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April 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to help your stressed-out keiki

Kamehameha Schools Maui behavioral health specialist Billy Naylor shares practical strategies for parents to help students manage stress, build resilience and foster emotional well-being.

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March 31, 2025

Kumuola student research aides highlighted by WebsEdge Science

See a profile of one of our student research aides and the intentionality in connecting interest, passion, and service to ʻāīna.

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March 28, 2025

The Runaway Musubi is now up on YouTube

Watch the Hōʻike a Haʻi production adapting the moʻolelo of The Gingerbread Man with a local twist.

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March 27, 2025

Campus Update: Koaiʻa Gymnasium lānai extension construction

Please be mindful of contruction work taking place at Koaiʻa Gymnasium and be safe when moving through the area.

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March 27, 2025

Cooking competition challenges students to eat local

Residential Life students at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama put their leadership and creativity to the test in a cook-off using local ingredients.

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March 24, 2025

KS preschool teachers showcase Hawaiian culture-based education at conference

At the 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference on Kaua‘i, KS Preschools kumu highlighted their efforts to integrate Hawaiian culture-based education, sharing strategies to help keiki thrive.

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March 20, 2025

Kauhale Band Festival 2025

Our first ever Kauhale Band Festival took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Koaiʻa Gymnasium.

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March 17, 2025

Lent 2025 - KS Hawaiʻi Hymn and Devotional

Keiki Kahu and Kahu Kaunaloa share a message for the start of the Lent season.

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March 17, 2025

Seniors shine at 105th annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest

The Class of 2025 dominated this year’s competition, sweeping top awards in a night celebrating mele inspired by the spirit of Hawaiian hospitality.

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March 12, 2025

Kauikeaouli’s vision lives on at annual festival

The 24th annual Kauikeaouli Festival at Keauhou Bay honors the legacy of Kamehameha III with a weekend of cultural celebrations, discussions and music, highlighting his enduring impact on Hawaiian sovereignty and education.

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March 11, 2025

Get your tickets for Hōʻike 2025: ʻEmalani

ʻEmalani is an original Hawaiian opera that spans the entire life of Queen Emma and highlights many significant events in her life and in the history of Hawaiʻi.

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March 10, 2025

Leadership and legacy shine at Song Contest and Hōʻike

Kamehameha Schools students step into leadership through mele and performance, uniting in Song Contest to celebrate Hawaiian hospitality and bringing Queen Emma’s legacy to life in the Hōʻike opera ʻEmalani.

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March 6, 2025

SY 2024-2025 Kula Kiʻekiʻe 3rd Quarter Celebration

See some of the highlights from the third quarter of the school year at kula kiʻekiʻe.

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March 6, 2025

Navigating the future with Hōkūleʻa and Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

As Hōkūleʻa celebrates 50 years, the partnership between Polynesian Voyaging Society and Kamehameha Schools continues to shape future wayfinders through education and hands-on voyaging.

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March 5, 2025

2025-2026 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

The first day for students next year will be July 31, 2025.

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March 5, 2025

2025 East Hawaiʻi Honor Band Concert

The concert featuring exceptional talents from throughout our East Hawaiʻi schools took place this past Sunday, March 2.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Reminder: Campus financial aid applications are still being accepted

Even if you missed the early application deadline, you can still apply for financial aid for next school year. Apply by 2/28 to hear in April. Final deadline is 5/31.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Construction on campus: William Charles Lunalilo Center lānai extension

A construction project is underway near a frequently used venue on our campus.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Big wins for KS Kapālama, KS Maui in state wrestling tourney

The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama boys wrestling earned their second straight state title. Meanwhile Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Mikah Labuanan pulled off an amazing grand slam, earning four individual titles in four years. It’s the first ever for a Maui wrestler.

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Feb. 20, 2025

Lend your leo to new ʻōiwi-run app meant to amplify ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi

A new ʻōiwi-run app, Lauleo, seeks to gather voices of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers to develop AI speech recognition tools. The app’s creators view themselves as kiaʻi of this data, making sure it’s kānaka, not big tech who decide how it’s used.

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Feb. 20, 2025

Century of celebration: Ho‘olaule‘a marks major milestones

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Ho‘olaule‘a celebrates its 100th year, focusing on tradition and gratitude. Meanwhile, Kamehameha Schools Maui marks its 20th anniversary with a theme of resilience and unity.

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Feb. 18, 2025

KS in the news: Jason Momoa, Kamehameha students unite to combat plastic waste

Kamehameha Schools is making significant strides in various fields, from cultural and educational partnerships to environmental initiatives and athletic achievements.

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Feb. 12, 2025

Register for summer courses by February 15

Don’t miss out on the exciting new offerings this Summer with our Kauluhala Summer Academy.

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Feb. 12, 2025

Kamehameha Schools, OHA ink historic agreement with French Polynesia leaders

Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and three leaders from Raʻiātea, French Polynesia have signed a Cultural Heritage, Education and Community Exchange Agreement meant to deepen ties across Moananuiākea.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Super Saturday: KS wins state titles in 3 different sports

Na Kula ʻo Kamehameha pulled off an incredible feat on Saturday, Feb. 8, earning state titles in girls basketball, boys soccer and canoe paddling. Hulō!

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Feb. 7, 2025

Gapero appointed to serve as a Hawaiʻi Island Youth Commissioner

Class of 2027 student Wehiwaalani Gapero was appointed by Mayor Kimo Alameda to the Hawaiʻi Island Youth Commission on February 6.

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Feb. 4, 2025

KS Hawaiʻi girls win Division II state soccer title in dramatic fashion

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi pulled off a dramatic late-game rally to win the Division II Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA state girls soccer championship.

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Feb. 4, 2025

Kamehameha students celebrate Hawaiian identity through song and hula

Kamehameha Schools Maui students honored Queen Liliʻuokalani by leading workshops teaching mele, hula and cultural kuleana.

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