Week of 11/18/22
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
In this season of gratitude, I’m compelled to share a moment I recently experienced with someone who wanted to express their immense appreciation for our school and the impact HPA had on the trajectory of her life. First off, I should explain earlier this month I had a professional development opportunity with two longtime Head of Schools who now serve as consultants for independent schools like ours. While I previously had the chance to work with the former O’ahu Head of School, it was my first time meeting the former Head of School from California. In her introduction, she stated her immense gratitude for HPA, and so naturally, I assumed she was an alum.
While ultimately, her children, niece, and nephew all went to HPA, she herself did not, attending public school here on island. She explained, however, that her mother was a hairdresser, and one of her clients at that time was the College Counselor at HPA. Their friendship developed over the years, and with it, so did this woman’s dreams. She shared with me that she would be forever indebted to HPA because our College Counselor helped her see all the educational opportunities out there to be seized – one that resulted in her achieving her doctorate and going on to work as a successful Head of School for more than 20 years. Now full circle, this friend and community member is now in a position to support me and our team in our vision for the school’s future. What an incredible reminder of the impact education, relationships, and opportunities can have on any child’s future. Considering the brief, yet meaningful, work the college counselor provided in that time was the change agent our friend identifies that led to her eventual successful educational journey and distinguished professional career. This speaks volumes about opportunity and connection.
This weekend’s Alu Mai event supports this intention; we will come together, by gathering and by contributing from afar, to create opportunities through our Financial Aid program to open doors to deserving students. I am excited to raise our sights on the future of HPA by growing more access to our young people in this community. Knowing what we can accomplish with an HPA educational experience for our young people drives us each day. It’s our generosity of spirit as humans that creates opportunities when we don’t even realize it. When we take a minute to share our gifts, the potential ripple that it creates is unimaginable.
Finally, I want to take some time to convey my gratitude to our local first responders, many of whom I was honored to meet at this week’s Waimea Community Association. I was so proud to be in that space with these heroes, several of whom I also get to see at morning dropoff. Our students in all three divisions wrote thank you notes expressing the gratitude we all share for the first responders in our community!
The power of support, care, and connection in our school and local community is, at times, palpable. For this, I am grateful.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 11/18/22
Lower School
Each week, Lower School Principal Dora Kwong writes a message to K-5 families highlighting joyful moments and meaningful lessons and offering a glimpse into what students and parents can plan for in the weeks ahead.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong
Aloha Lower School families,
This season of giving, our Lower School has been focused on contributing to organizations that work to combat food insecurity on Hawaiʻi Island. This week, at our Lower School assembly, It was a privilege to hear from representatives of The Food Basket, who connected to our work in systems thinking and mālama kaiāulu. They spoke of the work they have done to distribute food through recent natural disasters and their keiki backpack program, and also shared samples of ulu (cooked three different ways!) and gifted each of us with activity books about local island foods. Mahalo to The Food Basket for their hāina, kuleana, lōkahi, and pilina!
I also want to give a warm mahalo to our student performers this week. Lucile B. played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on her ukelele and sang to us. Her sweet voice was accompanied by Sophie P, a 2nd grader, who sang and performed her own choreography! Capping our assembly was 4th grader Finn B., an already accomplished pianist who played Chopinʻs Mazurka Op. 67 No. 2 with such poise and grace. It is so lovely to see our students share their gifts with us! Please know students are encouraged to volunteer for our assembly performances at any time, and sharing can be within any subject area. Last year, we enjoyed presentations in poetry, yo-yo tricks, and even kapa creation, to name a few!
The Lower School is excited to announce that we will be having a special holiday gathering on Wednesday, December 14, from 5:30 to 6:15 pm, at the Upper Campus Chapel, called Holiday Chapel. The pandemic put a pause on this annual gathering, and we are excited to be able to hold it once again. This is a family sing-along style gathering hosted by our Student Council leaders and led by 4th and 5th-grade musicians on handbells and chimes. Students not on Student Council or in the 4th and 5th-grades will be sitting with their families in the audience, singing along to holiday favorites representing different cultures. Student Council members also voted this week to hold a coin drive that evening, with proceeds going to the two organizations we have been highlighting this semester — Annunciation Food Bank and The Food Basket. Please bring your loose change, good cheer, singing voices, and of course, your entire ʻohana to our Holiday Chapel event!
With next week’s events of Lower School Makahiki Games for students and the Harvest Fête after school with families, we are excited to have these Wā Pilina experiences before sending our students off to their long weekend holiday break. It will be beautiful moments of learning, pilina, and community. As always, I remain filled with gratitude to be a part of this beautiful ʻohana, continuously inspired by our keiki, their beautiful selves always brimming with possibility and wonder. What a wonderful place to be here at the Village Campus.
May you all experience joy, aloha, and time well spent with your ʻohana this Thanksgiving season.
Warmly,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
Aloha mai kākou! Our grade 5 students have been hard at work completing their first full inquiry cycle culminating in the Native American Museum. During my visits to our 5th grade classroom, I am inspired by how Kumu Larsen infuses collaboration, critical thinking, and wonder throughout student learning. Some recent highlights are discussions on clothing and its relationship to the environment, deep thinking routines in exploring complex math problems, and small group collaboration to revise analytical writing. It will be exciting to see the students apply these skills as they start on their capstone project journey before we break for the Winter Holiday.
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, November 21. We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Lower School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
- Monday, November 21: Lower School Makahiki Games, rock your red HPA gear!
- Monday, November 21: 3:15 to 5:00 pm, Pinch Pot Harvest Fête, Ulumau Garden
- Monday, November 21: Last day of Thanksgiving Food Drive; fresh (perishable) food drop off.
- Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes
- Monday, December 5: K-12 Faculty Work Day, no classes
- Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 to 6:15 pm: Holiday Chapel
Student Support
Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Lower School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to Past Parent Email Communications, 2022-2023.
myHPA
In addition to Seesaw, many important resources can be located on our community portal, myHPA. Check the Lower School Family Resources tile for the most up-to-date information.
Middle School
Each week, Middle School Principal Glenn Chickering pens a note to 6-8 families reflecting on the activities and accomplishments of the week and previewing what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Glenn Chickering
Aloha Middle School families,
As we roll into the Thanksgiving holiday, we took time at our assembly today to share some gratitude. Students and teachers were all able to express someone or something for which they are thankful, and we then viewed those sentiments on the screen. It was a great reminder of how much we all have to be grateful for and how important it is to lean into that gratitude and act with compassion and aloha.
I want to give a big thank you to all the parents for your partnership with us as we work to help all of our students grow into the best versions of themselves.
We have a few very special days next week to help celebrate the season of gratitude. On Monday, November 21, our Grade 8 students will hostour Lower School students’ Makahiki Games. This is a great example of the Wā Pilina program we havebeen working to build across the school to get students of all ages working together and a great leadership opportunity for our students. Meanwhile, on Monday, our Grade 6 and 7 students will participate in a variety of programs focused on service, giving, and gratitude.
We will work with our friends in the Waimea Circle Park, help with the harvest in our Village Campus Garden, and assist with an 8th-grade capstone student project to share art with refugees from the war in Ukraine.
We have a big week in store as we return from Thanksgiving, with our Performing Arts Showcase on Friday, December 2, at Gates Performing Arts Center on the Upper Campus. The show will start at 2:00 pm, and all Middle School parents are welcome to attend. Please enter the Upper Campus at the east entrance near the Tennis Center. Parking will be on the lawn outside of GPAC. Please note the pick up for all Middle School students will be at Gates Performing Arts Center on the Upper Campus at 3:10 pm. Even if you do not attend the performance, please pick your child up at GPAC on Friday, December 2. There will be a bus to take students participating in the after school program back to the Village Campus for activities. This week’s Fly on the Wall takes a look inside the 6th grade Spanish class, where students are busy learning their scripts for an upcoming Sock Puppet performance. They have been working in small groups to write their scripts – first in English and then working on translating them into Spanish. It was fun to watch the students work with the puppets they created, practicing a script they wrote, all the while using their newly acquired Spanish.
Grade 8 Science welcomed Rongchun (Ann) Zhao, an HPA senior Capstone student, who commandeered the 8th-grade science classes this week! She has taught two lessons about exoplanet discoveries to excite middle school students about astronomy and discoveries that happen locally on top of Mauna Kea. Students learned about how exoplanets (planets outside of our solar system) are discovered, created their own out of clay, and then practiced collecting data as astronomers do. Students got to figure out then what their data could tell them about their planet’s size and chemical composition. They also discussed how exoplanet discoveries could lead to future discoveries of extraterrestrial life! It’s been an exciting week, and I am happy to support future scientists and teachers. Mahalo Ann for your mana’o.
I hope everybody has a great weekend and Thanksgiving break. Thanks for being part of our ʻohana!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
Aloha mai kākou! In recent weeks students have worked to submit proposals and draft their project plans. Students are developing competencies in goal-setting and decision-making as they distill information from their community needs assessment into a cohesive project idea. The next step is to submit drafts of their project plan for final feedback. Heading into the Winter Break, our goal is to have a mock-up of their product ready for peer feedback. We all look forward to seeing their creations come to life!
Schedule
Our Middle School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, November 21. We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Middle School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
• Monday, November 21: Grade 6 and 7 Service Day & Performing Arts rehearsals; Grade 8 will host the Lower School Makahiki Games
• Tuesday, November 22: Middle School Makahiki Games
• Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes
• Friday, December 2: Middle School Performing Arts Showcase at GPAC from 2:00 to 3:05 pm. Please note that all Middle School students will
be picked-up at GPAC at 3:10 this day. A bus will bring after school program participants back to the VC for those activities.
• Monday, December 5: K-12 Faculty Work Day, no classes
Student Support
Please remember that we will be outside as much as possible during lunch and recess, so a rain jacket for light rains and a pareo or small beach towel for picnicking will be great to have at school. Students should also bring a water bottle to school each day. Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Middle School Family Resource tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the Middle School Family Resources, and the Middle School Student Resources.
Upper School
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā ʻohana o ka makani!
As ka makani (the wind) begins to carry a chill and the rains increase in frequency, we are starting to feel the change of the weather as we settle into makahiki season here in Hawaiʻi. Along with an increase in wind and rain, this time also brings an increase in academic pressures as the momentum of classes begins to shift to the semester exams. We are seeing students studying more diligently around campus, and some are making extra efforts to dig themselves out of a hole they may have dug for themselves. It is really important for students to be present-minded, have a good awareness of their responsibilities, and seek help when needed.
Knowing that classes will begin to issue more major assessments, attendance is important. Earlier in the year, I spoke about how being present is a major part of success. Every now and then, it is difficult to be present as a result of sickness or some other unforeseen circumstance, which is totally understandable. On the other hand, any avoidable absences at this point of the semester can be detrimental to the success of the student. It hampers the momentum of learning and adds more stress caused by the work that needs to be made up. As we get closer to our Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, it is important that students remain with us during school days so that we can best support them.
Last week, I wrote about the Lā Kūʻokoʻa festivities that HPA’s Upper Campus will be celebrating on Monday, November 28 (additional details are below in the Student Life section). To learn more about Lā Kūʻokoʻa and the events that led to Hawaiʻi achieving international recognition, please visit awaiaulu.org to register for free for information taken from primary resources. This day will surely be a day that our students will remember, and I am very excited about it. Hopefully, our students will feel the same and will talk about it for years to come.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, November 21. We encourage all students and families to access the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Upper School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
- Friday, November 18: Fall Ball, semi-formal dance
- Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes
- Friday, December 2: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Gates Performing Arts Center, Holiday Gathering & Christmas Parade Float Decorating hosted by the ʻOhana Association
- Monday, December 5: K-12 Faculty Work Day, no classes
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning support, we encourage you to reach out to JoAn Canning, our Upper School Learning Support Center Director, by emailing jcanning@hpa.edu. In addition, our counselors are ready to assist any student who needs additional support to navigate these unusual and unprecedented times. Please feel free to reach out to the Upper Campus counseling team of Tiffany Freitas at 808-881-4038 or tfreitas@hpa.edu and Steve Furchner at 808-640-4441 or sfurchner@hpa.edu.
Ka Makani Athletics
Our winter athletic schedule has been updated. You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
Student Life
Lā Kūʻokoʻa
November 28, 1843, is known as Lā Kūʻokoʻa, or Hawaiian Independence Day — when Hawaiʻi gained international recognition as an independent nation state by some of the world’s largest powers. Great Britain and France were the first to recognize Hawaiʻi’s independence formally. Soon after, the United States also recognized Hawaiʻi’s independence. Lā Kūʻokoʻa is a national holiday that embodies all of the national pride and consciousness of Hawaiian people and was celebrated as widely as other nations celebrate their own independence day.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of Lā Kūʻokoʻa holiday celebrations across Hawaiʻi as more education, and awareness about the significance of this momentous milestone in Hawaiʻi’s history has been raised.
On November 28, 2022, HPA’s Upper Campus will be celebrating Lā Kūʻokoʻa. The day will include re-enactments and performances from students, along with special musical guests Ikaakamai, Kaʻikena Scanlan, and Heua’olu Sai-Dudoit. Students will engage in traditional Makahiki games, as well as cultural demonstrations and workshops, including kuʻi ʻai (kalo pounding), lei making, and lauhala weaving. There will also be a live mural and screen-printing booth honoring Timoteo Haʻalilio and Kauikeaouli for their aloha ‘āina advocacy as patriots of Hawaiʻi.
Before celebrating this day, it is very important to clarify our purpose: the more we act on the knowledge that we gain about our history and culture, the more we embody HPA’s mission “to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaiʻi.”
We are very excited to celebrate this day, and we look forward to sharing one of Hawaiʻi’s most impactful holidays with students from around the world — many of them come from countries that have treaties with the Hawaiian Kingdom. Aloha Lā Kūʻokoʻa!
Waimea’s 62nd Annual Christmas Twilight Parade!
The ʻOhana Association has partnered all divisions of HPA’s Student Council to take part in this fun and festive event on Saturday, December 3, 2022! More information will be presented at next week’s assembly, but we are inviting all Upper School students to participate in the parade. To walk in the parade alongside the HPA float, students will be asked to help decorate the float on December 2.
Holiday Gathering & Christmas Parade Float Decorating!
On Friday, December 2, the ʻOhana Association is hosting the annual Holiday Gathering from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This year it will be hosted at Gates Performing Arts Center at the Upper Campus. Please join us for festive holiday treats and hot chocolate! We will also decorate the HPA Christmas Float that will be part of Waimea’s 62nd Annual Christmas Twilight Parade. All students who help decorate the float may also take part in the parade!
Conduct Points
Please remember that the deadline for clearing off any excessive conduct points before the end of the semester is Friday, December 9. Failing Citizenship is considered as having four (4) or more conduct points on the record. Students who are failing Citizenship at the end of the semester will be placed on academic probation for the following semester, will not be eligible for student awards such as the Dean’s List, etc., and will still be required to work their remaining points off down to zero (0). If there are any errors on the record, students must contact the attendance office at attendance@hpa.edu.
Standardized Testing
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Practice ACT/SAT
Revolution Prep is also offering students the opportunity to take SAT and ACT practice exams this January. The exams are free and proctored online. Each family will also receive a free Score Review from a representative from Revolution Prep.
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Residential Life
As Thanksgiving Break draws near, we are working to gather information on which of our students will be traveling over the break, staying with friends or family on-island, or electing to stay on campus. Please review the information shared with you in an email sent to you on Wednesday, November 9, which is summarized again below: Residential students who are leaving campus for the break If your child will be signing out to leave campus and gather with friends or family for the holiday, either on- or off island, please note that we will require that they submit a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken within 24 hours of their return to campus. If they do not submit one prior to arrival, they will have to stay in quarantine housing until we can have them tested here. At home, Rapid Antigen tests are acceptable, and we have plenty available for your student to take with them for the break. Please remind your child to collect a test kit from the infirmary before departing campus.
Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that students may not sign out to their own care, either in a hotel, Airbnb, or other accommodation. Students must sign out to the care of a present, supervising adult, which HPA defines as someone who is 25 years of age or older.
Residential students who will be traveling off island
If you have not done so already, please submit your child’s flight confirmation itinerary to travel@hpa.edu as soon as possible so that we may solidify arrangements for transportation to and from the airport. If they require their passport to travel, they can stop by the Student Life Office on Monday, November 21, or Tuesday, November 22, to collect it, along with their travel information. They should also submit their Orah
Leave
Request no later than Sunday, November 20.
Residential students who will be staying on-island (but off campus):
In addition to collecting an at-home covid-19 test kit before departure, students should make sure that their Orah leave request is submitted no later than Sunday, November 20.
Residential students who will be staying on campus
For students who elect to stay on campus for the holiday break, we are planning a large number of activities for them to enjoy, which will include some familiar favorites, such as daily trips to the beach, shuttle buses to Waimea, Kona, and Waikoloa for shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as community gatherings on campus each day.
Additionally, we are in the process of securing reservations with a number of tour companies around the island to offer opportunities for students to have special experiences during the break. These include ziplining, boat trips, a Manta Ray night snorkel, surf lessons (if conditions permit), and special restaurant reservations. All activities booked through tour companies will have limited availability, and will come with an additional cost, and sign-ups will begin next week for students who are going to be on campus during the break.
Winter Break travel
Winter Break (December 16, 2022 to January 8, 2023) is quickly approaching! Please start thinking about your flights; when booking, please refer to our Travel Dates which you can find on the myHPA calendar and in the email titled HPA Travel Dates 2022-2023, sent on October 26, 2022.
If you have already booked your flights, please forward your airline’s confirmation email to travel@hpa.edu as soon as possible. All airline itineraries are due on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Upper School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Upper School Family Resources and the ‘Upper School Student Resources.
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
Scholarship Opportunities
At HPA, we believe that scholarships and aid are, at the core, about opportunity.
All-School News
Admissions and Financial Aid
For those HPA families who will be re-enrolling for the 2023-24 academic year and would like to apply for financial aid, scholarships and grants, our financial aid application is now available on the HPA website for your convenience. The deadline to apply for financial aid is Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The deadline to apply for scholarships is Sunday, January 15, 2023.
The admission application for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Spread the word and help us grow our Ka Makani ʻohana. You can also visit and share the link to our in person and virtual Admission events page. We are excited to work with siblings of current students and prospective families new to HPA!
Scholarship Opportunities
At HPA, we believe that scholarships and aid are, at the core, about opportunity
Advancement & Alumni
Give your HIGH FIVE FOR THE FUND! Now through Wednesday, November 9 our goal is to encourage 100% of our families to join in to support our students and our school by making a gift to the HPA Fund. Every gift, any size, makes an impact. Even $5! By joining in you help make it possible for HPA to offer programs and experiences that challenge and nurture our children, inspiring them to do good work and to dream big.
Up high! Let’s make it happen!
Get your tickets for Alu Mai 2022! Saturday, November 19, marks the return of HPA’s annual fundraising gala and auction in support of financial aid.
We invite you to join in for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing under the stars in support of opportunity and access for future generations at HPA. E alu mai!
COVID-19 Policies & Information
While masks continue to be optional indoors and outdoors, there will be times when we will require everyone — students, families, guests, and employees — to wear masks. You will be notified in these instances. Everyone, regardless of age or vaccination status, must have a clean mask with them at all times should HPA officials determine they are necessary.
For a complete directory of all our health and safety protocols, please review our COVID-19 Policies & Information Resource Board on myHPA.
Health & Wellness
With the holidays rapidly approaching, the semester winding down, and exams upon many of our students, stress levels can be high. There are many was we can support our keiki at home and help them navigate through times of increased pressure. We wanted to share some advice on helping your keiki to relieve and manage their stress.
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Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.
Should a family member of a student need a meeting with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, kindly contact them so that they can apply to have you come to campus. From that point, security team members will be alerted to your appointment date and time and let you onto campus.
At the Upper School, please do not park and walk onto campus without an appointment. Similarly, at the Village Campus, kindly call or email for an appointment so that arrangements can be made. Mahalo, for your understanding and respect for this process.
If you See Something, Say Something
We ask all families to join HPA in keeping our campus safe. While on the HPA campus, if you see anything out of the ordinary, we ask that you please report it to the school or local authorities immediately. This will help us maintain the safest campus for our students.
- Imminent threat to life or property: call 911 immediately and email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
- Anything out of the ordinary: email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
CrisisGo for Parents
It is important that all families are set up with CrisisGo, HPA’s school emergency communication tool. To set up CrisisGo SMS/Email subscription, please click on this invitation link and complete the form by adding your name, email, and cell number (this is an important step if you would like to receive an SMS message) and click on the Subscribe button. Should an emergency occur, you will be alerted by email and SMS messaging.
You can also locate these instructions by logging into myHPA, clicking on the resource tab, and selecting the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile.
Safe2SPeakUp for Middle and Upper Students
Similarly, Middle and Upper School students received instructions during orientation on how to upload the Safe2SpeakUp app. This is a companion app to CrisisGo. It will allow the school to alert students of emergencies that happen on or off campus and enable students to communicate with us about their safety status. They can also use the app to alert the school about any behaviors they are concerned about.
Students can also locate instructions on setting up Safe2SpeakUp in myHPA, and they were also emailed the video shown at orientation which walks them through the process of uploading the app and registering, step-by-step.
All students can also submit an Online Bully/Harassment report by clicking on this link, which can also be located on the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile on myHPA.