Lower School’s Keiki Triathlon continues tradition of building character through challenge
Week of 10/7/22
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
This week has been emotional for me in so many ways. In this work, as in parenting and our own personal lives, there are many ups and downs. Finding a humble balance that enables us to remain steady through these highs and lows is a critical evolution. It was imperative that I communicate directly with our K-8 and Upper School communities on Tuesday. While both communications are a part of my responsibility to inform and give as much information as I can provide, striking the balance of enough information and protecting privacy is quite a difficult feat. The true emotion of each message was quite heavy as they involve people. I honor and appreciate your trust and caring support in your receipt of such communications, assuming all is being done to keep your child(ren) and our school safe. I also honor that any notion of things going wrong or having a negative impact on our kids is frightening and, if avoidable, totally unacceptable. I take this responsibility seriously.
We are an ʻohana, first and foremost. As I flew to Oahu to visit our Upper School student and family in a medical crisis, I was trying to channel every bit of positive energy I could to share it with them at the hospital. The helplessness of not being able to fix things or control things is scary for all of us. Sitting in the waiting room, I asked for help for our student. He was getting the best care our state has to offer, and I knew we were in the right place. It wasn’t doctors I was reaching out to — but whoever or whatever listens to my thoughts and provides reassurance in times of need. While I’m not trying to spark a conversation or debate around faith — that’s a conversation for another space or over a cup of coffee someday — I do want to share that this moment felt so much bigger than me. I am happy and relieved to share, at this time, our student is doing much better. So much of caring for others comes down to identifying what we can and cannot control. I do believe we can control our energy and positive thinking, and this can be contagious for good. This is what I can commit to.
The health, safety, and wellness of our children is always at the forefront of our thinking and our actions. This I promise you. We seek the balance of academic rigor and joyful play, which was on full display in all three divisions this past week, from Lower School’s Keiki Triathlon to the Middle School Lip Sync to Upper School’s Spirit Week. We also launched our HPA Fund family participation effort – High Five for the Fund! Each successful initiative is a reminder of the power of our community when we come together for a cause. Through the ups and downs, the serious conversations, the hard information, and the hooting and hollering celebrations of our events — we seek the humble balance that binds us together as a caring and thriving community. Mahalo for being a part of our ʻohana.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 10/7/22
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 Core Value theme of our assembly this week was the Pursuit of Excellence, and our students showed up in full force! From our Keiki Triathlon on Sunday to our EarthDance musical today, our Ka Makani community of students showed that the journey to excellence can yield inspiring results and opportunities for the community. Similarly, thoughtful preparations for Lower School Student Council elections were evident as each class tallied votes and decided on the representatives for their grade level. We are thrilled for this first trimester of Student Council leadership — they have already brought forth amazing ideas to support the Village Campus, as well as the wider Waimea community! Our first step was to map out our Spirit Week days and plan Halloween. They will be making announcements following next week’s meeting.
Speaking of Pursuit of Excellence, a huge congratulations to After School Director Ms. Mele DeMille, and Middle School PE Teacher, Ms. Lydia Blackburn, our very own Ironman competitors, for finishing yesterday’s race! They are role models for all of us, and we are so proud of them! Parent-teacher conferences are coming up Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21, and we look forward to welcoming families back to campus for these important meetings. Traditionally called “Family Weekend,” this is a time to gather with teachers, hear about the progress of your child(ren), ask questions, and collaborate on best strategies for support and growth. On these days, we will also have our Halloween costume swap and gently used HPA gear available for pickup. If you have clean and gently used items to contribute to our swap, please drop them off Monday, October 17, through Wednesday, October 19, at the Village Campus roundabout.
Finally, a note about walking safety at the Village Campus. We are thrilled there has been an increase in students walking to school. This is great for our planet and great for our bodies! Please be mindful for safety and always walk on the paths. When dropping them off at the front of the school, please help them enter through the front gate (in front of the library), and have your child walk through the breezeway. You may also enter on Kohala field and walk across the field (toward Ulumau Garden).
Have a wonderful weekend, Lower School ʻohana!
Warmly,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, October 10.
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 17 – Wednesday, October 19: Clean and gently used Halloween costumes and HPA clothing dropoff at VC roundabout
(costumes should be on a hanger, size clearly labeled, accessories attached)
• Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21: Village Campus Family Weekend, parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades K-8
• Monday, October 31: Spirit Week begins!
• Friday, November 4: K-12 Faculty Work Day, no classes
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.
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, 2022-2023.
myHPA
In addition to Seesaw, many important resources can be located on our community portal, myHPA. Check the Lower School Family Resources tile for the most up-to-date information.
Middle School
Each week, Middle School Principal Glenn Chickering pens a note to 6-8 families reflecting on the activities and accomplishments of the week and previewing what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Glenn Chickering
Aloha Middle School families,
It was so great to see so many of you at the Middle School Dance and Lip Sync last Friday. If you made it there, I hope you had as much fun as I did! The students were so full of energy for more than a week leading up to the dance, and it was great to see it all manifest in such a festive and supportive atmosphere, with students cheering on their classmates and then giving their all when it was their turn to shine. It sure felt like one big ʻohana in Hale ʻĪnana – even if it also felt like we were going to blow the roof off the place with all the energy inside.
The judges certainly had the toughest seats in the house, and all advisories deserve a big cheer for their efforts. In the end, Mr. Brown’s Advisory took 1st place honors, with Ms. Tal’s and Ms. Sturla’s Advisories tying for 2nd place, and Ms. Boswell’s Advisory taking a strong 3rd. As we shake off the restrictions of the pandemic and are able to bring people back together, it is a reminder of how important community is to a school and how parent partnership with the school fosters the best possible environment for our students’ to grow into their best selves. An extra special thank you to the ʻOhana Association and all the parents who helped us prepare, decorate, supply snacks and drinks, and clean up after the dance. We are all so lucky to be a part of this community.
And another big mahalo to the ʻOhana Association for getting the campus ready for Halloween festivities! Its getting spooky around here. We now turn our attention to the wider island community, with Theme Week set to begin on Monday, October 10. Students will be exploring the island’s ecosystems and cultural sites while also engaging in community service projects. We are thrilled for Grade 8 to be returning to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where they’ll build on learning in both Hawaiian Studies and Science Courses while picking back up on a tradition of staying overnight in the park at the Kīlauea Military Camp Wednesday.
A reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 14, for Middle School students. Please reach out to your child’s advisor with any questions about Theme Week.
And finally, a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Blackburn and Ms. DeMille, who both completed the Ironman race on Thursday. Good luck to all of our other community members running tomorrow.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
Aloha mai kākou! The focus for this past month has been engaging with local organizations to learn more about the needs within our community. Through listening and observing, students gain empathy and curiosity for our community. These experiences are then applied
through their own exploration of identifying a community problem and solution that they will be designing in their capstone project. A huge mahalo goes to the following community partners for taking the time to present to students about their work: Uakoko Chong from Hui Mālama i ke Ala ʻŪlili, Miho Morinoue and Gerald Lucena from Donkey Mill Art Center, Kathleen Clark from Kahaluʻu Bay Education Center, Sarah Figueroa from HOPE Services, Kealiʻi Thoene from Terraformation, Ilene Grossman from Mālama Kai Foundation and South Kohala Coastal Partnership, James Hustace ‘03 from Waimea Community Association, Jaisy Jardine ‘94 from Jaisy Communications, and kapa master Roen Hufford.
Schedule
Our Middle School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, November 21. 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 10 – Thursday, October 13: Middle School Theme Week
- Friday, October 14: No classes for Middle School students
- Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21: Village Campus Family Weekend, parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades K-8
- Friday, November 4: K-12 Faculty Work Day, no classes
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.
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.
Upper School
Each week, Upper School Poʻo Kumu Kaʻai Spencer provides valuable insight about campus culture while sharing updates with 9-12 students and parents on academics, athletics, and arts, and offering his insight on what day and residential families can expect throughout the semester.
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā ʻohana o ka makani!
Kīkaha ka ʻiwa i nā pali. This phrase comes to mind because the Upper School has just finished Spirit Week, and students have been deeply immersed in the daily attire themes. If you have ever seen an ʻiwa bird, they soar, or kīkaha, very effortlessly and majestically in the upward drafts of cliffsides or pali. With their wings fully open, it is truly a sight to see, and it is easy to be caught staring as the ʻiwa commands your attention. This phrase is often said of someone who is attractive, dresses very nicely, or carries something about them that is attention-grabbing in the best of ways.
It is fun to see the things our students choose to wear during Spirit Week. The creativity was strong, and those who truly enjoy immersing themselves in entry-level cosplay had a chance to have fun with it. Dressing up is not for everyone, but everyone was encouraged to participate. Spirit week dress-up days also help to solidify the belief that students know the difference between acceptable and unacceptable attire choices. At Monday’s assembly, I shared a little story about my grandpa, or “gramps,” and how he often used the phrase “sharp” if he liked the way I was dressed, especially if we were headed somewhere to eat. He would say things like, “you’re looking sharp,” or “that’s a sharp outfit you got on,” or, my favorite, “I gotta look sharp when I’m headed to Vegas to win my millions,” (which, unfortunately, never panned out!). When I was going to college at UH Mānoa, I would often go to my grandparent’s house in Kapahulu to pick them up to go to dinners. If my attire choice fell short of gramps’ approval, he wouldn’t say anything, but I would be well aware of his disapproval. The next time, I would be sure to wear something “sharp.” It was less of a desire to dress nicely as it was my desire not to be a disappointment in his eyes.
This stuck with me over the years, especially because gramps is no longer with us, and I carry his name. I was lucky to have that relationship, and I know that not all of our students have someone that can have the same impact on them. In a school setting, it is tricky and a little scary to call someone out on a bad attire choice, but it needs to be done. I know that my views of looking sharp are influenced by my upbringing, which is different from everyone else. We do not always need to kīkaha like the ʻiwa bird, but we should know how when the time calls for it. Kīkaha ka ʻiwa i nā pali. Fly high.
He ʻupu aloha nui kēia i kuʻu tūtū kāne. Ka mea nāna i hōʻike mai i ke aloha pau ʻole.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule will resume as a Mamo day with in person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, October 24.
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
- Wednesday, October 12: PSAT testing, 8:00 am, Castle Gymnasium; all 10th & 11th-graders
- Wednesday, October 12: Grade-level programming for 9-12
- Thursday, October 13: Upper School Family Weekend, virtual parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades 9-12
- Friday, October 14: Upper School Family Weekend, virtual parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades 9-12
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning support, we encourage you to reach out to JoAn Canning, our Upper School Learning Support Center Director, by emailing jcanning@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.
Upper School Family Weekend
Upper School Family Weekend is Thursday, October 13, through Saturday, October 15, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to campus.
In-person events are listed with their locations on the Upper Campus (UC).
Thursday, October 13, 2022
8:00 am to 1:30 pm – Virtual parent-teacher conferences; online
11:00 to 11:45 am – College Counseling visit with Brown University; online
11:30 am to 5:00 pm – Student Store open; Upper Campus (UC); Ko Kākou Student Hale
12:00 to 12:45 pm – College Counseling visit with UC-Irvine; UC, Dyer Library
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Ka Makani Connection; UC, Kennedy Square
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Girl’s volleyball games vs. Honokaʻa; UC, Castle Gymnasium
Friday, October 14, 2022
8:00 am to 3:00 pm – Virtual parent-teacher conferences; online
11:30 am to 5:00 pm – Student Store open; Upper Campus (UC); Ko Kākou Student Hale
12:00 to 12:45 pm – College Counseling visit with University of British Columbia; UC, Dyer Library
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Cross Country meet; UC, flagpole/upper soccer field
Saturday, October 15, 2022
11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Family Weekend Pre-game BBQ; UC Ko Kākou Student Hale
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Football game vs. Pāhoa; UC, football field
To ensure that we plan accordingly, please let us know which events you will be attending by completing this form.
For more information on how to sign up for virtual parent-teacher conferences, please refer to this email sent on Thursday, September 29.
Ka Makani Athletics
Our fall athletic schedule has been updated. You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
Student Life
Ka Makani Travel
We are excited to share that HPA students are once again planning to travel internationally during Spring Break 2023.
Destinations for March 2023 are Japan and Spain. The deadline to enroll in Spain or Japan is October 31, 2022. A $100 discount is being offered by the tour provider through September 30, 2022.
For additional information, contact Adrienne White at awhite@hpa.edu
Residential Life
It has been a great pleasure to have gotten to see so many families this week! At the halfway point of the semester, students are always delighted to have a chance to spend some time with their families, spend a little time off campus, and of course, introduce you to their new friends from school! We hope that you enjoyed having time to meet some of their teachers, coaches, and dorm faculty and got to experience some of the positive atmosphere that makes HPA feel so much like a second home to many of our students! For those students whose families could not make it this week, don’t worry! We have a full schedule of activities and opportunities to get off campus, explore, and enjoy each other’s company throughout the coming weekend!
Looking ahead, the weekends coming up are jam-packed with fun traditions, new experiences, and the changing of the seasons! From the return of Lava Lounge, our Halloween Haunted Walk, the musical production of Cinderella, and Fall Ball, the best is yet to come this semester!
College Counseling
Financial Aid Workshop for Senior Families
Please join our college counseling team on Monday, October 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm to learn about the process of applying for need-based financial aid for college. Our college counselors, AndrewKelsey and Cindy Montgomery will team up with guest presenter Donna Barsana, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Pacific University in Oregon, to discuss the types of aid available for college students and look in-depth at the FAFSA and CSS Profile, the primary forms involved in applying for need-based aid. This presentation will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting
ID: 87898297416
passcode: 798408
College Visits, Monday, October 10, to Friday, October 14, 2022
Monday, October 10: University of San Diego (San Diego, CA); 11:15 to 11:45 am
Tuesday, October 11: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR); 11:50 to 12:20 pm
Thursday, October 13: Brown University (Providence, RI); 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Virtual Visit Link: virtual visit with Brown University
Thursday, October 13: University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA); 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Friday, October 14: University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC); 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Our College Counseling team offers student support across various needs — ranging from individual meetings to small group work sessions to all-class workshops to assist with college applications and essays. We also support parents by hosting two parent nights. For more information, please take a look at this email with important dates and details.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Upper School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
Sophomores and Juniors PSAT Testing
All HPA 10th and 11th graders are required to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Pre-registration has already been completed by our testing office.
The PSAT is a preliminary version of the SAT that allows students to gauge their college readiness in reading, writing, and math. The PSAT also serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship for 11th graders.
On test day, students are asked to check in at the gym no later than 8:00 am and then report to their assigned testing room by 8:20 am.
Testing will commence promptly at 8:30 am. All students will receive a reminder email prior to test day.
Students should arrive with the following items:
• Face mask optional, but recommended
• Valid photo ID
• 3 #2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)
• An approved calculator
• Snack and water bottle for breaks (optional)
Students were given a copy of the PSAT study guide in class meeting on Thursday, September 15. A link to the online version of the study guide can be found here. If you have any questions, please reach out to testing@hpa.edu.
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.
All-School News
Admissions and Financial Aid
For those HPA families who will be re-enrolling for the 2023-24 academic year and would like to apply for financial aid, scholarships and grants, our financial aid application is now available on the HPA website for your convenience. The deadline to apply for financial aid is Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The deadline to apply for scholarships is Sunday, January 15, 2023.
The admission application for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Spread the word and help us grow our Ka Makani ʻohana. You can also visit and share the link to our in person and virtual Admission events page. We are excited to work with siblings of current students and prospective families new to HPA!
Advancement & Alumni
Give your HIGH FIVE FOR THE FUND! Now through Wednesday, November 9 our goal is to encourage 100% of our families to join in to support our students and our school by making a gift to the HPA Fund. Every gift, any size, makes an impact. Even $5! By joining in you help make it possible for HPA to offer programs and experiences that challenge and nurture our children, inspiring them to do good work and to dream big.
Up high! Let’s make it happen!
Get your tickets for Alu Mai 2022! Saturday, November 19, marks the return of HPA’s annual fundraising gala and auction in support of financial aid.
We invite you to join in for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing under the stars in support of opportunity and access for future generations at HPA. Secure your spot today, purchase a table or an individual ticket. E alu mai
COVID-19 Policies & Information
While masks continue to be optional indoors and outdoors, there will be times when we will require everyone — students, families, guests, and employees — to wear masks. You will be notified in these instances. Everyone, regardless of age or vaccination status, must have a clean mask with them at all times should HPA officials determine they are necessary.
For a complete directory of all our health and safety protocols, please review our COVID-19 Policies & Information Resource Board on myHPA.
Health & Wellness
The 2022-2023 cold and flu season kicked off early this year–in September! We are seeing an increase in both respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses on both our Village and Upper Campuses. While there’s no need to panic, we do ask for your continued partnership and diligence in monitoring your children for symptoms of illness and keeping them home when sick. One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of germs is proper handwashing.
Hawaii Poison Control Center has trained nurses, pharmacists, and toxicologists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They offer free advice, and it is 100 % confidential. Their telephone number should be on everyone’s cell phone: 1-800-222-1222.
Hawaii CARES (formerly The Crisis Line of Hawaii) offers 24-hour a day, 7-days a week resources, including crisis and mental health resources and substance use treatment services. Call 9-8-8 or 1(800) 753-6879 or text ALOHA to 741741.
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.
Should a 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.
ʻOhana Association
ʻOhana Association’s Pre-Game BBQ: Saturday, October 15, 11:30 am
Our Ka Makani (and defending BIIF Division II champions!) will take on the Pāhoa Daggers on Saturday, October 15, on our Upper Campus. Kick- off is at 1:00 pm, but be sure to head to Ko Kākou Student Hale for an ʻOhana Association-sponsored Pre-game BBQ that starts at 11:30 am. You’re encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and/or beach chairs for the game. We will need volunteers to help set up and tear down, both in the morning and afternoon. Please email ohana_vpupper@hpa.edu or hawaiihodges@gmail.com if you can help.
K-8 Fall Festival: Friday, October 28, 3:15 to 5:00 pm
Save the date for our first Fall Fest at the Village Campus! Come enjoy live entertainment and games with K-8 students, a “spooky” potluck, and a Friends of the Library ‘Loved Book’ swap. Bring your ʻohana and a festive dish to share for an afternoon of family fun!
Haunted Walk and Trunk-or-Treat: Friday, October 28
The Upper School Student Council will be hosting a Haunted Walk for grades 9-12, followed by an ʻOhana Association sponsored Trunk-or-Treat. Space is limited. If you’d like to donate gently-used Halloween decorations for this event, please contact hawaiihodges@gmail.com.
Trunk-or-Treat: Monday, October 31
You won’t want to miss this HPA tradition where our K- 8 students trick-or-treat on the field from costumed cars decorated by parents, faculty, and staff. It’s a real thrill! Volunteers are needed! Please sign up your ʻohana or team up with a group of friends to host a fun-themed “trunk” for students to visit or provide treats for the kids to enjoy! Trunks will be set up on Halloween morning — Monday, October 31 — and students will trick-or-treat from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. It is sure to be SPOOKTACULAR fun!
We are always looking for volunteers, if you’d like to participate, please email ohana_president@hpa.edu