At Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha, haumāna grow into their kuleana, grounded in ‘ike kūpuna, striving for excellence, and rising as the next generation of ‘Ōiwi leaders who will serve their communities and shape the future of Hawai‘i.
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From overcoming personal loss to pursuing athletics and Indigenous advocacy, three Kamehameha Schools seniors reflect on the purpose and kuleana shaping their next chapters.
After severe North Shore flooding on Oʻahu, the KS Preschools Koʻolau ʻOhana Hui quickly united to raise funds and deliver meals — embodying aloha, mālama, and kuleana.
Four Kamehameha Schools Maui students traveled from ʻAʻapueo, Maui, to Aotearoa, New Zealand, to present their self-published children’s book at WIPCE, sharing the ancient moʻolelo of ʻAʻapueo and connecting with Indigenous communities from around the world.
KS Hawaiʻi students share ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and moʻolelo on Hilo’s KWXX, using real-world opportunities to grow language skills and confidence.
For Kamehameha Schools haumāna, the ʻOnipaʻa March is never just a walk. It’s a connection back to the past, our aliʻi and the culture that reminds us of who we are as Hawaiians.
Hawaiian culture-based education is at the heart of learning at Kamehameha Schools, encouraging haumāna to think creatively, solve real-world challenges and lead with confidence. With a strong sense of identity and deep cultural connections, haumāna are equipped to carry forward their kuleana.
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i KSK Marine Science class visit Pūnana Leo o Nu‘uanu
Biosock developed by KS Maui haumāna
A day in the life at KS Preschools
‘Āina Edge Summer Student Research Aides at Kumuola Marine Science Education Center
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop believed that education was key to uplifting her people and offering hope for their future. For nearly 140 years, Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha has honored our founder’s chiefly kauoha.
Guided by Ke Akua and the legacy of our founder, Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop, our haumāna embody their faith in meaningful ways, serving their communities and uplifting one another.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
