Updates for the Week of September 15, 2025

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Updates from Principal Rankie 

Please check your email for messages and any new updates from Principal Rankie.  

We would like to again share our appreciation for our faculty and staff.  We are grateful to be a part of such an amazing community.



Please see the above request from our SHA, Sherri.  You can drop off donations to the health room.  Thank you for your support!


If you are in need of a professional counselor to assist you, then call Employee Assistance of the Pacific (EAP), an employee assistance program sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department). This program has been extended through 6/30/2026. See the attached flyer for more details. EAP Flyer (1) (1).pdf

Picture taking day for all Ho‘okele students is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th.  Please check for a schedule coming out shortly!


SEL Pacing Guide

If you have any questions or need support, please let your grade level counselor know.


SY 25-26 Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Linked you will find the presentation on Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ).  Mrs. Laura Brown will be sharing the link to our morning broadcast with special messages each week.  


Resources (2-5-1)

Monday,

September 15, 2025

Panorama Survey Window 1

Start of Hispanic Heritage Month

8:30 am  Counselors Meeting

8:30 am  Admin/Coaches Meeting

9:00 Office Meeting

10:00-12:30 pm Grade 2 Field Trip Honolulu Theater for Youth

2:15 pm Use of Facility PSAP Room Girl Scouts

2:15-3:20 pm  Grade 3 Dance Team (Grade 3 Hub)

2:30-3:30  pm  Use of Facility:  Karate (Courts)

3:30 pm  Admin Meeting

5:00-8:00 pm  Use of Facility:  We are Polynesia

Tuesday,

September 16, 2025

Panorama Survey Window 1

National IT Professionals Day

DODEA Science Lead Meeting (Honouliuli)

8:30-1:30 pm Grade 2 PLC and Resources

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (Courts)

2:15-3:20 pm  Grade 3 Dance Team (Grade 3 Hub)

Wednesday, 

September 17, 2025

Panorama Survey Window 1

Fall Picture Taking Day

8:30 am Admin Meeting

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

1:00-2:00 pm Kindergarten Basketball Club

1:15-3:30 pm Faculty Meeting (Extended Day-CAT)

5:00-6:00 pm  Amazing Shake Parent Meeting (Cafeteria)

Thursday,

September 18, 2025

Panorama Survey Window 1

8:00-9:30 am PTA-Conference Room Use

8:30-11:30 am  Grade 1 Field Trip HTY

8:50-2:00 pm Grade 5 Resources and PLC 

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (Courts)

4:00-6:00 pm  HES Counselor RAMP Advisory Meeting (Office Conference Rooms)

5:00-8:00 pm  Use of Facility:  We are Polynesia

Friday,

September 19, 2025

Panorama Survey Window 1

Parkway Villages Grand Opening Ceremony

8:35-1:40 pm Grade 1 Resources and PLC 

11:55 am  Anchored 4 Life Meeting

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (HUB)

2:30-3:30  pm  Use of Facility:  Karate (Courts)

3:30 pm Admin Meeting

Saturday,

September 20, 2025

Regal Fundraiser Pick Up Day

5:30 pm  HDT Performance at Kapolei Lofts

Sunday,

September 21, 2025

8:15-12:45 pm Use of Facility:  New Hope Church (Cafeteria) 


Resources (K-4-3 this week)

Link to Safety Week Slides

Link to Emergency Handbook

Monday,

September 22, 2025

Safety Week-Earthquake Drill 8:15 am

8:30 am  Counselor Meeting

8:30 Operations Meeting (Quarterly Safety Meeting)

2:30 pm HGL Meeting

2:30 pm Use of Facility:  Courts (Karate)

Tuesday,

September 23, 2025

Safety Week-Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drill 8:15 am

8:30 am  HAT meeting

8:35-1:40 pm Grade K Resources and PLC

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (Courts)

2:15-3:20 pm  Grade 3 Dance Team (Grade 3 Hub)

Wednesday, 

September 24, 2025

Safety Week-Fire and Evacuation Drill 8:15 am

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

1:15 pm  Home Group Meeting

Thursday,

September 25, 2025

Grade 5 Zoo-to-You Presentation

8:15 am PTA Meeting

9:15-1:55 pm Grade 4 Resources and PLC

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (Courts)

4:00 pm Public Hearing (Liquor Commission)

Friday,

September 26, 2025


8:25-1:20 pm Grade 3 Resources and PLC

2:30 pm APC meeting

2:30-3:30  pm  Use of Facility:  Karate (Courts)

6:00 pm  PTA Meeting

Saturday,

September 27, 2025


Sunday,

September 28, 2025

8:15-12:45 pm Use of Facility:  New Hope Church (Cafeteria) 


Resources (2-5-1)

Monday,

September 29, 2025

8:30 am Admin/Coaches Meeting

9:00 Office Meeting

2:15-3:45 pm Use of facility Girl Scouts (PSAP Room)

2:15-3:20 pm  Grade 3 Dance Team (Grade 3 Hub)

2:30 pm  Aloha Club Meeting (Library)

2:30 pm Use of Facility:  Courts (Karate)

Grade 1 Report Card Window Opens

Tuesday,

September 30, 2025

8:30-1:30 pm Grade 2 Resources and PLC

10:45 am Amazing Shake Meeting 

2:15 pm Use of Facilities:  HDT Rehearsal (Courts)

Wednesday, 

October 1, 2025

Start of Filipino American History Month

UPDATED:

CARES Assemblies

8:15: Grades 1 and 3

9:00: Grades 2 and 4

9:45: Grades PreK, K and 5

10:30 am  Support Team Meeting

1:15 pm  Faculty Meeting


Thursday,

October  2, 2025

National Custodian Appreciation Day

8:50-2:00 pm Grade 5 Resources and PLC

8:30-12:30 pm Grade 3 Bishop Museum Field trip (Fairbairn/Togami/Castillo)

8:30-9:30 am  Grade K-2 HTY Performance (Cafeteria)

4:00 pm  Kapolei High Homecoming Parade

Friday,

October 3, 2025


End of Quarter 1

Official Enrollment Count Date #2

8:50-2:00 pm Grade 1 Resources and PLC

8:30-12:30 pm Grade 3 Bishop Museum Field trip (Baraoidan/Teixeira/Rufo)

11:55 am Anchored 4 Life Meeting

2:30-3:30  pm  Use of Facility:  Karate (Courts)

4:00 pm KHS Homecoming Game

Saturday,

October 4, 2025


Sunday,

October 5, 2025

8:15-12:45 pm Use of Facility:  New Hope Church (Cafeteria) 



9/16:  Jason Centeio (Former EA)

9/23: Lori Yee (Former Teacher)

9/25:  Marie Honicker (Former Teacher)

9/26:  Tammi Umeno 

9/30:  Emma Tui

10/1:  Jennifer Hanawahine

10/2:  Maria Hernandez-Cruz (Former Teacher)


Don’t see your birthday?  Did you fill out this form?  This is the Personnel Data form that helps us keep information that only the office and admin use for emergencies (and to acknowledge birthdays).  If you do not wish us to acknowledge your birthday, please let us know and we will not share, however we do ask that all staff members complete the form so we can have your emergency contacts and vehicle information.

Thank you!

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