Week of 10/9/26
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
It was at my grandmother Lena “Birdie” Natale’s celebration of life last weekend that I first heard this story.
Ours is a family made up of Italian and Irish folks—62 direct descendants before you even begin adding the rest of the family and friends who gathered to celebrate 96 beautiful years. You can’t get much luckier than that.
As the story goes, Big Dave, my eldest uncle on that side of the family, once traveled to the birthplace of his grandmother Josephine—Birdie’s mother—in the northernmost part of Italy, above Lake Como.
Big Dave entered a small shop in a small town and asked the owner if he knew any Peduzzis, Birdie’s maiden name. My uncle spoke no Italian, and the shop owner spoke no English, so they did their best with smiles, laughter, gestures, and the simplest of exchanges.
All Big Dave really came away with was the phrase the shop owner kept repeating with a smile:
“Tutti Peduzzi.”
Continuing his quest, Dave made his way to the town cemetery. There, headstone after headstone carried the same last name: Peduzzi.
And suddenly he understood.
Tutti Peduzzi. We’re all Peduzzis.
I’ve been carrying that story with me for the past few days.
The night I left campus for my grandmother’s funeral and family celebration, we welcomed our PreK–8 families into Hale ʻĪnana for an afternoon of campus tours, introductions, conversation, and a good number of handshakes and hugs.
I returned to the island to welcome our 9–12 families for ʻOhana Days. It was an electric few days—cocktails at Isaac’s, classroom visits, teacher meetings, information sessions, athletics galore, and, most importantly, plenty of opportunities for connection.
These bookends of my time away reminded me of how special gathering and connections are – especially with people tied to the same place.
It doesn’t take long to feel the energy here at HPA.
Talk with a PreK–5 student, a middle schooler, or a high schooler and you feel it. Better yet, run into an alum, a current parent, or a former parent somewhere far from campus and somehow it is still there.
The connection. The quiet confidence. The generous smile. That unmistakable sense that we share something.
Maybe that little shop owner above Lake Como understood something bigger than Uncle Dave realized at the time. There is something powerful about knowing that wherever we go, we belong to something larger than ourselves.
Tutti Ka Makani.
We’re all Ka Makani.
Have a wonder-filled weekend.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 10/9/26
Lower School
Each week, K–5 families receive updates highlighting joyful moments, meaningful lessons, and a glimpse into what students and parents can look forward to in the weeks ahead.
News & notes
Aloha Lower School ʻOhana!
What a wonderful showing of determination, perseverance, and community spirit at last weekend’s K–5 Keiki Triathlon! Our students took on a big challenge, pushed themselves physically and mentally, and demonstrated our core value of Pursuit of Excellence in action.
While we were certainly proud of each student who attended the event for taking on this challenge and crossing the finish line, what stood out to me was the tremendous encouragement and support our keiki showed one another. Throughout the event, students enthusiastically cheered on their classmates, joined friends during the final stretches of their runs, and offered words of positivity and encouragement to help one another finish strong. We are proud of our keiki for embodying lōkahi and pilina — the understanding that our individual accomplishments are made even more meaningful when we lift one another up along the way. We hope our young athletes carry with them not only the pride of having completed something difficult, but also the joy of knowing they helped others succeed.
Mahalo nui to all the families who joined us and to our many wonderful parent volunteers who helped with setup, donated snacks and treats, cheered on our athletes, and stayed to help with cleanup. Events like these are made possible through the generosity and shared kuleana of our Village Campus ʻohana. We are so grateful!
K-5 Specialist Class 3Rs: Remind, Redirect, Reflect
As we continue through the school year, we would like to share a reminder about our approach to supporting positive student behavior, particularly during our Specialist classes. Consistent expectations across all learning environments help our keiki feel supported, understand boundaries, and develop responsibility for their choices.
Our 3Rs approach—Remind, Redirect, Reflect—provides a consistent framework for guiding students toward positive choices:
- Remind: Students are reminded of expectations and given an opportunity to make a positive choice.
- Redirect: If a behavior continues, teachers provide a clear redirection to help students reset and reengage appropriately.
- Reflect: When additional support is needed, students are guided through reflection on their choices, their impact on others, and how they can move forward positively.
This approach is rooted in our core values of Respect and Integrity, as well as kuleana—taking responsibility for our actions and their impact on our community. Our goal is to help children develop the self-awareness, accountability, and decision-making skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.
Mahalo for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations and supporting our students as they learn, grow, and make thoughtful choices each day.
HPA Spirit Week — October 26–30!
Get ready for a fun-filled week of school spirit! Students across all grades and all three HPA divisions will come together to celebrate Spirit Week, October 26–30! This is a wonderful opportunity to show our Ka Makani pride, have some fun, and strengthen connections across our HPA community.
Here is a sneak peek at our daily themes:
Pre–Kindergarten
- Monday, October 26: Rainbow Day
- Wednesday, October 28: Wacky Wednesday
- Friday, October 30: Pajama Day
Kindergarten – Fifth Grade
- Monday, October 26: Pajama Day
- Tuesday, October 27: Whole Class Day
- Wednesday, October 28: Wacky Wednesday
- Thursday, October 29: Sports Day
- Friday, October 30: Halloween Costume Day
Participation in any Spirit Week day is entirely optional! A flyer with further details about each theme, along with costume guidelines, will be sent home next week for you to review as a family.
If you are interested in volunteering to support us on our K-8 Halloween Costume Day, you can sign up here to decorate, walk with our keiki during the parade, and help break down. Mahalo for your support of our keiki on this festive day! Pre-K families have separate volunteer opportunities that will come directly from your Room Parents!
We look forward to a joyful Spirit Week filled with creativity, positivity, and Ka Makani joy!
Mahalo
Mahalo, as always, for your continued partnership in making our Village Campus a place where every child feels supported, challenged, and celebrated.
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, October 12.
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
• October 16: 3rd – 5th Grade Musical, GPAC, 2:00 pm; all K-5 dismissed from GPAC at 3:00 pm
• October 22 & 23: Pre-K – 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 26 – 30: HPA Spirit Week! All Divisions
FLIK Food Service Survey
We’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our FLIK Food Service Survey and share your thoughts and feedback about the food service at HPA.
Your feedback is important to us and will help us better understand what students and families are enjoying, where there may be opportunities for improvement, and how we can continue to enhance the dining experience for our students and families.
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Please click the link below to take the survey:
http://spark.e15group.com/u/
Mahalo for your time and for helping us make the HPA dining experience the best it can be.
Pre-Order Your Kendama Today
We’re partnering with HI Kendama to offer a custom HPA Palaka Kendama featuring a red-and-white palaka design and our HPA tree emblem. Each purchase supports HPA!
This is a preorder. Kendamas will be produced after the ordering period closes and are not available for immediate pickup.
Here’s how to order:
- Visit HI Kendama and select your quantity.
- Enter your student’s name, grade, and teacher or advisor. Alumni, family members, and community supporters can select “I’m not ordering for a student.”
- Enter your contact information and complete payment online. Your receipt and order link will be sent to the email address you provide.
- Pricing is $45 for one kendama or $80 for two, with each additional kendama priced at $40.
Estimated delivery is in January. HI Kendama has informed us that production demand is affecting the timeline. January is an estimate, and HI Kendama will share updates as production and delivery dates are confirmed.
All orders will be delivered to HPA and distributed through the school. Shipping to individual addresses is not available. Pickup dates, times, and instructions will be shared by email once orders are ready. Please save your order confirmation for distribution.
Mahalo for supporting HPA and sharing your Ka Makani spirit!
Ka Makani Baseball Camp
Join Ka Makani Baseball on October 18 for a one day camp at HPA!
Date: October 18
Ages: 8–14
Location: HPA Upper Campus
Cost: $70 (T-shirt included)
Upcoming Flu Clinics
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, 2026-2027.
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, 6–8 families receive updates reflecting on recent activities and accomplishments, along with a preview of what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
News & notes
Aloha Middle School Families,
This year’s Middle School Theme Week gave us much to celebrate. Our sixth graders harvested 600,000 native seeds — 400,000 ʻaweoweo and 200,000 ʻaʻaliʻi — along with a truck bed of kō. Our seventh graders removed 986 pieces of trash, approximately 40 pounds, from Pololū Valley. Our eighth graders planted 300 native plants, reinforced nearly 100 feet of trail with sustainable wood, and created 50 kalaʻau for their hula practice. They also offered chants and hoʻokupu at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Keauhou Three Mountain Alliance Forest Reserve. These tangible contributions brought Mālama Kaiāulu to life through care for our island’s places, ecosystems, and cultural practices.
As inspiring as these numbers are, the impact of Theme Week becomes even more beautiful when we consider the growth of pilina among our students. As adults, we want students to engage in productive, meaningful mālama and work. For our students, much of the beauty also lives in the moments between that work, when relationships grow, change, and become stronger. When they reminisce, they may recall playing flag football or basketball during downtime at Kīlauea Military Camp, or a friendly debate between stations at the Alex & Duke De Rego water safety workshop. These moments help make a shared experience personally meaningful.
One of the most inspiring moments at Puanui brought that work and connection together. Students spontaneously created their own kō-processing “factory,” inventing roles and bringing incredible enthusiasm to the task. It was hilarious, collaborative, and completely student generated. Within a thoughtfully designed engagement with our island, students found room to create something of their own. Their energy and joy became part of the work itself, strengthening connections as they contributed together.
The seeds harvested, plants placed in the ground, and litter removed are lasting contributions. So, too, are the relationships nurtured along the way. Mahalo to the faculty, staff, and community partners who made space for both: the meaningful work of caring for our island and the everyday moments that help our students grow together.
Theme Week marks the conclusion our first quarter of instruction and signals that our Parent-Teacher conferences are approaching. Be on the lookout for conference window sign ups from our Village Campus Office. Very quickly after, our all school HPA Spirit Week, Village Campus Makahiki Games, and recess Spikeball tournaments move our students through an eventful conclusion to our 1st semester. Mahalo nui loa for your support during Theme Week and these essential school community events and activities that support our incredible Academic program!
Aloha,
Michael Cservenak
Middle School Principal
Schedule
Our Middle School daily schedule will continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, October 12.
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
• October 22 & 23: Pre-K – 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 26 – 30: HPA Spirit Week! All Divisions
Pre-Order Your HPA Kendama Today
We’re partnering with HI Kendama to offer a custom HPA Palaka Kendama featuring a red-and-white palaka design and our HPA tree emblem. Each purchase supports HPA!
This is a preorder. Kendamas will be produced after the ordering period closes and are not available for immediate pickup.
Here’s how to order:
- Visit HI Kendama and select your quantity.
- Enter your student’s name, grade, and teacher or advisor. Alumni, family members, and community supporters can select “I’m not ordering for a student.”
- Enter your contact information and complete payment online. Your receipt and order link will be sent to the email address you provide.
- Pricing is $45 for one kendama or $80 for two, with each additional kendama priced at $40.
Estimated delivery is in January. HI Kendama has informed us that production demand is affecting the timeline. January is an estimate, and HI Kendama will share updates as production and delivery dates are confirmed.
All orders will be delivered to HPA and distributed through the school. Shipping to individual addresses is not available. Pickup dates, times, and instructions will be shared by email once orders are ready. Please save your order confirmation for distribution.
Mahalo for supporting HPA and sharing your Ka Makani spirit!
Ka Makani Baseball Camp
Join Ka Makani Baseball on October 18 for a one day camp at HPA!
Date: October 18
Ages: 8–14
Location: HPA Upper Campus
Cost: $70 (T-shirt included)
FLIK Food Service Survey
We’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our FLIK Food Service Survey and share your thoughts and feedback about the food service at HPA.
Your feedback is important to us and will help us better understand what students and families are enjoying, where there may be opportunities for improvement, and how we can continue to enhance the dining experience for our students and families.
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Please click the link below to take the survey:
http://spark.e15group.com/u/
Mahalo for your time and for helping us make the HPA dining experience the best it can be.
Upcoming Flu Clinics
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, 2026-2027’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Middle School Family Resources’ and the ‘Middle School Student Resources.’
Upper School
Each week, our Upper School leadership team provides valuable insight about campus culture while sharing updates with 9-12 students and parents on academics, athletics, and arts, and what day and residential families can expect throughout the semester.
News & notes
Aloha Upper School Families,
This coming week, we will celebrate the Upper School Homecoming Spirit Week, a first for HPA in quite a while. We thank our student council members for their leadership and initiative in making this event happen. Below is the schedule of events, culminating in a dance on Friday.
October 12 – 16: Upper School Homecoming Spirit Week
- Monday: Class colors
- 2027= BLUE
- 2028 = PINK
- 2029 = GREEN
- 2030 = PURPLE
- Tuesday: Teacher and Student Switch
- Wednesday: HPA ATTIRE – or RED-BLACK-WHITE
- Thursday: Mathlete – Athlete & Actors
Friday, October 16 – PSAT
- Freshmen will be taking the PSAT 8/9 while sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT. Please refer to the email sent on September 16 for more information.
- Seniors will engage in special programming with their class leaders and college counseling.
- Formal programming for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will end at approximately 11:30 am, with lunch to follow. After lunch, the Ko Kākou Hale (student union) will be open for students. Varsity athletes will begin at 3:30 pm. No co-curricular activities are scheduled that day.
What is the PSAT?
Freshmen
The PSAT 8/9 is the first digital assessment in the College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessments, designed for 8th- and 9th-grade students to establish a baseline for college and career readiness. It measures the same knowledge and skills as the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT, but is tailored to younger students. The exam includes a Reading and Writing section as well as a Math section, and results provide valuable insights into student progress and areas for improvement in preparation for future assessments and college. Registration has been completed for all freshmen.
Sophomores and Juniors
The PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors is a preliminary version of the SAT, allowing students to gauge their readiness in reading, writing, and math. For juniors, it also serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Registration has been completed for all sophomores and juniors.
Below are some links to give you further information about the tests:
Fall Ball – Starlit Garden
This year’s theme, Starlit Garden, will bring a fresh look and feel to Fall Ball as we transform Taylor Commons for the evening. We’re excited about what is planned and think it will be a great night for our Upper School community. Mahalo to the junior class and their leaders: Mr. OʻLeary, Ms. Bell, Dr. Anton, Ms. Sine, Ms. Craven, Ms. Jim, Ms. Donoho, Ms. Sebastian, Dr. Ravaglia, Ms. Horgan, and Mr. Furchner.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: Taylor Commons Dining Room
Drop Off and Parking: Tennis Center
Attire: Semi-Formal
The ʻOhana Association is looking for volunteers to support the Junior Class in decorating and executing their vision: Please sign up to help by using the Parent Volunteer Form.
Pre-purchase of tickets is necessary.
NWEA Score Reports
NWEA Family Score Reports have been updated in myHPA.
With appreciation,
Mark Noetzel
Assistant Head of School for Upper School
Schedule
Our Upper School Daily Schedule will resume with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, October 12.
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 openings and closures) can also be located on the Upper School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
• October 12–16: Upper School Homecoming – Spirit Week
• October 16: Fall Ball, Taylor Commons, 6:00 pm
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning or counseling support, we encourage you to reach out to:
- US Learning Specialist: Spencer Williams at swilliams@hpa.edu
- US Counselor: Tiffany Freitas at tfreitas@hpa.edu or 808-881-4038
- US Counselor: Steve Furchner at sfurchner@hpa.edu or 808-881-4038
Pre-Order Your HPA Kendama Today
We’re partnering with HI Kendama to offer a custom HPA Palaka Kendama featuring a red-and-white palaka design and our HPA tree emblem. Each purchase supports HPA!
This is a preorder. Kendamas will be produced after the ordering period closes and are not available for immediate pickup.
Here’s how to order:
- Visit HI Kendama and select your quantity.
- Enter your student’s name, grade, and teacher or advisor. Alumni, family members, and community supporters can select “I’m not ordering for a student.”
- Enter your contact information and complete payment online. Your receipt and order link will be sent to the email address you provide.
- Pricing is $45 for one kendama or $80 for two, with each additional kendama priced at $40.
Estimated delivery is in January. HI Kendama has informed us that production demand is affecting the timeline. January is an estimate, and HI Kendama will share updates as production and delivery dates are confirmed.
All orders will be delivered to HPA and distributed through the school. Shipping to individual addresses is not available. Pickup dates, times, and instructions will be shared by email once orders are ready. Please save your order confirmation for distribution.
Mahalo for supporting HPA and sharing your Ka Makani spirit!
Residential Life
We have now passed the half-way point of the semester, and our community is running strong! For the first eight weeks of the year, we focused our community meetings on creating connections with each other, getting to know one another at a deeper level, and building capacity for care. Now, as we head into the next eight weeks, our focus will shift towards the Kuleana, or Responsibility and Privilege, that we each have for each other. Whether about upholding community norms, respecting one another’s boundaries, understanding consent, or caring for our place and land, we hope to explore the many different ways that our students have the obligation and opportunity to care for others, their home, and through these things, themselves.
Ka Makani Athletics
Fall Sports Calendar
Check out the latest Fall Sports Athletics calendar here. You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar. Be sure to follow Ka Makani Athletics on Instagram for the latest updates and all the exciting action.
Upcoming Schedule
Volleyball
October 14 | Away vs Honoka’a | JV at 5:00 pm, Varsity at 6:00 pm
Cross Country
October 17 | at Honoka’a | 9:00 am
Catch the Action Live
Watch the Ka Makani action as it happens! Watch HPA sports live on Hudl and never miss a play.
Ka Makani Travel
Thanksgiving Break November, 2026
Southern California Itinerary & Enrollment Form led by Ms. White & Ms. Scarth, WAITLIST
Oahu Thanksgiving Itinerary & Enrollment Form led by Ms. Kight & Ms. Power
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park & Hilo Itinerary & Enrollment Form led by Mr. Ford & Ms. Tadaki
Baja Mexico with HPA Outdoor Program led by Ms. Paulekas & Ms. Jim, WAITLIST
January Long Weekend, 2027
Oahu Itinerary & Enrollment Form led by Ms. White & Mrs. Sebastian
February Long Weekend, 2027
Glamping on Maui & Enrollment Form led by Ms. White & Ms. Atoa
Spring Break March, 2027
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with EF Tours led by Mrs. Inaba & Mr. Piercy, 2 Space Available, Deadline to Enroll November 1, 2026
New Zealand Itinerary & NZ Enrollment Form led by Ms. White, Ms. Kight Mr. Ford & Mr. Moltz, WAITLIST, Deadline to Enroll November 16, 2026
Spring Break March, 2028
Europe at Leisure with Sorrento Extension with EF Tours led by Ms. White
Thailand led by Ms. Jim & Ms. Scarth
Please reach out if you have any questions awhite@hpa.edu
College Counseling
HPA juniors, sophomores and freshmen will take the PSAT at HPA Friday, October 16. Please refer to the email sent on September 16 for more information.
Taking the PSAT prepares 9th-11th grade students for the official SAT and exposes juniors to recognition and commendation for national scholarships. Free Resources for preparing for the PSAT can be found at Khan Academy Test Prep
Applying to Colleges in the UK and Ireland
Join this special informational webinar October 22 from 5:30–6:30 pm. It is designed for Hawai’i students and families. Register here.
Upcoming College Admissions Visits to Campus (College Counseling Center 11:45 – 12:15)
- October 12: Lehigh University
- October 13: New York University (NYU)
- October 14: Gonzaga University
- October 15: University of Hawai’i (Hilo)
- October 20: Oregon State University
- October 21: Grand Canyon University
- October 22: California Polytechnic State University
Seniors Schedule an Individual College Check-in Meeting
Seniors are encouraged to make an individual check-in meeting with their assigned college counselor as soon as possible. Meetings can be made by clicking on the calendar links below.
Register for SAT/ACT & Test Prep (if appropriate)
Seniors who plan to include standardized test scores in their college applications, and wish to retake the test prior to applying, should ensure they are registered for the appropriate tests. Students are responsible for registering and paying for their tests directly through their College Board (SAT) or ACT accounts.
SAT Test Dates at HPA and Registration Deadlines
- Saturday, November 7 (deadline October 23)
- Saturday, December 5 (deadline November 20)
ACT Dates at HPA and Registration Deadlines
- Saturday, October 17 (registration closed)
- Saturday, December 12 (deadline November 6)
We look forward to working with you this year. See you soon!
Juniors
Junior appointments will be held daily during lunch from 11:30 – 11:45 am August 24 – November 25.
FLIK Food Service Survey
We’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our FLIK Food Service Survey and share your thoughts and feedback about the food service at HPA.
Your feedback is important to us and will help us better understand what students and families are enjoying, where there may be opportunities for improvement, and how we can continue to enhance the dining experience for our students and families.
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Please click the link below to take the survey:
http://spark.e15group.com/u/
Mahalo for your time and for helping us make the HPA dining experience the best it can be.
Upcoming Flu Clinics
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, 2026-2027.
Whom to Contact at HPA
If you are unsure whom to contact regarding a specific question or issue, please refer to our Whom to Contact guide.
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.
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.
Admissions
Financial Aid Re-Application Deadline: November 1
Returning families currently receiving financial aid must re-apply for the 2027–28 academic year by November 1. We encourage families to begin the process early to ensure all required information is submitted on time.
Apply for Financial Aid through Clarity
2027–28 Admission Applications Are Open!
Have a younger child or sibling ready to begin their HPA journey? Applications for the 2027–28 school year are now open! Our Admission Team is here to support your ʻohana throughout the application process.
Questions? Contact the Admission Office at admissions@hpa.edu.
Scholarships
In addition to Financial Aid, HPA is able to offer limited scholarship opportunities for students in grades 9-12: The Kūlia Scholarship, The HPA Faculty Big Island Scholarship, and The Ho‘omau Scholarship. We encourage students who are not already receiving supplemental merit scholarships to apply. The deadline to apply is December 1. Eligibility requirements, details, and deadlines are available on the HPA website: https://www.hpa.edu/special-scholarships/ Please reach out to scholarships@hpa.edu with any questions.
The Pauahi Foundation’s Hūlili Scholarship is accepting applications now through December 1. The Hūlili Scholarship is open to rising 6th and 9th grade Hawai‘i residents. For more information and to apply, please visit https://pauahi.org/hulili-scholarship.
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 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.
Advancement & Alumni
Preview: The Artists of Alu Mai 2026
Thursday, October 29
4:00-6:00 pm
Isaacs Art Center
Join us for an exclusive reception and get a sneak peek of the special auction offerings featured at this year’s Alu Mai Gala
Contractor’s Cup
Join the HPA ʻohana for the Waikiʻi Polo Club Contractor’s Cup on Sunday, October 25, at the Waikiʻi Polo Field and Clubhouse. Gates open at 11 a.m., with polo beginning at noon. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the proud polo tradition of Hawaiʻi Island and HPA while enjoying food, drinks, and fieldside hospitality.
Mahalo nui to our Ka Makani polo ʻohana, including Roberts Construction and Phillips Contracting, for their generous support!
ʻOhana Association
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Ball – Starlit Garden
Friday, October 16
Location: Taylor Commons Dining Hall, Upper Campus
The Junior Class is hosting this year’s Fall Ball and Homecoming Dance with a Starlit Garden theme. Volunteers are needed to help bring their vision to life through decorating and event preparation.
Sign up: Fall Ball Decorating Crew – October 16
Haunted Walk
Friday, October 23 | 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Location: Upper Campus
Help keep the Halloween spirit alive at HPA’s annual Haunted Walk! Volunteers are welcome to help make this a memorable and spooky evening for our students.
Sign up: Haunted Walk & Trunk or Treat Volunteers – October 23
Trick-or-Treat Parade (Lower and Middle School)
Friday, October 30 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Village Campus
Join us for a Halloween costume parade featuring our Pre-K through Grade 8 students!
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!
Wā Pilina – presented by the 'Ohana Association
The purpose of the Wā Pilina series is to connect HPA families to the culture, history, language and community of Waimea and Hawaiʻi.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
Campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests. 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.
If a family member of a student needs to meet with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, please contact them to arrange a meeting on 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. Follow up with your supervisor ASAP.
- Anything out of the ordinary: email Dan Wilkinson, HPA Security Supervisor at dwilkinson@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.