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March 24, 2026

KS Hawai‘i haumāna visit Oxford

This past summer, six Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i haumāna spent five weeks in Oxford, England, studying and working on projects elevating Hawaiian culture at the Pitt Rivers Museum. 

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March 23, 2026

Mele Hoʻoheno: The meaning and history of “Kaʻiulani Aliʻi”

Discover the origins of “Kaʻiulani Aliʻi,” a classic mele about the beloved princess that blends history, poetry and aloha.

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March 22, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #2

All Kamehameha Schools campuses and offices will reopen Monday after improved weather conditions, while K-12 students remain on Spring Break and the community continues supporting those affected by recent storms.

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March 20, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on Oʻahu have closed today, March 20, 2026, due to the storm. Our Maui Resource Center has also closed.

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March 19, 2026

Probate Court selects Eric Yeaman as Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Trustee

Eric Yeaman has been selected by the state Probate Court as the newest member of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s Board of Trustees.

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March 17, 2026

Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Paddling forward in faith

Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama leads this month’s mele and pule with “Hoe a Mau,” a hymn encouraging us to paddle forward in faith.

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March 15, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #5

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha offices will reopen on Monday, March 16, 2026 while campuses remain on normal Spring Break operations.

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March 13, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #4

All Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools, and offices across Hawaiʻi are closed on March 13, 2026 due to the ongoing Kona storm, with further updates expected on March 15 regarding reopening plans for March 16.

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March 12, 2026

Song Contest postponed to May 1 due to severe weather

Due to severe weather, the 106th Annual Song Contest has been postponed. We hope you will join us on the new date, Friday, May 1, 2026, when our haumāna will take the stage to share this year’s powerful mele honoring Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

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March 12, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #3

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026. At this time, Hawaiʻi Island campus, preschools and offices will remain open tomorrow.

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March 12, 2026

Kamehameha III celebration moves to royal lands of Hawaiʻi Island

The annual tribute to Kamehameha III returns to Keauhou, featuring cultural activities, music and an equinox celebration at Hāpaialiʻi Heiau.

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March 11, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #2

All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices will remain open tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, 2026. We will continue to closely monitor conditions and follow the guidance of government emergency officials, with the safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana and staff as our highest priority. If circumstances change, campuses, preschools or office sites will communicate any operational updates directly with their communities.

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March 10, 2026

Kalihi-Pālama preschoolers learn to ʻauamo kuleana in their kaiāulu

Keiki from KS Preschools - Kalihi-Pālama welcomed Honolulu Police Department officers and K-9s, learning about kuleana and safety.

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March 5, 2026

106th Kamehameha Schools Song Contest centers Pauahi’s legacy

At its 106th annual Song Contest, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students will debut four original compositions honoring Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

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March 3, 2026

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian opera heads to Hilo stage

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi revives its original Hawaiian opera before taking the production to Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Feb. 19, 2026

A conversation with Victor Tran, planning and development manager, Kamehameha Schools

Victor Tran, a planning and development manager at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha, helps guide long-term planning for Maunalua’s commercial lands, supporting decisions that reflect both community needs and the mission of Kamehameha Schools.

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Feb. 18, 2026

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha supports fishpond restoration in Maunalua

Kamehameha Schools’ connection to Maunalua is reflected not only in land stewardship and planning, but also in continued support for community organizations working to care for the area’s cultural and natural resources. One example is its ongoing support of the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center.

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Feb. 13, 2026

ʻOnipaʻa: A motto that continues to be steadfast

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.

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Feb. 12, 2026

East Hawaiʻi preschools build connection with ʻāina

KS Preschools haumāna from three East Hawaiʻi campuses explored science, culture and stewardship through hands-on learning of the hala tree.

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Feb. 11, 2026

Retracing the footsteps of our kūpuna: Kamehameha Kapālama students on the global stage at WIPCE

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students traveled to Aotearoa to share perspectives on education and build meaningful connections across Moananuiākea.

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Feb. 10, 2026

Kamehameha Schools students present Hawaiian featherwork at global Indigenous conference

Kula Manu students from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama traveled to Aotearoa to share Hawaiian featherwork, culture and youth leadership at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education.

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Feb. 9, 2026

Reopening Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools and all other sites tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 10

All Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools and sites will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 10, following improved weather and state guidance.

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Feb. 9, 2026

Kamehameha Maui students bring self-published Hawaiian children’s book to life at WIPCE

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.

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Feb. 8, 2026

Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschool sites and offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 9

To ensure that our Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ʻohana is safe and well, and in sync with State of Hawaiʻi safety plans, all Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschool sites and offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 9, due to the oncoming severe weather.

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Feb. 5, 2026

New podcast showcases cherished mele Hawaiʻi

Mele Hoʻoheno is a new podcast hosted by Manu Boyd that explores cherished Hawaiian songs, weaving together moʻolelo, ʻāina, aliʻi and personal connections.

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Feb. 4, 2026

Turning history into action at the ʻOnipaʻa Peace March

More than a thousand Kamehameha Schools haumāna joined the march honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani and remembering the illegal overthrow of her kingdom.

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Feb. 2, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Helping kids build healthy relationships

How can parents support their children through friendship drama and dating questions? A Kamehameha Schools behavioral health specialist shares practical tools and everyday tips.

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Jan. 26, 2026

Here’s how you can celebrate ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi this year

Ola Ka ʻĪ kicks off Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with student voices, ʻohana-friendly activities and community events across Hawaiʻi.

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Jan. 22, 2026

How this North Shore farmer is keeping agriculture alive in Haleʻiwa

Waialua farmer Randy Paty looks back on the North Shore’s agricultural past and explains why supporting farmers still matters today.

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