Parent Updates

​Aloha all, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Richelle Tagawa 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.
Please feel free to contact me at
[email protected]
Updates/Events
Freshmen Orientation
Monday, August 5, 2025
Beginning of School Year for All Students​
Tuesday, August 6, 2025

Student Handbook 2025-2026
Bell Schedule 2025-2026

Student Transportation Information - Please Read
Follow us on:
Twitter - @KonawaenaHSPrnt​​
Facebook - Konawaena High School Parent Page
Instagram - ​@konawildcats

General Information for Parents

Beginning 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.
Student Pick Up at the End of the Day ​
Please pick students up in the bus parking lot
Please DO NOT park in the YELLOW STRIPED area of the parking lot
Student Lot All Students must have:
  • Permit signed by parent/guardian
  • Proof of insurance
  • Student parking tag visibly displayed in car
Forms can be picked up and dropped off in the VP Office. Please bring cash or check for $5.00 parking fee.
Mandatory Fees (Paid at Registration)
  • Student Association Fee (yearly) $10.00
  • Class Dues (yearly) $8.00
  • Freshmen Grad Fee (one time payment) $40.00

Optional Fees (Paid at Registration or Front Office)
  • BIIF Student Pass (provides access to all BIIF games) $20.00
  • Locker Rental (first come first served, limited) $2.00
  • Student Parking Fee $5.00
  • (w/ parent signed form)
  • ​Yearbook (subject to change) $50.00
    •  Additional Autograph Page $2.00
    • Plastic Protective Jacket $3.00
    • ​Personalized Name $5.00
  • Bus One Way/Qtr $36.00                  
  • Bus Two Ways/Qtr $72.00

*Cash and Check ONLY. Please make check payable to: Konawaena High School

​Resources

 Hawaii State Department of Health COVID-19 Site​
Flyer for what to do if you come in contact with someone with COVID Link 
Logo K H S Counseors
 ​Konawaena High Counseling Resources
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HIDOE Child Internet Safety Resources
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Register for bus—online application
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​Parents Guide to Google Classroom
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Konawaena Student Credit Union
Link to Konawaena Alumni Association form
Information collected will be used by Konawaena High School Alumni Ohana
Hawai'i Statewide Family Engagement Center
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Temporary Assistance during COVID -19
Flyer Link
​How to apply Link
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The Sharing our Ulu Information
​HI Department of Health Link
​There are resources for all age groups 
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Haw​ai'i Food Basket -  West Hawaii Website
Urgent Services Directory for Families
Logo EZ school pay - pay for lunch on line
Applications for FREE & REDUCED Lunch 
Lunch Payments Link 
Information Free & Reduced Lunch Link
​Instructions for Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch Link
You can apply online in
English & En Español 
​en Español Link

Please apply even if you have not qualified in the past, This year may be different. You may qualify for reduced lunch. 
There are new benefits, please apply 

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
BOE Family & Community Engagement Partnership
The following are the 6 components of the Hawaii Board of
Education Parent/Family Involvement Policy:
  1. Welcoming all families into the school community - Families are active participants in the life of the school and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class.
  2. Communicating Effectively - Families and school staff engage in regular two-way meaningful communication about student learning.
  3. Supporting Student Success - Families and school staff continuously partner to support students learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.
  4. Speaking Up for Every Child- Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.
  5. Sharing Power - Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.
  6. 3 Engaging/Partnering with Community - Families and school staff engage/partner with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.

Konawaena T-Shirts & Jerseys

Konawaena to Retire #28

On Sept. 28, 1928, a local radio broadcast stated that the Konawaena High School football team, wearing old UH uniforms, “played like WILDCATS”. Afterward, the team changed its name and color scheme, going from the blue and white Knights to the green and white Wildcats.
To honor that legacy, the school has decided to retire the number 28 and give that number to all of the loyal Wildcat fans who support the student athletes in various sports, similar to the way the Seattle Seahawks give their fans the No. 12.
***Sales benefit the athletic department
T-shirts may be purchased through the parent Coordinator (Gloria 808 313-6023)

MAHALO
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