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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. 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. 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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Dec. 23, 2025

A Kamehameha Schools Education: A Kahua of Kuleana

In this season of celebration and gratitude, we write to you with deep respect and humility as one community bound together by Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s living legacy.

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Dec. 18, 2025

Advent 2025: A season of love

This year’s devotional series closes with a reflection on the love made present in Christ and how aloha is carried forward in the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

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Dec. 10, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Why hydration matters more than you think

Learn how hydration supports student health, focus and safety with practical tips from Kamehameha Schools health services manager, Lāhela Blake.

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Dec. 8, 2025

Founder’s Day 2025: Kamehameha Schools events and livestreams

Find times, locations and livestream links for Kamehameha Schools Founder’s Day ceremonies as we come together to honor the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.

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Dec. 3, 2025

Ola Keauhou! Kamehameha Schools’ commitment to ʻāina, culture and community

Ola Keauhou! reflects Kamehameha Schools’ vision to honor culture, support the community and steward Keauhou Bay for future generations.

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Dec. 2, 2025

Kāneaka Hōlua: Honoring the sacred course of courage and commitment

Kamehameha Schools preserves Kāneaka Hōlua, a natural slide where ancient warriors once raced down its slope.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Committee selects three finalists for Kamehameha Schools trustee seat

A Probate Court–appointed screening committee has named Olin K. Lagon, Keith Vieira and Eric K. Yeaman as finalists for the next Kamehameha Schools trustee and is inviting public comment through the end of the year.

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Nov. 28, 2025

New Advent series kicks off with a message of hope

Kamehameha Schools debuts its Advent video devotional series with a message of hope from KS Hawaiʻi.

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Nov. 25, 2025

KS in the news: ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on the field, ʻāina on the plate

Discover how Kamehameha Schools is making an impact across Hawaiʻi.

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Nov. 21, 2025

Honoring Kumu Lehua’s Next Chapter of Service and Leadership

Beginning summer 2026, Kumu Lehua Veincent will transition into a new leadership role as Head of Student Health and Well-Being.

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Nov. 6, 2025

Get your tickets! MEAN GIRLS High School Version, our 2025 HS Fall Musical

This is so fetch! Kula Kiʻekiʻe will stage the smash Broadway hit, Mean Girls, from November 6-8 in Lunalilo. Get your tickets on GoFan.

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Nov. 4, 2025

November 4, 1887: The founding of Kamehameha Schools

Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s vision to educate Hawaiian youth came to life in 1887 with the founding of Kamehameha Schools.

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Nov. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Teaching grace and gratitude in stressful seasons

Behavioral health specialist Jo Anne Balberde-Kamaliʻi shares how grace, self-compassion and gratitude help haumāna feel supported and connected.

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Oct. 23, 2025

Evaluators needed for Senior Capstone Project Expo

Senior EXPO will take place on December 8 and we’re looking for community evaluators to provide valuable feedback for our haumāna.

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Oct. 21, 2025

Hundreds unite to uphold Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s will

Kamehameha Schools’ ʻohana, alumni and community members gathered at ʻIolani Palace to honor Ke Aliʻi Pauahi and stand strong for her mission to uplift Native Hawaiians through education.

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Oct. 20, 2025

E Ulu Koa — Standing strong for Ke Aliʻi Pauahi and Hawaiʻi

Students for Fair Admissions has filed a lawsuit targeting the admissions policy of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha. We are ready for this challenge. We are resolved to vigorously defend our admissions policy and will engage every legal and operational resource to protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s kauoha. The facts and the law are on our side, and we are confident that we will prevail. In kapu aloha, we will stand strong together.

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Oct. 14, 2025

Scholarship recipients share their mahalo

2025 Hōkū Welowelo Scholarship recipients Māhieuʻilani Konanui and Justin Kubojiri say mahalo for supporting their education. Our annual workplace giving campaign is on now.

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Oct. 10, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Student readiness starts with a check-up

Learn why annual sports physicals are essential for student health and safety, and how they help families and school staff support keiki in all school activities.

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Oct. 8, 2025

KSH Senior launches podcast to celebrate Hawaiian culture

Senior Camryn Grace has created the Share the Poi podcast for her capstone project, to help advance, celebrate and highlight Native Hawaiian culture.

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Oct. 8, 2025

SP2030 in action: Stewarding ʻāina through E Ola!

Kamehameha Schools is advancing its SP2030 vision by uniting financial strategy and cultural stewardship to steward ʻāina that sustains education, strengthens communities and fulfills Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.

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Oct. 3, 2025

An example in kahiau: Donor Spotlight - Burt Takata and Mark Gomes

October is Workplace Giving month with a camaign around KS employee giveback as an opportunity to model Pauahi’s example. Two of our Operations employees did just that.

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