Dear Waipahu Intermediate Parent/Legal Guardian, During the 2025–2026 school year, all students in grades 7 and 8 will take the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments. In addition to the Smarter Balanced Assessment, students in grade 8 will take the Hawai’i State Science (NGSS) Assessments, and students registered in Algebra I will be taking the End-of-Course Exam. Smarter Balanced Assessment Grade 7 & 8 (ELA & Mathematics) HS

January 7, 2026 Dear Parent or Guardian: Waipahu Intermediate School 8th grade students will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Friday, February 6, 2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. NAEP is different from our state assessments becaus

Fuel Your Brain: Why What You Eat Matters! 🍕🍎 Hey Waipahu Marauders! Have you ever noticed how you feel after a long day of classes? Maybe you’re dragging by 4th period, or perhaps you’re ready to crush it at practice. A lot of that energy comes straight from what’s on your tray. Eating a balanced meal isn't just about "being healthy"—it's about brain power . Your brain uses about 20% of your body's energy. When you grab lunch, like the Plant Powered Bites  or Korean Chicke

Did you know.... Mac and Cheese is winter food? Hard candies: Hundreds of years ago, people in Europe made hard candies to eat during the winter. The cold weather outside helped keep the candy from melting. Peppermint's past: Peppermint was a popular flavor because it didn't lose its strong taste during the cooking process, which led to a tradition of peppermint treats during winter months. Snowflakes: Every snowflake has six sides because ice naturally forms in a hexagonal s

Dear Parents and Guardians, The safety of our students is always our top priority. With the growing popularity of e-bikes and other motorized vehicles, we’ve seen both the convenience they provide and the risks they pose. Despite being legal to ride by children over the age of 15, we are taking steps to help ensure the safety of our students. Effective immediately for all Hawai‘i State Department of Education (Department) schools: • E-motorcycles (sometimes called electric di

Did you know???? Pumpkin pie dates back to the year 1623, making it about 400 years old. Thousands of years ago, Chinese, Arab, and Egyptian people made the first lollipops. The earliest ice cream, from the fifth century B.C., is thousands of years old. Thomas Jefferson introduced mac and cheese to America. Cashews are not nuts. They are actually seeds.

We are off to an exciting school year! In this edition: Leading With Aloha WIS Athletics Blasts from the Past Cyber Safety Awareness

This is a reminder that every student must present either a temporary or hard copy bus pass to the driver for boarding. Drivers are being instructed to enforce this rule for all students. Please review the policy below and ensure all families are aware of this requirement.

Nutritious lunches and snacks help to provide energy your child needs to concentrate, learn and play throughout the day . Encourage your...

Waipahu Intermediate School has scored above the Hawaii Department of Education average in Language Arts, Math, and Science on the...

We welcome visitors, but please adhere to the Visitor Code of Conduct as outlined by the Hawaii Department of Education. The Hawaii State...

After-school programs will begin on September 8th, 2025. Please report to your class on the designated days and times. For sports, please...

Did you know... Apples, pears, and peaches are all in the rose family. Munching on a rose flower wouldn’t be very good for you, but there...

This memo is to inform the community of an upcoming safety drill scheduled for August 14, 2025. Please see the attached memo.

Come and meet your child's teachers! Tour the campus and reminisce about your time at middle school. RSVP for this event. Instructions,...

Fuel your body with proper nutrition for better academic and athletic performance

Has it been a busy fourth quarter! The students enhanced their learning through various school activities and field trips. Did you...

As the new school year approaches, parents and students need to tackle the often overwhelming world of school registration. From sorting...

As the start of the school year approaches, excitement fills the air. Parents and students get ready for fresh opportunities and new...