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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. 17, 2026

Eyes on ʻāina: How Kamehameha Schools is supporting a new era of wildfire resilience across Hawaiʻi

On the lawn near the entrance to the Kalama Village Shopping Center in Maunalua on Kamehameha Schools lands in East Honolulu, workers put the final touches on a 400-square-foot chain-link enclosure that will house a marvel of technology intended to help keep this community safe.

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Feb. 17, 2026

Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Speaking with aloha

Kahu Kanani Franco KSK’91 leads this month’s Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano, featuring a special rendition of “ʻEkolu Mea Nui” and a pule asking Ke Akua to guide our words with aloha.

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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

The deadline to sign-up for summer courses is SUNDAY, 2/15

Students should register for Kauluhala Summer Academy courses by this Sunday, February 15!

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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 Education Conference.

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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

School closed tomorrow for instruction, practices, and activities

In an abundance of caution, school will be closed tomorrow due to the winter storm. Please be makaʻala for updates and be safe!

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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. 28, 2026

Sign up for the 2026 Kauhale Band

Rehearsals for our Alumni Band will start today, January 28! You can sign-up to join the band and re-live and rediscover your joy of music!

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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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Jan. 21, 2026

Caring for wahi pana in the time of Pauahi

A reflection on Charles Reed Bishop’s role in ensuring the care of wahi pana central to Pauahi’s legacy and the Hawaiian nation.

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Jan. 14, 2026

Lauhoe: Dual-campus collaboration boosts loko i‘a restoration

A special collaboration involving haumāna and kumu from Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Hawai‘i and Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama is boosting efforts to restore loko iʻa on two islands.

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Jan. 13, 2026

Watch The Mana Rangers: Magic and Mayhem on Friday

Hōʻike a Haʻi will stage their original children’s theater show, “The Mana Rangers: Magic and Mayhem” on Friday, January 16 at 6pm in the William Charles Lunalilo Center. Admission is free.

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Jan. 13, 2026

Hoʻolauleʻa will take place on February 21

The annual event coordinated and run by our Parent Teacher ʻOhana (PTO) takes place on 2/21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the kula waena campus this year. See how you can help.

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Jan. 13, 2026

Aloha ʻāina volunteers achieve milestone at Heʻeia Loko Iʻa

Some 1,800 volunteers activated their aloha ʻāina during the Moʻokuapā lā hana and celebration at Heʻeia Loko Iʻa on Dec. 13, 2025. The historic day on ʻĀina Pauahi in the moku of Koʻolaupoko saw these dedicated participants complete the final 300 feet of the 1.3-mile kuapā.

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Jan. 12, 2026

Community celebrates beloved mural’s reinstallation in Koʻolaupoko

The Hawaiian Folkways mural finds a new home at Windward Mall, inviting past and future generations to reconnect with the storied piece.

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Jan. 8, 2026

Kahua of Kuleana: Stewarding Pauahi’s Legacy, Together

Rooted in Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s intent, Kamehameha Schools is deepening its commitment to education as a shared kuleana, grounded in pilina and trust.

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Jan. 8, 2026

KS in the news: Alumni leaders, ʻāina efforts and kaiāulu partnerships

This roundup of recent coverage featuring Kamehameha Schools includes headline-making alumni and historical ʻāina-based work.

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Jan. 7, 2026

Kia Kahua | KSH January 2026 Construction Update

Introducing Kia Kahua, our channel for keeping our kauhale informed about the work that sustains our foundation.

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Jan. 6, 2026

Inside Kamehameha Schools Archives: A new home, now open to the public

The Kamehameha Schools Archives opens to the public for the first time at Kapālama Kai, sharing rare artifacts, photos and stories from Hawaiʻi’s past.

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Jan. 5, 2026

Restoration allows Kūpopolo Heiau to stand tall once again

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha has shepherded the painstaking restoration of Kūpopolo Heiau on O‘ahu’s North Shore. The kānaka-led effort to bring the one-acre site back from the brink serves as a lama kuhikuhi — a bright beacon — demonstrating how breathing life into ‘āina helps breathe life into our lāhui.

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Jan. 5, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Fueling focus and healing through nutrition

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi athletic trainer Mark Samonsky shares how food, hydration and simple habits help keiki recover.

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