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  • Friday Letter 11/10/23

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • Monday, Nov. 13 @ 6:00PM: High School Fall Sports Banquet (see flyer below)
    • Friday, Nov. 17: Mid-Quarters
    • Wednesday, Nov. 22: Student Thanksgiving Celebrations
    • Thursday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    December

    • Friday, Dec. 15: Schoolwide Christmas Program
    • Monday, Dec. 18: Canefire Productions Winter Music Festival
    • Monday, Dec. 18 – Wednesday, Dec. 20: Final Exams / Half Days
    • Thursday, Dec. 21 – Monday, Jan. 8: Winter Break

    High School Winter Sports

    Parent Corner Link




    Click here to pre-order your fried rice!



    Please contact the lower campus at 808-966-8866 if you have any questions regarding Operation Christmas Child.





    Family and friends are invited to the CLA High School Fall Sports Awards banquet. The CLA High School Fall Sports Banquet honors all athletes that competed in fall varsity sports: Girls Volleyball, Air Riflery, and Cross Country. The banquet will be held on Monday, November 13th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Rosie O Pavilion.

    We will all share a meal together then honor all of the athletes. The main entree (chicken katsu) will be provided by the CLA athletic department. We ask that athlete families bring something to share.

    Girls Volleyball – Drinks

    Cross Country – Sides

    Air Riflery – Dessert


    Girls Basketball Frozen Steak Fundraiser

    The CLA Girls Basketball Team is selling frozen 6 oz. striploin steaks to raise money for a basketball tournament on O’ahu in December. It will be $25 for a pack of 4 steaks. Orders will be made through the girls’ basketball team players/families, or you can email Coach Arakaki at aarakaki@clahawaii.org to place an order. Orders and money need to be submitted by Wednesday, November 29th. Pickup will be on Friday, December 1st from 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM at the back of the high school campus. If you have any questions please contact Coach Arakaki.

    Thank you for supporting Girls Basketball!


    High School Girls Basketball

    *Players need to have a valid Sports Physical on file in the office by 11/15/23.

    GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICES, WEEK OF NOV. 13:

    • Practice Schedule – Please view Team Reach for updated schedule
    • Friday, Nov. 17 Pre-Season Game vs Parker at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Old Mill Field House

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Tues. Nov. 28 CLA @ Kamehameha
    • Sat., Dec. 2 CLA @ Ka’u
    • Tues., Dec. 5 Kealakehe @ CLA

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Arakaki at aarakaki@clahawaii.org


    High School Boys Basketball

    *Players need to have a valid Sports Physical on file in the office by 11/15/23.

    BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICES, WEEK OF NOV. 13:

    • Tues., Nov. 14 3:30-5:15pm
    • Wed., Nov. 15 3:30-5:15pm
    • Thurs., Nov. 16 3:00-4:45pm (5:30pm parent/player meeting to follow @ the high school Green Room)
    • Fri., Nov. 17 3:30-5:15pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Tues., Dec. 5 Ka’u @ CLA
    • Fri., Dec. 8 CLA @ Laupahoehoe

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


  • Friday Letter 11/3/23

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Friday, Nov. 10: High School Spiritual Retreat (permission form given to students)
    • Thursday, Nov. 9: Preschool/Elementary Veteran’s Day Field Trip
    • Friday, Nov. 10: Veteran’s Day (no school)
    • Monday, Nov. 13 @ 6:00PM: High School Fall Sports Banquet (see flyer below)
    • Wednesday, Nov. 22: Student Thanksgiving Celebrations
    • Thursday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    December

    • Friday, Dec. 15: Schoolwide Christmas Program
    • Monday, Dec. 18: Canefire Productions Winter Music Festival
    • Monday, Dec. 18 – Wednesday, Dec. 20: Half Days, Dismissal @ 12:15pm (Final Exams for Jr. High & High School)
    • Thursday, Dec. 21 – Monday, Jan. 8: Winter Break

    High School Winter Sports

    Parent Corner Link


    Canefire Apparel Online Store Open til Friday, 11/3/23!

    We have reopened our Under Armour online apparel store through SportsLine! Please view the chart below to see specific dress code details on when items can be worn. The online store will close on Friday, November 3rd!

    ItemCan be worn…
    Poloson Fridays with jeans or CLA bottoms
    Jacketsany weekday

    Click to place your order!






    Please contact the lower campus at 808-966-8866 if you have any questions regarding Operation Christmas Child.




    Family and friends are invited to the CLA High School Fall Sports Awards banquet. The CLA High School Fall Sports Banquet honors all athletes that competed in fall varsity sports: Girls Volleyball, Air Riflery, and Cross Country. The banquet will be held on Monday, November 13th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Rosie O Pavilion.

    We will all share a meal together then honor all of the athletes. The main entree (chicken katsu) will be provided by the CLA athletic department. We ask that athlete families bring something to share.

    Girls Volleyball – Drinks

    Cross Country – Sides

    Air Riflery – Dessert



    High School Girls Basketball

    The Girls Varsity Basketball season starts on Monday, November 6th. The first practice will be on Monday, November 6th from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM with a parent and player meeting to follow at the gym. There will be tryouts for the team for the week of November 6th, with any cuts to be made on Friday, November 10th.

    Players should wear a t-shirt, athletic shorts, basketball shoes (athletic shoes), and bring a water bottle.

    *Players need to have a valid Sports Physical on file in the office by 11/15/23.

    GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS:

    • Mon., Nov. 6 3:30-5:00pm (parent & player meeting to follow)
    • Tues., Nov. 7 3:30-5:15pm
    • Wed., Nov. 8 3:30-4:30pm
    • Thurs., Nov. 9 No Practice (Spiritual Retreat)
    • Fri., Nov. 10 1:00-3:00pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Tues. Nov. 28 CLA @ Kamehameha
    • Sat., Dec. 2 CLA @ Ka’u
    • Tues., Dec. 5 Kealakehe @ CLA

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Arakaki at aarakaki@clahawaii.org


    High School Boys Basketball

    PRACTICE SCHEDULE: TBA

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Tues., Nov. 21 HPA @ CLA
    • Tues., Dec. 5 Ka’u @ CLA
    • Fri., Dec. 8 CLA @ Laupahoehoe

    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


  • Friday Letter 10/27/23

    Upcoming Events

    October

    November

    • Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Friday, Nov. 10: High School Spiritual Retreat (permission form given to students)
    • Thursday, Nov. 9: Preschool/Elementary Veteran’s Day Field Trip
    • Friday, Nov. 10: Veteran’s Day (no school)
    • Monday, Nov. 13 @ 6:00PM: High School Fall Sports Banquet
    • Thursday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    December

    • Friday, Dec. 15: Schoolwide Christmas Program
    • Monday, Dec. 18: Canefire Productions Winter Music Festival
    • Monday, Dec. 18 – Wednesday, Dec. 20: Final Exams / Half Days
    • Thursday, Dec. 21 – Monday, Jan. 8: Winter Break

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    High School Winter Sports coming up …

    • Boys Basketball
    • Girls Basketball
    • Swimming

    Parent Corner Link




    Canefire Apparel Online Store Open til Friday, 11/3/23!

    We have reopened our Under Armour online apparel store through SportsLine! Please view the chart below to see specific dress code details on when items can be worn. The online store will close on Friday, November 3rd!

    ItemCan be worn…
    Poloson Fridays with jeans or CLA bottoms
    Jacketsany weekday

    Click to place your order!



    On Fridays, students may wear any CLA shirt with any CLA bottom or jeans (no rips), OR Aloha Attire (please follow dress code in handbook).






    Please contact the lower campus at 808-966-8866 if you have any questions regarding Operation Christmas Child.


    Click here to sign up for Upper Elementary Intramurals.



    High School Cross Country

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ HPA (BIIFs): Open 8:30am / Boys @ 9:15am / Girls @ 10:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ 12:30pm: End of Season Potluck

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


  • Friday Letter 10/20/23

    Upcoming Events

    October

    November

    • Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Friday, Nov. 10: High School Spiritual Retreat (permission form given to students)
    • Thursday, Nov. 9: Preschool/Elementary Veteran’s Day Field Trip
    • Friday, Nov. 10: Veteran’s Day (no school)
    • Monday, Nov. 13 @ 6:00PM: High School Fall Sports Banquet
    • Thursday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    December

    • Friday, Dec. 15: Schoolwide Christmas Program
    • Monday, Dec. 18: Canefire Productions Winter Music Festival
    • Monday, Dec. 18 – Wednesday, Dec. 20: Final Exams / Half Days
    • Thursday, Dec. 21 – Monday, Jan. 8: Winter Break

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    High School Winter Sports coming up …

    • Boys Basketball
    • Girls Basketball
    • Swimming

    Parent Corner Link




    On Fridays, students may wear any CLA shirt with any CLA bottom or jeans (no rips), OR Aloha Attire (please follow dress code in handbook).








    High School Cross Country

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Oct. 21 @Kea’au: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ HPA (BIIFs): Open 8:30am / Boys @ 9:15am / Girls @ 10:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ 12:30pm: End of Season Potluck

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Saturday, Oct. 21 @ Hilo: 9:00am
    • Tuesday, Oct. 31 @ Blaisdell, Oahu: States

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


  • Friday Letter 10/13/23

    Upcoming Events

    October

    November

    • November 8 – 10: High School Spiritual Retreat
    • Friday, November 10: Veteran’s Day (no school)
    • November 23 – 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    December

    • Friday, December 15: Schoolwide Christmas Program
    • Monday, December 18: Canefire Productions Winter Music Festival
    • December 18 – 20: Final Exams / Half Days
    • Thursday, December 21 – Monday, January 8: Winter Break

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    High School Winter Sports coming up …

    • Boys Basketball
    • Girls Basketball
    • Swimming

    Parent Corner Link





    High School Cross Country

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Oct. 21 @Kea’au: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ HPA (BIIFs): Open 8:30am / Boys @ 9:15am / Girls @ 10:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ 12:30pm: End of Season Potluck @ 69s Beach

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Sat., Oct. 14 CLA @ Kohala: 10:0oam
    • Mon., Oct. 16 Honoka’a @ CLA / Senior Night / Orange Out: 5:00pm (originally scheduled Oct. 11)

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Oct. 21 @ Hilo: 9:00am
    • Tues., Oct. 31 @ Blaisdell, Oahu: States

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


  • Friday Letter 10/6/23

    Upcoming Events

    October

    November

    • November 8 – 10: High School Spiritual Retreat
    • Friday, November 10: Veteran’s Day (no school)
    • November 23 – 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    Parent Corner Link






    Sign-up to bake or donate for the Ola’a Bake Sale




    PRE-ORDER ANDAGI (Okinawan Doughnuts)

    Pick- up SATURDAY, October 7 at Ola`a Family Fest from 10- 3pm by the Canefire Kitchen. 

    All proceeds will go to help families in need on Maui. Mahalo for helping!




    High School Cross Country

    PRACTICES: MWF 3:30-5:00pm, TuTh 6:15-7:20am

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Fri., Oct. 6 @ HPA: Boys @ 3:30pm / Girls @ 4:15pm
    • Sat., Oct. 21 @Kea’au: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Oct. 28 @ HPA (BIIFs): Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    PRACTICES: MTuWThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Sat., Oct. 14 CLA @ Kohala: 10:0oam
    • Mon., Oct. 16 Honoka’a @ CLA: 5:00pm (originally scheduled Oct. 11)

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    PRACTICES: MTuThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Oct. 14 @ Kamehameha: 9:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 21 @ Hilo: 9:00am
    • Tues., Oct. 31 @ Blaisdell, Oahu: States

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Every parent wants healthy communication with their children; especially their teenage children. Today we’re talking about how to prepare, nurture and thrive with it.


    Last week to register!


  • Friday Letter 9/30/23

    Upcoming Events

    September

    October

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    Parent Corner Link





    Sign-up to bake or donate for the Ola’a Bake Sale




    PRE-ORDER ANDAGI (Okinawan Doughnuts)

    Pick- up SATURDAY, October 7 at Ola`a Family Fest from 10- 3pm by the Canefire Kitchen. 

    All proceeds will go to help families in need on Maui. Mahalo for helping!





    High School Cross Country

    PRACTICES: MWF 3:30-5:00pm, TuTh 6:15-7:20am

    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiki’i Ranch: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Fri., Oct. 6 @ HPA: Boys @ 3:30pm / Girls @ 4:15pm
    • Sat., Oct. 21 @Kea’au: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    PRACTICES: MTuWThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Tues., Oct. 3 CLA @ Makua Lani: 5:00pm
    • Wed., Oct. 11 Honoka’a @ CLA: 5:0opm
    • Sat., Oct. 14 CLA @ Kohala: 10:0oam

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    PRACTICES: MTuThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiakea: 9:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 14 @ Kamehameha: 9:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 21 @ Hilo: 9:00am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner 37

    We want secure, confident children who feel empowered to take on every challenge they face. Much of that is determined by the words we use. Let’s talk about it.


    Register here.


  • Friday Letter 9/22/23

    Upcoming Events

    September

    October

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    Parent Corner Link



    PRE-ORDER FRIED RICE

    Fifth grade will be selling fried rice for $6 this Wednesday, along with other yummy goods. Mahalo for your support!





    Sign-up to bake or donate for the Ola’a Bake Sale




    PRE-ORDER ANDAGI (Okinawan Doughnuts)

    Pick- up SATURDAY, October 7 at Ola`a Family Fest from 10- 3pm by the Canefire Kitchen. 

    All proceeds will go to help families in need on Maui. Mahalo for helping!






    High School Cross Country

    PRACTICES: MWF 3:30-5:00pm, TuTh 6:15-7:20am

    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiki’i Ranch: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Fri., Oct. 6 @ HPA: TBA

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    PRACTICES: MTuWThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Sat., Sep. 23 CLA @ Kanu: 10:00am
    • Mon., Sep. 25 Ka’u @ CLA: 5:00am (originally scheduled Oct. 7)
    • Wed., Sep. 27 St. Joseph @ CLA: 6:00pm

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    PRACTICES: MTuThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: 9:00am
    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiakea: 9:00am
    • Sat., Oct. 14 @ Waiakea: 9:00am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner 37

    We want secure, confident children who feel empowered to take on every challenge they face. Much of that is determined by the words we use. Let’s talk about it.





  • Friday Letter 9/15/23

    Upcoming Events

    September

    October

    High School Fall Sports Schedules

    Parent Corner Link






    Order your CLA Ola’a Family Festival 2023 shirt! Sale window is open now through Thursday, September 21. Students may wear the shirt with jeans or CLA uniform bottoms on Fridays or special dress occasions. Parents feel free to order for yourself as well. All funds raised with the shirt order will be directly donated to Grace Baptist Church in Lahaina, Maui. Mahalo for your support.

    Click here to order your Ola’a 2023 shirt!



    High School Cross Country

    PRACTICES: MWF 3:30-5:00pm, TuTh 6:15-7:20am

    • Sat., Sep. 16 @ Waiakea: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiki’i Ranch: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    PRACTICES: MTuWThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Mon., Sep. 18 HPA @ CLA: 6:00pm
    • Wed., Sep. 20 CLA @ Konawaena: 5:00pm
    • Sat., Sep. 23 CLA @ Kanu: 10:00am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    PRACTICES: MTuThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Sat., Sep. 16 @ Hilo: 9:00am
    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: 9:00am
    • Sat., Sep. 30 @ Waiakea: 9:00am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Parents who love their children care enough to discipline them. It requires vision, values and consistency. It matters. Today we’re finishing a two part series on guiding our children for success; God’s way.





  • Friday Letter 9/8/23

    Upcoming Events

    September

    October

    High School Fall Sports Schedules


    We are still accepting items for the September Rummage Sale. We are also looking for several families to help with cleaning up after the sale on Saturday morning. This will include helping pack away items that are left, folding and putting away tables and setting the chairs back inside the Rosie ‘O Pavilion.

    Click here to help!





    Order your CLA Ola’a Family Festival 2023 shirt! Sale window is open now through Thursday, September 21. Students may wear the shirt with jeans or CLA uniform bottoms on Fridays or special dress occasions. Parents feel free to order for yourself as well. All funds raised with the shirt order will be directly donated to Grace Baptist Church in Lahaina, Maui. Mahalo for your support.

    Click here to order your Ola’a 2023 shirt!




    We are looking to fill our substitute teacher list. If you are interested or if you know someone who is interested, please apply by clicking the link below.

    Substitute Teacher Application


    High School Cross Country

    PRACTICES: MWF 3:30-5:00pm, TuTh 6:15-7:20am

    • Sat., Sep. 9 @ Kamehameha: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Sep. 16 @ Waiakea: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am
    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: Boys @ 9:00am / Girls @ 9:45am

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rimel at trimel@clahawaii.org


    High School Girls Volleyball

    PRACTICES: MTuWThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING GAMES:

    • Sat., Sep. 9 CLA vs. Ka Umeke @ Keaukaha gym: 11:00am
    • Mon., Sep. 11 Laupahoehoe @ CLA: 6:30pm
    • Mon., Sep. 18 HPA @ CLA: 6:00pm

    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lorenzo at aklorenzo@clahawaii.org


    High School Air Riflery

    PRACTICES: MTuThF 3:30 – 5:30pm

    UPCOMING MEETS:

    • Fri., Sep. 8 @ CLA: 5:00pm
    • Sat., Sep. 16 @ Hilo: 9:00am
    • Sat., Sep. 23 @ Kamehameha: 9:00am

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gray at bgray@clahawaii.org


    Parent Corner

    Parents who love their children care enough to discipline them. It requires vision, values and consistency. It matters. Today we’re finishing a two part series on guiding our children for success; God’s way.