Kaiser HS eNotes
BASEBALL COUGARS THRU QTRS WITH A WIN OVER KALANI, 11 – 8
Cougar Baseball moves on to play Pear City @ Hans LʻOrange field @ 3:00pm.
Game will be televised. GO COUGARS!
CONGRATULATIONS SURF COUGARS!
In their inaugural season, our Surf Team competed in their first OIA Championships. Congratulations to all surf Cougars for a successful season and Congratulations to Elliana Schiffner for placing 4th in girls shortboard final which earned her a spot in the HHSAA State Surf Championships on Maui! Go Elliana!
REEF TOLOSA – USA JUNIOR OLYMPICS QUALIFIER
Congratulations to Reef Tolosa who was invited to compete at the Jr. Olympics this year in Alabama. Reef not only represented Kaiser High but was the sole representative for the State of Hawaiʻi. Hoʻomaikaʻi Reef!
AIR RIFLE COUGARS TAKE ON UTAH AT REGIONALS
This past weekend, five cougars qualified to compete at the CMP Regional Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah! For the Western Region, Kaiser placed 12th out of 29 teams and 18th out of 54 teams among the Western and Southeast Regions
Congratulations to Zoe Glazer who placed 3rd in the 14 and Under category and 17th overall among 131 competitors. Reef Tolosa placed 26th. Kalakona Kauhane, Shayan Jalili Kamalian and Jack Izumihara completed the team. They are now waiting to see if they qualify for the National Championships in June.
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR MATH TEAM
Kaiser's math team season in the Oahu Math League concluded on April 18th at Kalāheo, following visits to schools across Oahu, and a home meet at Kaiser. Ultimately, Kaiser placed 4th in the meet, earning the extra point for a 4th place finish for the year! In terms of individual awards, Xiaolong Cong had a 29/30 season average while Leonard Cheung had a 28.8/30 average, landing them in the top 10 for average scores across the state.
Member roster this season: Left to right, Back row: Kecheng Long (11th), Kensei Narahara (11th), Noelani Arnett-Cook (11th), Lucas Magel (9th), Ansel Bliemeister (11th), Xiaolong Cong (10th), Damien Marchese (11th), Maximus Cho (11th)
Second row: Eleonora Pililyan (11th), Sunny Calton (9th), Janani Sunkara (9th), Makoa Arnett-Cook (11th), Jeff Pitathawatchai (10th), Edan Lien (10th), Kenneth Lien (12th)
Front row: Caitlyn Cheung (10th), Chloe Petilos (12th), Leonard Cheung (12th), Rayden Aoki (12th)
For anyone who wants an extra challenge or to improve at math, join the math team next year!
The outgoing President, Leonard Cheung, would like to add. “I truly enjoyed representing Kaiser for three years, and the emotions I experienced throughout, both the highs and lows, really stuck with me and helped me mature as both a student and mentor. Entering into the team, I believed math to be a chore. But the longer I stayed, math evolved into a passion. It was unbelievable, being able to challenge students across the state for the top honors, and finally realizing that dream in my last year. Visiting other schools and the snacks were excellent bonuses too. Of course, I have to thank our advisors, Ms. Yamamoto, Mr. Oshiro, and Mr. Lai Hipp, the Kaiser math department, and all of my teammates, for making practices/meets the highlights of my week (and to our parents for driving us around). And to the people who hooked me in and kept me there: Ethan Nguyen, Jesse Xu, Logan Leong, Marcus Cho, Kiley Freitas, and Vera Wang. You guys made it all worth it!”
RAYDEN AOKI – CITIZEN AWARD
KAISER VISITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Effective May 4, 2026
Please read Principal Justin Mewʻs letter regarding new “Visitor Aware” system which will be implemented on May 4th at Kaiser High School: Visitor Aware
HAMMONDS ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER FOR THE CLASS OF 2027, APRIL 24TH
On Friday 4/24, mention the Kaiser High School Fundraiser when ordering your ice cream at Hammonds in Koko Marina and 50% of your bill will be donated to our leadership class of 2027! Mahalo for your support!
DRAMA SPRING PRODUCTION IS HERE! CLUE: ON STAGE SHOW TICKETS
Don’t miss this eagerly awaited production. Hurry before tickets sell out.
Show Dates: April 27, 29, and May 4
Time: 7:00 PM
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.com/kaiser-high-school-drama-club/clue-on-stage-high-school-edition/e-kqqkgy
See you there!
MAY DAY WILL HOST AN EVENING SHOW FOR OUR ʻOHANA AND COMMUNITY!
Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Kaiser Gym
Doors open at 5:30pm, program starts at 6:00pm
Come on out to celebrate May Day with us. Our students have been preparing to put on an amazing show for you. If you have greenery that you can spare, please see next blurb below.
MAY DAY GREENERY AND FLOWERS NEEDED
Please drop off at Kaiser High School on April 29th or April 30th
Aloha Kaiser ‘ohana, As we prepare for our upcoming Ho‘ike (May Day) on May 1st, we are reaching out to our community for kokua! We are looking for greenery and flowers from your yards to help transform our gym into a beautiful, vibrant space for our students’ performances.
If you have any of the following to share, we would be so grateful:
Monstera
Bird of Paradise
Heliconia
Ginger
Song of India
Ti leaf
Or any other flora that can help brighten our space
Mahalo nui loa for your support and for helping us make this Ho‘ike special for our students and community!
HAWAIʻI ONLINE COURSES REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SY 2026-2027
Mandatory Student Orientation and Deadline, May 11TH, 2:30pm
For more information and to register go to: Hawaiʻi Online Courses. For full-time Hawaii DOE public school students. See your counselor to see if your selected course is right for you.
CALLING ALL BAKERS OR SHOPPERS – DESSERTS FOR TEACHERʻS APPRECIATION DAY!
Say Mahalo to our teachers and staff by donating your favorite dessert to share! For more information and to sign up go to: Dessert Teacher & Staff Sign Up
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA SCHOLARSHIP 2026
Deadline Friday, May 4th
The Kaiser High School PTSA is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors in the Class of 2026! We will be awarding four scholarships:
Two (2) x $1,000 scholarships
Two (2) x $500 scholarships
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from the Kaiser High School PTSA.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a graduating Kaiser High School student (Class of 2026).
Submission of an essay (details below).
Submission of an updated resume.
Essay Guidelines:
Please choose one of the following prompts and write an essay no longer than 1000 words:
1. Write a persuasive essay arguing why high school students should be required to complete community service hours.
2. Describe a meaningful volunteer or community service experience, including what you learned from participating.
Apply here!
COLLEGE KICKSTART FOR RISING SENIORS
The Career & College Resource Center (CCRC) will be hosting three-day summer workshops to support rising seniors (you!) who plan to apply to four-year colleges and universities. These sessions will cover a variety of essential topics, including exploring majors, building your college list, navigating the application process, writing your college essay, understanding financial aid, finding scholarships, and more.
Two sessions available (choose one):
June 2–4 or July 21–23
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Career & College Resource Center (Room H101)
Click HERE to register. Space is limited in each session, so please register early to secure your spot.
If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the CCRC (H101) or email Mr. Teraoka at [email protected]
JUNIOR PROM PHOTOGRAPHY ORDER FORM 📸
This year, Junior Prom professional photos will be taken by Perfect Portraits Hawaii! Couple, group, and individual photo packages available! Couple photo packages are $68-70 and will include digital copies of photos (A great deal)! Group photo packages are $41-50. To order packages, scan the QR code on the flyer or or go to perfectportraitshawaii.comand click on "Proms.
2026 SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
Click here to get ready for summer: 2026 Summer School Courses
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FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA
FRIENDS OF KAISER PTSA NEXT MEETING:
May 6, 2026, at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82386328375?pwd=62suLxnfRm9XXh17jLx0l6O2euoMI5.1
Meeting ID: 823 8632 8375
Passcode: 798383
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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 PROJECT HŌKULANI SUMMER STEM PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Program date July 13th – 22nd . Open to grades 7th – 11th
Dive into six STEM fields with hands-on activities inspired by Hawaiian culture, get a closer look at STEM companies and labs through exciting field trips. And it’s all FREE!
Applications due:
April 30th - To receive early college credit (for high school students only)
May 31st - All other applicants (no credit)
Link to Apply: go.hawaii.edu/DNK
Learn more about Project Hōkūlani at go.hawaii.edu/DEL
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
STUDENT AND PARENT PARTICIPATION FILLABLE FORM
For Upcoming Games Go to Event Calendar
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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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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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