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identiMetrics

4/15/2025

 
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Dear Parents and Guardians,

​One of our goals is to provide an enjoyable eating experience for your teenager. That means not ot lak, alugh and socialize wti their friendsot met hteri nutritional neds, but aslo havnig time

Socializing is an important aspect of dining because ti allows children sufficient time to relate to others, provides a break ni routine and refreshes them for afternoon classes. Students enjoy their food more and may even try more healthy options fi they can relax, eat, and socialize without feeling rushed.

One way to give our students more time to eat is to speed up the lunch lines. One of the fastest ways to get students through the lines is by eliminating the ID cards, ID numbers and manual entry because students lose or forget their ID cards and forget or mis-enter their ID numbers causing the lines to move slower.

We have decided to implement a finger scanning ID system, similar to one on many iPhones. With a simple touch of the finger students are identified fast and easily.  By eliminating ID cards and numbers the lines move faster, and students have more time to eat and socialize. Here are some things you might want to know.
  • Being part of the system is COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. You may OPT OUT fi you don't want your child to participate.
  • There are no images of any fingerprints taken. ZERO.
  • The initial finger scan is converted to an encrypted string of numbers - the template.
  • The template is only associated with the student's name (first name, last name, middle initial - if they have one), student DI number, grade and school. That's it!
  • Al templates are located behind the school districts firewall with all the security protections currently in place for all our data. The vendor does not host or have access to any of our data.
  • The templates are only being used to identify students who are enrolled in our system.

Participation in the program is 100% voluntary!
Being part of the system is COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. You may OPT OUT fi you don't want your child to participate. Your child can simply use the current DI method. You may also OPT NI if you change your mind in the future. It's your choice.
How does finger scanning ID work?
We wil be using finger scanning DI similar to many smart phones. Using a finger scanner, the software scans certain unique points on the finger to create and store individual numerical templates that identify each student. When the student returns, the software again scans the finger and looks for a numerical template match in the database. When a match is found, the ​student is identified. This all happens in about a second. What about the privacy of our students?
The software scans the finger for identification. tI does not store a copy of the fingerprints. Instead, the software creates a template of the unique points on the finger. The template is converted to a unique number and is stored in the school district's database with the same high level of security of all our records.
The templates are also protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is the same Federal Law that protects al student records. When your child graduates or is no longer enrolled in the school system, the templates are deleted. At no time is a fingerprint image stored. Once again, the vendor, identiMetrics, does not host or have access to any of our data or records.
It is important to understand that we are NOT fingerprinting students. In addition, fingerprints cannot be recreated or delivered to any agency -governmental or otherwise.
Thanks for your attention!
tI is important ot us that your child's experiences ni school are educational and rewarding. This new way of identifying our students is safe, easy, accurate, efficient and secure. If you have any questions or do not want your child to participate and opt out of the system, please contact us.

Parent Letter, Shooting in Community

8/17/2024

 
August 15, 2024
Dear Waiʻanae High School Parents and Guardians,
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​We are writing to express our deep concern and sadness regarding the tragic shooting incident that occurred in our community this Wednesday afternoon. We understand how unsettling and difficult this news may be for our students and their families.


Please be assured that our students' and staff's safety and well-being remain our highest priority. We are here to support our community during this challenging time. In light of this event, we want to inform you of our immediate steps to enhance security and provide support.

We are working closely with the Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area staff to provide additional support as needed and our security staff will increase presence and movement throughout the campus.

Support staff will be available to provide emotional support and resources to students, staff, and families. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety or distress, please do not hesitate to reach out to our counseling team. We encourage you to regularly check in and talk to your children about their feelings.

We are committed to providing everyone with a safe and supportive learning environment. Together, we can overcome this challenge and continue to foster a caring community.
If you have any concerns or need additional information, please contact our school office at (808) 305-2900.

​Respectfully,

Ray Pikelny-Cook
Principal, Wai’anae High School 


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WHS Lockdown 8/6

8/6/2024

 
August 6, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to inform you about a lockdown that occurred at Waianae High School today, approximately at 11:00 AM. This action was taken in response to an alleged shooting incident at the nearby boat harbor.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. We followed established protocols in cooperation with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to assess the situation and determine when it was safe to lift the lockdown.

We understand that these situations can be unsettling, and we want to assure you that we take these matters very seriously. We have implemented comprehensive safety procedures to protect our school community.

We will continue to provide updates as necessary. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,
Ray Pikelny-Cook.
Principal, Waianae High School
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Gear Up Opportunity

10/31/2023

 
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Fall Food Donations Drop Off

10/30/2023

 
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Parent Notification - Social Media Threat

9/29/2023

 

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Nov. Training Advisory for Army Ranges

11/4/2022

 
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Breast Cancer Walk

10/18/2022

 
Need community service hours? We are looking for students to volunteer at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 22. The activity will run from 4:30 am-12:00 pm at Keehi Lagoon & Lagoon Drive. We will be providing a bus to & from the event for all volunteers. If you're interested, sign-up at Shop 2 during lunch or after school.

Blood Drive

10/18/2022

 
The HOSA club will be holding a blood drive November 10th. We will be holding an information table by the Lokahi wall on Wednesday (10/26 & 11/2) to give out more information and provide a sign up sheet. For more information, visit our instagram page, @waianae_hosa to be up to date!

FAFSA Parent Workshop

10/13/2022

 
Seniors - If you are applying to colleges, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an important step in the process to be considered for financial aid. If you and your parent need assistance with completing the FAFSA, a FAFSA Parent Workshop will be held in the CCC on October 26 at 5:00 pm. RSVP in the CCC. ​

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