Parent Updates
Konawaena High Mission Statement
Aloha all, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Maverick Kawamoto. I am currently the new PCNC (Parent-Community, Networking Center) at Konawaena High School. As the new PCNC, I am very excited for this new chapter in my life at Konawaena. One of my goals is to reach out to teachers, students, parents and the community to bring the spirit and excitement back to Konawaena Wildcats. As a team (ohana) let’s get parents and the community back into our school.
"It’s amazing what can be achieved when we work together moving in the same direction". Sope.A
"It’s amazing what can be achieved when we work together moving in the same direction". Sope.A
CURRENT EVENTS
Follow us on:
Twitter @KonawaenaHSPrnt
Facebook - Konawaena High School Parent Page
Instagram @konawildcats
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CLASS NEWS
CLASS OF 2023
2021-22 class officers President: Devlyn Kojima VPs: Sophia Burgess & Ariel Cohen Secretary: Katie Wickersham Historian: Simba Zvenyika Treasurer: Tatiana Henriques CLASS OF 2024 2021-22 class officers President: Regine Aparece VP: Karly Andrade Secretary: Malia Casabar Historian: Lehua Norris Treasurer: Charlotte Bowden Freshmen - view a virtual tour of campus Link Freshman Parent Orientation Slides CLASS OF 2025 |
WHATS NEW
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RESOURCESFCC program The Emergency Broadband Benefit is to help families and households struggling to afford internet service
Hawaii Island Rental & Utility Assistance Program due to COVID Income or job loss Opens on April 12
English Spanish Marshallese Japanese Chuukese Link to website COVID Vaccine now available for 16 and older Link 
Electronic Smoking Education Link (Vaping)
*Teens will learn vaping prevention strategies and critical thinking skills. *Online lessons packed with activities, infographics, and short videos. *Designed with less lecturing/reading, and more active learning. *The online lesson will take 45-60 minutes to complete. Each participant will receive a Starbucks gift card (while supplies last) AND will be entered in a drawing for one of two $200 Amazon gift cards. 
Hawaii State Department of Health COVID-19 Site
Flyer for what to do if you come in contact with someone with COVID Link 
nter for Disease Control
Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making Link CDC Community Work School Link Active Daily Cases Hawaii Island Link (Hilo Union School website) HIDOE Continuity of Education Link
Helpful links for parents & students as we navigate distance learning (Learning from Home) HIDOE Continuity of Education - Parents HIDOE Continuity of Education - Students
Ohana Help Desk supports students and families with distance learning Link
The Department awarded a $1.7 million contract to Hawaiian Telcom to establish the help desk. The ‘Ohana Help Desk will be open to support students and parents:
Hawai'i Statewide Family Engagement Center Link
Cash assistance available for children who receive free or reduced-cost school meals Link
The Dept. of Human Services and HIDOE's Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Program have announced that families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals will receive temporary cash assistance for food, due to the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 public health crisis 
Hotline available for HIDOE student-related health questions and Telehealth visits
AVAILABLE STARTING FRIDAY MAY 1 Flyer Toll free: (844) 436-3888 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays 
Telehealth Hotline Poster Link
HOʻĀLA ASSISTANCE Program
Funded by the Hawai'i Resilience Fund Assistance with:
in partnerships with Hawaii Community Foundation & Pierre and Pam Omidyar * The program is active April 2, 2020 
HAWAII PUBLIC LIBRARY
Apply for an online Library Card Explore Learn Read Flyer The Library offers FREE books and movies, plus many other resources 
Konawaena Student Credit Union
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EVENTS CALENDAR
"Mondays have potential, and so do you..."
Molly Satta-Ellis
(Konawaena Teacher and Alumni)
Molly Satta-Ellis
(Konawaena Teacher and Alumni)
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Donations for upkeep, may also be sent directly to the Konawaena Foundation
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd. Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 |
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When the world says,
‘Give up,’ Hope whispers, ‘Try one more time.’ Unknown |
The difference I make today might not show up for years, might not make me rich or famous, might not get me glory or cheers. But the difference will live forever, will be passed on into the wild.; Because the difference I make i the world today will be in the heart of a child - Unknown |
2018 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade (winning the Teen/Adult Division and $100 for the school!) |
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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RESPONSIBLE PARENTING BE : Responsible: Make Education a Priority Committed: Continue working with student no matter how challenging Positive: Give positive feedback and praise Patient: Caring thru commitment and encouragement Attentive: Stop child when there is bad behavior, give opportunity to make it right, discipline appropriate and consistent Precise: Give clear & direct instructions Mindful: Of mistakes, look over work and help make corrections Result Oriented: Keep notes from teacher conferences, look at progress reports and Jupiter Grades, read report cards carefully, ask questions Diligent: Work from beginning to end of the year with student and teacher, don’t give up Innovative: Keep learning lively and dynamic THERE: listen, give advise, encourage, speak positive about their life, support |
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
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Graduation Day Class Responsibilities
Seniors - Assemble the stage, set up the chairs, decorations Juniors - Take down the stage and put away the chairs Sophomores - Trash pickup Freshman - Concession Stand 
KONAWAENA TO RETIRE #28
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Student Pick up at the end of the day
Bus parking lot Please DO NOT park in the YELLOW STRIPED area of the parking lot Student Lot All Students must have a permit signed by parent/guardian and show proof of insurance
Forms can be picked up in the VP Office |
SY 2018-2019
Mandatory Fees Student Government Fee $10.00 Class Dues $8.00 Optional Fees BIIF Student Pass $20.00 Locker Rental $2.00 Student Parking Fee $5.00 (w/ parent signed form) Yearbook (subject to change) $50.00 Bus One Way/Qtr $36.00 Bus Two Ways/Qtr $72.00 Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union
Konawaena Student Credit Union Students may open a savings account on campus for $5.00. The account can be converted to an Adult account after they graduate. |
Begining of the year reminders for Parents/Guardians
1. Fill out and return emergency card, you need to sign and date a new card each year, even if the information has not changed. (it is in the packet your student got on the first day of school) 2. Apply for free or reduced lunch (link to online application is below) 3. Pay student fees 4. Sign and return any forms sent home from individual teachers 5. If you are picking up a student in the bus parking area, please do not park in the yellow striped areas 6. If your student will be driving to school, you will need to sign the parking permit form available from the VP office. A permit is required to park in the student lot. 7. FOLLOW KonawaenaHS Info @KonawaenaHSPrnt on Twitter. We are retweeting Information that you could find helpful. |
