From Juneau, Alaska to Hawaiʻi Island and points in between, Kamehameha Schools’ global impact is reflected in this latest “KS in the News” roundup.
With the launch of Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth just days away, the Midkiff Learning Center on our Kapālama Campus has created new comprehensive resources for the voyage that are available to everyone.
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.
Three weeks ahead of receiving their high school diplomas, nearly 100 seniors from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama graduated with their Associate of Arts degrees from Hawai‘i Pacific University, establishing a new record for the highest number of Hawaiʻi students to graduate from a dual-credit program.
Kamehameha Schools and Chaminade University have forged an innovative and community-focused partnership to educate, train and prepare aspiring early learning kumu through 150 full-tuition Muʻo scholarships. Muʻo means “to bud” and the name of the scholarship reflects the focus on taking care of keiki at the beginning of their educational journey.
Civic engagement starts in our own community, in our own neighborhood. More and more Native Hawaiians are stepping up to lead. This year, over 100 Native Hawaiian candidates are running for a seat on their neighborhood boards.
KSK fourth grader Keahonui Takatsugi remembers her reaction last fall when Kumu Naomi Helenihi-Aweau told the class about their yearlong project-based learning assignment. “Worms, really? Worms. We’re going to work with worms. That was my first thought - I didn’t know what these worms would do for us. But it made a big impact on us to let us know that we can help the world; act today for a better tomorrow.”
Kumu, haumāna, ʻohana and all members of our kaiāulu are invited to attend a dynamic panel conversation about the telling of Hawaiian stories and representation of Hawaiians on stage, film, and TV. Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute is proud to present “Kānaka Onscreen: Who’s Telling Our Stories?” This in-person event will be held at our center on May 2, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Spring Break is usually a respite from campus for KSK haumāna. But to athletes looking for a spot on the Warriors’ varsity football team, it was time to show up and set the foundation for next season under new head coach Kaeo Drummondo, KSK ‘03.
Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute is proud to present “Moananuiākea, A Voyage for Earth: Reclaiming the Sea Road to Alaska.” This in-person event will be held at Kaʻiwakīloumoku on the Kapālama campus on April 18, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Members from the KS ET Education Technology Services team recently attended the SXSW EDU 2023 conference in Austin, Texas where they had the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in education.
In this Kūkahekahe, ʻIke Hawaiʻi Cultural Development Director Keʻala Kwan shares a haliʻa aloha – a fond remembrance – of Elizabeth Kauahipaula, one of several mānaleo (native speakers) who visited KS Kapālama Hawaiian language classes.
The junior class took four of the seven awards at the 103rd annual Kamehameha Schools song contest Friday night at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
For KSK haumāna, Song Contest is undoubtly one of the most treasured and memorable experiences during their time on campus. This year’s theme, “Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy,” is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of paniolo as well as a recognition of those traditions continuing today.
The excitement is building as 1,800 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna will gather again for the annual Song Contest tradition. This year’s theme is Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of The Hawaiian Cowboy.
Over 1000 KS Kapālama haumāna and kumu proudly chanted and waved hae Hawaiʻi as they marched through the streets of Honolulu for the annual Onipaʻa Peace March.
Lonoikamakahiki! In this Kūkahekahe article, we share resources and past stories about Makahiki to celebrate this Hawaiian season of gratitude and peace.
Kamehameha Schools and other Native Hawaiian-serving organizations have organized a series of events to promote the importance of voter turnout and civic engagement.
After nearly three years, O ‘ahu’s Aloha Festivals Floral Parade makes its triumphant return on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Aloha ‘Āina, Love of the Land” and will feature a colorful procession of Pāʻū riders, floral-decorated floats and performances.
KSK haumāna Tau Purcell, Kaeo Nouchi, Jonnovyn Sniffen, and Kama Angell, along with members of the Honolulu Little League team, powered their way to earn the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series title Sunday afternoon, defeating Curacao 13-3 in Williamsport, Pa.
As we start the 2022-2023 school year, we do so with a renewed sense of hope and optimism having learned and grown so much over the last few years.
An immersive video produced by the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Communications team is the prestigious gold winner of an international Telly Award.
View the winning video, “Yearbook Memories,” created as part of Pixar’s virtual story creation workshop Story XPeriential.
The senior class took six of the seven available awards at the to the 102nd annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest Friday night at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
Former Song Contest boys’ director <strong>Taisamasama Kaiminaauao-Eteuati KSKʻ20</strong> is studying Hawaiian music, culture, language and history at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa thanks to multiple scholarships earned through the Pauahi Foundation and a hui of generous donors.
For KS Kapālama seniors Kīwaʻa Hermosura and Mālie Lyman, the opportunity to lead classmates in the boys’ and girls’ competitions this year at Song Contest is grounded in legacy and aloha.
After two years, the haumāna of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama kula kiʻekiʻe are returning to the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena for the 102nd annual Song Contest!
Manu Naeole KSK’96 has been named the kahu of Bishop Memorial Chapel. His kuleana includes tending to the spiritual needs of the campus’ K-12 community.
The Polynesian Bowl is an all-star game played annually in Hawai‘i featuring 100 of the nation’s top high school seniors, many of whom go on to play at top-level college programs.
KSK seniors Joshua Ching and Logan Lau, KSM junior Aubrey Ahana and KSH freshman Julie Nacionales serve on the Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Youth Council which received national recognition for its work with local leaders to protect kids and vulnerable communities from the harmful effects of tobacco.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
