Week of 4/26/24
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
This week, I was lucky enough to be the proud host of two visitors who joined us on our campuses to learn more about Ka Makani and the HPA story. While I let our faculty and staff folks know that we had a visitor arriving Monday, there was no special programming. A day in the life of HPA seemed just right.
The first visitor was a former admissions director who now serves a non-profit organization interested in partnering with schools like ours. Energized and ready to learn and wonder, he met me at 7:30 am in the Village Campus parking lot to welcome our youngest students out of their cars, say good morning to their families, and enjoy the misting Waimea elements. Nothing like that magic sideways spritz to invigorate our start to the day! By lunch, our guest had experienced May Day practice with Kumu Kūwalu, K-5 Assembly, a gardening elective, a fourth-grade class visit, and a few individual introductions. He was “blown away” by our students, our faculty, and our school culture. It was so fun to hear him talk about all that he had seen.
Our second visitor was an old friend of HPA and an administrator at another independent school on Oʻahu. He was swinging through campus after helping a sister on-island school with some project-based curricular designs. This friend was with us at the beginning of our capstone journey several years ago. A few of us sat in a circle and discussed where we are as a school today, reminiscing on our group visit to his school and the initial baby steps we had embarked on together into the world of project-based learning.
HPA’s Capstone Program has evolved over time. About ten years ago, a group of dedicated educators began a research and development journey to advance our curriculum that would eventually lead us to what is now a routine academic highlight of the year. With the capstone experience, we take a set of established learning goals and objectives, then ask our students to identify a community problem and develop independent ideas around finding a solution for their identified issue. This requires communication, creativity, critical thinking, consideration of place, and collaboration. Our students are given the guard rails of rubrics, checkpoints, and feedback loops. They have the freedom to try their ideas, iterate as needed, likely experience some levels of failure, and then receive the support they need to persevere in order to try the whole process again. It is a beautiful, real, and iterative process.
In so many ways, the capstone journey for our students is a preview of what is to come in real life. Working on solutions to complex problems in order to improve systems or situations is what life is all about. Learning to consider the ecosystems we are part of, the culture we are honoring, the place and people we are serving, and the impact we have through our work and contributions is at the heart of capstones. Developing the understanding and willingness to put yourself out there, knowing there is a possibility —even a probability—that failure could be the result, rapidly increases our ability to grow. Our students most often adapt and then thrive in the time just after a failure occurs. When I mention failure, it is not in the context of getting a poor grade or not completing the project. The failure I am referring to is the kind that occurs naturally along the way as our students figure things out. It is a necessary growth point that provides experiences that can be drawn on for years to come. We’ve talked about this concept in earlier All-School Bulletin letters — the falling and getting up, resilience, perseverance — and it continues to be a vital element of growth for all of us.
Inviting outside perspectives and sharing our school, our work, and our school culture with others can be prideful, confirming, and fruitful. We get to learn what they see from their lens and can benefit from their fresh and uncensored feedback to cultivate ideas and continue to innovate. My conversations with these two timely guests represented a welcome reflection point along a much longer journey for me. We have come far in a relatively short time, and we continue to look for ways to finetune and grow. It’s easy to be in the day to day tasks and to-dos, but the gift of an outside perspective is affirming and also inspiring. The reflection of us in the mirrors that our recent guests held up was truly awesome – and something to celebrate with pride and push us forward, always striving for excellence.
After sitting in on several of this week’s Upper School capstone presentations, it is clear HPA’s Capstone Program is hitting its stride, and our students are flourishing in this independent learning environment that embodies our place-based and cultural learning foundations, our mission, and our Core Values of wonder and the pursuit of excellence. In a short few weeks, our seniors will be leaving us to set off on their next adventure. I am confident that the lessons learned throughout their time at HPA — and especially through the lens of research, redirection, and reward during the capstone process — have prepared them for success in their journeys ahead.
Wishing you all a Happy Aloha Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 4/26/24
Lower School
Each week, Lower School Principal Dora Kwong writes a message to K-5 families highlighting joyful moments and meaningful lessons and offering a glimpse into what students and parents can plan for in the weeks ahead.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong
Aloha Lower School families,
This week’s Assembly led our Lower School community in celebration of our many students’ display of wonder and pursuit of excellence. We spotlighted two recent areas of achievement: the Heluhelu Quiz Bowl and the Hawaiʻi History State Fair!
Heluhelu Quiz Bowl
Formal congratulations were made to our Lower School team during our Assembly, with first-place awards distributed by our K-8 Librarian, Mrs. Kristin Tarnas, as well as Mr. David Giff, former HPA K-8 Librarian, and current Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Chair. These students’ dedication and many, many months of hard work led them to great success, making our entire community proud as they demonstrated their knowledge of the 30(!) books read in preparation for this event! They showed wonderful teamwork during this fun and challenging experience!
Hawaiʻi History State Fair
Your well wishes last week must have sent some extra good vibes to the 5th graders who traveled to Oʻahu over the weekend to participate in the Hawaiʻi History Day State Fair at Windward Community College — Brodie, Paholalaʻi, Hayley, Vivian, Sydney, and Kimberly! During our Assembly, special congratulations were also extended to our newly named state winners! In the Exhibition Category, Kimberly placed second for her project, The Invention of the Sewing Machine. Paholalaʻi placed third for her project, The 1893 Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. In the Documentary Category, Sydney placed third for her project, Agent Orange. Well done, 5th graders! Mahalo especially to Kumu Norbert Larsen and the parents of our student participants for accompanying the students to the fair and supporting them through their entire capstone journey. A tremendous feat by all!
As we celebrate the achievements of our upper elementary students, let us take this opportunity to highlight a current interdisciplinary unit of study starting with our youngest learners, the kindergarten class. This unit of study aims for students to witness firsthand the miracle of metamorphosis and learn more about the magical wonders of nature! Students have been excited to explore the life cycle of monarch butterflies, from tiny eggs to hungry and fast-growing caterpillars, onto its chrysalis formations, and then the actual emergence of beautiful monarch butterflies! Inevitably, discussions are held about the loss of a few unsuccessful transformations and how that is a part of the life cycle in and of itself. In addition to learning the anatomy and physiology of a butterfly, students incorporate HPA’s core skills (communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration), learning how to be young scientists as they make daily observations and conjectures in their science journals through writing, illustrations, and discussions. Students have been especially delighted to learn that a butterfly tastes with its feet, smells with its antennae, and listens with its wings through vibrations! This thematic unit of study ties in mathematics, literacy, art, and science, allowing our kindergarteners to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world while cultivating a sense of wonder and curiosity. As we celebrate our student’s achievements and the wonders of interdisciplinary learning, let’s continue to inspire and empower our children on this journey of education and discovery. Mahalo to Mrs. Dee Walker, our kindergarten teacher, for supporting our learners on this wonder-filled path!
Finally, as we close this week and embark on the next, please be reminded of the various pickup and drop-off schedules at the Upper Campus for each grade level as we prepare our students for their May Day performance. Please carefully review this email communication from Monday for rehearsal details at Gates Performing Arts Center.
A very special mahalo to our families who are contributing to this beautiful event through efforts such as harvesting materials for our student lei, making the lei, ironing and sewing attire, and participating in our stage decor. Please add your name here if you can sign up to support this tremendous community effort. We need your help!
We look forward to seeing our entire Lower School ʻohana at Gates Performing Arts Center on Friday at 9:30 am for our hōʻike.
Me ka mahalo nui,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, April 29.
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, May 3, 9:30 am: Lower School May Day, Gates Performing Arts Center, dismissal immediately to follow
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two 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.
Summer at HPA
Ka Makani Keiki Camp
Join us this summer for Ka Makani Keiki Camp! The 1-week sessions begin Monday, June 17, and run through Friday, July 26, 2024.
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,
At this week’s Assembly, we talked about Haʻina and the importance of telling our story so that we can better foster Pilina (connections). As you know, we had some great storytelling this year in Middle School. From our grade 7 and grade 8 podcasts to our capstone presentations and Hiki NŌ films, our Middle School students have done an amazing job of sharing their stories and the stories of others. Our assembly showcased four of our Hiki NŌ films that were recently honored with awards. Two from the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival’s first ʻŌpio Fest and two for the student voice award presented by the Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi (MHAH).
I hope that you were able to make it to last week’s Capstone Showcase, where our 8th grader’s storytelling skills were on display. There were so many great projects on display, and our students did a great job of articulating their process and their project’s connection to our Mālama Kaiāulu model. A big mahalo to Mr. Bernstein, Ms. Sturla, Ms. Dewey, and Ms. Kawakami for all of their guidance and support of the students during this process. Another mahalo to all of the other teachers, mentors, and student peers who supported them along the way.
Yesterday, our 8th-grade students got to hear more about the story of the Upper School as they toured the campus and attended some 12th-grade capstone presentations. They were welcomed by the Upper School Principal, Kaʻai Spencer, and attended an informational session about athletics and co-curriculars, as well as toured the school and met with the Upper School Student Council, the Academic Office, and the Student Life Office. As we continue with the transition process, keep your eye out for more information about the 9th-grade Course Catalog and recommendations, which will be coming in the next few weeks.
And keeping with the Haʻina theme, grade 7 students welcomed professional filmmaker Dave Rosen to their experiential time for a workshop designed to give students an introduction to storytelling and filmmaking as they look ahead to their 8th-grade year and the Hiki NŌ project.
On Monday, we will have a special assembly and welcome Rachel Miller, who will be here to talk about her work with the Rozalia Project to help clean our oceans. You can see her TEDx Talk here: Rachel Miller: We Can Clean the Oceans
Please ask your children to take a look at the lost and found. It’s pretty full, and Aunty Dot recently washed and folded everything. Feel free to take a look if you are on campus. There is lots of great stuff you may not be ready to donate.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Schedule
Our Middle School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, April 29.
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
• Saturday, May 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm: Grade 8 Dinner and Dance, Anna Ranch Heritage Center
• Friday, May 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm: Middle School Performing Arts Showcase, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two classes
• Wednesday, May 22: 8th Grade Transition Ceremony
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.
Summer at HPA
Summer Academies
Do you have a passion you want to pursue? Check out our specialized four-week Academies. These full-day Academies are designed for day and boarding middle/high school students, ages 11 to 17, to focus on an area of passion while working with experts in the field.
We are offering the following academies:
• Young Authors Academy
• Arts Academy
• Sustainability Academy
• Marine Explorations Academy
• English Language Learners Academy
Upper School
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā maka o ka ʻupena a ka makani!
I am delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding seniors who have recently completed their capstone presentations. Witnessing these presentations left me thoroughly inspired by the depth of talent and dedication within our student body. Each presentation showcased not only the culmination of a long journey of hard work but also the remarkable adaptability and creativity of our students.
Seeing themes of community, culture, legacy, and genealogy woven throughout the presentations was particularly uplifting. These strands underscored the profound connections our students have with their surroundings and heritage, emphasizing their commitment to making a positive impact on the world around them. To all our seniors, I commend you for reaching this significant milestone in your high school journey. Your accomplishments are a testament to your resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication, and I have no doubt that you will continue to thrive as you embark on the next chapter of your life. While this marks the completion of a major milestone, I truly believe that it will set you up for success in your next big endeavors.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2023-2024 Daily Schedule will resume as an ʻUla day with in-person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, April 29.
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, May 13: Upper School Awards Ceremony, Gates Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, May 22: Last day of semester two classes
• Thursday, May 23: Baccalaureate Services and Senior Awards and Slideshow
• Friday, May 24: 73rd Annual Commencement Exercises
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.
Class of 2024 – Seniors and Families
Mahalo to those of you who were able to join us on Zoom on December 7, for our Commencement and End-of-Year Celebrations informational meeting. For those of you who missed it, here is a recording of all the information that was shared. 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 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.
Residential Life
We are delighted to announce the Dormitory Prefects for the 2024-2025 school year! These student leaders went through a lengthy application process with multiple rounds of interviews and group assessments, and after careful consideration by the residential faculty, we have selected 23 students to help shepherd the residential community next school year. The dormitory prefects are important figures in our community, serving not only to assist with the day-to-day operations of the dormitories but also as peer counselors, emergency responders, and exemplary community members. We are deeply excited to work with each of these students and look forward to having them back for their 40-hour leadership training week starting on August 5!
Miron Amanai van Duijvenbode
Renhe Bai
Isla Bradford
Yizhou (Charlie) Chen
Q Cho
Juan Garay Gomez
Caroline (Lark) Hanson
Eli Heine
Aaron Hsu
Serah Jones
Star Kubby
Holden Lahey
Tatum Lemkau
Mei-Chi (Maggie) Lu
Haruno Murakami
Contessa Ricci
Luca Sela
Zane Vannatta
Adéla Vystrcilová
Nicholas Winterowd
Finn Wirum
Lily Yamauchi
Jiho Yoo
Student Life
Student Ambassador Program Applications
On Wednesday, April 24, an email was sent to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to apply for the Student Ambassador Program. Applications are due on Sunday, April 28, at 10 pm.
Students have been asked to review the 2024-2025 Student Ambassadors – Job Description before applying to ensure they meet the requirements to apply and hold this position.
Students will work with Admissions and the Student Life Center to represent our school in various ways, including assisting with Opening Days, our student orientation, hosting prospective/visiting students during class and other commitments and activities, giving campus tours, meeting with other guests such as parents, board members, etc. to discuss programs and school life, and assisting with the 8th Grade visit.
Ambassadors will gain valuable networking, organization, and communication skills and will be able to list this distinction on college applications.
Senior Privileges
Beginning on Monday, April 15, seniors will begin the tradition of senior privileges. This is a time when they are allowed a few more privileges than the average student as they head into graduation. For more information, please review the Senior Privileges 2024.
Senior families – if you have not signed the Senior Privileges Permission Form 2024 in myHPA to allow your child to leave campus or not.
Hoʻonanea, HPA Upper School Spring Arts Showcase
HPA’s Upper School Art Department is proud to present Hoʻonanea, our Spring Arts showcase, on Thursday, May 16! This day-long celebration of art begins with an Open Studio Exhibition in the Gerry Clark Art Center showcasing works from Ceramics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, and Photography. Please join us at the morning reception, where refreshments will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 am! Then, join us in the Davies Memorial Chapel at 11:45 am for a lunchtime open rehearsal of works presented by the Instrumental Ensemble. In the afternoon, a performing arts showcase will be held at Gates Performing Arts Center at 4:00 pm, featuring works from Acting Through Song, Comedy 101, Instrumental Ensemble, and Musicianship. Hoʻonanea encompasses everything art does for humanity and means to enjoy, satisfy, entertain, absorb, pleasure, and be content. We hope you can attend, enjoy HPA student art, and hoʻonanea pū mai me mākou!
Ka Makani Travel
We are in the final stages of confirming itineraries for Spring Break 2025. Japan is open for enrollment. Options to Peru and a combination tour that includes Switzerland, Italy, France & Spain will open for enrollment in the coming weeks.
- 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.
Ka Makani Athletics
Here’s the spring athletics schedule and weekly schedule for our spring sports season. GO KA MAKANI! You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
College Counseling
Resources for Senior Families
This is an exciting time for our seniors in the school year. There is so much happening in the coming weeks, from capstone to hula practice to Commencement — and in the backdrop of it all is college.
Wherever you and your seniors are in this process, we know it can be a lot to navigate for students and parents alike. We are here to help, whether by talking through college options, offering support and guidance, or helping to interpret financial aid packages. Please reach out if you need us.
For your reference, we are including two articles that we hope you will find useful.
Helping Your Teen Make a College Decision
College Rejection: How to Take the Sting Out of Difficult News
We also recommend Karen Coburn’s Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years as an excellent parent resource for processing the transition to college.
We look forward to our continued work with you!
Which College Should I Choose?
If your student has received acceptance letters from multiple colleges, the next step will be deciding which college is the best fit. Don’t worry about choosing that one “perfect” college — there’s no such thing. We have lots of tools for helping students decide where to attend, so please reach out to us. We’re happy to help. For more details, you can also reference this email sent earlier this week.
College Financial Aid
College affordability is a major part of the picture for many HPA families. If this is the case for you, you are not alone. Please talk with your family about which college option(s) work best for you financially. The College Board has a good resource for helping families compare financial aid awards.
We realize this year is uniquely challenging owing to delays with the FAFSA. Many colleges and universities are offering deposit deadline extensions, so please check the websites of your individual colleges. If you have any questions about financial aid or how to interpret or compare financial aid awards, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
I’ve Chosen my College! Now What?
Once your student has decided which college to attend, follow the instructions for depositing and enrolling by the applicable deadline. After your student has committed to their college of choice, it’s a nice courtesy to send a simple decline email to the other colleges that accepted you. This allows them to free up that spot for other deserving students. The email can be sent to the generic email address for each college’s admissions office or to a specific person in that office if you worked directly with an admissions counselor.
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, 2023-2024’.
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.
Summer at HPA
Summer Academies
Do you have a passion you want to pursue? Check out our specialized four-week Academies. These full-day Academies are designed for day and boarding middle/high school students, ages 11 to 17, to focus on an area of passion while working with experts in the field.
We are offering the following academies:
• Young Authors Academy
• Arts Academy
• Sustainability Academy
• Marine Explorations Academy
• English Language Learners Academy
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
Summer at HPA
Join us for Summer at HPA! Students come from Hawai‘i Island and around the world to expand their academic potential and discover learning adventures within our extraordinary ecosystems, landscapes, and culture.
Our Ka Makani Keiki Camp (ages 5-10) offers arts, sports, hiking, and enrichment to fill the summer days on campus and around our island. Summer Academies (ages 11-17) are specialized four-week academies designed for day and boarding middle and high school students. Academies offered include Young Authors, Arts, Sustainability, and Marine Explorations. Enrichment Camps will also be available in June and July, focusing on specific topics like baseball, basketball, swimming, and more!
Admissions
With the majority of HPA enrollment season coming to a close and classes filled with new and returning students, we thank you for your partnership. In the event you have any friends or family interested in HPA for the 2024-25 school year, please contact our office as we have a few remaining spaces in our DAY program in select grades in K-12 as well as open spaces in our BOARDING program. We can work personally with applicants to assist them in the process.
Health & Wellness
We are seeing an increase in illness amongst our student body. Please keep your keiki home if they are sick. We understand there is a push to be present in classes at the end of the year, but health should always come first. A rested body does better at school than an unrested one!
Kapiʻolani Medical Center’s Sex Abuse Treatment Center Web Chat: 24 Hour Hotline: (808) 524-7273
Hawaiʻi Cares: Free support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance use. Call, text or chat: 988
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 lprutow@hpa.edu with any questions.
ʻOhana Association
Congratulations to our new 2024-2025 ʻOhana Association Board!
Mahalo to everyone who attended the parent mixer at HPA’s Isaacs Art Center and voted in this year’s election. We are excited to announce the new ʻOhana Association Board for the upcoming school year:
President – Annette Hodges P ‘23, ‘25
VP of Upper School – Chris Collinson P ‘24, ‘26
VP of Middle School – Michele Sullivan P ‘29, ‘32
VP of Lower School – Iolani Fredericks P ‘26, ‘32
Secretary – Angelina Forrest P ‘25, ‘35
Treasurer – Mark Kent P ‘32, ‘33
Communications Officer- Kevin McLaughlin P ‘32, ‘37
Community Liaison – Ratna Amin P ‘27, ‘32
Director of Upper School Events – Anne Wood P ‘27
Please say hello to them when you see them around campus! If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, email ohana@hpa.edu. It’s a great way to connect with other HPA families and support our beloved school!
Wā Pilina ʻohana series
Save the Date!! The final Wā Pilina of the school year is on Saturday, May 11, from 8:30 to 12:30 pm. Join us for an ʻohana work day at Ulu Mau Puanui. More details to follow.
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 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.