Notices

EXPRESS Bus Pass (Free County Service) – Registration Opens July 13, 2026 We are pleased to continue the EXPRESS program, providing free county bus transportation for eligible middle/intermediate and high school students. Eligibility Requirements: Students must attend their designated home school and reside at least 1.5 miles (walking distance) from the nearest public access point to the school. The walk zone is calculated from the home address listed in Infinite Campus to th

Dear Parents and Guardians, One of our primary goals at Wai'anae High School is to provide an enjoyable dining experience for your teenager. This means ensuring they have enough time to not only eat a nutritious meal but also to relax, laugh, and socialize with friends. Socializing is a vital part of the day—it provides a well-deserved break, refreshes students for afternoon classes, and even encourages them to try healthier food options. To give our students more time to eat

Aloha Searider 'Ohana; Welcome to the new school year! As many of you may have read, the State of Hawaii Board of Education along with the Department of Education has implemented a statewide directive on cell phone use in public school. We are writing to inform you of a change to our school's cell phone procedures that will be implemented for all students for the entirety of the school year. Why the Change? This change is being put in place to ensure that every student has th

Searider Parents, Per Governor Green, all Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Maui County public schools, offices closed on Friday, March 13. Following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement on Thursday, March 12, regarding severe weather conditions impacting the state, and in alignment with his directive, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will implement the closure of HIDOE schools and offices on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and in Maui County on Friday, March 13, due to current storm conditions. Applicabil

Aloha Searider 'ohana, We would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming What’s Next? End of School Year Transitions and Family Night on Wednesday, March 24 at 5:00-7:00 PM in the WHS Cafeteria. This evening is an opportunity for students and families to receive important school updates, learn about available programs and resources, connect with staff and community partners, and participate in hands-on lei making activities together. Light refreshments will be available

Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi provides free support services to help keiki and ʻohana heal from loss, domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. Rooted in the values of aloha, mālama, and kuleana, our programs equip children, caregivers, and families with tools to navigate grief and separation, building resilience and hope. In Hawaiian culture, healing is a shared journey, and coping with grief and trauma is recognized as a natural process. We are here to offer a safe, supportive environ

Feb. 10, 2026 Aloha Waianae High School parents and guardians, There will be no school for Oʻahu students on Friday, Feb. 13. Students will not report to campus, and there will be no in-person instruction that day. This schedule adjustment is the result of the statewide school closure on Monday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather. Monday had previously been scheduled as a teacher institute (waiver) day for Oʻahu schools, with no students on campus. The Department of Education has

February 3, 2026 Dear Wai‘anae High School ʻOhana, The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We are committed to providing a secure campus, and want to notify you of a safety incident that took place this morning. We received a report of a possible firearm on campus. School staff took immediate action to recover and confiscate the item, law enforcement was called to assist, and the student was taken into police custody. At no point was any threa

Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting 2/26/26 Football Bleachers Prom Payments A107 Afterschool 3/9-3/11/26 WHS Jr/Sr-$110, Guest -$120 Must meet attendance requirements & clear all obligations WHS Jr Sr Prom- Honolulu Country Club 4/4/26 April 4, 2026 5-10 pm Senior Aloha Week 5/11-15/26 Senior Luau - 5/15/26 Cost $40, payments late April Graduation Practices- Mandatory Song Practices: 2:30-4:30 at Gym Females only- 4/28, 5/5 Males only- 4/30, 5/7 Everyone-5/12, 5/14 Ceremony Pra

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