Safety Incident 02.03.26

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 threat made, and all students remained safe throughout the incident.

As a reminder, under the Department’s student misconduct rules, firearms include air guns, BB and pellet guns, paintball guns, crossbows, or any other instrument that can expel a projectile. Possession of such items on school campuses, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) premises, school buses or during HIDOE activities or events is considered a Class A student misconduct offense, which carries serious consequences, including detention, suspension or dismissal.

We ask for your help to speak to your child(ren) about the seriousness of bringing prohibited or dangerous items to school. Please do your part by securing dangerous items at home to prevent easy access. I would like to commend our staff, teachers and students for their quick action and cooperation. Our counselors are available to help any students or school personnel who may need assistance. The well-being of our students is a continual community effort and your voice is critical to keeping our campus safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our administration at 808-697-9400. We appreciate your help as we work together to keep all of our students safe. Mahalo for your kokua.

Sincerely,

Ray Pikelny-Cook

Principal

2026-02-03-Waianae-High-Firearm-LTP.pdf

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