Week of 10/25/24

What's Happening at HPA This Week?

Message from the Head of School

Aloha HPA ʻohana,

It was so wonderful to visit friends and families of HPA in Taiwan, Korea, and Japan last week. Admittedly, my wife is the adventurous one in our family — so I usually follow her lead when it comes to travel. I’m more of a homebody. However, to get to represent HPA in cities and cultures that have deep connections to the school was truly inspiring. I do admit, as amazing as it was to travel around meeting new and old friends of HPA, I am happy to be home. The Waimea weather and all the activities on both campuses this week has me jumping up each morning to get started. Jet-lag? What!? Not at the beginning of Spirit Week!

Speaking of — Ka Makani spirit stretches far and wide. Differences in language, culture, and background are not barriers to the connections we share as humans who all learned and lived at HPA and in this special place. As a boarding school representing 25 different countries, HPA’s diversity is a foundation of our culture and mission. While away, I was reminded about how special our graduates and current parents are, and their enthusiasm in sharing about their HPA experience was uplifting day after day. Each meeting and event I attended was highlighted by warm greetings, caring conversations, amazing food, and a healthy dose of laughter. These engaging expressions translate everywhere, and connect us all so deeply. It was quite exceptional to also feel so close to our institution from across the globe.

Please indulge me a little as I tap into my travel and food journalist alter ego… my trip highlighted the connection of shared love and expression of culture through parenting philosophy, education, and the sharing of food. Oh my, the food! My primary purpose of this trip was to visit with families and thank them for choosing HPA while spreading the word about our wonderful school and program. I will admit to a tertiary goal, one that I carry with me wherever I go, and this is to eat and drink everything I can that represents that particular location. I was once accused of trying to eat my way through our Italian honeymoon. It was a good argument. My poi dog mix of Italian, Irish, and German leaves me with expressive gestures, loud laughter, quick to tear (I usually tear up at a well-executed commercial), and a deep love for all things involving food and drink.

This journey was filled not only with meaningful conversations but also with the discovery of flavors that capture the spirit of these vibrant cities. As I traveled, I couldn’t help but reflect on how each dish, like every interaction, offers a unique story of culture, tradition, and connection — reminding me of the care and aloha we nurture at home in Waimea.

The taste of Taipei was a multi-course traditional meal with families that included fish, chicken, and beef, along with vegetables, rice, and noodles. I can’t stop thinking about it! My soul for Seoul instantly warmed with a traditional barbecue meal. I naively asked the hotel manager where I could find a Korean BBQ restaurant, and he took the time to explain how to find one, only to then walk out to the street and see amazing BBQ restaurants every few feet. Pretty funny, and very delicious! Finally, I had the chance to experience the flavors of Tokyo just before it was time to head home. An alum from the class of ‘92 sent us to a friend’s local sushi place. After waiting in an extremely orderly and patient line for what seemed like an hour or so, we were treated to the most amazing sushi I have ever tasted. It was well worth the wait.

The fun and fare that comes with meeting people in their home city helps us understand and appreciate each other better, deepening our connection to one another and this school. As I shared these meals and moments abroad with HPA ʻohana, I felt profoundly grateful for the trust and commitment each of you place in us. Our shared values—respect, integrity, pursuit of excellence, and wonder—are present not only in our classrooms but also in the conversations and connections we are honored to experience on this journey.

This week of spirit and togetherness wraps through the weekend as our Upper School athletic teams are at the peak of their fall seasons. Come to campus or tune in on Nā Leo TV (channel 54) as we host the BIIF Volleyball Championships tonight, our football and cheer teams cap off a highly successful season on Saturday, and our cross country teams battle it out in Hilo at the league championship races. Wear your red, bring your spirit, and know you are connected with passionate Ka Makani far and wide.

Happy Aloha Friday!

Gratefully,

Fred Wawner
Head of School

Links:

Lower School Student-Parent Handbook, 2024-2025

Middle School Student-Parent Handbook, 2024-2025

Upper School Student-Parent Handbook, 2024-2025

Upper School Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy

Upper School Honor Code & Pledge

HPA is committed to providing an accessible education to as many students as possible. To continue to best serve our community of families with scholarships and financial aid, please help completing the HPA Demographic Data Survey. Your responses will allow us to better understand and quantify diversity within the HPA community, and to ensure that we are serving the needs of all students. Participation in this survey is required to ensure we have accurate and comprehensive data.

Please note that your responses will be completely anonymous. The information you provide will only be used in aggregate, meaning no individual will be identified. Our goal is to use this data to create a more supportive and responsive environment for everyone.

Mahalo for your assistance with this very important effort to better understand diversity at HPA as we continuously strive to serve our community to the best of our ability.

School Bulletins for the Week of 10/25/24

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.

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From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong

Aloha Lower School families!

Blue pumpkins, pueo studies, ceramic pinch pots, apple experiments, dividing fractions, Makahiki games, personal narratives, and sidewalk chalk drawings. A (very informal!) poll among students revealed a fantastic variety of favorite activities from this week. Where else besides HPA’s Lower School can you do all that in five days, plus practicing yoga, voting for their favorite book characters in a mock presidential election, and writing to pen pals in China?! Experiential learning across our kindergarten through 5th grades reveal a plethora of exceptional learning opportunities designed to enrich our students’ experiences and build the foundation for lifelong learning. Kicking off the week with our core value of Wonder at our Lower School assembly, our fifth graders wowed us with a performance of the classic song, Thriller! The dance and enthusiasm were infectious, and witnessing students express themselves creatively was a joy. We are excited for Middle School students to see our 5th graders perform their routine next week following our Halloween Parade March! Mahalo to Coach T for teaching our students and upholding this fun annual tradition!

Spirit Week is off to a fantastic start! Students exhibited their creative side on Crazy Hair Day and got cozy for Pajama Day, a perennial favorite. Their enthusiasm and creativity made each day a celebration of our school spirit. Looking forward to even more as we dive into our remaining Spirit Week days, Monday, October 28, through Wednesday, October 30, concluding with our Halloween celebration on Wednesday afternoon. Mahalo again to our wonderful ʻOhana Association for their support of our afternoon festivities. For your convenience, here is the sign up sheet to volunteer for the Village Campus parade and set-up!

Lower School Parent-teacher Conferences
We look forward to connecting with all our families in person next week during our Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1. As a reminder, there are no classes for grades K – 8, as teachers will be meeting with parents during these days. If you have not already signed up or if you have any trouble signing up, please reach out to K-8 Administrative Assistant, Lynn Kakugawa, to get you scheduled. Be sure to also sign up to meet with your child’s Specialist teachers, in addition to your Grade-level conference.

We will provide complimentary childcare for K-8 students during their family’s scheduled teacher-parent conference time. Please drop your child(ren) off at least five minutes before your scheduled teacher-parent conference, and pick them up no later than 10 minutes after your conference has ended.

Finally, for those of you who were not able to attend our 3rd to 5th-grade musical, If You Come to Earth!, or maybe you just want to share or relive the magic, here is a recording of their wonderful performance.

Thank you for a week full of wonder, learning, and community spirit!

Mahalo,

Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal

Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, October 28.

We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Lower School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.

Coming Up
• Monday, October 28 – Wednesday, October 30: Lower School Spirit Week
• Thursday, October 31- Friday, November 1: Village Campus Parent-teacher Conferences, no classes grades K-8
• Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break, no classes grades K-12
• Monday, December 2: Lower and Middle Schools Faculty Work Day, no classes grades K-8

Lower School Spirit Week 2024

Grade the Grub!
Please fill out this survey to help HPA and Flik provide the best food service possible. Mahalo!

Financial Aid at HPA
The financial aid application for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Returning students are our priority, and we encourage families with demonstrated financial need to apply. We’re excited to continue partnering with Clarity, a quick and user-friendly platform. The application process can take as little as 20 minutes and includes automatic IRS document transfers.

The deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024. Start your application here and review our “How to Apply” guide for a smooth experience. For any questions, please contact Sarah Edwards at sedwards_fa@hpa.edu.

HPA Scholarships for 2025-26 School Year Now Open
In addition to Financial Aid, HPA is able to offer very limited scholarship opportunities for students in grades 9-12: The Kūlia Scholarship, The HPA Faculty Big Island Scholarship, and The Hoʻomau Scholarship. Eligibility requirements, details, and deadlines are available on the HPA website: .https://www.hpa.edu/special-scholarships/.

Kīpona Scholarships
Kīpona Scholarships for the 2025-26 school year are open now through December 1. Offered through Kamehameha Schools, eligible applicants must be entering grade 6 or 9 (current 5th and 8th graders), and be a Hawai‘i resident. (Lived continuously in Hawai‘i for at least 12 months of application date.) More details and the application are available here. Current Kīpona Scholarship recipients must reapply by December 1.

It is with great pride that we officially announce the beginning of a truly momentous occasion — our 75th anniversary! Throughout this school year, we will celebrate together and invite you to join us in remembering that we are all — alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends — Ka Makani. Take a stroll through our historical timeline, meet just a few of the many Ka Makani who make us proud, and read about our vision for the future in the 75th Anniversary feature just launched on our website. There, you will also find information about planned gatherings for the year ahead, and have a chance to pre-order our very special 75th anniversary aloha wear collection. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @HawaiiPrep to stay in the loop about all of the festivities.

Student Support
Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.

After School Program, K-5
Please email our Director of After School Programs, Mrs. Mele DeMille (mdemille@hpa.edu), if you would like your child to attend. You may refer to this email for our Lower School families with more information.

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, 2024-2025.

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 Michael Cservenak 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.

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From the desk of your Division Principal, Michael Cservenak

Aloha Middle School families,

Due to there being a pre-arranged field trip on Tuesday, our faculty decided to swap our Monday and Tuesday Spirit Day themes for this coming week to make sure as many students as possible can participate in our Advisory Match Day. The schedule below is the official schedule and the changed days are highlighted:

Next week, only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are instructional days and Thursday and Friday are reserved for Parent-teacher Conferences. Please see this communication from our Village Campus office to reserve your slots if you have not done so already.

Our ʻOhana Association has been doing a wonderful job decorating our campus to give the feel of the fall holidays. We appreciate your support for both the decorating process and the take-down and clean up portion of these efforts to make our campus a festive place to learn. Please sign up to loan out Halloween decorations and to volunteer for decorating on Tuesday, October 29th here.

This past week, one of our 8th-grade science blocks went on their huakaʻi as part of their work to gain field science experience and apply concepts they’ve learned in the classroom. Hosted by The Kohala Center, the three 8th-grade blocks are visiting sites on the slopes of Kohala Mountain to assess the health of the watershed. Students learned about conservation work currently being done to restore native forests which gather water that sustains all types of communities on its slopes, including Waimea. They conducted plant surveys and gathered soil samples to investigate back in the classroom lab. Students will use this data in their quest to ideate ways to bring sufficient amounts of water back to the leeward slopes of Kohala.

Also, this past week, I had the delight of supporting a Drama field trip for our 7th and 8th-grade elective students to see “There’s Nothing Micro About Micronesia” at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. This piece of devised theater gave meaningful context to the deep narratives our Micronesian population carry with them when they emigrate to Hawaiʻi. And to cap things off, our 6th graders went on an experiential walking trip to the Kahilu Theater where they had the opportunity to get hands on with the backstage and lighting array in addition to being immersed in the very unique history that space has in our Waimea Community.

At this time, I’d also like to highlight the exceptional academic engagement that has been going on concurrently with all of the place-based, experiential learning. 7th-grade Social Studies students took on roles in a historical trial scenario that pushed students to take on different perspectives and make hard decisions. Our English teachers have also continued their novel studies with students during which they practice the academic and analytical skills that will be so essential in the coming years. I canʻt compliment our academic team enough on their commitment to engaging our students in high quality work that develops the core skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity.

I’m looking forward to meeting many of you during our parent teacher conference window. This is a wonderful time to be learning and growing at HPA Middle School!

Me ka mahalo nui,

Michael Cservenak
Middle School Principal

Schedule
Our Middle School 2024-2025 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, October 28.

We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Middle School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.

Coming Up
• Monday, October 28 – Wednesday, October 30: Middle School Spirit Week
• Thursday, October 31 – Friday, November 1: Village Campus Parent-teacher Conferences, no classes grades K-8
• Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break, no classes grades K-12
• Monday, December 2: Lower and Middle Schools Faculty Work Day, no classes grades K-8

Middle School Spirit Week 2024

Grade the Grub!
Please fill out this survey to help HPA and Flik provide the best food service possible. Mahalo!

Financial Aid at HPA
The financial aid application for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Returning students are our priority, and we encourage families with demonstrated financial need to apply. We’re excited to continue partnering with Clarity, a quick and user-friendly platform. The application process can take as little as 20 minutes and includes automatic IRS document transfers.

Student Support
Please remember that we will be outside as much as possible during lunch and recess, so a rain jacket for light rains and a pareo or small beach towel for picnicking will be great to have at school. Students should also bring a water bottle to school each day.

Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.

After School Program, Grades 6-8
Please email our Director of After School Programs, Mrs. Mele DeMille (mdemille@hpa.edu) if you would like your child to attend. You may refer to this email for our Middle School families for more information.

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, 2024-2025’.

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

Each week, our Upper School leadership team provides valuable insight into campus culture while sharing updates with 9-12 day and Residential Life students and parents on everything taking place, from academics to athletics and the arts.

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From the desk of your Upper School leadership team

Aloha Upper School families,

Aloha mai kākou e nā ihe a ka makani!

As we near the close of the fall after-school co-curricular season, which officially concludes on Thursday, October 31, I’d like to extend heartfelt congratulations to our incredible fall athletics teams. Their dedication, perseverance, and teamwork throughout the season have been inspiring. The grit and determination shown by our student-athletes not only define their success on the field but also foreshadow bright futures in any path they pursue.

To our HPA ʻohana, now is the time to bring your loudest cheers and fullest support to the final home competitions of the season! Your energy makes all the difference. Below are the remaining games where we can rally together for our Ka Makani athletes.

Home Games
• Friday, October 25: HPA Girls Volleyball vs. Parker School Bulls, BIIF DII Championship, 6:00 pm
• Saturday, October 26: HPA Football vs. Pahoa Daggers, 2:00 pm

Away Games
• Saturday, October 26: BIIF Cross Country at Kamehameha Schools, 8:30 am

Best of luck to all our teams and athletes who will soon compete at the state level—it will be an exciting end to an already incredible season!

Looking ahead, the winter co-curricular season will kick off on Tuesday, November 5. Students have already been registered for their winter activities, and tryouts for our winter sports teams will begin shortly. We’re looking forward to another season of growth, competition, and camaraderie.

Mahalo for your continued support of HPA athletics and co-curricular programs! Let’s finish the fall season strong.

Ke aloha nō,

Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Co-Curricular Program and Student Life Coordinator

Schedule
Our Upper School 2024-2025 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, October 28.

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
• Saturday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8:45 pm: Haunted Walk
• Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1: Spirit Week
• Monday, November 4: Upper School Faculty Work Day, no classes grades 9-12
• Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break, no classes grades K-12

Upper School Spirit Week 2024

Grade the Grub!
Please fill out this survey to help HPA and Flik provide the best food service possible. Mahalo!

Financial Aid at HPA
The financial aid application for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Returning students are our priority, and we encourage families with demonstrated financial need to apply. We’re excited to continue partnering with Clarity, a quick and user-friendly platform. The application process can take as little as 20 minutes and includes automatic IRS document transfers.

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.

Student Life
Ka Makani Athletics
Another fall season is ready to roll. Let the games begin! Here’s the updated fall athletic schedule and the weekly schedule. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.

Student Life
Haunted Walk and Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8:45 pm
Spirit Week: Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, 2024

For details on the Haunted Walk course, drop-off and pick-up protocols, and Spirit Week daily themes — please refer to this email from Wednesday, October 23.

Need to Meet with a Teacher or Administrator?
As a reminder, HPA is a closed campus, so if a parent or guardian wishes to come to campus during the academic day, they will need an appointment with one or more of the following:

Upper School Office (upperschool@hpa.edu)
- US Administrative Assistant, Līhau Wengler-Ioane (lihau@hpa.edu)
Assistant Head of School for Upper School, Mark Noetzel (hpaus@hpa.edu)
Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator: Dr. Amanda Aragon, aaragon@hpa.edu
Capstone Program Coordinator: Pualani Lincoln Maielua ‘01, plincolnmaielua@hpa.edu
Athletics: Steve Perry (sperry@hpa.edu)
Extra-curricular programs: Kaʻai Spencer (jspencer@hpa.edu)
Student’s Advisor
Student Life Center (studentlife@hpa.edu)
Health Services (infirmary@hpa.edu)

Ka Makani Travel
Ka Makani Travel, HPA’s student travel program, is offering four trips for the 2024-25 school year:

Spring Break 2025 – Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with EF Tours, the deadline to enroll is November 8, 2024 → limited space available
Spring Break 2025 – The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast with EF Tours; the deadline to enroll is November 8, 2024 → date changed to Spring Break 2026

Please contact Ka Makani Travel Coordinator Adrienne White (awhite@hpa.edu) for information on registration, eligibility, and travel grants.

Whom to Contact at HPA
If you are unsure who to contact regarding a specific question or issue, please refer to our Whom to Contact guide.

Residential Life
This coming weekend is possibly our busiest and most action-packed weekend of the year! Starting on Friday, all of our students have special programming throughout the day, followed by our Volleyball League Championship game being played at home that night! On Saturday, more than 40+ of our boarding students will be heading to the coast to help with the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship, we have our final football game of the season on campus that afternoon, and the Haunted Walk on campus that evening! To cap things off, we also have a Dorm Wars Pool Party on Sunday in the afternoon to carry on with our year-long competition!

All of this is an outstanding lead-in to next week’s Spirit Week, where students and faculty alike will dress up according to the theme of each day. Spirit Week in Residential Life will also kick off with an Open Dorm party in Robertson Hall on Monday night! We will have a special schedule to allow all of our boarding students to come over to Robertson, enjoy exploring everyone’s rooms (that chooses to participate), and have a spooky good time!

Travel Reminders
Please be sure to review this important travel reminder as we prepare for upcoming holiday breaks.

Thanksgiving Break 2024
Flight Itineraries due: November 11, 2024
Departures: Flights should not depart before 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26. Transportation starts after 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26, through Wednesday, November 27.
Arrivals: Transportation from the airport will be all day on Sunday, December 1.

Winter Break 2024
Flight Itineraries due: November 11, 2024
Departures: Flights should not depart before 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 12. Transportation starts after 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, through noon on Saturday, December 14, when the dorms close for the break.
Arrivals: Transportation from the airport will be all day on Sunday, January 5, and Monday, January 6, 2025.

College Counseling
College Visits: Monday, October 28 – November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31: Chaminade University (Honolulu, HI) 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Schedule an Individual Check-in Meeting
Mr. Kelsey and Mrs. Montgomery are available for individual check-in meetings. Please click below to select a 30-minute time slot for an individual appointment with your assigned counselor. All meetings will be in the College Counseling Center.

Kelsey Appointment Link

Montgomery Appointment Link

If you are a new senior, or are unsure of your assigned counselor, please contact us directly at college@hpa.edu.

Register for the SAT and/or ACT and Test Prep (if appropriate)
We will offer the following SAT and ACT tests at HPA. Seniors register and pay for these tests by logging on to their College Board or ACT accounts and paying with a credit card. Listed below are the fall test dates that will be offered on the HPA Upper Campus this fall.

SAT Dates – Fall 2024

Saturday, November 2 (registration deadline October 18)
Saturday, December 7 (registration deadline November 22)

ACT Dates – Fall 2024

Saturday, October 26 (registration deadline September 20)
Saturday, December 14 (registration deadline November 18)

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, 2024-2025’.

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.

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Admissions
The financial aid application for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Returning students are our priority, and we encourage families with demonstrated financial need to apply. We’re excited to continue partnering with Clarity, a quick and user-friendly platform. The application process can take as little as 20 minutes and includes automatic IRS document transfers.

The deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024. Start your application here and review our “How to Apply” guide for a smooth experience. For any questions, please contact Sarah Edwards at sedwards_fa@hpa.edu.

We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year! We are excited to welcome the new season of admissions! Be sure to apply for a sibling and share it with your friends and family. Returning students and families will receive information about re-enrollment early next year.

Our admissions team is on the road in a variety of locations locally and around the world to meet up with prospective students, parents, alumni, and more! We look forward to many good times together as we dive into the new school year. Mahalo for your partnership and enthusiasm for HPA!

Advancement & Alumni
Alu Mai 2024 is SOLD OUT! Mahalo nui for your outstanding generosity in support of Financial Aid and your aloha for HPA.

Financial Aid at HPA is a proud tradition. We are humbled and grateful to continue to honor Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske’s legacy by helping to make HPA accessible to keiki throughout our community. Your generous hearts make it possible every day.

We look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday, November 23, for this festive evening for Financial Aid! For those of you who won’t make it this year, you will be missed! We hope to see you next year, and in the meantime — you can join in by making a gift in support of Financial Aid during this season of giving and gratitude. E Alu Mai!

Auxiliary Services
For students who ride the Hele-On Bus to school each day, HPA will offer a shuttle for the Route 76 Green Line bus that arrives at approximately 8:20 am. The shuttle will be parked at the bus stop just past the Waiaka Bridge on Kawaihae Road. For questions or more information, you can contact Auxiliary Services at 808-881-4041 or email auxiliary@hpa.edu.

Health and Wellness
We are asking that everyone routinely assess themselves for symptoms of illness — which can be mild, so please pay close attention. If you or your child(ren) develop any symptoms of illness, contact your healthcare provider and HPA Health Services at vcinfirmary@hpa.edu (Village Campus) or infirmary@hpa.edu (Upper Campus). Please keep your child(ren) home until they are no longer sick.

ʻOhana Association
Village Campus Halloween Trick-or-Treat March
The Village Campus Halloween Trick-or-Treat March is on Wednesday, October 30, from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. Our K-5 students will be invited to put their costumes on and trick-or-treat in the 6th-8th grade classrooms. Middle School students will have their own costume contest and also enjoy some treats! We need your help to make this event a success — please sign-up to volunteer! Don’t forget to send a Halloween costume to school with your keiki on Wednesday, October 30. Lower School and Middle School dismissal will be at its regularly scheduled time that day.

“Talk Story” Book Club
Have you always wanted to join a book club but felt like there was too much pressure to choose an amazing book and read it in too short a time? We have the perfect book club for you! Join us for a book “Talk Story” sponsored by the ʻOhana Association on November 7 at the Village Campus Library, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Come and share your thoughts about books you’ve read and (hopefully) enjoyed or just listen for new ideas of what to read next. Open to all HPA parents. This is a child-free event. Sign up to attend at: “Talk Story” book club.

Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series
Join Alia Cabrera Zuke and Brynly Brown as they guide us in the practice of making ti leaf lei. Ti leaf lei are often made as a gift and offering when we visit special and sacred places, or wahi pana. This practice will deepen your connection with the land, people and culture of Waimea and Hawaiʻi. Please sign up here to attend.

Wā Pilina is an invitation for HPA ‘Ohana to learn and connect through mo’olelo, immersive experiences and stewardship opportunities, guided by Kumu Kūwalu and Waimea kūpuna.z

Through attending the Wā Pilina series, HPA parents will:

Share in learning of their children about Hawaiian culture and place
Visit and connect to the special places within and surrounding Waimea in a manner that is rooted in respect
Learn the history of Waimea and Hawai’i
Connect with other HPA parents and the wider community
Develop the skills and practices to integrate more deeply in the community

Our ʻOhana Association hosts a variety of events and activities for our school community throughout the year. As parents of HPA, you are automatically part of the ʻOhana Association. There are many ways to participate, and we encourage everyone to get involved. It is a great way to meet your fellow parents and support our amazing Ka Makani community. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events, and be sure to email ohana@hpa.edu with any questions, or to find out what volunteer opportunities are available!

Isaacs Art Center
Experience Art with Terry Field
Join us on Friday, November 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a unique event that offers the opportunity to create your own painting under the expert instruction of Hawai’i Island artist Terry Field, all while enjoying wine and pūpū. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll be guided every step of the way in this exclusive class, limited to just 12 participants. RSVP today!

Become a Docent at the Isaacs Art Center
As we continue to grow and expand our outreach, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team of volunteer docents. We are particularly in need of docents on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you or someone you know has a love for art and education and would like to contribute to our mission, we would be thrilled to have you on board.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with the art and culture of Hawai‘i, connect with our community, and make a meaningful impact.

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to discuss how you can be a part of this special endeavor.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the Isaacs Art Center and the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy community.

Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.

Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.

Should a family member of a student need a meeting with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, kindly contact them so that they can apply to have you come to campus. From that point, security team members will be alerted to your appointment date and time and let you onto campus.

At the Upper School, please do not park and walk onto campus without an appointment. Similarly, at the Village Campus, kindly call or email for an appointment so that arrangements can be made. Mahalo, for your understanding and respect for this process.

If you See Something, Say Something
We ask all families to join HPA in keeping our campus safe. While on the HPA campus, if you see anything out of the ordinary, we ask that you please report it to the school or local authorities immediately. This will help us maintain the safest campus for our students.

Imminent threat to life or property: call 911 immediately and email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
Anything out of the ordinary: email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu

CrisisGo for Parents
It is important that all families are set up with CrisisGo, HPA’s school emergency communication tool. To set up CrisisGo SMS/Email subscription, please click on this invitation link and complete the form by adding your name, email, and cell number (this is an important step if you would like to receive an SMS message) and click on the Subscribe button. Should an emergency occur, you will be alerted by email and SMS messaging. You can also locate these instructions by logging into myHPA, clicking on the resource tab, and selecting the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile.

Safe2SPeakUp for Middle and Upper Students
Similarly, Middle and Upper School students received instructions during orientation on how to upload the Safe2SpeakUp app. This is a companion app to CrisisGo. It will allow the school to alert students of emergencies that happen on or off campus and enable students to communicate with us about their safety status. They can also use the app to alert the school about any behaviors they are concerned about. Students can also locate instructions on setting up Safe2SpeakUp in myHPA, and they were also emailed the video shown at orientation which walks them through the process of uploading the app and registering, step-by-step.

All students can also submit an Online Bully/Harassment report by clicking on this link, which can also be located on the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile on myHPA.

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.

Week of 10/25/24

What's Happening at HPA This Week?

Message from the Head of School

Previous All-School Bulletins

School Bulletins for the Week of 10/25/24

Lower School

From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong

Middle School

From the desk of your Division Principal, Michael Cservenak

Upper School

From the desk of your Upper School leadership team

All-School

#KAMAKANISTRONG

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