Awards Night 2026

What a night for our Colts! We celebrated the Highlands Intermediate Awards Night 2026 this past Thursday, May 14th, and the energy in the room was incredible. Our 7 amazing teams took the stage to recognize students who truly went above and beyond this year. Each team presented "Excellence in..." awards across several categories, highlighting the diverse talents of our student body. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Your hard work and dedication make Highlands Intermediate a better place every day. We are so proud of everything you have accomplished this year. Congratulations also to the dignitary award winners as well... 

*Anya Apana* Excellence in Leadership Award - Senator Brandon Elefante 

*Ashlyn Peralta* Excellence in Leadership Award - Senator Rachele Lamosao 

*Tyler Kastner* Community Service Award - Representative Cory Chun 

*Violet Nakayama* Outstanding Citizenship Award - Representative Gregg Takayama 

*Sophia Marie Kim* Excellence in Leadership Award - Councilmember Val Aquino Okimoto

Awards Night 2025

 

Awards Night 2024

As the school year came to a close, anticipation filled the room for the eagerly awaited end-of-year ceremony. A huge celebration to congratulate all of the hard working students to honor their remarkable achievements for our Highlands Intermediate students. Teachers, parents, and peers all gathered together to applaud the excellence, dedication, and resilience to students throughout this academic school year journey. Speakers spoke with words of encouragement, and inspiration for the outgoing 8th graders, and 7th graders. As students took center stage, their accomplishments being spotlighted, it was definitely a night to remember for all. Sienna Uecke, Student Government Vice President

PTSA Awards Night 2023

The school year is coming to an end and what better way to end it by awarding and recognizing some amazing students?! On Thursday, May 11, Highlands Intermediate PTSA hosted the annual Awards Night in the Cafeteria. Students were acknowledged for all their hard work and outstanding achievements in front of 400 of their peers and parents. There were about a dozen Team Awards, Club Awards, Special Awards, and Dignitary Awards that were presented by our respective Senators, Representatives and Councilmen. It was so amazing to see families and friends cheering on all the winners throughout the night! It was an honor and privelege to have so many special guests from the State Senators, Representatives, and City Council Members recognize these Colts. Congratulations to all the awardees this year! Rica Marie, SG Vice-President

Awards Night 2019

Congratulations to Lauren, Keziah, Brittany, and Diogne for all of your hard work and dedication this entire school year!  You made all of us so proud and Highlands Intermediate the best place to live and learn...

Senator Harimoto's Excellence in Leadership Award - LAUREN TAPAT

Representative Takumi's Excellence in Leadership Award - KEZIAH TUAZON

Representative Takayama's Excellence in Leadership Award - BRITTANY NOZAKI

Councilman Elefante's Excellence in Leadership Award  - DIOGNE ARCANGEL

Highlands Awards Night 2017

Highlands Awards Night was a memorable experience not for just the students, but for the parents, teachers, and staff as well. On the memorable evening of May 10th, parents, students, teachers, and staff came down to the cafeteria to acknowledge the outstanding jobs ofthe future leaders of tomorrow. All awards were bestowed upon the ones that showed the greatest dedication and effort into activities they’ve grown to love. Although not everyone received awards, it is safe to say that Highlands Awards Night was a night to remember. Special shout out to those that received Dignitary Awards:

Senator Nishihara:  Excellence in School Community Service Award

District 17: Waipahu, Crestview, Manana, Pearl City, Pacific Palisades

Errol Ellorin

Senator Harimoto:  Excellence in Leadership Award

District 16: Pearl City, Momilani, Pearlridge, ‘Aiea, Royal Summit, ‘Aiea Heights, Newtown, Waimalu, Halawa, Pearl Harbor

Lily Leopold

Representative Takumi:  Excellence in Leadership Award

District 35: Pearl City, Manana, Waipio

Kahiwa Barquis

Representative Takayama:  Excellence in Leadership Award

District 34: Pearl City, Waimalu, Pacific Palisades

Micah Zeller

Councilman Elefante:  Excellence in Leadership Award

District 8: Lower Aiea, Pearlridge, Waimalu, Newtown, Pearl City, Seaview, Crestview, Waipio Gentry and Waipahu.

Sophia Noelani Tugaoen

PTSA Awards Night

The school year has come to an end, and on Thursday, May 21st Highlands Intermediate hosted a PTSA Awards Night in the cafeteria. Each of the seven teams nominated their outstanding students that showed Academic Achievements, Leadership, Team Spirit, and much more! We were very fortunate to have special guests from the Hawaii State City Council and Senate to recognize the Highlands Intermediate Student Council National Gold Council Of Excellence. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in this special night!! Jayden 8th grade President