Notices

Dear Wai‘anae High School ‘ohana, We are writing to share a brief update on the that we previously communicated with families about earlier this school year. After additional planning and coordination between the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and the Honolulu Police Department, we anticipate that the pilot will begin at Wai‘anae High next week. As a reminder, the purpose of this pilot is to strengthen safety and support on campus while building positive relationships

On behalf of Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, we are pleased to share the attached letter introducing a new High School Internship Program offered through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. This program is designed to provide students with meaningful exposure to public service, leadership, and state government operations. This in-person, five-week summer internship is designed to provide Hawaiʻi high school students with meaningful exposure to state government, civic lead

December 17, 2025 Aloha 9th Grade Searider 'Ohana, Congratulations on completing your first semester as Wai‘anae Seariders! As we look not only to the upcoming semester but success over the next three years and five months at Wai‘anae High School, we are writing to inform you of a change to our 9th-grade classroom's cell phone procedures that will be implemented for all 9th-grade classes, effective Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 . Why the Change? This change is being put in p

This year the state has mandated schools to implement a Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVP)for grades K-12.  The curriculum is provided from the Sexual Abuse Treatment Center (SATC).  A parent brochure was mailed out in October. The main goal is to bring awareness to students to better prepare them in case a situation arises.  Schools are expected to do 4-5 different lessons, depending on their grade level. Grades 9 &11 have four lessons, and grades 10 & 12 have five.  W

Dear Wai' anae High School parents and guardians, Our administration has been made aware of an inappropriate video involving one of our students that was anonymously airdropped to random phones at Wai'anae High School on November 25, 2025. The video, which was privately sent to a known individual, has since been circulated among many students' personal text messages and social media accounts. Our staff has been working directly with students involved, along with their parents

Aloha Searider Family, To help us keep all students safe and protect their privacy, we have established specific procedures for dropping off and picking up students from campus .   All visitors must check in at the front office upon arrival. Our staff will work with families of students with unique needs to arrange any necessary accommodations to ensure each child's safety and access needs.   Mahalo for your understanding and support as we work together to create a secure and

Today we recognized our students who met or exceeded proficiency on the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) last year. They broke barriers and raised the bar for the junior class achieving the highest scores we've ever gotten as a school. We are expecting great things from the senior class in their last year of high school and beyond.

If your family's income has changed because of the federal government shutdown, you may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Apply online for faster results: ezmealapp.com (Select "DOE - Honolulu, Central, ..." when searching for district.) More information at: https://go.hidoe.us/FRPM

Dear Parents and Guardians, The Hawai‘i Department of Health has issued an alert regarding a voluntary recall of Meadow Gold half-pint chocolate milk with an expiration date of October 16, 2025. The product was distributed to schools on O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i—including our school. This recall is being conducted out of caution due to potential quality control issues with the product. While there have been no confirmed illnesses, families are advised not to consume any Meadow G

Updated January 8th, 2026 A Second/Last Chance! Hello WHS Students:  Attendance is important for your overall success, therefore, here is our attendance notice for Quarter 3.   If you did NOT qualify for quarter 2, this is your second/last chance to try! Please be aware, as the numbers have changed. If you did qualify in quarter 2 - Great Job!, however, please know that overly excessive unexcused absences/tardies in quarter 3, may also cause you to also be excluded. If you ar

October 1, 2025 Dear Waiʻanae High School Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you of a serious safety incident that occurred...

Sept. 30, 2025 Dear Wai‘anae High School families, We want to share important news about a new pilot program coming to Wai‘anae High...

Aloha Parents and Guardians: The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is continuing to expand subsidized county bus passes to...

Dear Waiʻanae High School Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you of a serious safety incident that occurred on campus today...

August 19, 2025 Aloha Searider 'Ohana, We are writing to address and provide clarification regarding a recent social media post that has...

If you filled out the form to obtain a City and County Holo Card Bus Pass, please know that it is being processed.  Once processed,...

Student Parking this year is located outside the 9th grade fence. If you are a student driver you will be asked to park parallel to the...