Week of 5/10/24
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
This week in May honors our heroes. Our teachers, our nurses, and our mothers.
When I zoom out a bit, the selfless qualities that go into each of these critical areas of work and life are so similar and intertwined.
I think about our great teachers, who spend time working directly with our students. While this may seem obvious — it’s the time spent thinking about, caring for, and seeking connection with our students to stretch and grow their intellectual limits that aligns in so many ways with parenting. Each student, each mind, each way of being is a little different, and requires the teacher to balance the consistency of delivering a concept while ensuring the information lands and connects with every student. This takes experience, patience, a special amount of care, and a keen eye on others’ needs. Our teachers do this so well. Seeing an individual need while also moving a larger group toward a larger goal is the magic we see here from our teachers. “A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.” –Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
This same lens is shared by the nurses in our lives. Mostly in the background, ready to serve — their impact is always so helpful. Preventative, responsive, and thoughtful to a level that delves into another dimension of care, they monitor our physical and mental well-being. This is extraordinary. This career of service is a path for individuals special enough to, without thinking about it, put others first, every time. They look at us through a lens that immediately identifies our circumstances, potential risks, and potential for healing and growth. The brain and the heart are connected in this work in such a way that outcomes are achieved with a well balanced blend of science and art. Maya Angelou said it best, ”As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
And then, there’s our mothers. Our teachers, nurses, protectors, counselors, supporters, and nurturers all rolled into one. The selflessness that each gives to a child, and children in general, is immeasurable. As with our teachers and nurses, there is the time on task and then the incalculable time spent thinking, worrying, and caring for others. Our mothers see things coming because they have spent the time considering all of the potential pitfalls, speedbumps, and setbacks that come with the growth and development of young people – heck, us adults, too. My mom still has plenty to worry about!
To try and put words to the commitment and feelings a mother has for a child is so challenging and actually impossible, from my male perspective. However, I often witness the special care that mothers provide. While a day in May is the smallest of gestures for the endless gifts mothers provide everyone else, it is still important to call it out on Sunday. THANK YOU! “No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” —Edwin Chapin
We are rolling through the “100 days of May”! I hope you get a chance to slow down and enjoy company, dig deep into your connections, and commit to sharing gratitude for one another as these days go by.
Happy Aloha Friday and Happy Mother’s Day!
With respect, appreciation and warm aloha,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 5/10/24
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,
The campus is bustling with activities always, especially at this time of year. For the safety of our keiki, families may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to pickup time. Cars that arrive to campus earlier than 15 minutes prior to pick up time will be instructed to return at the appropriate time, or you may choose to wait in the VC office where you will be checked in and receive a guest badge.
Additionally, as with all of our classrooms and learning spaces, a visit to Ulumau Garden requires an appointment and check-in at the front office. The garden is an inviting place, and we welcome all families to come with an appointment and check-in at the front office.
Please note for student and employee safety, all adults have name tags, whether an employee or guest. Adults without badges will gain the attention of community members and will be reported. Thank you for supporting our safety measures to keep our community safe by checking in at our office prior to going to an appointment or leaving the near proximity of your vehicle.
Yearbooks
Our Village Campus yearbooks have arrived! Books are being sorted and will be distributed to students to take home on Monday, May 20. Students may bring their yearbooks back to school on Tuesday, May 21, when they will have opportunities to sign them during the school day. This letter details our Lower School guidelines for respectful signing and care of our yearbooks. If you did not order one and would like to, please reach out to Aunty Lynn (lkakugawa@hpa.edu) in the office, who can help arrange the purchase. The cost is $50 per yearbook.
Join Robotics in the 24/25 School Year!
Robotics is a team of 4th-8th graders that is more than simply building and coding robots. Teams also work together on engineering design projects that solve real-world problems in a fun and creative way. Student can choose their teammates or come seeking teammates. Robotics is an amazing opportunity for all students. It provides a place for competition, collaboration, friendship, and, importantly, where students can find belonging. K-8 EdTech Specialist, Mrs. Mellon Monello is sharing the below interest-inquiry Google Form so that we can plan the amount of teams for our upcoming school year. Please take a look!
First Lego League Robotics Team Flyer 2024-25
2024-25 Robotics Team Interest Inquiry Google Form
K-5 Wā Pilina Artists’ Exhibition
Mrs. Alexa Hustace, K-5 Art Teacher, is thrilled to announce our K-5 Wā Pilina Artists’ Exhibition. Let’s celebrate a year of art-making at our wā pilina artist receptions! On Monday, May 13, your child will showcase a favorite artwork and connect with fellow artists at Isaacs Art Center. Please take note of the different reception times for each grade level on the flyer below. They are paired in their Wā Pilina partnerships, an opportunity to connect across grade levels, mentor, and learn from one another. Whether younger or older, our students connect in the spirit of pilina and haʻina. If you are unable to attend on May 13, the exhibition is running from May 6 to 17, so you may also view it at your leisure. Isaacs Art Center is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lower School Rainbow Day
Friday, May 17, will be our third annual Lower School Rainbow Day! A Lower School Student Council initiated day to celebrate our diversity and belonging, Rainbow Day aims to celebrate the diversity of everyone, a day to honor acceptance, happiness, joy, and pride. “We are all unique. Together, we make a beautiful rainbow.” Student Council leaders will have different activities for students to choose from during our recess periods, and everyone is encouraged to wear their class color as we form a Lower School rainbow!
What are the assigned class colors?
- Red – 5th
- Orange – 4th
- Yellow – 3rd
- Green – 2nd
- Blue/Indigo – 1st
- Violet/Purple – K
Our Student Council leaders are excited to celebrate our school spirit and diversity as a community on this special day!
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, May 13.
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
• Friday, May 17: Rainbow Day
• 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.
Summer at HPA
Ka Makani Keiki Camp
Join us this summer for Ka Makani Keiki Camp! The 1-week sessions begin Monday, June 17, and run through Friday, July 26, 2024.
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,
We wanted to remind everyone that with so much happening on campus these days and classes still in session up to dismissal time, we ask that families do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before pick-up time. Families arriving earlier than 15 minutes prior to their pickup time will be instructed to return at the appropriate time or visit the Village Campus office, where you can wait.
We recognize that the Ulumau Garden is an inviting place, but please recognize that it is also a classroom, and a visit requires an appointment and check-in at the front office.
Please note for student and employee safety, all adults have name tags, whether an employee or guest. Adults without badges will gain the attention of community members and will be reported. Thank you for supporting our safety measures to keep our community safe by checking in at our office prior to going to an appointment or leaving the near proximity of your vehicle.
We hope you were able to catch our Performing Arts Showcase this afternoon. A big congratulations to all the students for their performances, and a big mahalo to Ms. Wadlegger and Ms. DiBartolo for their work with the students!
As we get down to the last days of school, we still have plenty more in the tank and lots of great things going on. Next week, our grade 7 has a particularly exciting week. They will get started on Wednesday with Water Safety Ocean Awareness Education, which begins with classroom instruction in preparation for a full-day introduction to water safety awareness at Hāpuna Beach facilitated by Hāpuna lifeguards on Friday, May 17. Here is a video about the program, which was introduced to us by grade 8 Capstone student Reece Lustik, who helped us organize this opportunity. Mahalo, Reece!
On Thursday, May 16, during Experiential Time, Grade 7 will host an ‘Olympics’ with Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students. One of their stations will be tin can bowling and they could use some help gathering 8 oz. tin cans. We have a few, but need 20 total. Please recycle any cans you use in the next week and send them in with your student.
After that, we are down to our last few days of school! On Monday, May 20, we will have an ‘All Classes’ day to wrap up the year in each class. We will also distribute yearbooks that morning. We will remind students to always be kind and respectful with what they write in others’ yearbooks and to not write anything they wouldn’t want teachers and parents to also read. It is also important for students to write their names on the inside cover and to remember to not use permanent markers for signing as they can bleed through the pages.
If you have pre-paid for yearbooks there is no further action needed. If you have not pre-paid, we do have extra editions printed, and you may purchase one by contacting Aunty Lynn at villagecampusoffice@hpa.edu. If you have not pre-ordered a yearbook and would like to, please contact villagecampusoffice@hpa.edu.
Tuesday, May 21, will be class retreats for Grades 6 and 7 and Transition Ceremony rehearsal for Grade 8. Please note that all grade 8 students should be dropped off at Gates Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, May 21. They will return to the Village Campus later in the day for normal afternoon pick-up at the Village Campus. Drop-off and pick-up for Grade 6 and 7 students will be as normal at the Village Campus on Tuesday, May 21.
Wednesday, May 22, will mark our last day of school and the 8th-grade Transition Ceremony at Gates Performing Arts Center. Once again, Grade 8 students will be dropped off at GPAC. Grade 6 and 7 students will be dropped off at the Village Campus. The Ceremony starts at 10:00 am, and all are welcome. Grade 6 and 7 students will be bused up for the ceremony.
Please note that Wednesday, May 22, is a half day of school, and pick-up for all students on Wednesday, May 22, is 11:00 am at Gates Performing Arts Center.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Schedule
Our Middle School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, May 13.
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
• Tuesday, May 21: Grades 6 and 7 class retreats. Grade 8 rehearsal at GPAC. Please note that drop-off for grade 8 will be at GPAC on Tuesday morning.
• 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.
Summer at HPA
Summer Academies
Do you have a passion you want to pursue? Check out our specialized four-week Academies. These full-day Academies are designed for day and boarding middle/high school students, ages 11 to 17, to focus on an area of passion while working with experts in the field.
We are offering the following academies:
• Young Authors Academy
• Arts Academy
• Sustainability Academy
• Marine Explorations Academy
• English Language Learners Academy
Upper School
From the desk of Mark Noetzel, Assistant Head of School for Student Life
Aloha Upper School families,
The end of the school year is upon us, and it is natural for some students to experience heightened anxiety as they prepare for exams and say goodbye to friends. The bonds of friendship are strong, and the expectations that students place upon themselves for academic success are often at the highest levels. Let’s be mindful of this and offer them the support and encouragement they need to navigate through this challenging period. Our words and actions can make a significant difference in helping alleviate their stress and boosting their confidence.
Exams and Leaving Campus
During the exam period, students will only need to be on campus during their scheduled exams. Please discuss your expectations with your child(ren) about leaving campus between exams or once they have completed their commitments for the day. Students who do not have the first exam of the day may elect not to arrive on campus until their test begins.
Locker Clean Out
Day students are asked to clean out their lockers prior to leaving campus for the last time this semester and to notify the upper school academic office.
School Safety
Please note for student and employee safety, all adults have name tags, whether an employee or guest. Adults without badges will gain the attention of community members and will be reported. Thank you for supporting our safety measures to keep our community safe by checking in at our offices prior to going to an appointment. The offices of Business, Advancement, Admissions, Student Life, Head of School, College Counseling, and others all have appropriate badges that will identify you as a guest to the campus.
Mahalo,
Mark Noetzel
Assistant Head of School for Student Life
Schedule
Our Upper School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, May 13.
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
• Monday, May 13: Upper School Awards Ceremony, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 17: Upper School AP Exams
• Sunday, May 19: ʻAha Hoʻokuʻu Senior Sunset Cultural Ceremony, Kalaemanō, Kaʻulupūlulehu
• 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
Baccalaureate Service and Commencement tickets were distributed during the senior class meeting on May 9.
Quite a lot is happening in preparation for our Class of 2024 End-of-Year Celebrations. This thorough email from May 6 includes details about the following:
Important schedule reminders for this week and next
Ordering graduation announcements Baccalaureate Service and Commencement tickets and distribution Ordering lei ʻAha Hoʻokuʻu Senior Sunset Cultural Ceremony Grad Night 2024
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Please be sure to review it carefully and reach out with any questions.
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.
Residential Life
The last week in Residential Life has been a whirlwind of activities, including our last Formal Dinner of the year, the Dorm Wars finale, and the start of what may be a new tradition — Food Truck Friday! At a time when students are focusing on their AP exams, upcoming final assessments and projects, and preparing to leave for the summer or college, we take the time to honor our traditions and forge new ones.
This year, the elected Dorm Representatives wanted to make the final Formal Dinner of the year a festive occasion to say farewell to our seniors. In addition to an excellent meal, students in grades 9 through 11 participated in a secret ballot to nominate all of our grade 12 boarding students for “awards” dreamt up by the Dorm Representatives themselves, ranging from a “Future Leader Award” to “Best Mullet Award,” “Microwave Master Chef Award,” and many more! These awards were delivered last night during Formal Dinner, bringing levity and perhaps an early sense of nostalgia before the seniors truly depart.
The other award of the evening was the announcement of this year’s Dorm Wars champions! Dorm Wars is an annual, year-long competition between the three dormitories, played out through various games and challenges, also thought up by the elected Dorm Representatives. We had an exciting competition this year, with Carter Hall falling far behind going into Winter Break but rallying hard in the Spring, and as we returned from Spring Break, all 3 dorms were tied in points. It all came down to our Finale last Sunday, where students played spirited games of street hockey, a fruit-roll-up eating contest, and a relay of moving M&M’s across the road using only chopsticks. In the end, strong leadership and determination won out, and one dorm dominated the day. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Dorm Wars champions: Perry-Fiske Hall!
Finally, although much of this past week was dedicated to the completion of some of our annual traditions, we also keep our eyes on the future and tried bringing a local food truck, owned and operated by an HPA alumna, to sell hot and fresh malasadas, açai bowls, and many other treats, as students finished their classes on Friday afternoon. Originally asked to stay from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, demand was so high that they continued to offer service until 6:30 pm. We look forward to continuing this tradition next year!
Student Life
Join HPA in your Ka Makani red at the 45th Annual Hawaiʻi Island Charity Walk on Saturday, May 11, at the Queens Bowl at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. HPA will be volunteering to hand out drinks along the route, but you can also choose to walk or run and then stick around and enjoy some great food showcased by our many amazing restaurants.
6:45 am Race | 7:30 am Walk | Onsite registration opens at 5:30 a.m.
For more information and to register, please go to www.charitywalkhawaii.org/hawaii-island, make sure to join the Hawaiʻi Prep team!
AP attendance on test days:
- Morning exams: Students must attend afternoon classes, assuming there is still instruction/review that is beneficial for upcoming final exams.
- Afternoon exams: Students may skip morning classes to further prepare for an afternoon AP exam. Parents/guardians must email attendance@hpa.edu to excuse students from morning classes.
After the final AP test day:
- Seniors: If the senior is passing conduct, and a parent has signed the senior privilege form, they may be excused from attending further AP classes after completing the AP exam.
- Freshmen – Juniors: Students must continue to attend classes through Thursday, May 16. Teachers are not required to conduct further assessments and may use the time to cover topics that are difficult to include in an AP curriculum.
Upper School Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 13, 2024
The Upper School Awards Ceremony is an annual end-of-year event to celebrate the academic and athletic achievements of members of our student body and recognize those who contribute to our school through sound character, community service, and embodying our Core Values. This year, the Upper School Awards Ceremony will be held in person on Monday, May 13, at 3:15 pm at Gates Performing Arts Center (GPAC). Attendance is mandatory for all students, and aloha attire is required.
Hoʻonanea, HPA Upper School Spring Arts Showcase
HPA’s Upper School Art Department is proud to present Hoʻonanea, our Spring Arts showcase, on Thursday, May 16! This day-long celebration of art begins with an Open Studio Exhibition in the Gerry Clark Art Center showcasing works from Ceramics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, and Photography. Please join us at the morning reception, where refreshments will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 am! Then, join us in the Davies Memorial Chapel at 11:45 am for a lunchtime open rehearsal of works presented by the Instrumental Ensemble. In the afternoon, a performing arts showcase will be held at Gates Performing Arts Center at 4:00 pm, featuring works from Acting Through Song, Comedy 101, Instrumental Ensemble, and Musicianship. Hoʻonanea encompasses everything art does for humanity and means to enjoy, satisfy, entertain, absorb, pleasure, and be content. We hope you can attend, enjoy HPA student art, and hoʻonanea pū mai me mākou!
Lockers by Classrooms and Pavilion
Lockers located in the classroom area and by the pavilion must be cleaned out by Wednesday, May 22, with locks returned to the Academic Office located in the Science building between classrooms 41 and 42. All items left in lockers after May 24, will be donated to charity. Students who do not return their locks to the Academic Office will be charged $15.00.
Ka Makani Travel
We are happy to confirm the following travel opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year!
- Spring Break 2025 – Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with EF Tours $6159
- Spring Break 2025 – The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast with EF Tours $5339
- Spring Break 2025 – Heights of Peru with EF Tours $5409
The prices reflect an EF Tours early booking discount of $200. The offer expires on Friday, May 31, 2024. EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Fund offers $1000 scholarships on a quarterly basis.
We plan to offer a Thanksgiving Break trip to New York City and/or Washington, D.C. Details will be available when school resumes in August. 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
AP Testing
We wish all the best to our many AP students. For details on AP exam regulations, dates, and times, please reference this email sent out on Wednesday, May 1, from the HPA Academic Office. Contact us at testing@hpa.edu with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: College Shirt Photo Day on May 22
The annual college shirt photo will take place on Wednesday, May 22, in the gym immediately after graduation practice. Seniors who wish to participate in the photo should plan to wear their college logo shirt or sweatshirt that day. Shipping can take a while, so don’t delay if you still need to order your college logo gear!
College Resources for Senior Families
A heartfelt congratulations to our seniors on completing their Capstone projects! It was inspiring to see the breadth and depth of topics that our Class of 2024 Ka Makani tackled, and the professionalism and passion with which they presented their final projects.
The month of May brings many significant milestones for our seniors, including deciding which college to attend. We know it can be a lot to navigate for students and parents alike. We are here to help, whether by talking through college options, offering support and guidance, or helping to interpret financial aid packages. Please reach out to us at college@hpa.edu if you need us.
For your reference, we are including two articles that we hope you will find useful.
Helping Your Teen Make a College Decision
College Rejection: How to Take the Sting Out of Difficult News
We also recommend Karen Coburn’s Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years as an excellent parent resource for processing the transition to college.
We look forward to our continued work with you!
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.
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.
Summer at HPA
Summer Academies
Do you have a passion you want to pursue? Check out our specialized four-week Academies. These full-day Academies are designed for day and boarding middle/high school students, ages 11 to 17, to focus on an area of passion while working with experts in the field.
We are offering the following academies:
• Young Authors Academy
• Arts Academy
• Sustainability Academy
• Marine Explorations Academy
• English Language Learners Academy
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
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
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
Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series
Due to concerns of pending inclement weather, our work day at Ulu Mau Puanui on Saturday, May 11, has been canceled. We will be sure to update you as we plan additional events in the future.
Mahalo to everyone who came out in support of HPA ʻOhana Association’s Wā Pilina ‘Ohana Series, a thoughtfully curated series of gatherings for HPA families who want a deeper understanding of place and connection to culture. These events have all been popular and fun!
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 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.