an athletic pass is priceless!
A pass allows student admission to all regular games – does not include preseason or post season games, for Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field.
Keiki, Kindergarten – 12th grade may also purchase a pass.
Best of all – when you purchase a pass, all funds stay with Kaiser High School. Make sure to include your athletic pass(es) when paying your school fees.
COUGAR SPIRIT WEAR OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Check out our newest Cougar Wear with many different logo options; men, women and keiki styles and accessories! Go to Cougar Wear today to get geared up for the new school year.
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CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
Go to Career & College for events, college visits and more!
COLLEGE & CAREER VISITS IN H101
9/16 – Linfield University, 1:30pm A Day
9/17 – Grand Canyon University, 1:30pm A Day
9/18 – Stanford University,, 8:30am A Day
9/22 – Pacific Lutheran University, 10:00am
9/23 – Bryn Mawr College, 10:00am
9/23 – Boston University, 2:20pm
9/24 – Washington State University. 8:30am
9/24 – Cal Poly SLO, 11:30am
9/25 – Vanderbilt University, 10:00am
9/26 – University of San Diego, 8:30am
9/26 – University of Northern Colorado, 10:00am
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
Scores:
Air Riflery
vs. Roosevelt: Gents 2023 – 1854; Ladies 1941 – 1801
vs. Kalani: Gents won 1992 – 1974; Ladies lost 1891 – 2013
Football lost to Aiea, 7 – 43
Soft Tennis vs. McKinley:
Gents won 3 -0; Ladies lost 1 -2
Volleyball vs. Kaimukī, White won 2 -1 and Varsity won 3-1
Top 10 Cross Country Results @ Radford:
Boys Varsity - 7th Rocco Calandra, 8th Lucian Dolatre
Girls Varsity – 4th Kyra Nguyen, 5th Sharly Calton
Girls JV – 5th Londyn Beter
Upcoming Games
9/17 – Air Riflery vs. Kailua @ Kaiser, 3:00pm
9/17 – JV Softball vs. Roosevelt @ Kaiser, 3:00pm
9/17 – Volleyball @ McKinley, 5:00pm
9/18 – Bowling @ K-Bay, 5:00pm
9/20 – Cross Country Qualifying Meet @ Pearl City
9/20 – Air Riflery vs. Kahuku @ Kaiser, 10:00am
9/20 – Soft Tennis @ Kalani, 9:00am
9/20 – JV Softball @ Castle, 11:00am
9/22 – Volleyball vs. Roosevelt @ Kaiser, 5:00pm
WINTER SPORTS SIGN UPS!
Interested in JV Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Paddling, Swimming & Diving, JV Girl’s Tennis or Wrestling? Make sure to fill out the form on the QR Codes here: Winter Sports Sign Up!
BASEBALL WORKOUTS
To all students interested in participating in JV or Varsity baseball. We will begin open workouts starting on Monday 9.8.25 @ 4:00pm at KHS baseball field. All participants must have their own equipment and attire, baseball hat, shirt with sleeves, shorts, metal cleats, and protective equipment.
All athletes need to have current and updated paperwork (Physical, Parent Consent form, Concussion form) on file with the Athletic Training Room before being allowed to participate. Also, complete QR code sign up prior to stepping on the field.
LADY COUGAR SOCCER PRESEASON CONDITIONING
September 2 - October 24
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday's from 4:45p - 6:45p
Meet at the girls locker room by 4:15p
Students must turn in all forms to the athletic trainers before participating.
*Physical Exam, Parent Consent & Concussion, Soccer Sign-Up Link: Lady Cougar Soccer
KAISER BOYS SOCCER - PRESEASON STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Every Monday and Wednesday beginning Monday, August 25, 5:30pm-7:15pm.
Please meet at the stadium. All grades are welcome to participate.
Students must turn in the required forms before attending: Physical Exam for Athletes; Concussion Form; Parent Consent Form; QR code. Forms are in the Athletics section of the Kaiser High website.
Workout attire: shorts, shirt, running & soccer shoes. Please bring water bottle.
Any questions please contact: Coach Layne Abalos at [email protected]
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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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