KEA'AU HIGH SCHOOL

Kea'au High School

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

Kea'au Christmas Parade

SPARX HI MUSIC CONTEST 2022 - 2023

Its time for the next round of the SPARX HI Music Contest! If you haven't already, take a moment to watch the video above. If this is something you are interested in participating in click on the link below and complete your entry form

sparx HI entry form

Educator Effectiveness Survey

On Dec. 2, 2022, we will be having an Advisory Schedule for students to complete the Student EES Survey in their Advisory classes.

The Student EES Survey is part of the Educator Effectiveness System (EES) and is designed to give teachers meaningful feedback about their classroom instruction. Note that this program is separate from and unrelated to the Student SEL Survey.

The Panorama letter will be distributed to students in their period 1 class.
Parents/students should return the Declination Form if they would like to opt-out of taking the survey.
The deadline to opt-out is Nov. 30th.

Available Coaching Positions

Kea'au High School is looking to fill the following coaching positions:

Track & Field
Tennis (Boys/Girls)
Head Football Coach

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.

KHS Registration for SY 23-24

Senior Parent Night Information

Powerpoint information

senior contract copy

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

Click here for rules

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 Tuesday, 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 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.

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.

Tech support

Do you have a questions about any of the technology you are using for school? Any questions about programs on your computer?

Please use the link provided and fill out the Tech Support Form.

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.

Accreditation letter

Services for Families

Interpretation Services

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.

Continuous Annual Notice of Non Discrimination

"This Institution is an Equal Opportunities Employer"