Week of 4/5/24
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech from 1910 is alive and well this month at HPA. I shared this classic excerpt with our juniors and seniors this week in their class meetings as there is so much opportunity in these last weeks of school to open hearts, push past boundaries, or just bring situations to closure. Roosevelt’s words are relevant to all of our learners — in fact, our entire community — kinder to kūpuna.
Here at school, this time of year provides the “arena” for us all to test ourselves, show our skills, and strive for excellence. We see it all over the place — in our Capstone presentations, our senior speeches, the state science fair, or ACT tests. All reminders that it is not the instant success or mastery that represents greatness in an individual performance, but the falling, the failures, and the willingness to jump back in and try again. It is the repair and the redoing that elevates the victory and accomplishment.
The “arena” is obvious with the bright lights of musical performances, May Day celebrations, and athletic competitions. But even more frequently, and with less fanfare, the “arena” takes shape in quiet spaces and circumstances — like mending a broken friendship, pushing through on a difficult conversation, or pulling together a group that has been disjointed. These moments that live in the cracks are what fortify our foundations and elevate our humanity and culture. It is the success and triumph found in intimate spaces that create the most vital connections in our community. These are the bonds of character and the fibers of integrity. The fearless acts of friendship, fellowship, and selflessness.
On Thursday evening, our Voices for Belonging and Community Conversations series screened the documentary Waterman, about Hawaiʻi legend Duke Kahanamoku. Duke epitomizes Roosevelt’s vision of selflessness and courage without regard for fanfare. He continues to inspire us more than 130 years after his birth. Speaking of film, six of our 8th-grade students, led by Mellon Monello, will attend the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) ʻŌpio Fest this weekend with their selected films! They have found their “arena.”
This weekend is action-packed around Hawaiʻi Island with the Merrie Monarch Festival, athletic competitions, and the Lavaman triathlon – many of us will be in the “arena” striving valiantly. In each, there is an element of practice and discipline. There is humility and respect for our culture, our traditions, the landscapes, and this place. Teams, hālau, and the individual drive to do one’s best in creating unity in a unique goal.
However we see it, these are opportunities not to stand by or to watch — but to take the risk, to dare greatly, with the knowledge and understanding that failure or discomfort is more than likely. A reminder that these stumbles and trials are vital to our progress and journey. The willingness to take part, to jump in without a guarantee of greatness, makes for an interesting and fulfilling life. Our students are doing it, in each division, on every inch of our campuses. And it is awesome to witness.
I am moved by this call to the “arena” and the grit and the heart that we find there in our students. They are great — in all of their forms, foundations, and tactics. The dust on their faces and their eyes full of hope and earnestness as they look to the horizon. It is an honor to work with them and to bear witness to their trials and their victories. Mahalo for the opportunity and for sitting next to me, cheering them on from the stands!
With wonder, fullness, and aloha always,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 4/5/24
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,
We kicked off this week’s assembly with Kumu Kūwalu talking with our lower school community about kuleana, one of the areas of our mālama kaiāulu sustainability model. Kuleana, or responsibility, starts with each individual and being able to take ownership of oneself. How do I take responsibility for myself and my actions so I can contribute effectively to my kaiāulu? How can mindfulness play a role in being aware of my actions and making appropriate choices? Students contributed thoughtfully to the discussion, sharing examples, experiences, and ideas. Afterward, our 1st graders helped Ms. Hustace talk about their most recent learning in the art studio. They taught us a fun game and we all played along. Ask your child to play Athena Says and learn about Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns! We were also very excited about our student performers, Willa B., 4th grade, who sang the inspiring song, “A Million Dreams,” and the dynamic duo, Rylie B., 3rd grade, and Brodie B., 5th grade, who played bass and electric guitars, singing “The Middle,” by Jimmy Eat World. They inspired us all and brought down the entire house!
Mrs. Tarnas, K-8 Librarian, also took this opportunity to remind us about the upcoming author visit for our 3rd-8th graders: Jerry Craft, a Newbery Award-winning author, who will be speaking with students on Friday, April 12. Here is her newsletter, originally posted on Seesaw, with some more details.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Village Campus Earth Day Sustainability Picnic on Friday, April 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Thanks to everyone who has already contributed clean cardboard boxes, glass jars, and gently used clothing. We will continue to collect through next week and will be repurposing these items at the fair. The lei-making workshop, which will be held during the fair in the drama hall, is intended for families to learn how to make lei in support of, and in preparation for, May Day. Many hands make light work, and we are grateful to all families who are able to participate. If you already know how to make lei, please come join us for this fun community event and share your knowledge and expertise! As we get closer to May Day, your class parents will email you information about when you can gather in the classroom to make lei together. You may connect with Ratna Amin, Lower School ʻOhana Association Vice President, who can also give you more information.
Finally, our Lower School Student Council also helped to kick off our election season and a new term, which will begin on Wednesday, April 10. We look forward to hearing from our newly elected student leaders very soon!
Have a joyful weekend, Lower School ʻohana!
Me ka mahalo nui,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, April 8.
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
• Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association General Meeting and Parent Mixer, Isaacs Art Center
• Friday, April 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm: VC Earth Day Sustainability Picnic
• Friday, April 19: Faculty workday, no classes (all divisions)
• Friday, May 3: Lower School May Day, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two classes
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,
It has been a wet and windy week up in Waimea, but we are used to the kipuʻupuʻu rain and it hasn’t stopped us from making sure there was lots going on outside the classroom. On Thursday during our Experiential time, Ms. Prutow-McKenna took our fearless 6th graders, along with their friends from Kindergarten up to the Ulu Malama garden at the Upper Campus to connect our students to the various garden projects that HPA is involved in. The students all came back with huge smiles and loved working with our youngest Village Campus students.
Meanwhile, the grade 7 advisors organized a day of activities with our friends at Kanu o ka ʻAina school to learn about their Agricultural and Animal Husbandry program with Kumu Noʻeau Lindsey and Kumu Heather Sarsona. It is always good to work with the students and faculty at Kanu o ka ʻAina who have been so supportive of our Makahiki Games through the years.
Last week, the Fly on the Wall sat in Ms. Monello’s and Ms. Tarnas’s collaboration with grade 6 students during our Experiential Block. To honor Women’s History Month, they worked with the students to create short informational videos about women in history. For the HerStory Amplified Video Project, Ms. Tarnas curated a number of books for students to use and they also worked with the library’s database to research others. They then created scripts based on the information they found and created the videos using Flip, an Educational Technology tool, and then gave each other feedback on their projects.
Keep your eye out on Monday for the sharing of Course Overviews from Middle School teachers to shed some light on what they will be doing in their classes for the remainder of this semester. These overviews are great conversation starters for asking your children about what they are doing in their classes. Remember that you always have a window into your child’s learning by visiting their page on myHPA and looking at their progress and teacher marks and comments in the grade book.
Please see this Library update from Ms. Tarnas highlighting our visit from author Jerry Craft next Friday, April 12.
Speaking of April 12, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Earth Day Picnic after school at 3:00 pm. We will have tables to swap clothing, so please bring in any outgrown clothes in good condition to share with others. We will be collecting clothes all week from the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up line. At the picnic, please feel free to pick up clothing for your child even if you don’t have anything to bring in. We will also be collecting cardboard and glass jars for use in our garden and for Earth Day art activities.
Our grade 8 student’s Capstone Expo and presentations are just around the corner on Thursday, April 18. The Expo will take place in Hale ʻĪnana from 2:30 to 3:45 pm and all are welcome. Please see the Capstone update from Mr. Bernstein below for more information and remember to keep your eye on everything in the ʻComing Upʻ section below that.
I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
Aloha mai kākou! Our capstone students continue their impressive journey, diligently tackling their projects. Since December, they’ve refined their plans based on feedback, ensuring alignment with their goals and timelines. This preparation set the stage for the creation phase, where they’ve been actively building their projects.
These final few weeks are crucial as students implement these changes and polish their final products. By the end of the quarter, just before Spring Break, they’ll submit their completed projects to their capstone advisors. We are also excited to share that the Grade 8 Capstone Exhibition will be held at Hale ʻĪnana on the Village Campus on Thursday, April 18, from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. All HPA families are welcome; stay tuned for more detailed information as we get closer!
Schedule
Our Middle School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, April 8.
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
• Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association General Meeting and Parent Mixer, Isaacs Art Center
• Friday, April 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm: Village Campus Earth Day Picnic
• Thursday, April 18 from 2:30 to 3:45 pm: Grade 8 Capstone Showcase
• Friday, April 19: Faculty workday, no classes (all divisions)
• Thursday, April 25: Grade 8 students visit the Upper Campus
• Saturday, May 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm: Grade 8 Dinner and Dance, Anna Ranch Heritage Center
• Friday, May 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm: Middle School Performing Arts Showcase, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two classes
• Wednesday, May 22: 8th Grade Transition Ceremony
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!
Hoʻolei akula i ka ʻupena a ka makani! In recent bulletins, I have referenced ka ʻupena a ka makani, or the net of the wind. As a way to continually hoʻolei (to cast) a net (of support) for our students and our ongoing commitment to fostering strong partnerships between home and school, we are excited to announce our upcoming Advisor-Parent Conferences scheduled for Friday, April 19.
These conferences present a valuable opportunity for you to connect with your child’s advisor, who serves as a crucial advocate and mentor on campus. Our dedicated advisors play a pivotal role in supporting your child’s academic, social, and emotional growth, and these meetings offer a chance to discuss your child’s progress, goals, and any concerns you may have. Advisors will be reaching out very soon to offer some times of availability for a 20-minute Advisor-Parent Conference on Friday, April 19th. Advisors may also offer conference times earlier in the week if their schedule allows.
Please keep an eye out for further communication from your child’s advisor regarding scheduling and logistical details in the coming days. Conferences can take place in person here on campus, or virtually based on your preference and availability. Your involvement and support are integral to your child’s success, and we look forward to connecting with you during the Advisor-Parent Conferences. Mahalo for your continued partnership and for embracing our ʻupena a ka makani.
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, April 8.
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
• Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association General Meeting and Parent Mixer, Isaacs Art Center
• Saturday, April 13: 2024 HPA Prom
• Tuesday, April 16 at 8:30 am: Senior Speaker Series, Davies Memorial Chapel
• Friday, April 19: Faculty workday, no classes (all divisions)
• Monday, May 13: Upper School Awards Ceremony, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two classes
• Thursday, May 23: Baccalaureate Services and Senior Awards and Slideshow
• Friday, May 24: 73rd Annual Commencement Exercises
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
HPA Senior Prom – April 13, 2024 – 6:30 to 10:00 pm – Theme: Red Carpet
This year, we will hold the dance again in the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai ballroom at 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona. Their contact number is (808) 325-8000.
Please refer to the email sent out on Tuesday, February 27, for more information, including the dress code and information for the seniors to bring a guest. All students must have their conduct points to three or less by Wednesday, April 10 to be allowed to attend. Unfortunately, we can not give out any refunds. All tickets for this event are now sold out.
Donations: Formal Wear
If you have any dresses, tuxedoes, or suits that you are no longer wearing, please consider donating them to HPA. We will loan them students in an effort to be more sustainable and keep the costs of these events to a minimum.
Student Council Elections
Student Council elections for the 2024-25 academic year will begin shortly. Our elections are staggered, and we will start with the Executive positions: President and Vice President, who run in pairs, then Secretary and Treasurer. After that, we move to Class Representatives and, finally the Executive Dorm Rep. This will take most of the month of April to complete. A detailed email has been sent to the students outlining our process, the job descriptions, and our Student Council Constitution. There are deadlines to apply for different positions.
Ka Makani Travel
We are in the final stages of confirming itineraries for Spring Break 2025. Japan is open for enrollment. Options to Peru and a combination tour that includes Switzerland, Italy, France & Spain will open for enrollment in the coming weeks.
- 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.
Ka Makani Athletics
Here’s the spring athletics schedule and weekly schedule for our spring sports season. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
College Counseling
News for Senior Families:
Congratulations to our seniors! April has arrived, which means our seniors have received admissions decisions from the colleges to which they applied. We are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for our seniors and hopeful for the positive impact they will have in our world.
Which College Should I Choose?
If your student has received acceptance letters from multiple colleges, the next step will be deciding which college is the best fit. Don’t worry about choosing that one “perfect” college — there’s no such thing. We have lots of tools for helping students decide where to attend, so please reach out to us. We’re happy to help. For more details, you can also reference this email sent earlier this week.
College Financial Aid
College affordability is a major part of the picture for many HPA families. If this is the case for you, you are not alone. Please talk with your family about which college option(s) work best for you financially. The College Board has a good resource for helping families compare financial aid awards.
We realize this year is uniquely challenging owing to delays with the FAFSA. Many colleges and universities are offering deposit deadline extensions, so please check the websites of your individual colleges. If you have any questions about financial aid or how to interpret or compare financial aid awards, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
I’ve Chosen my College! Now What?
Once your student has decided which college to attend, follow the instructions for depositing and enrolling by the applicable deadline. After your student has committed to their college of choice, it’s a nice courtesy to send a simple decline email to the other colleges that accepted you. This allows them to free up that spot for other deserving students. The email can be sent to the generic email address for each college’s admissions office or to a specific person in that office if you worked directly with an admissions counselor.
College Counseling News for Junior Families
School Day ACT, Tuesday, April 9
All juniors are registered to take the ACT on Tuesday, April 9 from 7:45 am to 12:45 pm. Students are asked to check in at the Upper School gym at 7:45 am to be ready to begin testing by 8:15 am. After testing, students will eat lunch and then report to the Gates Performing Arts Center (GPAC) to attend College Counseling programming for the remainder of the school day.
Students are asked to please bring the following items on test day:
- Valid photo ID (Student ID is acceptable)
- An ACT approved calculator
- Three #2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)
- Water bottle (optional)
- A charged laptop (for the CC program after the test)
Please reach out to testing@hpa.edu with questions.
Waimea College Fair, April 16
All juniors will attend the Waimea College Fair on Tuesday, April 16 from 11:30 am-12:45 pm. This year’s fair will be at Kanu o ka `Āina Charter School. HPA will provide transportation to and from the fair. Please click here for the registration link as well as a list of colleges that will be participating.
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, 2023-2024’.
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.
Summer at HPA
Join us for Summer at HPA! Students come from Hawai‘i Island and around the world to expand their academic potential and discover learning adventures within our extraordinary ecosystems, landscapes, and culture.
Our Ka Makani Keiki Camp (ages 5-10) offers arts, sports, hiking, and enrichment to fill the summer days on campus and around our island. Summer Academies (ages 11-17) are specialized four-week academies designed for day and boarding middle and high school students. Academies offered include Young Authors, Arts, Sustainability, and Marine Explorations. Enrichment Camps will also be available in June and July, focusing on specific topics like baseball, basketball, swimming, and more!
Admissions
With the majority of HPA enrollment season coming to a close and classes filled with new and returning students, we thank you for your partnership. In the event you have any friends or family interested in HPA for the 2024-25 school year, please contact our office as we have a few remaining spaces in our DAY program in select grades in K-12 as well as open spaces in our BOARDING program. We can work personally with applicants to assist them in the process.
Health & Wellness
Kapiʻolani Medical Center’s Sex Abuse Treatment Center Web Chat: 24 Hour Hotline: (808) 524-7273
Hawaiʻi Cares: Free support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance use. Call, text or chat: 988
Ulumau & Ulu Mālama Gardens of HPA
Join us in the garden! We have planned several upcoming community workdays to learn and grow together. All are welcome, please use this link to sign up or email wquayle@hpa.edu or lprutow@hpa.edu with any questions.
ʻOhana Association
General Meeting and parent mixer
Please join us at the Isaacs Art Center on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for the ʻOhana Association General Meeting and parent mixer. Pupus and drinks will be served – be sure to mark your calendars!
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.