August 10, 2026

Aloha Damien ʻOhana,

As we begin our second week of the school year, we want to thank our students, families, faculty, and staff for helping us start the year with such positive energy. The first week is always filled with new routines, new classes, new faces, and plenty of excitement—and it has been wonderful to see our campus come alive once again.

Now that we have made it through the first week, we turn our attention to building strong habits and establishing a successful rhythm for the year ahead. Our students are settling into their classes, getting to know their teachers, and reconnecting with friends and classmates. This is an important time to encourage your child to take ownership of their learning, stay organized, and ask questions when they need support.

A few simple things can make a meaningful difference:

• Check in regularly about assignments, upcoming assessments, and how your child is feeling about school. Schoology will become your best resource!
• Encourage consistent routines for sleep, meals, homework, and preparation for the next school day.
• Review school communications and important dates so that your family stays informed.
• Encourage your child to get involved in campus life through athletics, clubs, service, faith formation, and other activities.
• Remind your child that asking for help is a strength. Our teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff are here to help students grow and succeed.

Viriliter Age,

DMS Faculty and Staff

(taken at our recent Faculty and Staff mass with Fr. Anthony Tran of St. Theresaʻs Co-Cathedral)

The "Faces of Damien" is a new feature of the newsletter that highlights the wonderfully diverse, bright and talented individuals in our school community. Together, we all forward the charisms of St. Damien, St. Marianne, and the mission of Blessed Edmund Rice. Viriliter Age!

This past July, five adventurous Damien students and two amazing chaperones participated in a weeklong mission trip to Peru volunteering to build homes in Jicamarca. The first time Damien has participated in this worthwhile and transformational experience. Click here to read our student inspiring reflections! We will be sharing more about how campus ministry and faith form at Damien in upcoming newsletters.

If you are interested in learning more about our future mission and service opportunities, follow DMS Campus Ministry on instagram. Pictured below: Chance, Gabriel, Ms. Q, Naomi, Sophia, Takeo (DMS ʻ26), and Mr. McGivern.

One of our teachers (Rivas Roblin) also participated in the staff only version of the retreat.

Monday 8/10/2026

3-7pm: DMS Girls Volleyball (Gym)

7-9pm: DMS Basketball (Gym)

Tuesday 8/11/2026

3-7pm: Girls Volleyball (Gym)

Wednesday 8/12/2026 - 1st Day of School!

3-5:30pm: DMS Girls Volleyball (Gym)

6-8pm: DMS Athletics Parent Meeting (Gym)

Thursday 8/13/2026

SAINT DAMIEN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT @DMS Gym

1:30pm: DMS v. Bishop Montgomery (CA)

3pm: Kapolei v. Bishop Montgomery (CA)

4pm: DMS v. Kapolei

5:15pm: MPI v. Campbell

6:30pm: Castle v. Campbell

7:45pm: MPI v. Castle

Friday 8/14/2026

SAINT DAMIEN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT @DMS Gym

3:30pm: Game 7 tbd

4:45pm: Game 8 tbd

6:00pm: Game 9 tbd

7:15pm: Game 10 tbd

Saturday 8/15/2026

6:30pm: Varsity Football v. Capistrano Valley @Radford

SAINT DAMIEN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT @DMS Gym

8am: Game 11 tbd

9:15am: Game 12 tbd

10:30am: Game 13 tbd

11:45am: Game 14 tbd

1pm: Game 15 tbd

2:15pm: Game 16 tbd - CHAMPIONSHIP

3:30pm: Game 17 tbd - if needed

• August 14-16: Inaugural Saint Damien Volleyball Tournament @DMS Gym
• August 20 - Mass of the Holy Spirit (No school for students)
• August 21 - HOLIDAY Statehood Day
• August 27 - Back to School Night
• August 31 - Special Presentation for grades 7-12
• September 1 - DHO General Meeting (cafe, 5:30-8pm)
• September 7 - HOLIDAY Labor Day

Catch up with DMTV on their YouTube channel!