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Prior to Back-to-School Night, parents and guardians should have received an email with your Back-to-School Night schedule and a wayfinding map for the evening.
For parents/guardians who are interested, we will be offering an Open House from 5 – 5:45 p.m. of the Junior School Learning Commons, Design Technology Labs, Theatre, Digital Photography and Art classrooms. Please feel free to visit these spaces and connect with teachers before the formally scheduled program begins at Case Middle School at 6 p.m.
The evening will end by 8:15 p.m. Please note that this is an adult-only event.
We invite you to experience the same opening Chapel as students, faculty and staff, and learn about the Chapel theme for 2024 – 2025. Join us as Punahou Chaplains George Scott, Joshua Hayashi and Luana Uluave share ways to deepen connection with this year’s theme in your own household.
Registration for this event is closed. We look forward to seeing you at a future PFA event!
The Arts and Crafts booth is looking for parent and student volunteers to help with crafting! Are you able to sew, cross-stitch or crochet? Do you own an embroidery machine? If you're a crafter, or just enjoy working with your hands, please join the fun! We are also looking for donations of Palaka fabric of any size and length. We prefer buff and blue colored fabric, however are willing to take any other colors as well!
Join us for a morning hike and tour of Pu‘uomānoa led by Kumu Andy Nelson and Kumu Shelby Ho. This special place on campus has a deep history and an important role in the Outdoor Education program that our children are so lucky to experience. All current K – 12 parents/guardians are welcome!
Registration for this event is closed. We look forward to seeing you at a future PFA event!
This online live event will provide you with an overview about the financial aid program at Punahou School, including a walk through of School and Student Services (SSS), which is where you will complete and/or upload required documents for your financial aid application.
Academy students will complete a schedule for that evening and bring it home to share with their parents and guardians a few days before Back-To-School Night. During the event, parents and guardians will have an opportunity to meet their child’s advisory teacher and first semester teachers.
Prior to Back-to-School Night, parents and guardians should have received an email with your Back-to-School Night schedule and a wayfinding map for the evening.
For those parents and guardians who are interested, we will be offering an Open House from 5 – 5:45 p.m. of the Junior School Learning Commons, Design Technology Labs, Culinary Art, Woodcraft Art and Health classrooms. Please feel free to visit these spaces and connect with teachers before the formally scheduled program begins at Case Middle School at 6 p.m.
The evening will end by 8:15 p.m. Please note that this is an adult-only event.
Volunteer to help our students navigate their ACT/SAT test day by assisting students with directions to and from test sites, controlling traffic and monitoring campus, plus staffing registration and help desks. All current K – 12 parents and guardians are invited to volunteer!
Kindergarten – Grade 5 applicants and families are invited to visit the Kosasa Community, home to the Grades 2 – 5 classrooms, Kindergarten – Grade 8 library, design technology labs, and arts and music studios.
Registration is full for this event. Please email admissions@punahou.edu to be added to the event waiting list. Mahalo for your interest!
Support the Junior Class of 2026 by dropping off donations at the upcoming White Elephant Donation Drive! We are looking for new and gently used items that can be sold at the upcoming White Elephant Halloween Sale and at Carnival 2025, including:
The Arts and Crafts booth is looking for parent and student volunteers to help with crafting! Are you able to sew, cross-stitch or crochet? Do you own an embroidery machine? If you're a crafter, or just enjoy working with your hands, please join the fun! We are also looking for donations of Palaka fabric of any size and length. We prefer buff and blue colored fabric, however are willing to take any other colors as well!
Luke Lecture Hall in Wo International Center 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Join the Deans and Directors of the five Sisters Colleges (Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mt. Holyoke, Smith and Wellesley) for an information session about the value of women’s colleges. Learn about the strength of their academics, communities, outcomes and meet some of their alumnae. Stay for a short college fair featuring these institutions after the panel.
Volunteers are needed to make birthday cards for our K – 5 students. Cards are delivered by our Chaplains to students. All skill levels are welcome. Any amount of time you can share with us would be greatly appreciated! Please email us at recognition@pfa.punahou.edu to confirm your attendance. All are welcome!
Case Middle School Upper Level Parking Garage (map)
There are many benefits of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Both the CDC and DOH recommend staying up-to-date with COVID vaccines. Punahou will be partnering with Pharmacare to offer these clinics.
The Arts and Crafts booth is looking for parent and student volunteers to help with crafting! Are you able to sew, cross-stitch or crochet? Do you own an embroidery machine? If you're a crafter, or just enjoy working with your hands, please join the fun! We are also looking for donations of Palaka fabric of any size and length. We prefer buff and blue colored fabric, however are willing to take any other colors as well!
Families with students currently in grades 7 – 11 at Punahou School are invited to join us at this event to learn about this year’s student travel opportunities.
Registration for the event will open at the end of August.
There are many benefits of getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. Both the CDC and DOH recommend staying up to date on your flu and COVID vaccines. Punahou will be partnering with Pharmacare to offer these clinics.
We welcome prospective families to join us at Case Middle School on Punahou’s campus for our Open House. Your family will have the opportunity to hear from Punahou President Dr. Latham and other notable speakers to learn about our curriculum, programs, and community. There will also be time to explore classrooms, visit a team space, meet and interact with various faculty members, current students and families.
Case Middle School Upper Level Parking Garage (map)
The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Both the CDC and DOH recommend staying up to date on your flu vaccine. Punahou will be partnering with Pharmacare to offer these clinics.
The Arts and Crafts booth is looking for parent and student volunteers to help with crafting! Are you able to sew, cross-stitch or crochet? Do you own an embroidery machine? If you're a crafter, or just enjoy working with your hands, please join the fun! We are also looking for donations of Palaka fabric of any size and length. We prefer buff and blue colored fabric, however are willing to take any other colors as well!
We welcome prospective families to join us on campus at our Academy (Grades 9 – 12) Open House. Your family will have the opportunity to hear from Punahou President Dr. Latham and current students to learn about our curriculum and what student life is like on campus. There will also be time to do a self-guided tour and also meet faculty members, current students and parents.