The Kapaa High School Football Boosters will be holding a Barbecue Chicken Sale on Saturday July 16, 2011. Tickets are on sale at Pono Market and Deja Vu in Kapaa, and from any Kapaa High football team member. Cost is $10.00 for a whole chicken.
Kapaa Football Boosters Barbecue Chicken Sale
June 30th, 2011Kapaa High Foundation Gives Sports Grants
May 25th, 2011
On May 18,2011 The Kapaa High School Foundation presented a check of $1,600 to the Kapaa High School baseball team coached by Gordon Muramaru. The money will be used to purchase baseball bats that must comply with new minimum standards, and other much needed equipment. Coach Muramaru was also presented with a koa baseball bat for his dedication to the baseball program.
The Foundation also gave a check of $500 to the Kapaa High School basketball team coached by Philip Baclayon to purchase basketballs and practice equipment. Coach Baclayon was also given a basketball signed by the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
With severe cuts in the DOE budget for athletic programs, the Kapaa High School coaches are largely left on their own to raise funds for their teams. Thanks to the many donors to the Kapaa High Scool Foundation, we have been able to provide some relief to programs that benefit our student athletes.
Foundation Award 2011 Student Grants
May 25th, 2011
The Kapaa High School Foundation recently awarded grants of $500 each to three deserving Kapaa High School seniors in recognition of their commitment to community service.
Lauren Pang will be attending UC Santa Cruz this fall with plans to major in Education. Besides helping with their family business, Lauren was an active member of the Kapaa High School Interact Club. She also volunteered as a babysitter and as a Sunday School teachers aide at Kapaa Missionary Church. She also volunteers her time with the Fong Society Chinese Cemetery Restoration Project, mapping cemetery plots and helping with landscaping. Lauren also helps out at the Humane Society and the Kauai Food Bank.
Leland Lam Yuen will be attending Kauai Cummunity College to earn a degree in Culinary Arts. Leland’s impressive record of service to others is strongly tied to his involvement in Troop 133 of the Boy Scouts program. Under the guidance of Scoutmaster Mike Kano, Leland has learned to take leadership roles in community service projects like beach and highway cleanups and reforestation projects. Leland also volunteered to serve as a summer camp staff member, helping younger scouts earn their merit badges.For his Eagle Scout Project, Leland planned and directed the construction of 4 picnic tables for the Mahelona Hospital courtyard. He was awarded his Eagle Scout rank in December of 2010.
Kaitlyn Jarry will be attending Purdue University pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. For the past 8 years, Jarry has been a member of the Mokihana Aquatics Swim Club. Besides swimming competitively, she has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to helping other young swimmers by volunteering over 1,000 hours of her time in the Kahu Kai recreational ocean activities program. She has taken and passed classes in First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Water Safety Aide, Water Safety Instructor, and Swimming Instructor. Kaitlyn was also involved in the Interact Club, Student Council, and Honor Society.
Kapaa High School Foundation Walk/Run Fundraiser
April 20th, 2011
The Kapaa High School Foundation Walk/Run was held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Kapaa Beach Park. The Foundation would like to thank the participants, donors, and volunteers who helped us raise money for the various events and programs at Kapaa High School.
Foundation gives $1,000 to Project Grad 2011
April 4th, 2011The Kapaa High School Foundation recently presented a check for $1,000. to the Kapaa High School 2011 Project Grad committee. Project Grad is an overnight party for seniors held immediately after the graduation ceremony. The objective is to get as many senior classmates to participate as possible and ensure them a safe environment to party with their friends before they head off to their chosen paths.
For the volunteers organizing this event, one of the challenges is to raise as much funds as possible so the out of pocket expense for the participants is minimal.
The donation to Project Grad and other programs at Kapaa High School is made possible by the generous donation made by alumni, friends, and business from all over.
Foundation President Art Fujita presents $1000 check to Project Grad
Kapaa High School Foundation to Award Senior Grants
March 9th, 2011The Kapaa High School Foundation is accepting applications for three grants of $500.00 each to Kapaa High School Class of 2011 Seniors. Although a cumulative grade point average of 2.o is required, academic achievement is not a major consideration for this grant. The emphasis for the getting the award will be on the students’ active participation in community and school service projects and programs.
The deadline is April 15,2011.
For more criteria on the awards, go to the Kapaa High School Counselors Office or download The Student Grant information page and and application form from the following link.
Eastside Family Summit 2011
February 12th, 2011
The 8th Annual Eastside Family Summit was held on Saturday February 5th, 2011 at Kapaa High School Campus. The event drew hundreds of people who were made aware of the many resources available to help families that need any type of support. The crowd was treated to great entertainment and free lunch provided by volunteers from the community.
Kapaa High School Foundation President’s Message
February 12th, 2011
Download pledge form here: KHS Fundraising Letter
Kapaa High School Foundation Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
February 11th, 2011
The Kapaa High School Foundation is sponsoring the first annual Fun Run/Walk on the Kapaa Walking Path on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Registration is at 6:00 am and the walk starts at 7:00 am. This event is planned to promote fitness, fun and fellowship, and raise money to support programs and activities at Kapaa High School. Participants will be given an event tank top shirt. Breakfast will be provided. The registration form is available on this website to download, fill in and mail in.
For more information please contact Renee Sadang at (808) 639-7633.
Please sign up as soon as possible and come support Kapaa High School.
KHS Fun Run Walk registration form (Will download as a PDF)
Foundation Seeking Help in Updating Alumni List
January 10th, 2011To All Kapaa High School Class Coordinators: The Kapaa High School Foundation is in need of your respective class rosters in order to complete a mailing list for the Foundation Database. Please mail the rosters to Kapaa High School Foundation at 4-1300 Kuhio Hwy. Kapaa, HI 96746 or email to slamyuen@grovefarm.com .
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