Week of 2/13/25
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
Aloha kekahi i kekahi. Love one another.
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the power of love in its many forms. Love is the thread that connects us all—whether it’s the bond between students, the unwavering devotion of our faculty, or the care and support that families show each other every day. At our school, love is what strengthens our community, allowing us to thrive as a place of learning and growth, both academically and emotionally.
Our students continue to build meaningful connections with one another, fostering a sense of belonging that is essential to their development. Whether through shared experiences in the classroom, on the sports field, or during creative projects, it’s clear that love is at the core of their friendships. I am continuously struck by the kindness and compassion our students show each other. That’s not to say, as a parent, I don’t sometimes catch my kiddos engaging in behavior that is a little less Kumbaya and a little more Kung Fu Panda! …but for the most part, they are quite inspiring. It’s these relationships that shape their educational journeys, reminding us that learning is as much about connection and community as it is about knowledge.
Love also shines through in the incredible dedication of our faculty. Teachers bring their passion, care, and expertise into the classroom, nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. Their devotion goes far beyond the lessons they teach; it’s the everyday acts of kindness, encouragement, and guidance that make such a difference in our students’ lives. We are fortunate to have a team that genuinely invests in the success of every child, in every grade.
Finally, as we embrace the beauty of Waimea and this special place, I’m reminded of the love that exists in nature. The ocean, the mountains, and the skies remind us of the interconnectedness of all things, and how we too are part of something much larger than ourselves. As we move through this week, let’s take a moment to appreciate the love around us—between friends, families, teachers, and even in the quiet moments of reflection we find in the world.
A fun phrase that one of the students I get to work with reminds me daily, “Choose kindness, Coach, its absolutely free.”
Wishing you all a heartwarming Valentine’s Day filled with aloha, connection, and joy.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
In honor of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) and Black History Month, we are excited to highlight the inspirational impact of educators whose dedication has left a lasting legacy. This week, we celebrate Anna Julia Cooper and Dr. Larry Kimura.
Anna Julia Cooper was a visionary, a scholar, and a trailblazer who understood the power of education in shaping a just and equal society. At a time when both racial and gender barriers stood firm, she refused to be silenced. In her groundbreaking book, A Voice from the South, she boldly argued that education was the key to freedom—not just for individuals, but for entire communities.
Cooper believed that when black women were educated, they could uplift families, strengthen society, and lead the fight for equality. Her voice, filled with wisdom and courage, still echoes today, reminding us that knowledge is power and that no barrier is too great to overcome with determination and learning.
Let us honor Anna Julia Cooper’s legacy by seeking knowledge, speaking up for justice, and ensuring that education remains a tool for empowerment for all. Because when we uplift one, we uplift many.
Dr. Larry Kimura’s dedication to revitalizing the Hawaiian language is a testament to the power of perseverance, vision, and cultural pride. At a time when ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi was at risk of fading, he took a stand—co-founding the ʻAha Pūnana Leo immersion program and pioneering collegiate-level Hawaiian courses within the University of Hawaiʻi system. His work has been instrumental in ensuring that future generations can speak, learn, and live the language of their ancestors. Through his leadership, Hawaiian is not just being preserved—it is thriving. His efforts remind us that language is more than words; it is the heartbeat of a people, the key to identity, and a bridge to the wisdom of the past.
Let us honor Dr. Kimura’s legacy by continuing to learn, teach, and embrace ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i. Because when we keep a language alive, we keep a culture, a history, and a people alive. E ola mau ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! (May the Hawaiian language live on!)
School Bulletins for the Week of 2/13/25
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!
It has been a beautiful week of engagement and learning, starting with our K-5 Assembly sharing about ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi Month, Black History Month, and how to embody lōkahi, our theme of the week. Children shared about ways we can bring harmony to ourselves and others, to care for our community, and embrace one anotherʻs similarities and differences. Our kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in particular were shining examples of bringing joy and harmony to others as performers for our Upper School Senior Speaker Series at Davies Memorial Chapel on Tuesday. An annual tradition for our youngest learners to bring the gift of song and Ulumau Garden-grown bouquets to others in our community in celebration of Valentine’ Day, the Senior students and Senior advisors were tickled pink by our studentsʻ sweet voices and fistfuls of flowers. Mahalo to Mrs. DiBartolo, Mrs. Prutow-McKenna, and our kindergarten, 1st-grade, and 2nd-grade teachers for their support of our keiki in this tradition of pilina and lōkahi.
Upcoming Musical Performance: “Strictly No Elephants”
Our K-2 students have been hard at work preparing for their special musical performance, and we’re thrilled to invite families to attend! Inspired by the heartwarming children’s book by Lisa Mantchev, this performance promises to be a delightful showcase of creativity and teamwork. If you’d like read the story before the performance, you can find the video read aloud here.
When: Friday, February 21 | 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Where: Gates Performing Arts Center (GPAC), Upper Campus
Important notes:
- All K-5 students will be dismissed directly from GPAC on Friday, February 21.
- Morning drop-off for K-2 performers (only) at GPAC for rehearsals on:
- Wednesday, February 19 (7:40 to 8:00 am): K-2 students will be bussed back to the Village Campus at 9:30 am. Pick-up at VC as usual at 3:00 pm.
- Thursday, February 20 (7:40 to 8:00 am): K-2 students will be bussed back to the Village Campus at 9:30 am. Pick-up at VC as usual at 3:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing our young performers shine!
As we approach Student-led Conferences on Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, our students are actively preparing to reflect on their learning, taking ownership of their progress. A student-led conference is a unique opportunity for students to present their academic journey, share work samples, discuss strengths and areas for growth, and set future goals — all while guiding the conversation with their families. This empowering experience helps students build confidence, accountability, and a deeper understanding of their learning process. Conferences will not be scheduled outside of these two days. Mahalo for your kōkua to support this important time for your child.
Stay tuned for further details on scheduling and what to expect!
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
We are proudly marking a truly momentous occasion — our 75th anniversary! Throughout this school year, we will celebrate together and invite you to join us in remembering that we are all — alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends — Ka Makani. Take a stroll through our historical timeline, meet just a few of the many Ka Makani who make us proud, and read about our vision for the future in the 75th Anniversary feature just launched on our website. There, you will also find information about planned gatherings for the year ahead, and have a chance to pre-order our very special 75th anniversary aloha wear collection. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @HawaiiPrep to stay in the loop about all of the festivities.
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, February 17.
We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Lower School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
• Friday, February 14: Faculty Work Day, no classes K-12
• Friday, February 21, from 2:15 to 3:00 pm: “Strictly No Elephants” musical performance for grades K-2; GPAC, Upper Campus; all grades, K-5, will be dismissed from GPAC
• Saturday, February 22: Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series – Waipiʻo Valley work day; space is limited, sign up in advance
• Friday, February 28, from 3:15 to 5:00 pm: Village Campus Plant Sale; Ulumau Garden
• Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March 2: Middle School musical production of The Wizard of Oz; GPAC, Upper Campus
• Thursday, March 6 & Friday, March 7: Lower and Middle School Student-led Conferences
• Friday, March 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: First Friday Game Night; Village Campus Taylor Library
• Monday, March 10 – Monday, March 24: Spring Break, no classes K-12
• Tuesday, March 25: Classes resume K-12
• Thursday, April 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association Parent Social and General Meeting; Isaacs Art Center, Village Campus
Student Support
Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
After School Program, K-5: Spring term, February 10 – May 16, 2025
Please email our Director of After School Programs, Mrs. Mele DeMille (mdemille@hpa.edu), if you would like your child to attend. You may refer to this email for our Lower School families with more information.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Lower School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to Past Parent Email Communications, 2024-2025.
myHPA
In addition to Seesaw, many important resources can be located on our community portal, myHPA. Check the Lower School Family Resources tile for the most up-to-date information.
Middle School
Each week, Middle School Principal Michael Cservenak pens a note to 6-8 families reflecting on the activities and accomplishments of the week and previewing what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Michael Cservenak
Aloha Middle School families,
Sometimes joy is as simple as a kickball game. I’ll admit it—organizing an advisory kickball tournament with our Student Council during lunch recess wasn’t at the very top of my to-do list this past week, but I’m absolutely delighted it became one. Our students came together all week to cheer one another on, tackle challenges, and simply have a blast. Kickball is such an inclusive sport, offering many students who might not usually participate in traditional sports a chance to shine. Our Student Council crafted the brackets, debated the matchups, and provided input on scoring—real-world skills in action!
Looking ahead, another event that might not have initially seemed urgent—the Lip Sync Competition—will take place on Friday, February 21. The energy, commitment to practice, willingness to step out of comfort zones, and the anticipation of an incredible HPA Middle School tradition have transformed our advisories into vibrant teams. Parents are warmly invited to attend the performances in Hale ʻĪnana next week.
I’ve also been truly impressed by our teaching teams and the care they’re giving our students as we prepare for Student-led Conferences on Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7. Please keep an eye out for conference sign-up details and seize the opportunity to engage with your student as they use the 4 C’s to frame their learning journey thus far.
Have a great weekend!
Aloha always,
Michael Cservenak
Middle School Principal
We are proudly marking a truly momentous occasion — our 75th anniversary! Throughout this school year, we will celebrate together and invite you to join us in remembering that we are all — alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends — Ka Makani. Take a stroll through our historical timeline, meet just a few of the many Ka Makani who make us proud, and read about our vision for the future in the 75th Anniversary feature just launched on our website. There, you will also find information about planned gatherings for the year ahead, and have a chance to pre-order our very special 75th anniversary aloha wear collection. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @HawaiiPrep to stay in the loop about all of the festivities.
Schedule
Our Middle School 2024-2025 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, February 17.
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
• Friday, February 14: Faculty Work Day, no classes K-12
• Friday, February 21: Lip Sync competition; Hale ʻĪnana
• Saturday, February 22: Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series – Waipiʻo Valley work day; space is limited, sign up in advance
• Friday, February 28: Village Campus Plant Sale; Ulumau Garden
• Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March 2: Middle School musical production of The Wizard of Oz; GPAC, Upper Campus
• Thursday, March 6 & Friday, March 7: Lower and Middle School Student-led Conferences
• Friday, March 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: First Friday Game Night; Village Campus Taylor Library
• Monday, March 10 – Monday, March 24: Spring Break, no classes K-12
• Tuesday, March 25: Classes resume K-12
• Thursday, April 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association Parent Social and General Meeting; Isaacs Art Center, Village Campus
Student Support
Please remember that we will be outside as much as possible during lunch and recess, so a rain jacket for light rains and a pareo or small beach towel for picnicking will be great to have at school. Students should also bring a water bottle to school each day.
Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
After School Program, Grades 6-8: Spring term, February 10 – May 16, 2025
Please email our Director of After School Programs, Mrs. Mele DeMille (mdemille@hpa.edu) if you would like your child to attend. You may refer to this email for our Middle School families for more information.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Middle School Family Resource tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2024-2025’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Middle School Family Resources’ and the ‘Middle School Student Resources’.
myHPA Tutorials
myHPA is your window to your child’s progress in school. Here you will find their schedules, their assignments, their grade books and so much more. Ms. Monello and our IT team have put together a number of tutorials to help you navigate the myHPA parent portal.
Please note this myHPA Middle School Parent Tutorial, which gives you an overview of using myHPA as a window to your child’s learning in real time.
Upper School
Each week, our Upper School leadership team provides valuable insight 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.
From the desk of your Upper School leadership team
Aloha e nā ʻohana 2025,
Class of 2025 seniors and families, we are so excited to celebrate your upcoming graduation from Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy. The Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 am in Castle Gymnasium, and there are many other end-of-year milestones to celebrate before then, as well.
We have recorded a presentation covering the important end-of-year events HPA has planned for the Class of 2025.
Please also be sure to visit the “Upper School End-of-Year Events” Resource Board on myHPA, which will be updated over the next several months with new details.
We are thrilled to celebrate all of the achievements of the Class of 2025, including their culminating event — graduation!! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at graduation@hpa.edu.
E hoʻomaikaʻi kākou!
Links:
Class of 2025 Commencement & End-of-Year Events presentation
Upper School End-of-Year Events Resource Board
Mahalo,
Pualani Lincoln Maielua ’01
Senior Class Dean, Hawaiian Studies Program, Culture of Belonging and Capstone Coordinator
We are proudly marking a truly momentous occasion — our 75th anniversary! Throughout this school year, we will celebrate together and invite you to join us in remembering that we are all — alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends — Ka Makani. Take a stroll through our historical timeline, meet just a few of the many Ka Makani who make us proud, and read about our vision for the future in the 75th Anniversary feature just launched on our website. There, you will also find information about planned gatherings for the year ahead, and have a chance to pre-order our very special 75th anniversary aloha wear collection. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @HawaiiPrep to stay in the loop about all of the festivities.
Schedule
Our Upper School 2024-2025 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, February 17.
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
• Friday, February 14: Faculty Work Day, no classes K-12
• Friday, February 21, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm: Lava Lounge; Perry-Fiske lānai
• Saturday, February 22: Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series – Waipiʻo Valley work day; space is limited, sign up in advance
• Wednesday, February 26 to Friday, February 28: HPA Olympics
• Monday, March 10 – Monday, March 24: Spring Break, no classes K-12
• Tuesday, March 25: Classes resume K-12
• Thursday, April 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm: ʻOhana Association Parent Social and General Meeting; Isaacs Art Center, Village Campus
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning support, we encourage you to reach out to Amanda Aragon, our Upper School Learning Center Coordinator, by emailing aaragon@hpa.edu. In addition, our counselors are ready to assist any student who needs additional support to navigate these unusual and unprecedented times. Please feel free to reach out to the Upper Campus counseling team of Tiffany Freitas at 808-881-4038 or tfreitas@hpa.edu and Steve Furchner at 808-640-4441 or sfurchner@hpa.edu.
Student Life
Upcoming Student Life Events
- Friday, February 21: Lava Lounge – All students are invited to share their artistic talents on the Perry-Fiske lānai, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
- February 26 to 28: HPA Olympics – We are preparing for one of the biggest events of the year! This beloved tradition is one of our school’s most productive interpersonal activities, where classes compete against one another in fun-filled games and events to become crowned the winner! This has been a cherished school event has been taking place since the 1970s.
Ka Makani Athletics
Another winter season is ready to roll. Let the games begin! Here’s the latest winter athletic schedule and our updated weekly schedule. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
Ka Makani Travel
Ka Makani Travel, HPA’s student travel program, is offering
- Spring Break 2026 – The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast with EF Tours: March 2026, $200 early booking discount applied, available for enrollments before before February 14, 2025
Scholarships available from EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Fund. The deadline to apply for a scholarship with EF is August 12, 2025. You must be enrolled in an EF Tour to apply.
Please contact Ka Makani Travel Coordinator Adrienne White (awhite@hpa.edu) for information on registration, eligibility, and travel grants.
Day Student Attendance Protocols
A parent or guardian must email attendance@hpa.edu before 9:00 am if they need to excuse their child for that day. Please note that students will only be excused for appointments or family or medical reasons. Unexcused absences will result in conduct points which can result in the student being restricted to campus for boarding and/or ineligible for academic awards, i.e. the Dean’s List. Students are responsible for checking their conduct points and attendance records and should reach out as soon as possible if there are any errors.
For long-term absences, please also reach out to the Upper School Office and the student’s advisor to coordinate a plan for the missing classes.
If a day student is ill, please do not send them to school, but email attendance@hpa.edu and include Health Services (infirmary@hpa.edu), and a nurse will follow up with the proper return-to-class procedure. If a student already on campus begins to feel ill, they must report to the infirmary, where the nurses will take care of them. If a student fails to do so and is absent to a class, the absence will be unexcused.
Whom to Contact at HPA
If you are unsure who to contact regarding a specific question or issue, please refer to our Whom to Contact guide.
As a reminder, HPA is a closed campus, so if a parent or guardian wishes to come to campus during the academic day, they will need an appointment with one or more of the following:
- Upper School Office (upperschool@hpa.edu)
- US Administrative Assistant, Līhau Wengler-Ioane (lihau@hpa.edu)
- Assistant Head of School for Upper School, Mark Noetzel (hpaus@hpa.edu)
- Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator: Dr. Amanda Aragon, aaragon@hpa.edu
- Capstone Program Coordinator: Pualani Lincoln Maielua ‘01, plincolnmaielua@hpa.edu
- Athletics: Steve Perry (sperry@hpa.edu)
- Extra-curricular programs: Kaʻai Spencer (jspencer@hpa.edu)
- Student’s Advisor
- Student Life Center (studentlife@hpa.edu)
- Health Services (infirmary@hpa.edu)
Residential Life
International Day last week was an outstanding success! A day of workshops, cultural performances, and maybe the best lunch of the year was pulled off wonderfully by our international students, and their friends who helped them; the ELL teachers and a small team of collaborators among other faculty and administrators; and of course the wonderful collaboration with our food service providers at FLIK, who guided our students through making a massive meal that everyone enjoyed!
This week, we were also treated to a late-night social event in Carter Hall, as they hosted their annual Open Dorm Night. Students from all three dorms were welcomed to come check out the hall, enjoy some light music (and attempts to get a little bit of a dance going with Ms. White and Ms. Freitas!), and lots of heart-shaped treats!
Next week, we have our first Formal Dinner of the semester, and begin the countdown to HPA Olympics! With only a few short weeks until Spring Break, these weeks will fly by fast!
College Counseling
Schedule an Individual Check-in Meeting
Mr. Kelsey and Mrs. Montgomery are available for individual check-in meetings. Please click below to select a 30-minute time slot for an individual appointment with your assigned counselor. All meetings will be in the College Counseling Center.
If you need any help with scheduling appointments, please contact us directly at college@hpa.edu.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Upper School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2024-2025’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Upper School Family Resources’, and the ‘Upper School Student Resources’.
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
International Day 2025
A celebration of our global community at HPA
Admissions
Re-enrollment to HPA for the 2025-26 academic year is underway!
Secure your child’s space for the 2025-2026 academic year before the February 15 deadline. All eligible students should have received notice of a re-enrollment agreement through myHPA on Saturday, February 1. Please reach out to admissions@hpa.edu if you have any questions or technical issues with your submission. We look forward to securing your child’s space at HPA for the 2025-2026 academic year!
Admissions application is still open!
The admission application for the 2025-26 school year is open for new students! 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
Swing by Ko Kākou Hale on Tuesday, February 18, for coffee on us at our new Ka Makani Cafe!
Auxiliary Services
Summer at HPA registration is open. Visit the Summer at HPA New Enrollment form to register for summer enrichment camps, swimming lessons, Ka Makani Keiki Camp, or Summer Academies.
Health and Wellness
We are asking that everyone routinely assess themselves for symptoms of illness — which can be mild, so please pay close attention. If you or your child(ren) develop any symptoms of illness, contact your healthcare provider and HPA Health Services at vcinfirmary@hpa.edu (Village Campus) or infirmary@hpa.edu (Upper Campus). Please keep your child(ren) home until they are no longer sick.
ʻOhana Association
If you missed the latest letter from our HPA ʻOhana Association president, be sure to catch up here.
Next up in our Wā Pilina ʻOhana Series is a special workday in Waipiʻo Valley with Kumu Lanakila Mangauil on Saturday, February 22.
Our ʻOhana Association hosts a variety of events and activities for our school community throughout the year. As parents of HPA, you are automatically part of the ʻOhana Association. There are many ways to participate, and we encourage everyone to get involved. It is a great way to meet your fellow parents and support our amazing Ka Makani community. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events, and be sure to email ohana@hpa.edu with any questions, or to find out what volunteer opportunities are available!
Isaacs Art Center
Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Ensemble
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Isaacs Art Center will host the Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Ensemble to perform from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Join us for the remarkable repertoire by these talented musicians while enjoying the ongoing Wood Show!
The Hawai’i ʻUkulele Ensemble was founded in 2018 by Tom Russell and Shirley Pratt. All are welcome to attend and hear the richly layered sounds of these performers as they play “multiple parts in precise harmony.” Their arrangements range from classical compositions to classic rock!
39th Invitational Masters Wood Show
The 39th Invitational Masters Wood Show is now underway through Friday, February 28, 2025, with extended viewing possible through March. All items in the show are available for purchase. The exhibit is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with appointments welcomed.
Isaacs Art Center has hosted the Hawaiʻi Wood Guild’s annual Invitational Masters Show since 2009. This year’s exhibition includes pieces by noted island artisans Tai Lake, Michael Felig, David Gomes, Michael Patrick Smith, Greg Pontius, David and Doni Reisland, Scott Hare, Paul Schürch, Mats Fogelvik, Alex Franceschini, Nicole Gomes, Scott Zuziak, Duane Millers, Jr., Marcus Castaing, Tom O’Connor, John Mydock, Robert Woodward, Kelly Dunn, Piergiorgio (Peter) Barbarich, Jimmy Wray, Llosh Winne, and Leslie Pedersen. The exhibition features turned and carved bowls, platters, demi-lune tables, and furniture accented with intricate designs in marquetry, pyrography, and careful bookmatching of beautiful wood. Locally sourced curly koa, mango, milo, and pheasant wood, along with old-growth fir, western red cedar, mahogany, Norfolk, and Cook pines are among the woods highlighted.
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.
Should a family member of a student need a meeting with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, kindly contact them so that they can apply to have you come to campus. From that point, security team members will be alerted to your appointment date and time and let you onto campus.
At the Upper School, please do not park and walk onto campus without an appointment. Similarly, at the Village Campus, kindly call or email for an appointment so that arrangements can be made. Mahalo, for your understanding and respect for this process.
If you See Something, Say Something
We ask all families to join HPA in keeping our campus safe. While on the HPA campus, if you see anything out of the ordinary, we ask that you please report it to the school or local authorities immediately. This will help us maintain the safest campus for our students.
- Imminent threat to life or property: call 911 immediately and email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
- Anything out of the ordinary: email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
CrisisGo for Parents
It is important that all families are set up with CrisisGo, HPA’s school emergency communication tool. To set up CrisisGo SMS/Email subscription, please click on this invitation link and complete the form by adding your name, email, and cell number (this is an important step if you would like to receive an SMS message) and click on the Subscribe button. Should an emergency occur, you will be alerted by email and SMS messaging. You can also locate these instructions by logging into myHPA, clicking on the resource tab, and selecting the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile.
Safe2SPeakUp for Middle and Upper Students
Similarly, Middle and Upper School students received instructions during orientation on how to upload the Safe2SpeakUp app. This is a companion app to CrisisGo. It will allow the school to alert students of emergencies that happen on or off campus and enable students to communicate with us about their safety status. They can also use the app to alert the school about any behaviors they are concerned about. Students can also locate instructions on setting up Safe2SpeakUp in myHPA, and they were also emailed the video shown at orientation which walks them through the process of uploading the app and registering, step-by-step.
All students can also submit an Online Bully/Harassment report by clicking on this link, which can also be located on the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile on myHPA.
myHPA Resource Boards
Past HPA communications and other important information can be found on myHPA. We are continuing to make updates to our student and parent resource boards, so please be sure to visit them regularly.