Event Details
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Schedule Type: Wednesday, Evens
Location: Pahoa High & Intermediate School Campus
Call for Hoʻokupu (Offerings)
Ho'okupu is an offering, literally meaning to cause to sprout, grow, and rise. This year, we will be implementing grade-level hoʻokupu, providing families with the opportunity to contribute collectively in support of this meaningful practice.
Each grade level has been assigned a specific ho'okupu to contribute:
- Grade 7: Kalo (Taro - 'ohana)
- Grade 8: 'Aweoweo (Red fish - sustenance)
- Grade 9: 'Ulu (Breadfruit - growth)
- Grade 10: Kukui (Candlenut - knowledge)
- Grade 11: Kō (Sugarcane - accomplish, complete)
- Grade 12: Pua'a hiwa (Prized black pig)
Preparation & Delivery: Ho'okupu should be prepared with care and intention. Offerings may be prepared and ready to eat, potted and ready to plant, or in pū'olo (bundled or packaged respectfully).
- Forms Due: Please return the bottom portion of the flyer to your child's advisory teacher by Thursday, January 22.
- Drop-off (Potted/Pū'olo): Tuesday, January 27, to the advisory teacher.
- Drop-off (Ready to eat): Early morning on Wednesday, January 28.
- Presentation: Offerings will be presented during the Opening Ceremony on Jan 28 at 8:00 a.m. in the gym.
Event Schedule
Middle School Schedule
- 8:05 – 8:55: Whole School Assembly (Start in Advisory, move to Gym).
- 9:00 – 9:45: Teacher Led Activities (Block 2).
- 9:45 – 10:00: Recess Break.
- 10:05 – 10:45: Teacher Led Activities (Block 3).
- 10:45 – 11:15: Lunch Break.
- 11:15 – 12:45: Outdoor Games.
- 12:50 – 1:45: Whole School Assembly (Meet on field, escort to gym).
High School Schedule
- 8:00 – 8:55 (Block 1): Wehena Makahiki – Whole School Opening Assembly.
- 9:00 – 9:55 (Block 2): Rotation (Outdoor/Indoor/Classroom).
- 10:00 – 10:55 (Block 3): Rotation (Outdoor/Indoor/Classroom).
- 11:20 – 12:15 (Block 4): Rotation (Outdoor/Indoor/Classroom).
- 12:50 – 1:45 (Block 5): Panina Makahiki – Whole School Closing Assembly.
Contact Information
Mahalo nui loa for your support and participation in this meaningful tradition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kumu Kini at (808) 699-0962