NO SCHOOL: Friday, 8/21 (Statehood Day)
Kimberly Kosa
kimberly.kosa@k12.hi.us
A message from the Principal...
Aloha and welcome back, Kohala High School 'Ohana!
As your Principal, I am incredibly honored to serve a school that is so deeply rooted in the rich history, culture, and tight-knit community of North Kohala. Whether your family has been here for generations or you are joining our Cowboy 'ohana for the very first time, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you all.
At Kohala High School, we believe that education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. Our vision is to cultivate self-sufficient, lifelong learners who walk with the confidence to positively impact the world. By grounding our students in ʻāina-based and cultural education, we provide them with authentic, rigorous opportunities to grow into vital contributors to our community. We don't just want our students to succeed; we want them to thrive right here at home and wherever their journey takes them.
They say it takes a village, and that is especially true in Kohala. We warmly invite all of our families to stay connected, involved, and active in our school community. Whether it’s coming out to support our sports teams, joining our parent organizations, or keeping an open line of communication with our dedicated teachers and staff, your presence matters. Your voice and your support are what make our school a true extended family.
As we embark on this new school year, I am filled with deep optimism and excitement for what we will accomplish together. Let’s continue to build a school culture rooted in resilience, integrity, steadfastness, and excellence. Thank you for your continued dedication to our youth and our community. Let’s make this a year of immense growth, connection, and achievement.
E Ala E Nā Paniolo – Rise to the Challenge, Cowboys!
ʻAʻohe uʻi hele wale o Kohala – No Kohala person goes unprepared.
Me ka mahalo nui,
Kimberly Kosa
Principal, Kohala High School
A message from the Vice Principal...
Welina me ke aloha e ko Kohala nui, iki, loko, waho!
It is with a humble heart filled with gratitude that I accept the position of TA Vice Principal this next school year. Mahalo to Principal Kosa for her vote of confidence in my abilities, using my decade plus-long experience in the classroom, and standing in the community to assist in this role.
I view our future with hope and inspiration knowing the work that we have already accomplished is shaping our immediate and long term goals. I hope to continue to work collaboratively alongside each of you to live out our mission through the lens of our vision. ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu. Put simply, the foundation first the building comes afterwards. Part of any good vision is the foundation upon which it stands. We are working to build one that is unshakeable so we can re-envision, rebuild, re-establish and repair the vital spaces that the youth of our community can grow and thrive in.
Please continue to seek me out as you have done so in the past to hold space, inform me of your concerns, and enlist my support.
Me ka ha’aha’a,
Na Kehaulani Hedlund
TA Vice-Principal
Kehaulani Hedlund
brittney.hedlund@k12.hi.us