No. 10 | January 22, 2021
My Voice • My Choice • My Future
Aloha!
On this week's newsletter content:
  • Schedule Changes
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Integrated Career Academy Facility
  • College Counselors' Upcoming Events
  • DOE Daily Wellness Check Video
  • Hawaii Keiki Article: Covid Vaccine Information
  • Hawaii Keiki Article: Vaping and Our Youth
Announcements
Schedule Changes to Look Out For
Friday, Jan. 22: 1, 3, 5, 7 (Switch to Monday Schedule)
Monday, Jan. 25: Teacher Professional Development Day (No Classes)
Friday, Jan. 29: 1, 3, 5, 7 (Switch to Monday Schedule)

For up-to-date information, please refer to our website.
New Integrated Career Academy Facility
Groundbreaking Ceremony
On January 14, 2021, Waipahu High School held a groundbreaking ceremony for our new Intergrated Career Academy Learning Facility. Read students' Kila Brown and Leimarie Gacho's article, published on the HIDOE website below.
  • Class of 2022 College Planning Night 1/21/21 6:00 pm
  • Juniors will have the opportunity to learn about the College planning process, admission requirements, financial aid and steps that you can take now to prepare for college. 
  • FAFSA Submission Assistance Every Friday
  • Seniors and their parents have the opportunity to receive 1:1 assistance in submitting the FAFSA for federal student aid.
  • UH Community College Application Event 2/5/21
  • Seniors will have the opportunity to learn about the different Community Colleges 
  • Military Exploration Event 2/11/21 (Tentatively Scheduled)
  • Juniors & Seniors will have the opportunity to learn about the different military branches and key information about the enlisting process.
  • ASVAB 2/18/21
  • Seniors will be able to sign up for the ASVAB for possible military enlistment. 
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Event information and sign-ups will be posted in respective Google Classrooms.
DOE Daily Wellness Check Video
Please watch The Wellness Check video through the link below. Daily wellness checks does not only apply to our students, but to all adults and visitors of our campus. Let's work together to keep our community safe.
Resources
Hawaii Keiki:
Covid Vaccine Information
Hawaii Keiki:
Vaping and Our Youth
Michelle Chapman, Waipahu High School's Hawaii Keiki APRN shares an article providing vaping resources and its impact on our youth.
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows: Beth Schimmelfennig, Director; Rhonda Wong, Compliance; Aaron Oandasan, Title VI; Toby Yamashiro, Title VII; Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX; Krysti Sukita, ADA/504. Civil Rights Compliance Branch; Hawaii State Department of Education: P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804; (808) 586-3322 or relay CRCB@k12.hi.us.
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