Konawaena High School Parent Page

06/07/2026

Our summer learning hub starts tomorrow!

05/23/2026

2026 GRADUATION LIVE STREAM HERE:
https://vimeo.com/event/5948865

05/23/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION if you are attending graduation tomorrow, May 23rd. Please be sure to follow all the guidelines set out below. RESERVED TICKET HOLDERS please enter at the MAKAI KA'U GATE!!!!!

05/19/2026

Aloha Families

We are asking for your kokua! Our senior class is still in need of flowers and foliage to decorate for graduation.

The following items are being requested:
**Stalks of ti leaf
**Large flowers to assemble large arrangments such as ginger, birds of paradise & heliconia
**Greenery to be used in large arrangements
**Plumeria-if possible, strung in 10' lengths

Volunteers are also needed to help with setup on Friday, May 22 3:00-7:00 PM Football Field.

All greenery and flowers should be brought to the main office area on Friday by 2:00 p.m.

If you bring your donation after 2 p.m., please bring them to the lower Kau gate of the football field.

Thank you so much for your support!

05/19/2026

WEEKLY VIDEO: https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NZ-R9C4-fyCN4kUrUxEvLOTrwicb6xp9OTuCL6W1Tx_ttTEQpUUPpnAMXjidT8X1bQtxkSA3okH_unkguVEi3vztWt15j9GIs8vcLOBf9WXPwRjlGRGa6s7y-xN=s0-d-e1-ft ://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/32/type/video/quicktime

🎬 Wildcat Weekly Update: Reopening News, State Tourney Highlights, and Welcome Back Principal Akeo! 🐾
Grab some popcorn before hitting play! 🍿 This week's video is a bit longer than usual, but it is packed with major campus announcements, critical end-of-year deadlines, and an exciting athletic highlight reel celebrating our incredible student-athletes.
Here are the quick highlights:
🌟 Welcome Back, Principal Akeo! We are thrilled to announce that Principal Akeo returns from medical leave this Monday, May 18! 💚
🎓 Senior Week & Obligations: It's officially Senior Week! Seniors must report to the courtyard between the gym and pool by 9:15 AM this Monday to clear all outstanding obligations. Senior Awards Night is also this Monday at Kona Hongwanji Mission (Doors open at 5 PM).
🏗️ CAMPUS REOPENING: Phase 1 repairs are completely on track for the May 31 deadline. We are officially set to fully reopen the campus for the start of the 2026/2027 school year! 🎉
💝 Donation Appreciation: A heartfelt thank you to our Alumni, past leaders, coaches, and community members who have donated to our recovery. Admin is designing a plan to ensure these funds directly support our students and staff.
📝 Academics & Testing:
SBA Testing (Juniors): Monday–Wednesday (Report to cafeteria by 8:30 AM).
Biology EOC Testing: Thursday & Friday (Report to cafeteria by 8:30 AM).
Summer School: Dates are set for June 8 – July 17. Check the video for strict attendance policies!
🏆 STATE TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Our Wildcats absolutely dominated at the state level!
Boys Volleyball: Placed 6th in the State (Division 1)!
Girls Flag Football: Tied for 7th in the State during their incredible inaugural season!
Track & Field: Our girls placed 6th in the state (Violet took 1st in the 100m & 200m!). Our boys tied for 4th in the state, featuring a historic moment where Paxton took 1st in the 400m for the first time in school history (and his brother Aden took 3rd!). Plus, our boys won BOTH the 4x1 and 4x4 state relay titles! 🥇🏃💨
Watch the full video to see our athletes in action and hear all the details! 🤙💚🧤

05/10/2026

Aloha Konawaena Families,

Happy Aloha Friday! We have a jam-packed weekly video update for you today. As we move closer to the end of the school year, there are several important logistics regarding facilities and testing that you won’t want to miss.

Watch This Week’s Video Update Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXZvkV_E70LK-ja8_bZUPgmEhAlUMPcH/view?usp=drivesdk

Here is a summary of what’s covered in today's update:

🏗️ Facilities & Campus Updates

Room Occupancy: Updates on room occupancy clearances and furniture replacement.

Student Lockers: Lockers will be cleaned out over the summer once construction is finished. We will schedule a pickup day for students to retrieve their items.

Seniors: If you have items in your locker that could be considered a graduation obligation, please call the main office for support immediately.

In the News: KITV recently interviewed DAGS Engineer Ramzi Mansour regarding our campus progress. You can find the link to the article/interview here.
https://www.kitv.com/news/local/konawaena-high-school-graduation-set-for-campus-after-march-floods/article_d314e401-3014-444a-af29-efa40ade8b13.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

🎓 Graduation & Teacher Appreciation

Grad Meeting: If you missed the recent graduation meeting, don't worry! Grade level chairs will be sending out the Google Slides and a recording of the session.

Teacher Appreciation: We just wrapped up an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week. Mahalo nui to our teachers for all you do, and mahalo piha to our PCNC, Richelle Tagawa, and the community for the generous donations that made our staff feel so loved.

📅 Important Dates & Testing

May 13 (Wednesday): No School for students (Staff PD Day).

Hiring Blitz: Wednesday, May 13 - Students in grades 10–12 are encouraged to attend the Hiring Blitz at Hongwanji (9:45 AM – 12:45 PM; open to the public 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM). These are real hiring opportunities—bring your resume! See the event flyer here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dYsTdl4UFdAL9RUTGCXQFNb7ml0ja4a/view?usp=drivesdk

Testing: AP testing is going well and continues next week. SBA and Biology EOC testing will take place the week of May 18. Parent/Guardians of student in 11th grade, who took English or Math during the second semester, or 10th/11th grade students who took Biology this year, please review this family letter for testing details. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QURypMOxRJbYhfUmo3X_vYJf0Y-n3tWdQNfAp3u0YGA/edit?usp=drivesdk

Finals: Mark your calendars for May 27 and 28. The final exam schedule is forthcoming.

🏆 Athletics: BIIF CHAMPIONS!

It is a huge week for Wildcat sports!

Volleyball & Flag Football: A massive congratulations to our BIIF Champions! Boys Volleyball heads to States on Wednesday (May 13), and Girls Flag Football heads to States on Thursday (May 14).

Judo: 6 athletes are competing in the State Championship this weekend.

Track: Good luck to our team heading to the BIIF Championship meet at Kamehameha this weekend.

Mahalo for your continued support and for tuning in to our weekly updates!

The Konawaena High School Admin Team

05/07/2026

Progress is being made!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GZipVtpdQ/

After widespread storm damage, Konawaena High School is preparing to welcome students back.

04/26/2026

April 24, 2026 Update

Aloha Konawaena Staff and Families,

Happy Friday! Our latest weekly video update is now available. We have several important campus updates to share as we move into a very busy month of May.

Watch This Week’s Video Update Here

Here is what you’ll find in this week’s update:

Facilities & Fall Planning

Library Update: We have the latest news regarding the status of the school library.

Looking Toward Fall: Please know that our admin team is working tirelessly with the goal and high hopes of fully reopening for the Fall semester. We will continue to keep you updated on this progress.

Literacy Night Mahalo A huge heartfelt mahalo to everyone who made Literacy Night such a wonderful success! Special thanks to Karina Hernandez, Healthy Leo’s, the Leo Club, and all the incredible volunteers who showed up for our students and community.

Upcoming Events

May 1: May Day Dance at the Outrigger.

May 13: No School for Students. Staff PD Day.

May 13: Hiring Blitz at Hongwanji.

May 18: Senior Awards Night at Hongwanji.

May 23: Graduation Reminder! Just a reminder that we are bringing it home—Commencement will be held right here on our campus in the Konawaena Stadium!

Athletics: Catch up on the latest Wildcat sports updates and see what’s coming up for our student-athletes.

Thank you for tuning in to these weekly videos. Your support makes all the difference as we head toward the end of the school year!

Mahalo,

The Konawaena High School Admin Team

04/26/2026

***Sorry Late Post
Aloha Konawaena Staff, Students, and Families,

The Admin team is back with our new Friday tradition! We’ve put together a video update to keep you in the loop on everything happening around campus as we head into the home stretch of the school year. Please be ready to turn up the volume; we filmed outside, and it was a little louder than expected.

Watch the April 17th Weekly Video Here

In this week's update, we cover several essential topics:

🏗️ Facilities & Campus Life
Facilities Update: Get the latest on our ongoing campus improvements and repairs.

Main Campus

Replacement of ceiling tiles and drywall

Painting: Wall to wall, Ceiling to floor

Flooring removal and replacement with new tiles

Athletic Facilities

Football/Soccer field in use for flag football practice/games

Softball/Baseball fields in use for practice/games

Gym: currently in use for storing all classroom materials and equipment

📚 Academic Support & Testing
Summer School: Key information for those planning to get ahead or catch up over the break.

June 8 - July 17, 2026

On campus

Program details forthcoming

Credit recovery

PE

Summer Bridge

Intervention & Tutoring: We have multiple options available, including

Direct teacher intervention: Teachers have been encouraged to incorporate 1:1 or small-group interventions during their class periods. Reach out directly to the teacher if you need support.

Tutor.com: 24/7 Online Tutoring Support

Tutor.com FAQ for Parents

3-minute informational video

Students log in via Clever

Virtual Tutoring: We are currently in the process of scheduling virtual after-school tutoring, which will be available M, Tu, Th, & F. Please keep an eye out for a flyer coming out soon.

Testing Season: Stay prepared with updates on AP and SBA testing schedules.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams:

AP Drawing: Week of May 4

Biology: May 4 (8:00 am)

US Gov't: May 5 (11:45 pm)

APUSH: May 8 (8:00 am)

Calculus AB/BC: May 11 (8:00)

Precalculus: May 12 (8 am)

Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) & Biology: Week of May 18-22

SBA - 2nd semester 11th grade students (Math & English)

Biology - 2nd semester biology students (10th/11th grade)

DETAILED INFO COMING SOON

🏆 Athletics, Events & Senior Milestones
Athletic Update: Latest news on our Wildcat teams and upcoming events.

Softball and Baseball held games on campus TODAY!

4 teams are already slotted to attend the state tournament

So proud of all our student athletes' determination and perseverance

May Day: May 1st at Outrigger - Performance and FREE Dance

Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.

Doors Close: 7:00 p.m.

Dance Ends: 9:30 p.m.

Who Can Attend: Students in grades 9–12 attending Konawaena High School or Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino

Cost: Free (registration required; limited seats available)

Flyer Link

Graduation: It’s happening!!! May 23, 2026

Wildcats! We are beyond thrilled to announce that the Class of 2026 will be crossing the stage right where they belong: ON CAMPUS in our very own stadium! This is a huge win for our students, our families, and the entire South Kona community. Let’s celebrate our seniors on their home turf

We are committed to keeping you informed with these videos every Friday for the rest of the quarter. Thank you for your continued support of our students and school!

Mahalo,

The Konawaena High School Admin Team

04/26/2026

UPDATED TO ADD:
Please note that the DOE and State of Hawaii are fully funding the facilities repairs and we are in the process of filing the massive insurance claim for all of the assets that were damaged. However, this process takes time. If you are interested in helping cover immediate costs, please feel free to donate, but do not feel obligated to. This opportunity is for the many community members who have expressed an interest in supporting.

Kona Low Recovery: Help Restore the Home of the Wildcats! 💚🖤🤍

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. The outpouring of support we’ve received since the March flood has been overwhelming, and we are so thankful for your patience and grace as we navigate this tragedy together.

To help our students, teachers, and staff return to normalcy, we are officially collecting donations for recovery efforts. Your contributions will directly fund:

Athletic Travel & Equipment (to keep our seasons going!)
Essential Teacher & Student Supplies
Staff Wellness Initiatives

HOW TO DONATE:
Option 1: Donate Online (Electronic)
We have partnered with AlohaMap and Friends of the Future to securely collect electronic donations on the school's behalf.
Link: http://bit.ly/4t2h88R
Note: Please be sure to indicate "Konawaena High" in the donation notes!

Option 2: Donate by Check
Checks can be dropped off or mailed to the front office.
Payable to: Konawaena High School
Mailing Address: 81-1043 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua HI, 96750

Tax Information:
All donations are tax-deductible. Every donor will receive a formal acknowledgment of their contribution for tax purposes, from either Konawaena High or Friends of the Future (AlohaMap).
Thank you for standing with us. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! 🐾