Our Island School Since 1913
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Aloha!
In case you missed it, here are some of Maui High School's recent news and announcements...
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DISTANCE LEARNING TO CONTINUE
IN QUARTER 2
During the 2nd quarter Maui High School will continue in our current Distance Learning mode. Please read the letters from Complex Area Superintendent Kathleen Dimino and Principal Yap regarding this matter.
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CHANGE IN DISTANCE LEARNING LUNCH SERVICE
Beginning October 12, 2020, there will be a change In our breakfast/lunch serving schedule for Distance Learning students. Under the Federal School Food Service Program, the 'Seamless Summer Option' (similar to Grab & Go), Maui High will be serving meals (2 meals a day served at lunch time) at no charge to any child(ren) in the community who is 18 years and younger.
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Read full MHS letter for details.
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Read full HIDOE press release.
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HIDOE RETURN TO LEARN SURVEY
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education seeks feedback from secondary students and families to learn more about 1st quarter experiences of the 2020-21 school year. This feedback is essential as we continue to assess system progress, identify areas where additional support is needed and coordinate resources.
All Hawai‘i public and charter middle and high school students in grades 6-12 have until Oct. 23, 2020 to please complete the survey. Parents and guardians of any student enrolled at a Hawai‘i public or charter school are invited to share their feedback until Oct. 30, 2020.
All surveys are completely confidential - no one at the school, complex area or state office will be able to connect responses back to the individuals.
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CURRENT VACCINATION RECORDS
Please ensure that our Health Room has your child's most current vaccination record on file. Send a copy to the school or call your child’s doctor to request for them to send a copy. You may also download the attached F-14 form, request for your doctor to fill it out, then submit it to the school.
A copy of records may be submitted in one of the following ways:
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Email to debbie.hirata@mauihigh.org
- Fax to 808-872-3010 Attention Health Room
- Mail /deliver to Maui High School, ATTN Healthroom, 660 S. Lono Ave.
We currently have over 250 students that do not meet the current vaccination requirements. Please help us to reduce the number of under vaccinated students. For more information on vaccination requirements please visit http://vaxtoschoolhawaii.com/
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YEARBOOK PHOTOS FOR GRADES 9, 10, 11
In light of our current situation of 100% distance learning, school picture taking with Nagamine Photo Studio may not happen this year. But the yearbook still needs class sections!
Therefore the Yearbook staff is asking for all students grades 9, 10, 11 to send in a headshot photo: bottom of shoulders to top of head leaving some headroom above.
REQUIRED - Dress appropriately, no hand signs, no props, no hats or sunglasses. Consider your background and lighting. Portrait Mode on your phones might help as well. Look straight into camera and smile. Framing should follow that of traditional yearbook photos.
Label your photo with First and Last Name. Submit photo via email to yearbook@mauihigh.org no later than Monday, October 12. Thank you for your help!
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SABER MASKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Show your school spirit by sporting a Maui High facemask! Saber masks are available for purchase at the main office from 8am-2pm. Masks are $8 cash only.
**Office will be open over the Fall break.
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ARE YOU USING INFINITE CAMPUS?
All students and parents have an Infinite Campus login to monitor student academic progress throughout the year. For more info on Infinite Campus you can visit this page on our website: INFINITE CAMPUS
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Counseling, College, Career News
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Remaining Financial Aid Info Nights are October 7, 14, 21, 28.
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View our calendar of upcoming virtual college presentations. Interested students should email Ms. Suenaga at dawn.suenaga@mauihigh.org.
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Check out the NACAC website for great college planning tips and to sign up for upcoming virtual college fairs!
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SHOP AND SCORE FOR MAUI HIGH
Help Maui High earn a shareof $150,000 in the Times Supermarkets' Shop and Score for Hawaii's High School Education program from September 23 - October 20. Designate Maui High School (Code 364) any time you purchase a participating product to help us earn points! For program details, visit: TimesSupermarkets.com
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EDUCATION INNOVATION TEACHER CHALLENGE
MAUI HIGH IET TEACHER NAMED A FINALIST
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Congratulations to Mr. Sado on being named 1 of 6 finalists in the Farmers Insurance Hawaii and Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Education Innovation Teacher Challenge.
The Education Innovation grant program will award two $25,000 grants to help Hawaii public school teachers implement innovative and impactful learning experiences that benefit their schools, students and the greater community. Sado's proposal 'Combatting COVID-19 in the Community' empowers his Industrial and Engineering Technology students to develop personal protection equipment for the community.
Two winners, one from Oahu and one from a Neighbor Island, will be announced in October. Good luck Mr. Sado!
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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FOUR SABERS NAMED COMMENDED STUDENTS
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We are pleased to announce that the following Maui High students: Kian A. Leonard, Jeremy L. Peros, Alexis Joy Viloria, and Quinton H. Wong, have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Schoalrship Program.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholar awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
The Maui High Ohana extends a proud congratulations to these academically talented Sabers!
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WEEK 1 OF SABER TRIVIA
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 3 WINNERS
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Congratulations
KERRY WASANO - Band Director
LUDIE AU HOON - Educational Assistant
ALEXANDRA LUISDOTTIR PEREZ - Class of 2024
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Congratulations to the Top 3 winners in Week 1 of our Saber Trivia contest. Thank you to all who participated.
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WEEK 1 - SABER TRIVIA
What year was Maui High School established?
1913
Name the author of the Maui High School Alma Mater?
Cecyl Holiday
Which Maui High Alumni graduated in 1944 and co-authored Title IX civil right law?
Patsy Mink
What year did Maui High School open the Kahului Campus?
1972
Maui High School was originally built in which plantation village?
Hamakuapoko
What year did Maui High School officially have a girls’ water polo team?
2011
Name the Maui High School graduate who served as Lt. Governor for Hawai'i.
Shan Tsutsui
Which national parade did Maui High School Band participate in 2015?
The Rose Bowl Parade
How many HHSAA State Championships has Maui High won?
Nine
Currently how many Vice-Principals are working at Maui High School?
Six
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Membership Drive
Aloha, Maui High School Ohana and Friends!
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us physically apart, we of the Maui High School PTSA invite Parents, Teachers, Students, Administration and Staff to join us as we GO MAD - Go Out (if only virtually); Make A Difference together!
Membership is just $15 for the school year. Checks are payable to, and may be sent to: Maui High School PTSA, PO Box 385, Puunene HI 96784. Our email is: mauihighptsa@gmail.com
We look forward to working WITH you!!! Mahalo and stay safe!
Amber Alexander, PTSA President
Lianne DelaCruz, PTSA Vice President
Bernice Takahata, PTSA Secretary
Linda Puppolo, PTSA Treasurer
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'Ohana Help Desk - Tech Help
Help desk agents are available to assist HIDOE families with their technology questions and issues as students go through their online classes lessons.
Reach out to the ‘Ohana Help Desk at 643-DESK (3375) Mon-Fri from 7am-8pm, Sunday from 4-8pm or go to ohanahelpdesk.org for 24/7 support.
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Health Hotline & Telehealth
HIDOE students and families have FREE access to a health hotline and telehealth services provided by the Hawai‘i Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program.
This service aims to deliver equitable access to health resources and care for HIDOE students using mobile devices and interactive technology.
The health hotline can be reached at (844) 436-3888 (toll free) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
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Hawai'i Keiki Wellness Newsletter
Access the September Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Complex Wellness newsletter here:
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Peer Support (Grieving Loss)
Na Keiki O Emalia offers FREE peer support groups for youth who are grieving the death of someone important to them. For interested kids or teens, there is a link to sign up on their website at nkoemaui.org.
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Substance Abuse Support
Maui Youth & Family Services offers confidential substance abuse counseling services to help students with sobriety, positive coping skills, connection, self-awareness, and relapse prevention. Interested teens should call 808-249-8691 or email services@MYFS.org.
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Saber Scribes - Student Journalism
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New club. New website. New stories weekly! Check out Maui High's student journalism blog articles at
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660 South Lono Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 727-4000
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