The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) this week honored Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning (KSDL), recognizing the group as one of the top ten distance learning programs in the country.

The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools First Nations’ Futures program (FNFP) has been extended to May 15, 2009 (postmarked).

Kamehameha Schools’ Distance Learning invites the Maui community to discover exciting new educational opportunities for the entire ’ohana. Reconnect and join a growing number of online learners who are utilizing innovative technology to learn Hawaiian language and culture.

Kamehameha Schools Ka’iwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Events Series presents "Kanikapila," a community-wide sing-along - bring and instrument event.

In celebration of the 46th Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, Kamehameha Publishing is launching a new hula mele book Lele Kawa. Readers are treated to original translations and interpretations of the sacred dances of Pele, a revered Native Hawaiian volcano goddess who lives in Kīlauea crater on Hawai’i.

The following are the results from the Kamehameha Schools 89th Annual Song Contest held on March 20, 2009 at the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena

The 89th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest will celebrate the music of John Kamea'aloha Almeida, the dean of Hawaiian music, who played for the queen.

HONOLULU – Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Athletic Department announced it has hired Jenai Yoshii as the head coach of girls water polo. Kamehameha won the state title in 2006 and claimed the runner-up spot in 2008. Yoshii joined the coaching staff on March 4, 2009.

Kamehameha Schools will host the 79th annual Ho'olaule'a on Saturday, February 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Kapālama Campus.

‘Aha Mele o Ho‘omau will hold its Ho‘omau 2009 Concert - which benefits all O‘ahu Hawaiian language immersion schools - on Sun., Feb. 15, at the Waikīkī Shell. The concert will feature performances by Keali‘i Reichel, Waipuna, Kūpaoa, Holunape, ‘Ike Pono, Sudden Rush and the keiki of the 11 participating schools.