Week of 12/8/23
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
As we near our Winter Break, I want to shift my weekly message away from the happenings here at school and focus on family, community, and the power and beauty of our many traditions during this time of year.
If you are like me, you may have been raised with family traditions around this winter season that have roots in faith or culture. Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Winter Solstice, along with Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Boxing Day, all embody the spirit of family, community, good food, music, kindness, and gratitude. They celebrate the light and our connection to something bigger than ourselves.
I love and treasure the traditions that I was raised with, and as a parent, I love watching my own kids engage with those traditions. Preparing a meal with seven fish has been something both my wife and my Italian grandparents passed along. I can remember making fun of it with my siblings and many cousins, only to find myself now digging up old recipes, running to the store multiple times in the same day, and eventually blowing up the kitchen using every pot, pan, and dish we have trying to recreate this experience for my children. I smile when I hear them starting their own version of poking fun at my antics, creating their own memories around these special celebrations.
As much as I enjoy my family traditions, I also love learning about the traditions shared by other families in celebration of faith and culture. I find comfort in the differences and in the commonalities. It reinforces my deep belief that we are all connected.
The writer and poet Audre Lorde wrote: “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” I love this quote because it reminds me to stay curious and ask questions. When I do, I find that people usually enjoy talking about their traditions and sharing their stories.
Whether your winter celebrations happen in your home, a place of worship, or in nature, take some time to acknowledge and embrace the many ways that we honor this time of shorter days and longer nights. These traditions make our community stronger. Our HPA mosaic is colorful and tightly woven. I am grateful for all of you and the journey we are on to grow and serve — with humility, with grace, and with joy. Together we welcome the coming light.
Have a safe and wonder-filled Winter Break, everyone. Spread joy and enjoy!
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 12/8/23
Lower School
Each week, Lower School Principal Dora Kwong writes a message to K-5 families highlighting joyful moments and meaningful lessons and offering a glimpse into what students and parents can plan for in the weeks ahead.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong
Aloha Lower School families,
We had a wonderful turnout at the Waimea holiday parade last weekend! Mahalo to our dedicated ʻOhana Association and all those who helped design and build the beautiful float, provide and set up pupu stations, and even walk alongside us through the route. The children were quite excited, and it was wonderful to see our community out; it certainly got us into the holiday spirit!
As we bring our semester to a close, Lower School learners continue to delve deeply into their class experiences, holding culminating events and completing units of study. Publishing writing pieces, end-of-term math assessments, reflecting on progress made, and concluding hypotheses; it is a bustling time. At the end of next week, please be on the lookout for a message from me letting you know when student progress reports will be live, as well as detailed information regarding our rubrics used. Core Learning Skills and Core Learning Characteristics are assessed, with individualized narratives to round out the reports. I hope you find these reports useful insight into the learning progress of your child(ren) at HPA. Please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers with any questions or wonderings you may have. We are always glad to connect about your child(ren)’s academic progress and goals.
Next week, Wednesday, December 13, I hope to see many of you at our Holiday Chapel gathering, at 5:30 pm at Davies Memorial Chapel at the Upper School. Our 4th and 5th graders will lead us all in song, and I am especially excited for our surprise guest musicians! It will be a lovely way to kick off our Winter Break before we go our separate ways. Please bring diapers and baby goods for children under 5 years of age in support of the important work of the Hawaiʻi Diaper Bank here on our island and Maui. We hope to have a generous donation haul for them!
As we mālama kaiāulu today and every day, please take a moment this holiday season to consider the environmental impact of this time period on our ʻāina. The festive season of giving is my favorite time of year and giving gifts is a beautiful way to show our love and aloha to loved ones near and far. However, compared to the rest of the year, Americans generate 25% more waste than any other time, amounting to nearly 3 million more pounds of garbage per week. This includes waste from gift bags, packages, food waste, wrapping paper, and more. While beautiful, most gift wrapping paper is made of mixed materials such as gold foil, glossy coatings, glitter, and chemicals — making it nearly impossible to recycle. Glitter is especially harmful to our local waters and aquatic life as microplastics are consumed, causing sickness and death. Let’s make a positive impact on our island home and global community while still celebrating the joys of gift-giving by wrapping even just a few of our gifts in upcycled or reusable materials. Kraft paper, magazine pages, and reusable bags are all great options to share our festive aloha during the holiday season, while also caring for our ʻāina in a simple, but meaningful way. Here are some more ideas to keep your holidays fun and festive!
I hope you find this respite from our school schedule to be rejuvenating, full of joyful celebrations, and ʻohana time. As always, mahalo for choosing HPA as the school for your keiki. We look forward to reconnecting again in the new year, Lower School ʻohana!
Mālama pono,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
As we embark on the Grade 5 capstone journey, our students are gearing up for an exciting exploration of historical turning points. We kicked off this year’s theme, “Turning Points in History,” by introducing the students to the wide array of possibilities and guiding them toward aligning their interests with significant historical events. This thematic approach is not only engaging but also enriches their understanding of history’s impact on our present and future.
In the weeks leading up to the Winter Break, the focus is on helping students identify a historical turning point that resonates with their passions and curiosities. We are guiding them through the process of crafting a well-defined and focused thesis statement. This crucial step lays the groundwork for their research and project development, setting a clear direction for their inquiry and exploration.
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, December 11.
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
• Wednesday, December 13, from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm: Holiday Chapel Concert, Davies Memorial Chapel
• Thursday, December 14: Last day of classes, all divisions•
• Friday, December 15: First day of Winter Break, all divisions
• Monday, January 8: First day of semester two classes, all divisions
• Monday, January 16: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes
Helpful Lower School Contacts & Links
Student Support
- Ms. Rachel Baydo, K-8 School Counselor, rbaydo@hpa.edu
- Mr. Joe Ludes, K-8 Learning Specialist, jludes@hpa.edu
After School Program, K-5
Mrs. Mele DeMille, Director of After School Programs, mdemille@hpa.edu
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Lower School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to Past Parent Email Communications, 2023-2024.
myHPA
In addition to Seesaw, many important resources can be located on our community portal, myHPA. Check the Lower School Family Resources tile for the most up-to-date information.
Middle School
Each week, Middle School Principal Glenn Chickering pens a note to 6-8 families reflecting on the activities and accomplishments of the week and previewing what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Glenn Chickering
Aloha Middle School families,
I hope you were able to make it to our Performing Arts Showcase last Friday. Ms. Wadlegger’s Acting, Musical Theater, and Theater Production classes nailed it! The Struggles was a great play with a great message with actors on top of their game. Meanwhile, the Musical Theater Crew dazzled us with three numbers while the Theater Production crew kept it all working like clockwork from behind the scenes. And our Handbells crew didn’t disappoint with one of their final performances, even playing an encore! A big mahalo to Ms. Wadlegger and Ms. Di Bartolo for their work with our students.
We are wrapping up what has been FULL semester. From our opening days, our Book Fair, Lip Sync, Theme Week, Spirit Week, Rocktober, Hiki NŌ films, Makahiki Games, Performing Arts Showcase, and all the field trips, learning, fun and so much more along the way. August somehow seems like it was just yesterday but also a year ago all at the same time.
It can be mentally and physically exhausting to pack so much into a four-and-a-half month span and we all can feel the effects of this exhaustion. At this week’s Assembly, we took a moment to talk about what it is that makes a community strong. We took a look at a snippet of a talk from Simon Sinek where he talks about What Makes the Highest Performing Teams in the World. Spoiler alert: Simon talks about the importance of being there for each other, even when we are exhausted. It is easy for nerves to fray and emotions to get the best of us when we are tired. But if we can find the strength to lean into helping others, it lifts all of us up, brings us together, and creates a healthy community. The ripple effects of being of service to others spread joy to us all.
Speaking of superhuman feats and spreading joy, we took a moment at the assembly to share some gifts for Ms. Mitchell. She will be taking a leave shortly after our return in the second semester to bring more love into the world with the birth of her second child. We are all thrilled for her and her husband and can’t wait to meet the incredibly lucky child they will welcome to their family.
I know we are through Thanksgiving, but we are heading into the holiday season and I feel that gratitude is a great theme to stick with all year, anyway. So thank you so much for your partnership throughout this semester. It has been wonderful to feel your support and know that we are working together as a team with the common goal of helping our children learn valuable lessons, some of them the hard way, but always with a strong message that they have a team of adults who will be there for them when they need them.
I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful holiday break!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
In the past month, our 8th-grade capstone students have made significant strides in bringing their project plans to life. Starting with an activity based on the “First, tell me how you make toast” TED Talk by Tom Wujec, they meticulously outlined the first deliverables and tasks, laying a strong foundation for their projects.
The core of this month’s activities focused on executing the first task of their project plans. Students immersed themselves in practical application, demonstrating their ability to translate plans into action. This hands-on approach provided valuable insights into their projects’ real-world dynamics. This phase culminated in a showcase day on Thursday, December 7, in which they demonstrated not only their project progress but also their personal growth and adaptability.
As we move forward, our students are equipped with a deeper understanding and a clear direction for their capstone projects. Their commitment and proactive approach in these final weeks of the semester are commendable, laying a strong foundation for their future endeavors in the capstone journey.
Schedule
Our Middle School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, December 11.
We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Middle School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
• Thursday, December 14: Last day of classes, all divisions•
• Friday, December 15: First day of Winter Break, all divisions
• Monday, January 8: First day of semester two classes, all divisions
• Monday, January 16: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes
Helpful Middle School Contacts & Links
Student Support
- Ms. Rachel Baydo, K-8 School Counselor, rbaydo@hpa.edu
- Mr. Joe Ludes, K-8 Learning Specialist, jludes@hpa.edu
After School Program, Grades 6-8
Mrs. Mele DeMille, Director of After School Programs, mdemille@hpa.edu
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Middle School Family Resource tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Middle School Family Resources’, and the ‘Middle School Student Resources’.
myHPA Tutorials
myHPA is your window to your child’s progress in school. Here you will find their schedules, their assignments, their grade books and so much more. Ms. Monello and our IT team have put together a number of tutorials to help you navigate the myHPA parent portal.
Please note this myHPA Middle School Parent Tutorial, which gives you an overview of using myHPA as a window to your child’s learning in real time.
Upper School
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā maka o ka ʻupena a ka makani!
Is everyone ready for Winter Break? I sure am! Earlier this week, our last Upper School assembly had a very festive vibe. Our Student Council leaders arranged a Christmas-themed Jeopardy game, and it did not disappoint! Volunteers from each class stepped up to choose their category and value to win their class’s bragging rights. Along with the Jeopardy game, Mrs. Tapiero-Kight shared a very uplifting announcement about a gift bag project that she helped to lead. In partnership with Project Hawaiʻi Inc., HPA’s upper school was able to put together over 100 gift bags to contribute to the Christmas Wish Program. This was largely orchestrated within our advisory program, and it is very touching to know that we can provide much-needed gifts for children in need within our community.
We have a very supportive community, and I am very grateful for the people within our community who strive to support others in need. Gratitude has been a theme that has been woven throughout all of our upper school assemblies. There is often an open mic opportunity for students and faculty to share recognition of someone, or something, they have gratitude for. The messages that come out are always very positive, and they are a clear display of HPA’s Core Values. The gratitude theme was proposed by the members who have a leadership role in orchestrating our upper school assemblies. For this reason, I would like to share my gratitude for Mr. Patrick O’Leary, Mr. Ari Bernstein, and the student helpers who are key contributors to the sound and lighting of each assembly. They do a really good job of supporting those who brave the stage week in and week out.
Before heading off to Winter Break, I want to take a moment to share encouragement for all of our students as they head into finals week. Teachers always share a multitude of tips and tricks that students can use to prepare themselves for larger assessments. Some of those include chunking down their study time into shorter periods, utilizing a variety of study methods, ensuring a good night’s sleep, eating well, exercising, and studying early to avoid last-minute cramming. Students can also benefit from good old checklists. Taking the myriad of to-dos that float around in our minds and putting them to paper can really help with prioritizing, and organizing thoughts. Utilizing these and other techniques is helpful not only for final exams but also for general success in life.
Things are usually more enjoyable if they need to be earned. Let’s go and earn ourselves a Winter Break knowing that we did our best during the Fall semester. Giving everything you have will help free your mind during a period of relaxation without any regret. We got this! I hope everyone has a joyful remainder of 2023 and an even better 2024.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule will resume as a ‘Ula day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, December 11.
We encourage all students and families to access the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Upper School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
• Monday, December 11- Thursday, December 14: Upper School Final Exams
• Thursday, December 14: Last day of classes, all divisions
• Friday, December 15: First day of Winter Break, all divisions
• Saturday, January 6: Dormitories open; all residential students return to campus
• Monday, January 8: First day of semester two classes, all divisions
• Monday, January 16: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes
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.
Final Exams
Monday, December 11 – Thursday, December 14, 2023
Students will not be allowed to leave campus between exams that are administered on the same day. Once a student arrives on campus, they should plan to remain on campus until their last exam is done for the day. If a student has only a morning exam they should plan to leave immediately following their exam or after lunch.
If a student has an appointment between exams, they may sign out at the Student Life Office with parent/guardian permission and turn in a note to the Student Life Office when they return.
Residential Life students who do not have an exam in a given period are permitted to be in their dormitory during the academic day. Day students are not permitted into the dormitories at any time.
If a student will be late/absent to an exam please email attendance@hpa.edu as soon as possible.
Class of 2024 – Seniors and Families
Mahalo to those of you who were able to join us on Zoom on Thursday for our Commencement and End-of-Year Celebrations informational meeting. We will be sharing a recording of the meeting in the coming days; however, in the meantime, please visit the “Upper School End-of-Year Events” Resource Board on myHPA to review the presentation that was shared and additional details.
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024, including their culminating event — the 73rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 am in Castle Gymnasium. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at graduation@hpa.edu.
Student Life
Mahalo to all who came out and supported HPA’s participation in the Waimea holiday parade last week Saturday. A special shout to the ʻOhana Association and parents who volunteered their time to help us set it up and break it down! All students (employees and parents!) had an amazing time!
The next Student Life event will be an on-campus dance hosted by the freshman on January 19, 2024! More details to come.
Ka Makani Travel
As a reminder, HPA’s dormitories are closed for Spring Break, from March 9 to March 24 and all students are required to depart campus for the break. The deadline to enroll in the Spring Break trip, Journey Down Under with EF Tours, has passed. Students may enroll on a waitlist status and EF will inform them quickly if there is space available.
- Summer – Splendors of the Mediterranean: Italy & Greece with EF Tours: Enrollment deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024
- Spring Break 2025 Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with EF Tours: Open for enrollment
EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Fund offers $1000 scholarships.
Please contact Ka Makani Travel Coordinator Adrienne White (awhite@hpa.edu) for information on registration and eligibility.
Residential Life
Thank you to all of our families for getting your child’s travel itineraries to us in a timely manner! We are preparing all of our transportation to and from the airport now and will communicate the specifics of those plans to your children in the coming days.
This weekend is full of opportunities for students to take brief study breaks and rest their minds and bodies in between study sessions. From quiet, designated study spaces in the library, Self Care Saturday with the nurses and counselors, movie nights, snack breaks, and buses to the beach for a change of venue when reviewing flashcards, we hope that you will join us in encouraging your child to find a healthy balance of rigorous study, healthy eating, exercise, rest, and play this weekend. Studies show that a balanced approach that attends to all of their needs will net the best results in their exams.
Fall of 2023 has been a great semester here for us at HPA, and we are excited to finish strong. We look forward to sending our students off to be with their families for a few weeks of well-deserved rest and relaxation, and look forward to seeing them back again in January!
Ka Makani Athletics
Here’s the updated winter athletics schedule and weekly schedule for our winter sports season. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
College Counseling
Paying for College: Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA
All U.S. families wishing to be considered for federal need-based financial aid must submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education is in the process of significantly overhauling the FAFSA, which is due to be released on December 31, 2023. To learn more about the updated FAFSA, visit the free resources available from the Pacific Financial Aid Association or consider this Free FAFSA webinar by Sallie Mae, being offered on Wednesday, December 13, at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover:
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CSS PROFILE
Many private colleges and universities also require the CSS Profile as part of the financial aid application process. A complete list of colleges that require the CSS Profile is available at CSS Participating Institutions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students can start to search for national college scholarships using one of the many online search engines available such as Fastweb.
HPA students with US citizenship can become eligible for hundreds of regional scholarships by completing the scholarship application at the Hawai’i Community Foundation. The application deadline is on Wednesday, February 29, 2024 at 4 pm. Families must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for scholarships through the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
The Hawai’i Community Federal Credit Union also offers a number of scholarships for Hawaiʻi Island students. The HCFCU scholarship application is due Monday, March 4, 2023.
Important Reminders for Seniors Who Have Submitted College Applications
Congratulations to the many seniors who have submitted their first college applications! It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your high-quality applications and the thoughtful essays you have created. Moving forward, here are a few important reminders:
- Check your email regularly. Applicants usually receive an email from each college to which they have applied with the status of their application or instructions for setting up an online application portal. If you have not received an email from a college within two weeks of applying, please follow up with the college or reach out to us for assistance.
- If applicable, send your official test scores (ACT, SAT, TOEFL, and/or DuoLingo) to all of the colleges for which you’d like test scores to be part of your application.
- If you would like to be considered for need-based financial aid, please make sure your family has submitted the CSS Profile if it is required by any of the colleges to which you have applied. The FAFSA, which is required for all U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens applying for need-based financial aid, will be available on December 31, 2023.
- Please remember that the deadline for requesting your college counselor to review any additional essays is December 15.
- It is very important that you update your “applying” and “applied” columns in Scoir as you add colleges and submit your applications. This will ensure that all of your school materials are submitted by college counseling in a timely fashion.
Keep up the great work! Stop by anytime or contact us at college@hpa.edu with questions.
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’.
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.
HPA FUND
December Days of Giving
As the end of the year approaches and we prepare to join family, friends, and community in celebrations and beloved traditions, we invite you to participate in our special "December Days of Giving" through the HPA Fund.
From enhancing our innovative educational programs to supporting our commitment to environmental stewardship, every gift, big or small, makes a significant difference. Together, we ensure that HPA continues to be a place where students are empowered to lead and thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Admissions
As we approach Winter Break, the admissions team is busy offering campus tours, and virtual sessions and assisting new student applicants with the process of applying to HPA. The new day student priority deadline is Monday, January 15, and boarding is Saturday, February 10, 2024. For returning families, your opportunity to re-enroll for the 2024-25 academic year will be starting Thursday, February 1, through Thursday, February 15, 2024. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
As a reminder, the 2024-2025 application is available online to apply any HPA siblings and share with your friends and family. Mahalo for your partnership and enthusiasm for HPA!
Advancement & Alumni
Alu Mai 2023
HPA’s Alu Mai gala in support of Financial Aid took place on Saturday night, November 18, 2023, and it was AMAZING! Current families, alumni, and friends, joined in and raised their paddles high to help provide our students with access to an HPA education. We extend a very special thank you to our generous table sponsors who served as the foundation for this evening of celebration in support of our school community. Collectively, we raised $377,000 for Financial Aid at HPA. A record for our Alu Mai gala and a wonderful way to kick off this special season of gratitude!
Thank you to all who joined in to make the evening such a success and to those who were there in spirit. We invite you to enjoy these photos from the evening and we look forward to seeing you all next year. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23, 2024!
We look forward to seeing you next year, so mark your calendars and save the date for Saturday, November 23, 2024! E Alu Mai!
With gratitude and warm wishes for the season,
Your HPA Advancement Team
Health & Wellness
Cold and flu season is here. We are seeing positive influenza A and B as well as COVID-19 cases in our community. After any illness, students must be fever-free, without the use of fever-reducing medications, for at least 24 hours before they can return to school. They also should feel well enough to return and their symptoms must be resolving. Students who are absent for more than five days are required to bring a note from their health care provider clearing them for return. Please refer to your respective division’s handbook for more information on our illness policy.
Lower School Handbook
Upper School Handbook
*Please reach out for specific return instructions if you’re positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Policies & Information
HPA COVID-19 Policy, 2023-2024
COVID-19 Decision Tree.
Ulumau & Ulu Mālama Gardens of HPA
Join us in the garden! We have planned several upcoming community workdays to learn and grow together. All are welcome, please use this link to sign up or email wquayle@hpa.edu or lprutrow@hpa.edu with any questions.
ʻOhana Association
Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series
What is Wā Pilina and why is that the name of this series?
The word pilina means association, relationship, and connection. Wā refers to a period of time. HPA started the Lower School Wā Pilina program two years ago in order to have intentional time and space for Lower Schoolers to connect with others under the umbrella of, and in connection to, Mālama Kaiāulu. Lower School students meet across grade levels to connect with and learn from one another. From Enrichment Day to art shows and Makahiki games to reading times — Wā Pilina opportunities have expanded through the three divisions, as well as across specialty areas.
Our new Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series aligns school and ʻOhana Association practices with intentionality. We hope you will join us!
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.
Should a student’s family member need a meeting with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, kindly contact them so that they can apply to have you come to campus. From that point, security team members will be alerted to your appointment date and time and let you onto campus.
At the Upper School, please do not park and walk onto campus without an appointment. Similarly, at the Village Campus, kindly call or email for an appointment so that arrangements can be made. Mahalo for your understanding and respect for this process.
If you See Something, Say Something
We ask all families to join HPA in keeping our campus safe. While on the HPA campus, if you see anything out of the ordinary, we ask that you please report it to the school or local authorities immediately. This will help us maintain the safest campus for our students.
• Imminent threat to life or property: call 911 immediately and email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
• Anything out of the ordinary: email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
CrisisGo for Parents
It is important that all families are set up with CrisisGo, HPA’s school emergency communication tool. To set up a CrisisGo SMS/Email subscription, please click on this invitation link and complete the form by adding your name, email, and cell number (this is an important step if you would like to receive an SMS message) and click on the Subscribe button. Should an emergency occur, you will be alerted by email and SMS messaging. You can also locate these instructions by logging into myHPA, clicking on the resource tab, and selecting the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile.
Safe2SPeakUp for Middle and Upper Students
Similarly, Middle and Upper School students received instructions during orientation on how to upload the Safe2SpeakUp app. This is a companion app to CrisisGo. It will allow the school to alert students of emergencies that happen on or off campus and enable students to communicate with us about their safety status. They can also use the app to alert the school about any behaviors they are concerned about. Students can also locate instructions on setting up Safe2SpeakUp in myHPA, and they were also emailed the video shown at orientation which walks them through the process of uploading the app and registering, step-by-step.
All students can also submit an Online Bully/Harassment report by clicking on this link, which can also be located on the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile on myHPA.
myHPA Resource Boards
Past HPA communications and other important information can be found on myHPA. We are continuing to make updates to our student and parent resource boards, so please be sure to visit them regularly.