Week of 1/19/24
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
Happy Friday!
What a beautiful couple of days we’ve had! Sunshine and a west winter swell rolling through!
On sunny winter mornings like these, our views from Laʻe Laʻe’s slopes that nestle our Upper Campus — of bright blue skies, dappled sunshine, and vibrant green hills — always stop me in my tracks. And it’s in that brief moment of reverie at my office window, that I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be: a part of this special school, this caring community, and these epic Technicolor landscapes. Part of something that feels like Ka Makani magic.
The magic here at HPA is everywhere. It shines in our students, with their curiosity, kindness, determination, and dedication. It moves through our classrooms, our collaborative spaces, and our quiet places. Our faculty, coaches, staff, and administrators are connected by it, transferring it to one another and onto our students. You can feel it wherever you are. A hum of connectivity and purpose, grounded in our traditions and stretching toward the future. It’s electric! And it never ceases to amaze me. I hope you all feel it too and that it buoys your spirits the same way it does mine. I hope it reminds you that you’re right where you’re supposed to be.
Speaking of magic, last week, we screened the film Invictus, as part of our Voices for Belonging and Community Conversations film series. The film’s screenplay was written by current HPA parent Tony Peckham ʻ29, who was on hand to speak about his experiences growing up during apartheid and the work of writing a good story. The film tells the inspiring and true story of how newly elected President Nelson Mandela joins forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country through sport and overcome economic and racial division in the wake of apartheid. It’s a strong testament to the power of leadership and sport to change the world. For Tony, it’s a story about the power of forgiveness and of love. An amazing way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and an important and timely message for us all, today.
In the coming weeks, we will begin our re-enrollment process for the 2024-2025 school year. Keep an eye out for more information about this and take a look at the Admissions section below. There are lots of important dates and opportunities. I am so grateful to each of you for choosing HPA and for spreading the word about our work and your children’s experiences. Clearly, we are all out there sharing about HPA with our people because we have a lot of inquiries and interest from friends of current families, alums looking to continue the legacy, and new families — thank you very much for inviting others into the Ka Makani magic! We are excited to continue to grow our school community and create opportunities for our students – new and returning – to thrive.
I look forward to seeing you around campus next week! Enjoy the weekend.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 1/19/24
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 week marks the start of a new Lower School Student Council term and we are thrilled for the start of their leadership journey in our community service-focused group. Congratulations to all our new representatives! Importantly, accolades must also be given to all the students who thoughtfully and enthusiastically participated in the election process. In the days leading up to each trimester election, it is fun and inspiring to hear the many different ideas of what students want to contribute or hope to enact as a student leaders, and why they should be chosen as their class representative. Former Student Council leaders eagerly share their perspectives on their experiences, helping new candidates craft their ideas and statements in preparation for the elections. While each grade level class who holds seats on the Council (1st – 5th grades) conducts their elections a little bit differently, every class takes the time to support one another and congratulate each other for ideas well shared. It takes courage, wonder, and pursuit of excellence to take the risk to put oneself out there, and we are proud of all the students who joined in the election. We look forward to everyone’s continued participation in Student Council initiatives through sharing ideas with their class representatives, who then bring them forward at our weekly meetings. It is certainly the highlight of my week, every week!
Capstone season is upon us, with our 5th graders delving deeply into their projects and moving steadily through their research and project development. At the same time, we benefit from pilina with our 8th and 12th grade Capstone students who often come to share their passion projects with us in various forms. Next week, HPA senior, Jasmine Baker, will be coming to talk about her Capstone project at Monday’s Lower School assembly. Here is a message from her to all of us:
“Aloha! My name is Jasmine Baker, and this year for my Senior Capstone I will be giving back to the foster care community on our island. I will be hosting a donation drop off charity drive on Sunday, January 28 at the Village Campus roundabout; where you can easily drive by and drop off any donations no muss, no fuss. As well as two drop off locations — the parking shed and the Village Campus office. You can drop off any donations throughout the week before (1/22 – 1/26) if you can’t make it during the day of the drive. I am looking for any clothing for children ages infant to 13 years old, child comforts (stuffed animals. blankets, toys of any kind), and hygiene products (unopened). We do NOT take any used underwear and/or stained or ripped clothing but other than that all donations of any kind, or size are warmly welcomed. Please drop by and support my capstone drive by Kokua Our Keiki and spread some love to our keiki of our beautiful ʻaina. Mahalo nui!”
Need Additional Information? Contact: Jbaker@hpa.edu for more!
If you have gently used items to donate in support of Jasmine’s project, Kokua Our Keiki, please feel free to send it with your child next week. We will have collection bins in the parking shed and the Village Campus office. Please help Jasmine spread the word to our friends and family in the greater Waimea community; we hope they can come to the donation drive by at the Village Campus on Sunday, January 28!
Have a wonderful weekend, LS ʻohana!
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Pau Hana at Atherton House
Head of School Fred Wawner and his wife, Dina, will host an informal pau hana for our Village Campus families (grades K-8) on Tuesday, February 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Atherton House on the Upper Campus. This is a great opportunity for our HPA community to mix and mingle, talk story, and spend some time together. Sweet treats and coffee will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday, February 2. For those families needing childcare, the After School Program is available for current students for a drop-in rate of $18 (there is no charge if you are already signed up for After School). If you do need childcare for the event, please email Mele DeMille ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, January 22.
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
• Sunday, January 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Kokua Our Keiki Drive by event, Village Campus roundabout
• Sunday, February 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm: Be our Valentine! Support the HPA Fund, Tiare Rose Shop, Shops at Mauna Lani
• Tuesday, February 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm: Pau Hana at Atherton House, Upper Campus
• Friday, February 9: Faculty work day (all divisions), no classes
• Saturday, February 10, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm: World Cubing Association Competition, Hale ʻĪnana
• Friday, February 23: K-2 Musical
Helpful Lower School Contacts & Links
Student Support
- Ms. Rachel Baydo, K-8 School Counselor, rbaydo@hpa.edu
- Mr. Joe Ludes, K-8 Learning Specialist, jludes@hpa.edu
After School Program, K-5
Mrs. Mele DeMille, Director of After School Programs, mdemille@hpa.edu
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, 2023-2024.
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,
Happy New Year, Middle School families!
Middle school students have been out and about quite a bit this past week, so we’ll start with our Fly on the Wall tagging along on some of the adventures. Last weekend, Ms. Wadlegger and the families of Middle School and Upper School students visited the Annual Hawaiʻi Thespian Festival at Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College on Oʻahu. The students took part in three different workshops. There was a wide variety to choose from with master teachers conducting high-level classes such as Unarmed Stage Combat, Auditioning Success, Voice for Musical Theatre, ComedySportz, Physical Theatre Techniques, Playing Shakespeare, Voice for Acting, Improv Theatre, and much more!
Our HPA girls received great applause and laughs for encore performances from their recent shows presented at GPAC. Lilly Hodges who played Elle, and Lillian who played Paulette, performed their hilarious hair salon scene from “Legally Blonde”, and Liana Doppmann did a short monologue from her lead role as Megan in the play “The Struggles”.
Our Village Campus Wā Pilina program was in full swing on Thursday, as our Grade 8 students partnered with our Kindergarten students to do some great work to create new beds in our Ulumau garden. A big thanks to Ms. Monello for organizing and Ms. Walker, Ms. Sturla, Ms. Dewey, Ms. Kawakami, and Mr. Bernstein for supporting.
Meanwhile, our Grade 8 sciences classes spent the first weeks back in session applying their knowledge of chemistry out in the real world. Visiting three locations along the Kona coast which included, Kaʻūpūlehu, Waikōloa, and Kalahuipuaʻa, students conducted water quality sampling. By analyzing the data they collected, they will be able to assess the health of the coastal brackish water pond ecosystem and answer questions that might include “How are these waters affected by humans, by the organisms in and around them, and the waters that pass through them?” It was fun to see them using the tools and skills of scientists and thinking critically about complex concepts such as biogeochemical cycles, how exciting! Thanks to our community partners Nicole Tachibana and Ethan Souza for their time and expertise.
Our uber-accomplished Hiki NŌ team added another cap to its feather when two of our students traveled to Oʻahu with Kumu Kūwalu and Ms. Monello to host a Hiki NŌ episode at PBS studio.
Coming up next week, we hope you can catch Liana Doppmann’s Hiki NŌ film: – Becoming a Bat Mitzvah – Ep. 1508, airing on Tuesday, January 23, at 7:30 pm on TV pbshawaii.org/livestream
Please see below a message from HPA senior, Jasmine Baker, who is working on a special Capstone project and seeking our assistance:
“Aloha! My name is Jasmine Baker, and this year for my Senior Capstone I will be giving back to the foster care community on our island. I will be hosting a donation drop off charity drive on Sunday, January 28 at the Village Campus roundabout; where you can easily drive by and drop off any donations no muss, no fuss. As well as two drop-off locations — the parking shed and the Village Campus office, where you can drop off any donations throughout the week before (1/22 – 1/26) if you can’t make it during the day of the drive. I am looking for any clothing for children ages infant to 13 years old, child comforts (stuffed animals. blankets, toys of any kind), and hygiene products (unopened).
We do NOT take any used underwear and/or stained or ripped clothing but other than that all donations of any kind, or size are warmly welcomed. Please drop by and support my capstone drive by Kokua Our Keiki and spread some love to our keiki of our beautiful ʻaina. Mahalo nui!”
Need Additional Information? Contact: Jbaker@hpa.edu for more!
A reminder that HPA’s Village Campus will host a World Cubing Association Competition on Saturday, February 10, in Hale ʻInana from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. A big mahalo to HPA parent, Spencer Williams, P ‘30, for helping to organize this event. All ages and all experience levels are welcome and registration is open until February 2. Please see this flyer for a QR code to register.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Pau Hana at Atherton House
Head of School Fred Wawner and his wife, Dina, will host an informal pau hana for our Village Campus families (grades K-8) on Tuesday, February 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Atherton House on the Upper Campus. This is a great opportunity for our HPA community to mix and mingle, talk story, and spend some time together. Sweet treats and coffee will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday, February 2. For those families needing childcare, the After School Program is available for current students for a drop-in rate of $18 (there is no charge if you are already signed up for After School). If you do need childcare for the event, please email Mele DeMille ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Schedule
Our Middle School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, January 22.
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
• Sunday, January 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Kokua Our Keiki Drive by event, Village Campus roundabout
• Sunday, February 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm: Be our Valentine! Support the HPA Fund, Tiare Rose Shop, Shops at Mauna Lani
• Tuesday, February 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm: Pau Hana at Atherton House, Upper Campus
• Friday, February 9: Faculty work day (all divisions), no classes
• Saturday, February 10, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm: World Cubing Association Competition, Hale ʻĪnana
• Friday, February 23: Middle School Spring Dance
Helpful Middle School Contacts & Links
Student Support
- Ms. Rachel Baydo, K-8 School Counselor, rbaydo@hpa.edu
- Mr. Joe Ludes, K-8 Learning Specialist, jludes@hpa.edu
After School Program, Grades 6-8
Mrs. Mele DeMille, Director of After School Programs, mdemille@hpa.edu
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’.
myHPA Tutorials
myHPA is your window to your child’s progress in school. Here you will find their schedules, their assignments, their grade books and so much more. Ms. Monello and our IT team have put together a number of tutorials to help you navigate the myHPA parent portal.
Please note this myHPA Middle School Parent Tutorial, which gives you an overview of using myHPA as a window to your child’s learning in real time.
Upper School
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā maka o ka ʻupena a ka makani!
Haʻaheo ka ua i nā pali. Ke nihi aʻela i ka nāhele. E ʻuhai ana paha i ka liko, pua ʻāhihi lehua o uka.
For those familiar with this opening line, you likely have a distinct melody that makes its way to your thoughts as you continue to hum the lines that follow. For those less familiar, this is the opening line of a mele (song) entitled Aloha ʻOe, penned by Liliʻuokalani, our Queen and last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom prior to, and during, the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government. I wanted to use the lyrics that Liliʻuokalani wrote for two main reasons. The first reason is that Liliʻuokalani was, and continues to be, a beacon of light that held her aloha for all of Hawaii’s people as the highest priority, especially throughout the life-altering overthrow of her government on January 17th. Second, I believe that Liliʻuokalani was steadfast in her stance on topics relating to social justice, civil rights, and equity, which are very similar to the concepts of activism that Dr. Martin Luther King paved the way for. Last Monday, we celebrated a day off from school to reflect on Dr. King’s teachings.
I can only imagine how two people who have seen such struggle were able to maintain their grace and composure in the face of extreme conflict. As we celebrate a day that we have set aside for Dr. King, my instinct leads me to find examples of individuals who have found themselves in similar situations from here. There are many people of Hawaii’s history that come to mind. For now, let’s stay focused on Liliʻuokalani. The school assembly that was held on Tuesday did an amazing job of highlighting these two social justice warriors. Student members played a string instrumental of Aloha ʻOe along with singing. Kumu Pua shared a strong message about Liliʻokalani and her care for her people. And Mr. Mumau spoke beautifully about Dr. Martin Luther King as well as other people who have fought for social justice.
The closeness of Martin Luther King Day and January 17th, which is a significant turning point in Hawaiian history, provided an opportunity to feature the similarities of the things that were fought for. Aloha is a powerful thing, which should never be mistaken for weakness. In fact, it takes great courage and strength to maintain one’s aloha when the opposition is forceful and violent. Interestingly enough, there are famous images of Dr. King and others who were adorned in beautiful lei during a march. Dr. King was aware of Hawaii’s approach to civil rights and aloha. This goes to show that we, here in Hawaiʻi, do not always need to look far for an approach to dealing with issues of equity and social justice. There is likely a strong leader right here amongst us.
Aloha ʻoe, aloha ʻoe, e ke onaona noho i ka lipo. One fond embrace, a hoʻi aʻe au. Until we meet again.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, January 22.
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, February 2: International Day, Upper School
• Sunday, February 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm: Be our Valentine! Support the HPA Fund, Tiare Rose Shop, Shops at Mauna Lani
• Friday, February 9: Faculty work day (all divisions), no classes
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning support, we encourage you to reach out to Amanda Aragon, our Upper School Learning Center Coordinator, by emailing aaragon@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.
Class of 2024 – Seniors and Families
Mahalo to those of you who were able to join us on Zoom on December 7, for our Commencement and End-of-Year Celebrations informational meeting. For those of you who missed it, here is a recording of all the information that was shared. Please also be sure to visit the “Upper School End-of-Year Events” Resource Board on myHPA, which will be updated over the next several months with new details.
We are thrilled to celebrate all of the achievements of the Class of 2024, including their culminating event — the 73rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 am in Castle Gymnasium. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at graduation@hpa.edu.
Student Life
Upcoming Student Life Events
Friday, January 19: Winter Dance, Kennedy Square (free on-campus event), for more information please refer to the ‘You’re invited to the Winter Dance on Friday, January 19’ email.
Friday, February 2: International Day
Wednesday, February 28 – Friday, March 1: HPA Olympics!
Ka Makani Travel
We are in the final stages of selecting destinations for Spring Break 2025. Japan is confirmed and open for enrollment. The additional options under consideration are Peru, Ecuador, and combination tours that include Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia or Switzerland, Italy, France & Spain. Please encourage students to complete this survey if they would like to be part of the trip planning process: Ka Makani Travel Options 2024-2025.
- Summer – Splendors of the Mediterranean: Italy & Greece with EF Tours: Enrollment deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024
- Spring Break 2025 Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with EF Tours: Open for enrollment
EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Fund offers $1000 scholarships.
Please contact Ka Makani Travel Coordinator Adrienne White (awhite@hpa.edu) for information on registration and eligibility.
Residential Life
We are off and running with two weeks down, and seven to go until Spring Break! Those next seven weeks are going to be absolutely packed with athletics, academic competitions, and a bevy of student events including International Day, Olympics, the Shakespeare Competition, Formal Dinner, and much, much more!! Kicking all of these activities off, last Friday we hosted our Spring Opening for the annual Dorm Wars Competition.
Dorm Wars is a year-long competition between the dormitories, hosted and executed by the elected student council Dorm Reps. Every few weeks, a new challenge is issued, and the dorms gather to collect points for their dorm. At the end of the year, the final Dorm Wars Champions are announced, and that dorm gets the honor of holding the competition’s trophy- the Jug of Awesomeness- for the next year. This year, the defending champs Robertson are tied for first place with Perry-Fiske at 32 points, and Carter Hall is close behind with 29 points! We look forward to the next competition coming soon!
Ka Makani Athletics
Here’s the updated winter athletics schedule and weekly schedule for our winter sports season. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
Upcoming Live Stream Events
The following games will be live-streamed, and available via YouTube. Tune in!
Girls Soccer BIIF Semifinal – January 22
Boys Basketball Senior Night – January 23
College Counseling
Paying for College: Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA
All U.S. families wishing to be considered for federal need-based financial aid must submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA, which was released on December 31, 2023. Both student and parent must register and receive a FAFSA ID. Please reach out to us at college@hpa.edu with any questions.
CSS PROFILE
Many private colleges and universities also require the CSS Profile as part of the financial aid application process. A complete list of colleges that require the CSS Profile is available at CSS Participating Institutions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students can start to search for national college scholarships using one of the many online search engines available such as Fastweb.
HPA students with US citizenship can become eligible for hundreds of regional scholarships by completing the scholarship application at the Hawai’i Community Foundation. The application deadline is on Wednesday, February 29, 2024 at 4 pm. Families must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for scholarships through the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
The Hawai’i Community Federal Credit Union also offers a number of scholarships for Hawaiʻi Island students. The HCFCU scholarship application is due Monday, March 4, 2023.
Important Reminders for Seniors Who Have Submitted College Applications
Congratulations to the many seniors who have submitted their first college applications! It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your high-quality applications and the thoughtful essays you have created. Moving forward, here are a few important reminders:
- Check your email regularly. Applicants usually receive an email from each college to which they have applied with the status of their application or instructions for setting up an online application portal. If you have not received an email from a college within two weeks of applying, please follow up with the college or reach out to us for assistance.
- If applicable, send your official test scores (ACT, SAT, TOEFL, and/or DuoLingo) to all of the colleges for which you’d like test scores to be part of your application.
- If you would like to be considered for need-based financial aid, please make sure your family has submitted the CSS Profile if it is required by any of the colleges to which you have applied. The FAFSA, which is required for all U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens applying for need-based financial aid, will be available on December 31, 2023.
- Please remember that the deadline for requesting your college counselor to review any additional essays is December 15.
- It is very important that you update your “applying” and “applied” columns in Scoir as you add colleges and submit your applications. This will ensure that all of your school materials are submitted by college counseling in a timely fashion.
Keep up the great work! Stop by anytime or contact us at college@hpa.edu with questions.
Online Test Prep
HPA will again partner with Tutors Across America to provide a Virtual ACT/SAT Test Prep Boot Camp from Friday, February 16, through Sunday, February 18, 2024. This course is online only.
The Boot Camp has been designed with a focus on 11th graders, although 10th graders are welcome to participate. For 10th graders, this course will serve as early preparation for the PSAT in October and any future SAT/ACT testing.
Please see this link for detailed information regarding dates and times and how to enroll.
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.
HPA Sea Turtle Research Program
A few weeks ago, some of our Upper School students, along with HPA Sea Turtle Research Program co-directors Ms. Jim and Mr. Rice, embarked on a mission to Vanuatu with two goals: deploying satellite tags on post-nesting sea turtles and promoting conservation in collaboration with the local community. Partnering with Francis Hickey, the Coordinator of the Traditional Resource Management Program at Vanuatu Cultural Centre, and village chiefs, they conducted night surveys, gently tagging and releasing sea turtles after their nesting, making a real impact on sea turtle conservation. The team also explored the wonders of Moso Island, where they scuba-dived, hiked, and explored.
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
Admissions
HPA’s re-enrollment period will begin on Thursday, February 1, with a deadline of Thursday, February 15, 2024.
This is a time when all eligible students and families will be offered the opportunity to re-enroll for the next academic year, 2024-2025. This will secure your child’s space in the class that they will be rising into before we accept and admit new students to complete the class roster which takes place soon after re-enrollment.
Please reach out directly to the admissions office at admissions@hpa.edu or 808-881-4321 if you have any special circumstances or questions to discuss regarding enrollment for next year.
Advancement & Alumni
Be our Valentine!
Join us for an afternoon of shopping, champagne, and fun, in support of the HPA Fund! Tiare Rose – located at the Shops at Mauna Lani – is hosting our HPA ʻohana for a private shopping event on Sunday, February 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Treat yourself (or someone you love) to something special — clothing, accessories, jewelry, and more!
Mahalo nui to Kim Castellano P ‘34 for generously opening up her store for this special event. Fifty percent of all full-price purchases will be donated to the HPA Fund. Come sip and shop for the Fund!
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 1 — we hope to see you there!
Health & Wellness
Magnus Health Reminders:
We have seen multiple cases of flu-like and gastrointestinal illness’ circulate in our community. Keep your student(s) home when ill, encourage proper nutrition and hydration, adequate sleep, and good hand hygiene. Mahalo for your partnership in keeping our keiki healthy! Please refer to your respective division’s handbook for more information on our illness policy.
Lower School Handbook
Upper School Handbook
Please review Magnus Health to ensure student requirements are current and there are no outstanding tasks. If you have any issues logging in to Magnus Health, via your myHPA Parent Portal, please reach out to the infirmary on your student’s campus for support.
VC Infirmary: (808) 885-2551
UC Infirmary: (808) 881-4022
COVID-19 Policies & Information
COVID-19 Decision Tree
HPA COVID-19 Policy, 2023-2024
*Reach out for specific return instructions if you’re positive for COVID-19.
ʻOhana Association
Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series
What is Wā Pilina and why is that the name of this series?
The word pilina means association, relationship, and connection. Wā refers to a period of time. HPA started the Lower School Wā Pilina program two years ago in order to have intentional time and space for Lower Schoolers to connect with others under the umbrella of, and in connection to, Mālama Kaiāulu. Lower School students meet across grade levels to connect with and learn from one another. From Enrichment Day to art shows and Makahiki games to reading times — Wā Pilina opportunities have expanded through the three divisions, as well as across specialty areas.
Our new Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series aligns school and ʻOhana Association practices with intentionality. We hope you will join us!
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 student’s family member 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 a 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.
myHPA Resource Boards
Past HPA communications and other important information can be found on myHPA. We are continuing to make updates to our student and parent resource boards, so please be sure to visit them regularly.