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April 18, 2024

ʻIke kūpuna in action: Student-built hale at Kamehameha Schools Maui is left unscathed after windstorms

A hale waʻa built by KS Maui Māhele Lalo haumāna is a testament to ʻike kūpuna, having withstood numerous windstorms, including the one on Aug. 8 that fueled devastating wildfires elsewhere on Maui.

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April 16, 2024

Kau Ka Peʻa Holo Ka Waʻa - Kula Haʻahaʻa Spring Concert 2024

Watch a replay of the 2024 Spring Concert on the KS YouTube

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April 15, 2024

KS Kaiāulu helps transform lives through support for higher education initiative

The Waiʻaleʻale Project encourages people with minimal or no college experience to attend and complete their first year of college.

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April 11, 2024

2024 Poʻo Kula Scholarship Awardees

Congratulations to the nine members of the Class of 2024 awarded this year’s Poʻo Kula Scholarship to pursue their academic dreams.

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April 10, 2024

Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced

Congratulations to seniors Emily Hora and Connor Gonzalez on being named valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024, Onelauʻena.

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April 9, 2024

HS Spring Musical: Disney’s High School Musical

East High comes to Keaʻau as our Hōʻike a Haʻi performers will put on a special spring musical performance of Disney’s High School Musical.

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April 9, 2024

KS in the news: Oʻahu hālau prepares for Merrie Monarch on ʻĀina Pauahi

KS haumāna, alumni and staff shine in academics and athletics.

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April 8, 2024

Retired KS kumu to join National Teachers Hall of Fame

Joel Truesdell worked at the Kapālama and Hawaiʻi campuses for 34 years.

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April 8, 2024

Joel Truesdell Named to Class of 2024 for the National Teachers Hall of Fame

The retired chemistry teacher served both Kapālama and Hawaiʻi campuses for 34 years, and is one of only five teachers across the U.S. to be named to the class of 2024.

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April 8, 2024

Free concert for Maui community features Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus

Maui musicians and hālau will join KS elementary school haumāna for He Leo Aloha No Maui.

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April 3, 2024

Celebrate Native Hawaiian Plant Month across ʻĀina Pauahi

Join us in celebrating Native Hawaiian Plant Month by immersing yourself in lāʻau Hawaiʻi at events across ʻĀina Pauahi!

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April 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: How outdoor play boosts your keiki’s health and happiness

Learn how outdoor play not only promotes health and well-being but also strengthens family bonds and social skills!

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March 31, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Easter

He has risen! Kahu Kanani Franco from KS Maui wishes us a happy Easter as we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection.

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March 29, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of reflection and remembrance of how much God loves us. In this video, Kahu Manu Naeʻole reminds us that we are only able to live prosperously because of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

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March 28, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Maundy Thursday

Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard teams up with his son and KS Hawaiʻi haumāna Loheau for this reflection on John 13:34.

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March 25, 2024

Empowering families: The ʻOhana Committee’s role in celebrating Hawaiian culture

The spirit of kaiāulu shines bright at the Kapolei Kūhiō Day Parade, where KS Waiʻanae preschools ʻohana and keiki exemplify unity. More than a parade, this event is a celebration of cultural education and parental involvement pioneered by Waiʻanae’s ʻOhana Committee’s vision for hands-on learning.

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March 24, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 6

This Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice and the power of God’s love and mercy.

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March 22, 2024

Watch Kū I Ka Mana’s Friday Night Show

The Friday night performance of Hōʻike 2024 is now available on the KS YouTube channel.

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March 20, 2024

2024-2025 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

ʻOhana can now plan for future vacations and other activities using next school year’s calendar.

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March 20, 2024

PTO ʻOhana Night returns on April 9

The Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Parent Teacher ʻOhana is bringing back it’s ʻOhana Night tradition this year.

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March 20, 2024

Senior Luana Dameg honored with Aloha ʻĀina award

Dameg was one of 18 high school students recognized by Kanaeokana for their commitment to aloha ʻāina.

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March 19, 2024

ʻŌiwi artists invited to showcase their work in MANA art show

Their works will be on display at the Wailoa Center from March 29-April 25.

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March 19, 2024

PUNIKAWĀ to be staged in May

Our high school performing arts will stage the Hawaiian language play set in a universe where the overthrow never happened.

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March 19, 2024

Spotlight Now: “Student edition” tackles key issues impacting Maui

Kamehameha Schools Maui students discuss the restoration of Lahaina during Spotlight Now: Student Edition.

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March 18, 2024

Kamehameha Schools’ Waiānuenue Preschool traces E Ola! from ma uka to ma kai

Parents of KS preschoolers get to experience Hawaiian culture-based education at this school-wide event.

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March 17, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 5

A KS Maui kumu and haumāna share two scriptures about God’s word to ponder over Spring Break.

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March 15, 2024

Seniors sweep Song Contest

March 14, 2024

CNHA program equips Maui residents for Lahaina recovery

Maui residents who want to be a part of the rebuilding of Lahaina can receive free trade certifications through the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

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