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4/21/26 Safety & Well-Being message from Principal Leary

April 21, 2026
Aloha Kaua'i High Red Raider Parents and Guardians,
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we are letting you know about an incident that occurred on campus today involving a student who made a verbal threat to a faculty member. (Full letter from Principal Leary linked here)

School closed 3/13/26

Aloha Red Raider ‘Ohana,
In alignment with Governor Josh Green’s directive and guidance from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, all Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Maui County public schools including Kaua’i High School will be closed on Friday, March 13, due to current severe weather conditions.

What this means:
● There will be no in-person classes on Friday.
● Students should not report to campus for any school related activities (Athletic practice, Driver’s Education, Alternative Education, etc).
● Staff are not expected to report to campus unless specifically directed by their Supervisor.

At this time, the closure applies only to Friday, March 13. As a reminder, spring break is scheduled next week from March 16–20. Schools are expected to resume as scheduled on Monday, March 23 unless otherwise communicated through official school and department
communication channels. For athletic practice and games, please refer to coach messaging through team communication platforms.

Please prioritize your safety and continue to follow guidance from local and state emergency officials.

Mahalo for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Marlene Leary, Principal
Class of 2026

Our History

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On April 30, 1913, The Governor of the Territory of Hawai'i signed into law Act 160 to establish "the Kauai High School." The courthouse was located on a four-acre parcel atop a hill often referred to as "Ke Kuhiau",
which translates as "high point." The area was once the site of "Ke Kuhiau", one of three heiaus located near Kalapaki Bay. On September 14, 1914, Kauai High School opened its doors in the renovated courthouse as the fifth high school of the Territory of Hawai'i and the first high school on the island of Kaua'i.

Our Mission

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Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.

Our Vision

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Creating and sustaining a culture that Educates, Engages, and Empowers ALL to be successful.