August 17, 2026

Aloha Damien ʻOhana, (Repost of 8/16 email)

Due to inclement weather and flooding conditions affecting our community, Damien Memorial School will be closed on Monday, August 17, 2026. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution, with the safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff as our highest priority. There will be no in-person classes, athletics, activities, or on-campus events on Monday.

At this time, we are thankful and prayerful that our Damien community—our students, families, faculty, and staff—is safe.

We extend our heartfelt mahalo to our first responders and to the many individuals working tirelessly to restore power, clear and repair roadways, maintain essential services, and support our communities. We are deeply grateful for their courage, dedication, and service. May God bless and protect these wonderful people and all those working to restore our community.

Stay safe, Monarchs!

Damien Memorial School

If your child will be leaving school early, please contact the main office by 9am at 808-841-0195 or email attendance@damien.edu for the early dismissal requests.

For the safety of all students, faculty and staff, cars entering the parking lot in the right lane must turn right and exit out of the Kohou Street gate; left lane must exit to Houghtailing Street. Please do not park in teacher parking after 7am. Mahalo for your cooperation.

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!

Over the summer in June, 11 Japanese language students and Sensei Esdicul traveled to Japan for two weeks through the New Perspectives program with the Laurasian Institution. They went sightseeing, shopping, and eating throughout Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. The most unique aspect of this trip was that they stayed with a host family in Mie prefecture, and attended Nabari Seihou high school for seven days. They met many friends, practiced their Japanese skills, and created lifelong memories.

During Monarch Hour on Thursday, DMS students filled Bishop Scanlan gym with excitement to cheer on our Varsity Girls Volleyball team as they played against Bishop Montgomery of California. Although our Monarchs lost in two, the enthusiasm of the spectators and home court advantage raised the roof! Other teams in this weekʻs Invitational included Kapolei, Mid-Pacific, Campbell, and Castle. Go Lady Monarchs!

Monday 8/17/2026

SCHOOL CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

ATHLETICS CANCELED

Tuesday 8/18/2026

6-7am: Boys Basketball (Gym)

3-7pm: Girls Volleyball (Gym)

Wednesday 8/19/2026

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

7-9pm: Boys Basketball (Gym)

Thursday 8/20/2026 - No School for Students

3-7pm: Girls Volleyball (Gym)

Friday 8/21/2026 - STATEHOOD DAY

3-7pm: Girls Volleyball (Gym)

Saturday 8/22/2026

10:30am & 12pm: Inter Girls Volleyball @ʻIolani

• August 17 - SCHOOL CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
• August 19 - Senior Parent Meeting (cafe, 5:30-8pm)
• August 20 - Mass of the Holy Spirit (No school for students)
• August 21 - HOLIDAY Statehood Day
• August 26 - Liturgy (gym, Monarch)
• August 27 - Back to School Night (gym, 5:30pm-8pm)
• August 28 - Welcome Back to School Pep Rally (gym, Monarch)
• August 31 - Special Presentation for grades 9-12 (gym, 9:30am)
• September 1 - DHO General Meeting (cafe, 5:30-8pm)
• September 7 - HOLIDAY Labor Day

Catch up with DMTV on their YouTube channel!