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Oct. 14, 2024

K-12 ʻOhana Fall 2024 Pulse Survey

To our K-12 ʻohana, please take a moment to complete our Fall 2024 Pulse Survey. Your voice is critical in how we plan moving forward.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Native food crops, other plants poised to take root on KS’ lands in Lahaina

A part of Kamehameha Schools’ reimagination of its Kuʻia lands is already beginning to take shape ma waena, just above the Lahaina Bypass. That’s where native trees and food crops are about to be planted on a one-acre parcel, with plans to add more food trees on an adjoining parcel in 2025.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Watch the 2024 Band Fall Pops Concert

See highlights from the show and get the link to watch a replay of the full 2024 Fall Pops Concert.

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Oct. 7, 2024

High School’s Aloha Giving Campaign for 2024 underway

Students can purchase wristbands for dress up days this year (Halloween and Winter Week) for $3 or 3 cans of food benefitting charitable efforts.

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Oct. 7, 2024

College tours provide incredible exposure opportunity

This Fall Break, 50 high school students are participating in one of two different college tours to better inform their future decisions.

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Oct. 4, 2024

Seniors can now apply for Poʻo Kula Scholarship and others

Kaʻiwahoʻokelewaʻa can begin applying for a number of college scholarships, including the prestigious Poʻo Kula Scholarship.

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Oct. 3, 2024

Students are encouraged to report any issues that make them feel unsafe

Over the last four weeks, we’ve highlighted our See Something, Say Something effort which we believe will make our kula a safer place as everyone takes accountability for the kuleana of safety. Mahalo!

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Oct. 1, 2024

Former band members sought for a special concert next year

Kamehameha Hawaiʻi is looking to put together our first-ever alumni band for a special concert on 2/20/25. Interested former players can sign-up now.

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Oct. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: A parent’s playbook for supporting student-athletes

Parents can positively support their student-athlete by modeling good sportsmanship, focusing on effort and respecting the coach’s role.

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Sept. 30, 2024

Recognizing our Operations Staff

Kula Haʻahaʻa shared their appreciation for our grounds, maintenance, and custodial staff this morning.

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Sept. 26, 2024

Empowering the next generation: Highlights from the 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention brought together nearly 200 youth from our three campuses, along with students from more than 25 other schools, for an enriching experience on Hawaiʻi Island.

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Sept. 25, 2024

Alumni Presence: 2010 graduate Keliʻi Kekuewa highlighted in a Ka Wai Ola series

The current assistant offensive line coach’s story is highlight in the OHA series about native Hawaiians living on the continent.

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Sept. 25, 2024

Evaluators needed for Senior Expo on December 9 & 10

An authentic audience is sought to help in delivering feedback for our class of 2025 seniors on their senior capstone projects.

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Sept. 18, 2024

Students, education leaders share manaʻo at CNHA conference

Students and educational leaders share their insights about participating in the Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement conference.

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Sept. 16, 2024

Reminder: Get your financial aid application fee waived for next school year

A fee waiver is available for all families if you complete your application by Oct. 31

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Sept. 13, 2024

See Something, Say Something encourages accountability

Safety is the top priority at Kamehameha Hawaiʻi and everyone has an important role to play in keeping our school safe.

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Sept. 13, 2024

Keauhou Community Day to hold mālama ʻāina activities at Keauhou Bay, pā‘ina at Keauhou Shopping Center 

To honor the spirit of mālama ʻāina and aloha ʻāina, Keauhou Shopping Center, The County of Hawai’i and Kamehameha Schools are hosting the second annual Keauhou Community Day on Sept. 28.

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Sept. 11, 2024

See Something, Say Something highlighted this month

For your awareness, here is why there’s a See Something Say Something message displayed on campus.

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Sept. 9, 2024

From Kamehameha Schools to kula nui: Scholarships empower Hawaiian students

Three recent graduates reflect on how the educational and financial support they received has empowered them to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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Sept. 4, 2024

Leading with aloha: Kamehameha Schools student’s sweet success

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi student Sadie Yu achieved entrepreneurial success when her Sweetheart Farm lilikoʻi butter sold out on Hawaiian Airlines.

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Sept. 3, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Simple steps for smoother mornings

Learn how to streamline your family’s morning routine with these easy and effective tips.

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Aug. 27, 2024

Labor Day Classic Tournament tips off Thursday morning

The annual girls volleyball tournament will take place on campus and at the civic auditorium this year with 38 teams scheduled to compete.

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Aug. 26, 2024

Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year

ʻOhana can apply now through September 30 for admission to Kamehameha Hawaiʻi in grades K, 6, and 9 for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Aug. 25, 2024

Campus will be open and school will be in session tomorrow

The impact of Hurricane Hone was minimal to campus and improving conditions allow us to safely return to normal operations on Monday.

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Aug. 19, 2024

Watch the Beginning of the Year Convocation 2024

Our annual gathering took place on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Koaiʻa Gym.

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Aug. 15, 2024

Kamehameha Schools alumni use culture and craft to conquer the stage

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi nurtures both passion and perseverance for these alumni performers.

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Aug. 8, 2024

He aloha poina ʻole

As we huipū in observance of the one-year remembrance of the Maui fires, we hold close the precious lives lost and send our deepest aloha and pule to their ‘ohana, friends, and the larger Lahaina community. Their strength and resilience through the tragedy, and this difficult past year, remind us of the importance of standing together, supporting one another, and embodying the spirit of aloha that defines our Kamehameha Schools ʻohana.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Kamehameha Schools’ contribution to healing and restoration

Aloha nō e ka ʻohana o Kamehameha. As promised, the Board of Trustees and I are writing to offer a detailed update about the Lahaina global settlement. Our joining this settlement ensures the restoration of Lahaina’s people and community, protects Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s trust, and offers future opportunities and hope.

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