 Welcome to the Lahainaluna High School Official website. Through this site, you may access any and all information pertaining to our school and programs. Students, Parents/Guardians, Friends,and Onlookers, please utilize this site as a means of communication. Some of the pages are still under construction so please visit us often for updates. Mahalo Nui Loa!
Top News (Updated: Wednesday September 1, 2010)
Farewell and Best Wishes: to our retiring principal, Mr. Michael Nakano, who ends over 40 years in education, the last 15 as our principal. His last day was yesterday. We wish him well on his retirement and look forward to seeing him again in the near future. Mahalo Mr. Nakano for your years of dedicated service and love to Lahainaluna.
Homecoming News: Are you an artist? We are looking for homecoming shirt designs. if interested, contact the SAC office for designing instructions. All artwork are due by Wednesday, September 8th.
Homecoming court nomination forms will be available starting next week. Forms available in the SAC office or through your head class advisor. You may only nominate someone from your grade level and that person and his/her parent must sign the form to accept the nomination. Candidate criteria are listed on the form. All nominations are due by Friday, September 10, 2010 to the SAC office.
Baseball: Any LHS student interested in JV or Varsity baseball, workouts are going on at the Recreation Center baseball field on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:15pm. Need consent forms before participating. Call 385-7816 for more information.
Tutors Needed: Any LHS student interested in helping out our football team with tutoring? We need tutors everyday afterschool for one hour from 2:15 to 3:15pm. This would be a great community service project. See Mr. Cornell in J-105 for more details and to sign up.
Coming Soon: The annual ritual of having your photo taken for the school yearbook. Information will be given through Po'okela and social studies classes. Picture taking will run from September 14th through the 17th via social studies classes. Appointment schedules will be distributed and posted. Students are asked to be prepared. All students and staff should have their photo taken during that week, including seniors. Placing a personal order is optional. A price list will be given. Having the photo taken for the yearbook is free.
Parking Permits: Students who already submitted their applications can pickup their permits from the SAC office during recess or lunch. All cars on campus must display their current parking permits by Wednesday, September 15th. Please note the SAC office will be closed on Friday September 3rd and Tuesday, September 7th due to district and state meetings.
Girl Softball: Girls interested in softball, there will be signup during lunch period in front of the SAC office tomorrow. Any questions contact coach Lei Nakamura.
Seniors: Senior mass-class photo is now scheduled during Po'okela on Tuesday, September 21 and not the 28th as originally announced. Please start preparing your name signs. These can be no wider than 3 feet (1 yard) and no taller than 2 feet. Any special signs or props must be pre-approved by Mr. Fillazar.
STUCO officers: All class and ASB officers who have not picked up their Macy's shopping pass cards to sell, please do so right away through the SAC office. All officers are required to sell. Deadline to return your money is Friday, September 10th. Mahalo.
Bus Passes: Just a reminder that bus passes are only issued during morning recess or lunch.
Zumba Action: Reserve Thursday, September 9th, starting at 7pm. The athletic department will be holding a Zumba fundraiser on our new field. $5 gets you in for a cool evening of dance and exercise. Get Zumba'd!
Counselors Corner: Seniors, its that time of the year, time for the SATs and ACTs. if you have not already registered for the October SAT, you have until September 10th to do so.
Anyone who qualifies for free or reduced lunch is also qualified to receive a fee waiver for the SAT, ACT, and many college applications, so turn in your free and reduced lunch forms as soon as possible.
Any seniors planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university should sign up for a college meeting with Miss Kristy Arakawa & Mr. Eric Balinbin. They will be going over the application process, teacher/counselor recommendations, the FAFSA and scholarship process. If you are interested, please sign up with Miss Kristy in the College and Career Center immediately.
MEO Bus Riders: Do you use the MEO bus to get to the Youth Center or 808 Cheer? If so, please note that effectively immediately, MEO will be using a larger bus. Look for a 45 passenger yellow bus with the MEO logo on it instead of the smaller one. Pickup times on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays will be around 2:20pm, while Wednesdays will be about 1:30pm. Pickup will be at the campus bus stop and not the student parking lot. Any questions, please contact Irene at the MEO office at (808) 877-7651. Enjoy the Ride!
SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION
2010-2011 School Bus Handbooks are available for you at the main office. If you intend to have your child ride the school bus, please review the handbook carefully, complete the school bus application form accurately then return it to the main office with payment.
CAUTION: The Department of Education has adopted a strict NO REFUND policy on all school bus pass purchases. Please consider your school bus transportation plans carefully before purchasing a bus pass.
Should you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to call 662-4000. |
