Kea'au High School
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16-725 Kea'au-Pahoa Road
​Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 313-3300 (Main)
(808) 982-4224 (Fax)
*Calendar is subject to change without notification. 
Established:  Fall 1999
School Colors:  Navy and Scarlet
​School Mascot:  Cougars

Vision Statement: "We will inspire change and create positive outcomes for students to achieve and succeed."

Mission Statement: "We will challenge and motivate students to learn and succeed with PRIDE."

What's New

Young At Art Competition

The Young at Art annual juried exhibition celebrates National Youth Art Month by recognizing the excellence, creativity and originality of K-12 students on Hawai’i Island in all public, charter, and private schools, as well as home-schooled students.
Please note that this year artworks will be displayed in various locations throughout the island, not at the East Hawai’i Cultural Center gallery. There will be no theme this year. All submissions will be made online, with physical submissions of only the accepted art works to be held in several locations across the island. As a result of these changes, the entry deadlines have been moved up. 
Entry submission period OPENS: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Entry submission period CLOSES: Saturday, January 28, 2023
Exhibit on view: March 2023
Exact Locations TBA

ACT Sign-up Information for Juniors

Student Reserve  Your ACT Exam Seat - RSVP by Dec. 2, 2022 

The ACT is a college entrance exam that you can use when applying to colleges.  If you are an official 11th-grade student and interested in taking the ACT exam you must fill out the google form that has been sent out to all 11th-grade students at KHS.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 Tues𝐝𝐚𝐲, February 28, 𝟐𝟎𝟐3 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟏:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 in the KHS gym.

Students if you would like to take the ACT Test on Tues𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, February 28, 𝟐𝟎𝟐3, you MUST reserve your seat by filling out YES on the google form.  Only students who have reserved their seat for the ACT will be allowed to take the test.

𝕀𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕣𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔸ℂ𝕋:
It is recommended that you take some time to prepare for the ACT by going through the practice tests from http://act.org.
Here is the link to the pdf file: tinyurl.com/1xx7y9xd
 Our Library also has ACT books that may be borrowed to help you prepare for the exam.

REMINDER: You will need to present a picture ID on the day of the test;  national testing guidelines require that students present a picture ID (school ID, driver's license, or state ID) upon check-in.

Contact 313-3353 or stacy.ishihara@k12.hi.us with any questions.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

 Federal Impact Aid Surveys were distributed to students in their period 1 classes from Sept. 9, 2022.  All parents should complete and return this form as soon as possible.  In Hawaii, Impact Aid helps offset the cost of school materials and resources, substitute teachers, student transportation, school utilities such as electricity, and other services at the school statewide.  All students and all schools benefit from Impact Aid.

Unreturned forms could result in forfeited education dollars for Hawaii students.  If you have any questions on how to fill in the form, please contact your child's school or call (808) 564-6040 and ask for the Federal Survey section.  All information on the survey provided on the survey will be confidential and hard copies will be destroyed in accordance with federal regulations guidelines.  

Uniform Policy Change

We have made some changes to our uniform policy. Please let us know if you have any questions.
  • What is acceptable:
    • Designated School colors = Red, White, Navy & Gray 
    • T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, polos, hoodies, jackets
    • MUST have “Keaau High” or “Keaau Cougars” or “Keaau (team, club name)” printed in the designated school colors on the front of the clothing item
    • School Name and/or School logo must be clearly visible and identifiable on FRONT of clothing
    • School Name/Logo must be the dominant graphic on the clothing
    • Plain zip-up jackets
  • What is NOT acceptable:
    • Plain colored clothing in the school colors
    • Cut shirts, tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, low cut shirts, no visible midrifs, etc
    • Any colored shirt outside of the four designated colors
    • Clothing with the School logo and/or name that is not of the four designated colors
    • Using an ink pen to label shirts
  • Club shirts, etc that are not in school colors will have to receive prior approval for use on special occasions.

Available Coaching Positions

Kea'au High School is looking to fill the following coaching positions:
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis (Boys/Girls)
Applications are now being accepted to fill these positions. Stop by the Main Office during business hours 8:00am - 4:00pm. Contact the Athletic Office at 313-3450 for more information.

Tech support

Do you have a questions about any of the technology you are using for school? Any questions about programs on your computer?
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Please use the link provided and fill out the Tech Support Form.

Uniform Information

The cost of school uniform shirts are $8.00 for sizes S-XL, $9.00 for XXL, $11.00 for XXXL
Cash and check are the only acceptable forms of payment
All checks should be made out to Kea'au High School and your student name in the "memo" section.
Exact amount ONLY when paying with cash. No change will be given!

WASC ACCREDITATION REPORT FINDINGS

In 2017, Kea'au High School underwent an accreditation process with Western Association of Schools and Colleges, WASC. Following the completion of the accreditation process Kea'au High School received a 6-year accreditation status with a Mid-cycle One-day review. This is one of the highest awards given by WASC. Congratulations goes out to the entire Kea'au community for their assistance and belief in the school to be on the forefront of providing quality education to the students.

Services for Families

Anti-Discrimination Policy​

Kea'au High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability.  Please click on the link below for this statement in other languages.
"This Institution is an Equal Opportunities Employer"
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