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March 31, 2026

Re-enrollment for next school year begins April 1

For current grade K-11 haumāna, the re-enrollment portal opens on April 1 through April 30. Please complete your re-enrollment by the end of this month for next school year.

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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

Peleleuhulihonua celebrates Junior Week, March 30-April 2

The Class of 2027 can enjoy special dress themes and class activities upon return from Spring Break.

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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 22, 2026

He leo aloha iā Dr. Kāwika Rose

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved math teacher, Dr. Kāwika Rose, who left us yesterday late afternoon.

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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 18, 2026

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha earns multiple state titles in winter sports season

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha had an incredibly successful winter sports season, earning numerous team and individual state titles.

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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 16, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Getting a head start on health forms

Kamehameha Schools medical assistant Julie Riveira explains why submitting school health forms, physicals and immunizations helps students start the school year ready to learn.

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March 16, 2026

Class of 2026 Grad Night Benefit Golf Tournament

Help our Class of 2026 PTO put on an incredible grad night celebration for the Class of 2026!

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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

Campus Closure - Friday, March 13

UPDATE: After evaluation on changing condition, campus is now closed tomorrow.

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March 12, 2026

Friday’s Hōʻike Performances have been cancelled

Refunds will be issued to any patrons who purchased tickets for Friday’s show. Please purchase tickets for Thursday night if able to see the show then.

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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 9, 2026

Pauahiʻs Gift of Education

Additional details about how Pauahi’s Gift of Education will be implemented at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Hawaiʻi beginning in School Year 2026–27.

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March 6, 2026

Keaomelemele returns for Hōʻike 2026 in a whole new way

Our original Hawaiian opera, which debuted in 2013, is back in a brand new way - including new arrangements and a whole new venue! Watch it March 12 at UH Hilo.

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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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March 2, 2026

Watch the 2026 Kauhale Band Festival

For the first time, a Tri-Campus Kauhale Band Festival is put together blending bands from KS Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Kapālama, along with our Alumni/Community band for a wonderful night of music.

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Feb. 18, 2026

PTO Hoʻolauleʻa This Saturday!

Enjoy ʻono food, fun games, great entertainment, and more at this annual fundraiser for our Kamehameha Hawaiʻi Parent Teacher ʻOhana (PTO).

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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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