Chromebook/MiFi Collection/Return
We will soon be collecting the Chromebooks and MiFis. Please check below for the dates to return your devices:
If the assigned device (Chromebook and/or MiFi) is not returned to Keaʻau Middle School by June 11, a charge of $100 for each device will be placed on your obligations. A reminder and billing will be mailed home in June.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
- If your child is physically attending school on an A/B schedule, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between May 20 - 25 from your child in school. Please be sure to have your child bring his/her device(s) to school.
- If your child is in group A, AX, B, or BX but is learning from home virtually, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between June 1-June 11. Please drop off the devices at the main office on any school day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- If your child is in group D Learn from Home program, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between June 1-June 11. Please drop off the devices at the main office on any school day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If the assigned device (Chromebook and/or MiFi) is not returned to Keaʻau Middle School by June 11, a charge of $100 for each device will be placed on your obligations. A reminder and billing will be mailed home in June.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
Aloha current and upcoming Greenwave Families,
We invite you to sign up for our Summer Programs so our keiki can have a fun and productive...
We invite you to sign up for our Summer Programs so our keiki can have a fun and productive...
Current 6th and 7th grade parents/guardians:
Have you thought about your child(ren) returning to in-person learning next fall? Are you planning on keeping your child on a total distance learning program? We hope to support whatever your home/work situation is and whatever educational option works best for you and your child. Please let us know what your plan is by filling out the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/CkF1ZiUGB9hZPjaw7
Or by calling Kim at 808-313-4801
Have you thought about your child(ren) returning to in-person learning next fall? Are you planning on keeping your child on a total distance learning program? We hope to support whatever your home/work situation is and whatever educational option works best for you and your child. Please let us know what your plan is by filling out the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/CkF1ZiUGB9hZPjaw7
Or by calling Kim at 808-313-4801
Update to Physical Requirements for 6th and 7th Grade Students
Since July of 2020 there are new health Department of Health requirements to enter 7th grade. These include the physical exam and vaccinations of HPV, MCV and TDAP. For current 6th grade students, these new requirements must be met to enter the next school year of 2021-2022. For current 7th grade students, missing these new requirements may delay entry to 8th grade or result in exclusion from school in the future.
For more information and the required Student Health Record (Form 14), see the 7th Grade Physical Exam page. View the 7th Grade Health Requirement Video for more information.
Since July of 2020 there are new health Department of Health requirements to enter 7th grade. These include the physical exam and vaccinations of HPV, MCV and TDAP. For current 6th grade students, these new requirements must be met to enter the next school year of 2021-2022. For current 7th grade students, missing these new requirements may delay entry to 8th grade or result in exclusion from school in the future.
For more information and the required Student Health Record (Form 14), see the 7th Grade Physical Exam page. View the 7th Grade Health Requirement Video for more information.
Annual SQS Survey
Parents and Guardians,
Please take a few moments of your time to complete a combined survey. The first part is the annual School Quality Survey (SQS), which measures your perceptions of the safety and well-being of your child and your satisfaction and involvement/engagement with the school. The second part is the 2021 End of Year (EOY) survey, which asks for your input on your child’s learning this year. Responses will be kept anonymous and used by schools for continuous improvement. Your feedback is important. The survey deadline is May 28, 2021.
The survey is available at http://arch.k12.hi.us/reports/sqs.
If you have any questions, please email SQS@k12.hi.us or call (808) 733-4008 or toll-free at (855) 276-5801.
Parents and Guardians,
Please take a few moments of your time to complete a combined survey. The first part is the annual School Quality Survey (SQS), which measures your perceptions of the safety and well-being of your child and your satisfaction and involvement/engagement with the school. The second part is the 2021 End of Year (EOY) survey, which asks for your input on your child’s learning this year. Responses will be kept anonymous and used by schools for continuous improvement. Your feedback is important. The survey deadline is May 28, 2021.
The survey is available at http://arch.k12.hi.us/reports/sqs.
If you have any questions, please email SQS@k12.hi.us or call (808) 733-4008 or toll-free at (855) 276-5801.
See how Hawaiʻi Public Schools are working hard to bring students back in a safe manner... watch this Getting Back to School Safely Video
Community Eligibility Provision
Hawaii public schools are offering a food program to provide free meals to all students at select campuses that meet specific qualification standards. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows a school district, a group of schools or a single school with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged families to serve free meals to everyone even if they do not qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch reimbursement. View Flyer
Hawaii public schools are offering a food program to provide free meals to all students at select campuses that meet specific qualification standards. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows a school district, a group of schools or a single school with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged families to serve free meals to everyone even if they do not qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch reimbursement. View Flyer
Grab-N-Go Meals
Grab N Go (GNG) meals are available to all in the community under 18 years of age. FREE lunches will be distributed from Keaʻau Middle School Shipman Gym parking lot beginning Monday, October 12, 2020. You do not need to be a student at our school, the service is available to all children in the community. Thatʻs not all… along with a fresh lunch for the day, we will give you a breakfast meal for the next morning at the same time.
- When: Every weekday (excluding holidays)
- Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
News and AnnouncementsLetter to Parents-Notification of COVID-19 Cases from Mainland Travel
This notification is to inform you that multiple COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at schools on Oahu and Maui following recent mainland travel by student athletes and their families for non-school-sanctioned "Pylon Mecca 7v7" football tournament games in Utah and Nevada. This letter is being sent home as a precaution for families on all islands who may have participated in these events. Covid Information 1/20/21
Translated versions of the 1st and 4th page are available at hawaiicovid19.com/resources and in our main office. 
Nā Pua Noeʻau's Full Blast Summer Series
Free Enrichment Programming for the whole ʻOhana. Below are the May Moʻolelo & a Lullaby Events, but read the flyer for information on the whole summer series! Date: May 10, 2021 Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Guest Reader: Aaron Mahi Puke: Maka the Tree Snail Discovers His Worth Date: May 24, 2021 Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Guest Reader: Sam Kaina Puke: The Story of Hula School-Wide Attendance Policy
New Attendance Policy Starting January 1, 2021. View the new Attendance Policy. Daily Wellness Check
Become familiar with the components of the Hawaii Department of Education Daily Wellness Checks for Students, Staff and Visitors. This Daily Wellness Check video reviews the specific symptoms and COVID-19 exposure to check for every day. Students, Staff and Visitors are asked to stay home and contact the school if they answer "yes" to any of the checks. Please be part of the solution to keeping our schools and community safe. Hawaii Keiki School Nurses
Nursing services are provided to students with no out-of-pocket expense to their families, and interpreters are available if needed. A complete list of HK nurses and their contact information is available at http://nursing.hawaii.edu/department/hawaii-keiki-nurses
KMS 20-21 Easy Schedule Flow Chart
Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualifications
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides parent(s)/guardian(s) of a HIDOE student, the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher(s) and if the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so their qualifications. Bus and Lunch Program Information
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education Website for information on Bus Rates, Routes, and Eligibility also for information on the Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 19
Establishes a procedure for filing and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying against a student in any program, activity, or service of the department by employees, volunteers, or third parties. Soil Contamination and Fact Sheet
Kea'au Middle School tested positive for arsenic, and lead present in the soil. We are sharing the following information out of an abundance of caution and want to reassure you that exposure to these contaminants is preventable. Speak Now Mobile Application
Speak Now is a reporting tool that provides another mechanism for students to report incidents of bullying on DOE campuses, transportation, and during DOE-sponsored activities that they have either experienced or witnessed. The Speak Now app is available for download on Android and iOS devices. Speak now news article Annual Notification of Privacy Rights
Information regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Surveillance Cameras on Campus
Kea'au Middle School has completed the process of installing surveillance cameras on campus. Want to volunteer at the school?
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