Farewell Assembly 2026

The Highlands Intermediate farewell assembly began with a powerful wave of school pride as our community stood together for the national anthem and Hawai’i Ponoʻī. The energy peaked during the traditional 8th-grade final campus walk, which featured an unforgettable surprise appearance by Mr. Phung, the beloved former Laulima social studies teacher. The crowd erupted again during the highly anticipated Spirit Cup announcement, officially crowning 8th-grade team Koa Lau Lio as this year's champions! The celebration continued with incredible performances by our talented staff. One of our wonderful teachers moved the audience with a beautiful song, which was followed by a surprise group dance as teachers took the stage to perform to "ABC 123." Students cheered and laughed as their instructors showed off their synchronized moves, bringing incredible energy to the entire auditorium.
The assembly concluded with an emotional trip down memory lane as we watched a school year recap video showcasing how we truly "lived the dream" in 2026. After a final video showing each student committee officially signing out for the year, everyone gathered together to capture the moment with a massive group photo. Sophia Marie Kim, Student Government Secretary