Kaiser HS eNotes
Newsletter is best viewed in your browser
If you would like to unsubscribe, please scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter to manage your subscription. Check out our website at www.kaiserhighschoolhawaii.org and follow us @kaiserhighschool_hi on Instagram!
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough” – Aesop
We are grateful for our you - every day. Have a great holiday weekend!
QUARTER 1 PRINCIPAL’S LIST
Congratulations to our students who earned a 4.0 GPA or higher in the first quarter. Please go to: Principal’s List
LION’S CLUB HOLIDAY PARADE
Saturday, November 29th 10:00am from the Skate park to Koko Marina Shopping Center
Our Cougars will be featured in Band, Cheer, ROTC and more. Come on out for some pre-holiday cheer and let the Spirit of the Season begin!
FINALS WEEK TUTORING:
School got you feeling stressed? Wishing you had more help? Come to the library after school! Volunteer tutors from IB, NHS, Math Team, and Science Olympiad will be there to help you work on assignments and projects, or study for upcoming tests. Come learn from students who have been in your shoes! Tutoring is available every day the week before finals week on 12/8, 12/9, 12/11, and 12/12 from 2:30 to 4 pm.
HONOLULU MARATHON VOLUNTEERING
Aloha Cougar Community! The 2025 Honolulu Marathon volunteer booth registration has been opened! Sponsored by UH’s Rotaract Club, the deadline to register has been moved to December 1st.
There is an opportunity to receive up to 11 hours of community service!
WE NEED AS MANY VOLUNTEERS AS POSSIBLE AT THE AID STATION and there's no limit to how many people can sign up. If you are unable to attend yourself, please help to spread the word and collect as many people as possible. The link to sign up is here, or you can use tinyurl.com/2vkarh5k.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to directly reach out to the station's organizer, whose information is below:
Name: Linh Nguyen Tran
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 495-2341
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)
- 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
PACT DRIVE – NOVEMBER 3RD TO DECEMBER 5TH
Accepting donations at Farmer’s Market November 18th and 15th, 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
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.
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]
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.
************************************
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
December 3, 2025, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
******************************
CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
Go to Career & College for events, college visits and more!
*******************************************
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
**************************************
KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
Scores:
Preseason Boys Basketball vs. Radford:
JV won 47 – 43
Varsity won 57 – 56! What a game!
Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
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]
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
***********************************
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
Archived eNotes by date
