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Dec. 3, 2021

Advent Week 2: Preparation – Ho‘omākaukau

KS Kapālama Poʻo Kula Dr. Taran Chun KSK’95 and KSK senior Logan Lau encourage us to prepare for Advent by being steadfast in our faith and maintaining our commitment and relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Nov. 30, 2021

KS Kapālama staff engage in professional development powered by E Ola!

More than 400 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama kumu and school staff engaged in huakaʻi and multiple learning and wellness sessions led by presenters from the community and extended KS ‘ohana, including multiple alumni.

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Nov. 30, 2021

Kūkahekahe: Instant Pot Kūlolo

If you don’t have access to an imu, this recipe is a great alternative that uses a pressure cooker!

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Nov. 24, 2021

Advent Week 1: Mana‘olana – Hope

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 and Hope Keiki Kahu Kalena Carpenter KSM’23 help us usher in ka Hikina – the season of Advent – with a reminder to pause each week to see the mana‘olana, the hope, of the Christ Child.

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Nov. 22, 2021

Celebrating Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Independence Day

In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Independence Day of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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Nov. 19, 2021

Weekly devotional: Fitting in

It’s a natural thing to want to be with the “in” crowd, however, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that the only one we should be seeking attention from is ke Akua.

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Nov. 18, 2021

Usher in Thanksgiving with worship

Begin your Thanksgiving week with mele, ho‘omana and pule with livestreamed worship services from our campuses.

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Nov. 16, 2021

Kūkahekahe: Lonoikamakahiki!

In this Kūkahekahe article, we celebrate the Makahiki and the upcoming season of thanksgiving and peace.

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Nov. 10, 2021

On-Campus Vaccination Clinic Opportunities

Sharing a handful of on-campus vaccination opportunities for haumāna ages 5-11, both on-campus and in our community.

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Nov. 9, 2021

Mālama Ola Minute: Is kindness a cure for everything?

In commemoration of World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, KS Hawai‘i Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 shares his mana‘o on kindness and its many health benefits.

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Nov. 9, 2021

‘Welina Oʻahu’ – A celebration of favorite island lei

KS Cultural Consultant Manu Boyd KSK’80 shares reflections of the cherished mele hula “Welina Oʻahu” as well as snippets of an interview with one of the mele’s composers and his own kumu, Robert Uluwehi Cazimero.

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Nov. 5, 2021

Weekly devotional: The earth is the Lord’s

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reflects on the words of Psalm 24:1-2 and US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, both of which remind us of our kuleana to be pono stewards of our kulāiwi.

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Nov. 4, 2021

KS-sponsored town hall highlights lessons learned by haumāna, kumu during COVID-19

Hosted by Hawaiʻi News Now anchor Māhealani Richardson KSK’91, the 30-minute broadcast entitled “Evolving Education: Learning through COVID,” recalls the experiences and lessons learned over the past year by haumāna and kumu from schools around the pae ‘āina.

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Nov. 2, 2021

Kūkahekahe: Pauahi’s Will and the Boys School

In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate the 138-year anniversary of Pauahi signing her will which established Kamehameha Schools, and the 134-year anniversary of the opening of the first campus.

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Nov. 2, 2021

KS partners with Polynesian Bowl to host annual all-star football game at KSK

The Polynesian Bowl is an all-star game played annually in Hawai‘i featuring 100 of the nation’s top high school seniors, many of whom go on to play at top-level college programs.

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Nov. 1, 2021

Adding precision to our precaution through wearable technology

As we continue our efforts to maintain in-person learning, we remain diligent in keeping the health and safety of our haumāna at the forefront.

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Oct. 29, 2021

Weekly devotional: Equipped for ke Akuaʻs work

Leaning on the words of Timothy 3:16-17, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSKʻ74 reminds us that the bible is more than a source of taglines and soundbites It a source of truth and light that equips us to do ke Akuaʻs best work.

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Oct. 25, 2021

Ka wahine o ka lua – Pele creates new eruptions at Kīlauea

In this Kūkahekahe, we share a bit about the akuawahine (goddess) Pele.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Senior Montana Lagat named National Merit Commended Scholar

The class of 2022 student received her official certificate for this special achievement placing her in the top 50,000 students nationally.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Weekly devotional: Be BOLD in your faith

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us that being bolder in your faith means walking humbly with God’s spirit and following the example of Jesus who humbled himself and remained obedient to his purpose.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Financial Aid Applications for the 2022-2023 School Year are open now

Financial aid applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted. The early notification deadline is February 28, 2022.

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Oct. 19, 2021

Flik Independent School Dining to manage our food service program in 2022

Flik Independent School Dining will take over management of our campus food service program, effective January 2022.

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Oct. 19, 2021

Kūkahekahe: A Legacy for Princess Kaʻiulani

In the young women of Hawaiʻi, Charles Reed Bishop saw the same aloha and spirit he saw in his own favorite niece Kaʻiulani and his beloved wife Pauahi.

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Oct. 18, 2021

Kealaiwikuamoʻo crew creates high-touch kits to supplement high-tech learning

The free kits contain DIY cultural activities like hei (string figure games) that engage kuaʻana, mākua and tūtū in playing with little ones in the ‘ohana.

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Oct. 8, 2021

Adjustments to our COVID policies and support

See some of the changes Kamehameha Schools is making to create a safer and more supportive environment in dealing with the challenges of the pandemic.

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Oct. 8, 2021

COVID-19 changes for the Second Semester (starting Jan. 4, 2022)

Mahalo nui i nā haumāna, nā ʻohana, a me nā limahana o Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha no kā ʻoukou hana poʻokela ma ka hapahā mua o kēia makahiki, ma ka hoʻopalekana ʻana i kā mākou mau keiki, a no ka hoʻoikaika mau me ka lōkahi. Thank you to our Kamehameha Schools students, families and staff, for your amazing work this First Quarter, for keeping our keiki safe, and for staying strong and together. We are truly blessed and deeply grateful.

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Oct. 8, 2021

Weekly devotional: It’s a kākou thing!

Every day we are given the opportunity to share the gospel and speak of ke Akua’s story with confidence and conviction. KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us that while it might be scary to do so, we are never alone in that journey. It’s a kākou thing!

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Oct. 7, 2021

Mālama Ola Minute: Eat Together, Eat Better

Here are some tips on how to encourage smart eating habits and prepare locally sourced meals to help you and your keiki eat healthy all year long.

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Oct. 6, 2021

Applying to Kamehameha Schools just got easier

The new ʻOhana Portal provides families up-to-date information on the status of their applications for K-12 campus programs, preschools and a summer learning opportunities.

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