Lower School’s Keiki Triathlon continues tradition of building character through challenge
Week of 9/30/22
What's Happening at HPA This Week?
Message from the Head of School
Message from the Head of School
Aloha HPA ʻohana,
We believe that by readying our students from the inside out, we are helping to build upstanding, self-reliant, compassionate humans who will be committed to supporting others and contributing to the larger good. This week students in all three divisions experienced learning events that demonstrate our HPA’s commitment to the whole child.
In our Lower School, as our island prepares for the Ironman World Championship this coming week, HPA kicks everything off by hosting our annual Keiki Triathalon on Sunday. This is one of my favorite activities of the year and a special tradition that Betsy “Coach T” Tranquilli has built and maintained for several years. As we dig into our Mālama Kaiāulu model, the petals of wellness, curriculum, and community are all touched each time this event occurs. This is a wonderful element of student learning where the obstacles are quite clear. In a very safe and healthy way, our students will be challenged physically, mentally, and emotionally. Plus, who doesn’t love a good taper week and an excuse to carbo-load!?! Let’s fill up our water bottles, have a bowl of fettuccine, and be ready to support our youngest students push themselves out of their comfortzones on Sunday morning.
Tonight in the Middle School, our students have the opportunity to participate in a dance and a lip sync competition. As the social constraints put in place during the pandemic are gradually being replaced by a return to more conventional gatherings, we’ve come to realize that we are re- introducing some of our HPA traditions to students who have potentially never participated in such an event. Adolescence is such a magical age – a beautiful mosaic of challenge and choice, awkwardness and fluidity, confidence and insecurities. This is just one example of the kinds of activities involving healthy play and community building that we want our Middle School students to engage in as they navigate this wonderful and challenging age.
At the Upper School, on Wednesday, all students and faculty took a pause from their regular schedule to take part in a community simulation, followed by an afternoon of service learning. The simulation, World of 100, was designed to examine the complex global issues of wealth, health, resources, education, and pollution, with the hopes it will increase our understanding of our relationship with developing countries and help us better understand global control over and use of resources. Two dynamic faculty members from our Social Studies department, Adrienne White and Kiera Horgan, planned this engaging learning experience, which included training a number of our students, who then served in key roles in leading some of the activities for their peers. Following the simulation, our students and faculty engaged in several forms of community service.
Our strategic plan’s vision statement suggests that by “embracing the unique environment and culture of Hawai‘i Island to design educational experiences of unparalleled depth and scope, we empower responsible global citizens to create, lead, and thrive in tomorrow’s world.” This learning activity exemplifies our commitment to that vision to support all of our students to develop island wisdom in the service of global purpose. Working in their advisories, all 9th and 10th-grade students provided service on campus, while our 11th and 12th-grade students volunteered in Waimea to support local community-based non-profit organizations.
These are just a few examples of ways in which we engage in the critical work of developing the whole child. As we approach our Upper School Family Weekend on Thursday, October 13, through Saturday, October 15, and our Village Campus Family Weekend on Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21 — we encourage you to engage with our faculty and staff to learn more about the intentional programming we have in place to support the students academic, as well as their social-emotional growth, here at HPA.
Thank you for your continued aloha for HPA. I hope everyone has a safe and joyful weekend.
Gratefully,
Fred Wawner
Head of School
School Bulletins for the Week of 9/30/22
Lower School
Each week, Lower School Principal Dora Kwong writes a message to K-5 families highlighting joyful moments and meaningful lessons and offering a glimpse into what students and parents can plan for in the weeks ahead.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Dora Kwong
Aloha Lower School families,
One of the many things I love and appreciate about education at HPA is our focus on a well-rounded experience for all our learners — academic, social-emotional, and physical. In a single day, a child might learn how to hold a conversation to resolve conflicts, create their own version of Monet’s Waterlilies, share the best strategies for solving multi-step equations, improve their freestyle stroke, and write strong endings to a personal narrative. Throughout all of these experiences, students are encouraged to live and be their best selves rooted in our Core Values and mālama kaiāulu.
This weekend, students in the Lower School get to participate in our Keiki Triathlon. The objective of the triathlon is to provide an opportunity to celebrate movement, learning, and our Core Values, which are an integral part of our physical education and health classes. Being able to share community support, champion for each other, and practice perseverance are some of the tenets of this beloved event — started and maintained by our dear Coach T (Betsy Tranquilli), Lower School Physical Education and Health Educator. We look forward to gathering together on Sunday to cheer on our students, support each other through the events, and congratulate them on their pursuit of excellence. We are especially excited for the children to receive the medals they each created for one another, an expression of care and support for everyone’s journey as an athlete and learner, and meant to take home as a keepsake for many years to come.
Thank you to all families who have responded to our call for Ulumau Garden volunteers. If any others are still interested in volunteering, you may reach out to our K-8 Garden Educator, Mrs. Lauren Prutow-McKenna (lprutow@hpa.edu). Starting next week and throughout the entire semester, we are happy to collect your used and cleaned glass jars for repurposing in our garden. Last year, we collected so many jars and containers to repurpose, and our young gardeners were thrilled to be able to collect cuttings and flowers to bring home!
The Village Campus maintains a lost and found located on the office lānai area. Please remind your child to check for and claim any lost items. Anything not claimed by Wednesday will be donated to local organizations in need.
Warmly,
Dora Kwong
Lower School Principal
Schedule
Our K-5 classes continue with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, October 10.
We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Lower School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
- Sunday, October 2, at 9:15 am: Keiki Triathlon, Upper Campus
- Friday, October 7, from 7:45 to 8:30 am: ʻOhana Association Park for Coffee, hosted by Kindergarten families
- Friday, October 7, from 1:45 to 3:00 pm, Lower School grades 3-5 Musical, GPAC
- Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Support
Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Lower School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to Past Parent Email Communications, 2022-2023.
myHPA
In addition to Seesaw, many important resources can be located on our community portal, myHPA. Check the Lower School Family Resources tile for the most up-to-date information.
Middle School
Each week, Middle School Principal Glenn Chickering pens a note to 6-8 families reflecting on the activities and accomplishments of the week and previewing what students and parents can look forward to in the coming days.
From the desk of your Division Principal, Glenn Chickering
Aloha Middle School families,
In this week’s assembly, we took a closer look at HPA’s Core Value of Pursuit of Excellence – Striving for the highest and best result. Our focus was on how our little, everyday actions are what lead us to excellence. How we treat ourselves. How we treat others. How we use our voice. How we engage with each small piece of work. When we take good care of our physical and mental health, intentionally say something kind rather than offensive, and do our best on each little task, we are building the habits that lead to excellence. All of our actions have ripple effects on the community, and each one of us makes a difference. When we choose to do the right thing, our whole community is stronger for it.
Speaking of our community working in harmony, we are excited for our Middle School dance and Lip Sync Mash-up competition tonight! Students have been practicing for a while now, and we are expecting a tight competition for first place! As a reminder, parents are welcome to come watch the Lip Sync portion of the dance.
The schedule is as follows:
• 6:30 pm: Start time for dance. Please drop off at our normal morning drop-off area.
• 7:30 pm: Break to prepare for Lip Sync.
• 7:45 pm: Lip Sync starts (parents are welcome for this portion of the dance).
• 8:30 pm: Dance ends, and students are dismissed to parents
A big congratulations to Ms. Kawakami’s Advisory, winners of the 2022 Middle School Capture the Flag Tournament! Malama Honu ʻOhana hosted the Middle School Eco-Club led by Ms. Kawakami at Mauna Lani on Wednesday, and our students were able to help weigh and measure turtles that will later be released on Turtle Independence day, July 4th, 2023. Take a look at this video Mr. Rice made documenting the experience.
Theme Week is just around the corner — Monday, October 10, through Thursday, October 13. Advisors will be reaching out with itineraries for the excursions. Unless otherwise noted, drop-off and pick-up times will be per normal at the Village Campus. A reminder that there is no school for Middle School students on Friday, October 14.
Be good to yourselves and be good to each other.
Mahalo,
Glenn Chickering
Middle School Principal
Capstone Update from K-8 Capstone Coordinator, Dagan Bernstein
Aloha mai kākou! The focus for this past month has been engaging with local organizations to learn more about the needs within our community. Through listening and observing, students gain empathy and curiosity for our community. These experiences are then applied
through their own exploration of identifying a community problem and solution that they will be designing in their capstone project. A huge mahalo goes to the following community partners for taking the time to present to students about their work: Uakoko Chong from Hui Mālama i ke Ala ʻŪlili, Miho Morinoue and Gerald Lucena from Donkey Mill Art Center, Kathleen Clark from Kahaluʻu Bay Education Center, Sarah Figueroa from HOPE Services, Kealiʻi Thoene from Terraformation, Ilene Grossman from Mālama Kai Foundation and South Kohala Coastal Partnership, James Hustace ‘03 from Waimea Community Association, Jaisy Jardine ‘94 from Jaisy Communications, and kapa master Roen Hufford.
Schedule
Our Middle School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule continues with in-person instruction on our Village Campus on Monday, November 21. We encourage all families to check the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Middle School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
- Friday, September 30: Middle School Lip Sync/Dance, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Hale ʻĪnana
*Parents are welcome at 7:45 pm to watch the Lip Sync competition - Monday, October 10 – Thursday, October 13: Middle School Theme Week
- Friday, October 14: No classes for Middle School students
- Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21: Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Support
Please remember that we will be outside as much as possible during lunch and recess, so a rain jacket for light rains and a pareo or small beach towel for picnicking will be great to have at school. Students should also bring a water bottle to school each day. Ms. Baydo (K-8 School Counselor) rbaydo@hpa.edu and Mr. Ludes (K-8 Learning Specialist) jludes@hpa.edu are available to discuss and support social-emotional and academic concerns for your child(ren). Please connect with them via email.
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Middle School Family Resource tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the Middle School Family Resources, and the Middle School Student Resources.
Upper School
Each week, Upper School Poʻo Kumu Kaʻai Spencer provides valuable insight about campus culture while sharing updates with 9-12 students and parents on academics, athletics, and arts, and offering his insight on what day and residential families can expect throughout the semester.
From the desk of your Poʻo Kumu (Division Principal), Kaʻai Spencer
Aloha e nā ʻohana o ka makani!
On Wednesday, September 28, HPA’s Upper School students participated in an all-school simulation called the World of 100. This simulation was aimed at building awareness in our students about the inequities that exist in certain places and countries as far as resources, healthcare, climate change, and other issues. To achieve this, the world metrics were boiled down to 100 people, which really helped to put things into perspective. All of the faculty and students participated in one of four locations. There were faculty facilitators who were largely from our Social Studies department, as well as student leaders who served as world delegates. It was a real collaboration and a massive learning opportunity and organizational undertaking. I would like to give a special shout-out to Adrienne White and Kiera Horgan, who were the primary initiators of the day.
After lunch, all of the Upper School students were separated into groups by advisories to partake in service activities both on our campus and out in the community. This was aimed at solidifying the exercise that was done in the morning and providing an actionable opportunity to make a positive impact. The group that I was with went to the St. James Thrift Store in Waimea. We spent most of our time organizing Christmas clothing donations, lights, and other donated materials. The energy of the group was so electric that we completed far more than what we were expected to accomplish. After working for much of the afternoon, our host struggled to find the words to show her gratitude while tears of appreciation ran down her face as she explained how much of her own work has just been made so much easier because of all the help that was given.
This is merely one example of the type of impact our students have brought to our community. There are many stories to share, just like the one I was a part of. I am hopeful that our students are aware of the impact and help they provided to many of our community partners. To learn more about the day, please ask your child(ren) to share their experiences with you. Ask them how they felt during the simulation. Were they part of a very privileged group? Or were they part of a group that did not have access to resources or simple comforts? Let them also share a bit about their service activity during the second half of the day. I am sure there will be a lot of good takeaways. One of the most fulfilling feelings is knowing that you made a difference for something outside of your usual circles. I hope everyone can hold on to that feeling.
Ke aloha nō,
Kaʻai Spencer
Upper School Poʻo Kumu
Schedule
Our Upper School 2022-2023 Daily Schedule will resume as a Mamo day with in person instruction on our Upper Campus on Monday, October 24.
We encourage all students and families to access the School Calendar in myHPA for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a list of Key Dates (school opening and closures) can also be located on the Upper School Family Resources tile located in myHPA.
Coming Up
- Wednesday, October 5: Upper School Photo Retake day, 8:30 to 9:30 am, Taylor Commons conference room
- Wednesday, October 12: PSAT testing, 8:00 am, Castle Gymnasium; all 10th & 11th-graders
- Wednesday, October 12: Grade-level programming* for 9-12
- Thursday, October 13: Upper School Family Weekend, virtual parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades 9-12
- Friday, October 14: Upper School Family Weekend, virtual parent-teacher conferences, no classes grades 9-12
* Additional details will be released in the coming weeks
Student Support
Should your child need additional learning support, we encourage you to reach out to JoAn Canning, our Upper School Learning Support Center Director, by emailing jcanning@hpa.edu. In addition, our counselors are ready to assist any student who needs additional support to navigate these unusual and unprecedented times. Please feel free to reach out to the Upper Campus counseling team of Tiffany Freitas at 808-881-4038 or tfreitas@hpa.edu and Steve Furchner at 808-640-4441 or sfurchner@hpa.edu.
Upper School Family Weekend
Upper School Family Weekend is Thursday, October 13, through Saturday, October 15, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to campus.
In-person events are listed with their locations on the Upper Campus (UC).
Thursday, October 13, 2022
8:00 am to 1:30 pm – Virtual parent-teacher conferences; online
11:00 to 11:45 am – College Counseling visit with Brown University; online
11:30 am to 5:00 pm – Student Store open; Upper Campus (UC); Ko Kākou Student Hale
12:00 to 12:45 pm – College Counseling visit with UC-Irvine; UC, Dyer Library
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Ka Makani Connection; UC, Kennedy Square
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Girl’s volleyball games vs. Honokaʻa; UC, Castle Gymnasium
Friday, October 14, 2022
8:00 am to 3:00 pm – Virtual parent-teacher conferences; online
11:30 am to 5:00 pm – Student Store open; Upper Campus (UC); Ko Kākou Student Hale
12:00 to 12:45 pm – College Counseling visit with University of British Columbia; UC, Dyer Library
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Cross Country meet; UC, flagpole/upper soccer field
Saturday, October 15, 2022
11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Family Weekend Pre-game BBQ; UC Ko Kākou Student Hale
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Football game vs. Pāhoa; UC, football field
To ensure that we plan accordingly, please let us know which events you will be attending by completing this form.
For more information on how to sign up for virtual parent-teacher conferences, please refer to this email sent on Thursday, September 29.
Ka Makani Athletics
Our fall athletic schedule has been updated. You can also access the athletics schedule on the myHPA calendar.
Student Life
Upper School Photo Retake Day
Upper School photo retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, from 8:30 to 9:30 am in the Taylor Commons Conference Room, located in the dining room. This is for students, faculty, and staff who missed the previous two picture-taking days or for students who would like to exchange their photo packages. Photo packages are available for pick up in the Academic Office. It is not a requirement to purchase a photo package; however, all students must have their photos taken for their student I.D. card and the yearbook. Students who ordered pictures and want to retake their photo will need to return their photo package to the photographer on Wednesday, October 5. Please email Mrs. Lihau at lihau@hpa.edu if you plan on retaking your school photo. Seniors will be allowed to take a photo with props, should they wish to, from 9:00 to 9:30 am on October 5. You must email Mrs. Lihau at lihau@hpa.edu by September 28 if you intend to take a senior prop photo. Please note, to obtain Senior prop photos you will need to order a photo package. Order forms are available in the Academic Office and the Student Life Office.
Freshman Class Representative Election
The results are in, and we now have a complete Student Council! The following students have joined us as our Freshman Class Representatives
- Madeline Buczyna
- Henry Maling
- Kian Nikkhoo
Ka Makani Travel
We are excited to share that HPA students are once again planning to travel internationally during Spring Break 2023.
Destinations for March 2023 are Japan and Spain. The deadline to enroll in Spain or Japan is October 31, 2022. A $100 discount is being offered by the tour provider through September 30, 2022.
For additional information, contact Adrienne White at awhite@hpa.edu
Residential Life
The year continues to progress, and our students are bustling with busy schedules and exciting programs! We also recently elected our Dormitory Representatives to Student Council for the year, and they are beginning work on the programs they want to build and events they want to plan.
The intramural Wiffle Ball League is nearing its close, and the students are getting excited for the upcoming shift to basketball. Our students continue to engage in a weekly curriculum that intersects with their lives in and out of the classroom; this past week, we took a look at good nutrition and how they can create balanced meals in our dining hall. This also gave students the opportunity to provide input into what has gone well this year in dining and what they would like to see change, which has already started to be implemented!
We are also delighted to have our Outdoor Program back in full swing after two years of limited available camping spots around the island due to the pandemic. This past weekend, students engaged in our second overnight camping trip this semester down at Kīholo Bay. Students got to set up tents under the stars along the beach, cook, swim, snorkel, stand-up paddle board, and enjoy a weekend away from technology.
College Counseling
College Visits, Monday, October 3, to Friday, October 7, 2022
This week’s visits will be virtual.
Wednesday, October 5: University of Miami (Miami, FL); 11:15 to 11:45 am – Zoom link: Miami University
Friday, October 7: Suffolk University (Boston, MA); 11:15 to 11:45 am – Zoom link: Suffolk University
Fall Programming for Seniors
Wednesday, October 5: Mandatory early action/early decision meeting; 9:15 to 9:45 am
Thursday, October 6: Cookies & College evening work session; 5:45 to 7:15 pm
Friday, October 7: Coffee & College morning work session; 8:30 to 9:45 am
Our College Counseling team offers student support across various needs — ranging from individual meetings to small group work sessions to
all-class workshops to assist with college applications and essays. We also support parents by hosting two parent nights. For more information,
please take a look at this email with important dates and details
Past Email Communications
All past email communications can be accessed by visiting the Upper School Family Resources tile on myHPA and scrolling down to ‘Past Email Communications, 2022-2023’.
Sophomores and Juniors PSAT Testing
All HPA 10th and 11th graders are required to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Pre-registration has already been completed by our testing office.
The PSAT is a preliminary version of the SAT that allows students to gauge their college readiness in reading, writing, and math. The PSAT also serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship for 11th graders.
On test day, students are asked to check in at the gym no later than 8:00 am and then report to their assigned testing room by 8:20 am.
Testing will commence promptly at 8:30 am. All students will receive a reminder email prior to test day.
Students should arrive with the following items:
• Face mask optional, but recommended
• Valid photo ID
• 3 #2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)
• An approved calculator
• Snack and water bottle for breaks (optional)
Students were given a copy of the PSAT study guide in class meeting on Thursday, September 15. A link to the online version of the study guide can be found here. If you have any questions, please reach out to testing@hpa.edu.
myHPA
myHPA is where you can find all the resources related to your child’s learning. Two key resource boards that we would like to draw your attention to are the ‘Upper School Family Resources and the ‘Upper School Student Resources.
All-School
Need to know information for our entire Ka Makani ʻohana.
All-School News
Admissions and Financial Aid
For those HPA families who will be re-enrolling for the 2023-24 academic year and would like to apply for financial aid, scholarships and grants, our financial aid application is now available on the HPA website for your convenience. The deadline to apply for financial aid is Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The deadline to apply for scholarships is Sunday, January 15, 2023.
The admission application for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Spread the word and help us grow our Ka Makani ʻohana. You can also visit and share the link to our in person and virtual Admission events page. We are excited to work with siblings of current students and prospective families new to HPA!
Advancement & Alumni
We are excited to announce our 2022 “High Five for the HPA Fund” family participation effort starts next week and runs through Wednesday, November 9. Our goal is to achieve 100% participation in the HPA Fund, our annual fund, and together, we can make that happen. Every gift, any amount (even $5), makes the HPA student experience possible. We encourage you to join in early with a generous heart. High five, let’s do it! Mark your calendars and save the date for Saturday, November 19! Alu Mai 2022 marks the return of HPA’s annual fundraising gala and auction in support of financial aid. We invite you to join in for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing under the stars in support of opportunity and access for future generations at HPA. Secure your spot today, purchase a table or an individual ticket. E alu mai!
COVID-19 Policies & Information
While masks continue to be optional indoors and outdoors, there will be times when we will require everyone — students, families, guests, and employees — to wear masks. You will be notified in these instances. Everyone, regardless of age or vaccination status, must have a clean mask with them at all times should HPA officials determine they are necessary.
For a complete directory of all our health and safety protocols, please review our COVID-19 Policies & Information Resource Board on myHPA.
Health & Wellness
The 2022-2023 cold and flu season kicked off early this year–in September! We are seeing an increase in both respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses on both our Village and Upper Campuses. While there’s no need to panic, we do ask for your continued partnership and diligence in monitoring your children for symptoms of illness and keeping them home when sick. One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of germs is proper handwashing.
Hawaii Poison Control Center has trained nurses, pharmacists, and toxicologists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They offer free advice, and it is 100 % confidential. Their telephone number should be on everyone’s cell phone: 1-800-222-1222.
Hawaii CARES (formerly The Crisis Line of Hawaii) offers 24-hour a day, 7-days a week resources, including crisis and mental health resources and substance use treatment services. Call 9-8-8 or 1(800) 753-6879 or text ALOHA to 741741.
Isaacs Art Center
Isaacs Art Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Gallery works for sale may also be viewed on our website. Be sure to also visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights from ongoing exhibitions. Sales from gallery artwork have supported the HPA Financial Aid program since its opening in 2004.
Safety Protocols
Campus Access
During this time, campus access is limited to current students, employees, essential contractors, and approved guests — all of whom have completed a daily thermal/symptom check and a screening questionnaire. Guests to campus will have had their hosting faculty or staff member fill out the appropriate form and will have received permission from their supervisor.
Should a family member of a student need a meeting with a faculty, staff, or administrative team member, kindly contact them so that they can apply to have you come to campus. From that point, security team members will be alerted to your appointment date and time and let you onto campus.
At the Upper School, please do not park and walk onto campus without an appointment. Similarly, at the Village Campus, kindly call or email for an appointment so that arrangements can be made. Mahalo, for your understanding and respect for this process.
If you See Something, Say Something
We ask all families to join HPA in keeping our campus safe. While on the HPA campus, if you see anything out of the ordinary, we ask that you please report it to the school or local authorities immediately. This will help us maintain the safest campus for our students.
- Imminent threat to life or property: call 911 immediately and email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
- Anything out of the ordinary: email Mark Noetzel at mnoetzel@hpa.edu
CrisisGo for Parents
It is important that all families are set up with CrisisGo, HPA’s school emergency communication tool. To set up CrisisGo SMS/Email subscription, please click on this invitation link and complete the form by adding your name, email, and cell number (this is an important step if you would like to receive an SMS message) and click on the Subscribe button. Should an emergency occur, you will be alerted by email and SMS messaging.
You can also locate these instructions by logging into myHPA, clicking on the resource tab, and selecting the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile.
Safe2SPeakUp for Middle and Upper Students
Similarly, Middle and Upper School students received instructions during orientation on how to upload the Safe2SpeakUp app. This is a companion app to CrisisGo. It will allow the school to alert students of emergencies that happen on or off campus and enable students to communicate with us about their safety status. They can also use the app to alert the school about any behaviors they are concerned about.
Students can also locate instructions on setting up Safe2SpeakUp in myHPA, and they were also emailed the video shown at orientation which walks them through the process of uploading the app and registering, step-by-step.
All students can also submit an Online Bully/Harassment report by clicking on this link, which can also be located on the CrisisGo Safe2SpeakUp tile on myHPA.
ʻOhana Association
We were thrilled to meet so many of you at our first general meeting and parent mixer on Tuesday, September 20. More than 100 families attended and we’d like to keep (and build!) on that momentum throughout the school year.
Park for Coffee: Friday, October 7, 7:45 to 8:30 am
Come enjoy morning coffee, pastry, and conversation with other families, and meet our Lower and Middle School principals.
ʻOhana Association’s Pre-Game BBQ: Saturday, October 15, 11:30 am
Our Ka Makani (and defending BIIF Division II champions!) will take on the Pāhoa Daggers on Saturday, October 15, on our Upper Campus. Kick- off is at 1:00 pm, but be sure to head to Ko Kākou Student Hale for an ʻOhana Association sponsored Pre-game BBQ that starts at 11:30 am. You’re encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and/or beach chairs for the game. We will need volunteers to help set up and tear down, both in the morning and afternoon. Please email ohana_vpupper@hpa.edu or hawaiihodges@gmail.com if you can help.
K-8 Fall Festival: Friday, October 28, 3:15 to 5:00 pm
Save the date for our first Fall Fest at the Village Campus! Come enjoy live entertainment and games with K-8 students, a “spooky” potluck, and a
Friends of the Library ‘Loved Book’ swap. Bring your ʻohana and a festive dish to share for an afternoon of family fun!
Haunted Walk and Trunk-or-Treat: Friday, October 28
The Upper School Student Council will be hosting a Haunted Walk for grades 9-12, followed by an ʻOhana Association sponsored Trunk-or-Treat.
Space is limited. If you’d like to donate gently-used Halloween decorations for this event, please contact hawaiihodges@gmail.com.
Trunk-or-Treat: Monday, October 31
You won’t want to miss this HPA tradition where our K- 8 students trick-or-treat on the field from costumed cars decorated by parents, faculty, and staff. It’s a real thrill!
Volunteers are needed! Please sign up your ʻohana or team up with a group of friends to host a fun-themed “trunk” for students to visit or provide treats for the kids to enjoy! Trunks will be set up on Halloween morning — Monday, October 31 — and students will trick-or-treat from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. It is sure to be SPOOKTACULAR fun!
We are always looking for volunteers, if you’d like to participate, please email ohana_president@hpa.edu