No. 20 | May 5, 2021
My Voice • My Choice • My Future
Aloha!
Happy National Teacher's Appreciation Week!
This week's contents:
  • School Calendar
  • Marauder Spotlight
  • COVID-19 Vaccination at Waipahu High School
  • 2021 Graduation Information
  • GEAR UP Resources and Announcements
  • Blood Drive Sign-Up Link for July 10, 2021
  • Hawaii Keiki Article: Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
  • May 2021 Article: A break from school - not from learning
Announcements
School Calendar
May 7: Lunch Time Update 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
(No change to Office Hours Schedule)
May 13: Last Day (Seniors)*
May 14: Lunch Time Update 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
(No change to Office Hours Schedule)
May 21: Lunch Time Update 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
(No change to Office Hours Schedule)
May 28: Last Day (Students)

For up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

*The date for seniors' last day has been revised to May 13
Marauder Spotlight
Spotlighting Waipahu High School's students and faculty members who recently received recognition, awards, and honors. Go Marauders!
Taylor Fukunaga
On April 10, 2021, Taylor Fukunaga made history as the first high school student in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society as PTK's International Vice-President for Division IV!
U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists
of Waipahu High School
Three candidates from Waipahu High School have advanced as Semifinalists for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. The US Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our nation's most distinguished high school seniors.
Jeyan Francis
Antonio Cornelio
Royce Daniel
Bueno Ilaga
Reyan
Lee
Eunice Fukunaga
Mrs. Eunice Fukunaga was honored as 2021 HI-ACTE Administrator of the year. She is the Assistant Principal in charge of the Academy of Health and Sciences.
Keith Hayashi
Mr. Keith Hayashi was recognized by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. This award is given to community college presidents who have shown strong support of student success on their campus. Principal Hayashi is the only high school principal to ever receive this award.
COVID-19 Vaccination Shots at Waipahu High School
Aloha Waipahu High Families,

Hawaii Pacific Health will be setting up a mobile site at Waipahu High School on Thursday May 6th from 9:30 am to 4 pm to administer COVID-19 vaccination shots. Appointments are available for all Waipahu High School staff, teachers, students and household members ages 16 and older. Click the link below to schedule your vaccination appointment. Choose Mobile Vaccine Clinic and Waipahu High School for your appointment at WHS.  

Please bring your necessary paperwork and ID (School Student ID is accepted) to your appointment. Do not come earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment time. Once you are on campus, you will be directed to the vaccination site.

The e-sign parent consent form links:
2021 Graduation Information
Parents/Guardians of c/o 2021 Seniors!
To view the Class of 2021 Commencement information, please visit the Royal Rebels website by clicking the button below:
GEAR UP Resources and Announcements
Freshmen Cohort
Waipahu High School Student Government is partnering with the Blood Bank of Hawaii on July 10, 2021 at LDS Waipahu. The time of the blood drive will be between (updated time) 7:00 am - 1:00 pm.

If you are interested in donating, please click the button to sign-up online.
Resources
Hawaii Keiki Article
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
May 2021: High School Years Issue
"A break from school - not from learning"
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.
94-1211 Farrington Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 307-9555