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Oct. 5, 2023

Kumuola offers opportunities to connect passion and purpose

See a story of KS Hawaiʻi senior who served as a student research aide at the fishpond this summer.

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Sept. 29, 2023

Students participate in NASA project

Five Kamehameha students are taking part in a cool NASA experiment to see if microbes can survive in the jet stream.

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Sept. 28, 2023

A new college scholarship for KSH students and alumni in college

Campus philanthropy efforts have resulted in the endowment of a new college scholarship - the Hōkū Welowelo Scholarship to help students achieve their post-secondary success.

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Sept. 28, 2023

Kamehameha Schools education leader wants to revolutionize student testing

Chelsea Keehne, with Kamehameha Schools’ Kealaiwikuamoʻo Division wants to challenge educators, parents, and the community to rethink how students could be assessed with an emphasis on the types of learning that will stay with haumāna for a lifetime, instead of just long enough to take a test.

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Sept. 19, 2023

2023 Beginning of the Year Convocation

Celebrate the 2023-2024 Kamehameha Schools Spiritual Theme - “Aloha Mua Mai Ke Akua, E Aloha Aku Kākou” God First Loved, So We Shall Love.

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Sept. 18, 2023

Student voices: traveling with Kamehameha Schools - a journey of discovery and friendship

For KS Hawaiʻi high school seniors Amy Gushiken and Kalena Launiu, the unique travel opportunity to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands has transformed their lives and perspectives in profound ways.

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Sept. 7, 2023

Apply by Sept. 30 for admission to Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi

Join our kauhale! Applications now being accepted for grades K, 6, 9, and 10 the ‘24 - ‘25 school year.

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Sept. 7, 2023

Emergency notification system test scheduled for 9/14 at 3:30 p.m.

An emergency alert system test is scheduled for Thursday 9/14 at 3:30 p.m. Please make sure your information in Infinite Campus or Workday (staff) is up-to-date.

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Aug. 29, 2023

Kumu publish action-research and inquiry projects

Hālau Kupukupu and nine kumu scholar authors celebrate the release of E Ulu! Vol. 2.

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Aug. 28, 2023

He Aloha No Maui - KSH student leaders organize an event to share aloha

On August 15, our high school took a moment to gather for He Aloha No Maui day to reflect and share prayers and aloha for Maui.

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Aug. 28, 2023

Join our kauhale! Applications now being accepted for the ‘24 - ‘25 school year

Applications for grades K, 6, 9, and 10 for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted through Sept. 30. Apply today!

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Aug. 26, 2023

Senior Emily Hora hopes to raise awareness of senior dog adoption

Hora has organized a social media campaign with kōkua from student athletes to shed light on the topic.

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Aug. 22, 2023

National Honor Society Induction for classes of 2024 and 2025

We celebrate 29 haumāna in the classes of 2024 and 2025 in earning this prestigious academic distinction!

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Aug. 21, 2023

Fall 2023 PTO School Store Schedule Announced

See the anticipated schedule for the PTO School Store from September - December 2023.

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July 31, 2023

Student Achievement: Cheizyn Montizor completes internship investigating sea level rise

The class of 2025 student had a busy summer with Kula Kauwela and participating in an internship with Project Hōkūlani.

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July 24, 2023

Tickets available for PAIʻEA performances in Scotland

Edinburgh Festival Fringe tickets are now available to purchase for anyone who wants to watch one of four shows in Scotland in early August.

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July 20, 2023

See PAIʻEA before the opera heads to Scotland

The third and final performance before Scotland happens on July 21 at UH Hilo. Tickets are just $10 adult, $5 youth and can be purchased on the GoFan app.

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July 18, 2023

Campus Closed on July 19

In an abundance of caution, our campus will be closed on Wednesday, July 19. Please be safe.

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June 29, 2023

Free cybersecurity summer course offered July 17-21

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students are eligible to take a free summer course on cybersecurity to explore a future career pathway. Sign-up by July 10.

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June 29, 2023

The Death of Kekuaokalani and Manono from the Battle of Kuamoʻo

Before our haumāna return to the Kahilu stage, we share this 2019 performance with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

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June 27, 2023

Alumni presence: Kekuewa shares football knowledge with community

Ka ʻOhe KSH 2010 alumnus and current Seattle Seahawks coach Keliʻi Kekuewa held a free offensive line camp for east Hawaiʻi students and coaches.

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June 20, 2023

Junior Kamahaʻo Halemanu earns a national recognition as a student leader

The KS Hawaiʻi student completed all of the program requirements to earn a distinction as a National Student Council Distinguished Student Leader.

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June 14, 2023

Dinkel earns well-deserved induction into HHSAA Hall of Honor

Class of 2023’s Elijah Dinkel was selected to the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor as a standout soccer and football player.

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June 13, 2023

Moananuiākea four-year voyage connects indigenous communities and the world

This week representatives from Kamehameha Schools will be in Juneau, Alaska, for the global launch of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth. The delegation consists of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna and kumu, and a cultural protocol team from Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group that will continue the Schoolsʻ nearly 50-year kuleana as culture bearers and heritage keepers for the Hōkūleʻa.

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May 23, 2023

Graduation Weekend for the Class of 2023

Get links to live streams and download the program for the Commencement ceremony for Hiʻiakaikawaiola.

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May 19, 2023

2023 End of the Year Convocation

Watch this year’s end of the year convocation as we celebrate and honor Trustee Lance Wilhelm and the culmination of our spiritual theme “E Mahi a e Mālama i Ko Ke Akua | Cultivate and Care for God’s Creation”.

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May 18, 2023

SY 2022-2023 Liko Lehua Award Winners

The top distinction that can be awarded to any high school student is the Liko Lehua award. Here are this school year’s recipients.

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May 16, 2023

New tri-campus scholarship brings post-secondary dreams to reality

Recipients of the Poʻo Kula Scholarship, a new tri-campus award for haumāna pursuing a bachelor’s degree, share their thoughts on personal growth, the impact of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy, and how their experiences as students of Kamehameha Schools have shaped their paths towards a brighter future.

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