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Aug. 22, 2023

National Honor Society Induction for classes of 2024 and 2025

We celebrate 29 haumāna in the classes of 2024 and 2025 in earning this prestigious academic distinction!

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Aug. 21, 2023

Fall 2023 PTO School Store Schedule Announced

See the anticipated schedule for the PTO School Store from September - December 2023.

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Aug. 11, 2023

Join us in supporting the Maui Community

Families have lost their loved ones, homes, businesses and cherished belongings. As a united ‘ohana, Kamehameha Schools and Pauahi Foundation stand alongside the people of Maui, offering our unwavering support, strength and aloha. Let us come together to make a difference and kōkua Maui.

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Aug. 11, 2023

CEO Message: Our heartfelt aloha for Maui

Our heartfelt aloha goes out to the island of Maui, to all its residents, and to every member of our extended Kamehameha Schools ʻohana affected by the devastating wildfires.

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Aug. 10, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: Parent and caregiver’s guide to support ʻōpio during and after a natural calamity

This special edition of Mālama Ola Minute was written by Danny Goya, a Trauma Informed Care trainer, and strategy consultant II in Kamehameha Schools’ Strategy & Transformation group.

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Aug. 9, 2023

Welina mai! Back to school celebrated at Nā Kula ʻo Kamehameha

It’s a rite of passage dating more than 130 years. Haumāna across the pae ʻāina have returned to the classroom. Here are some photos marking this momentous occasion.

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Aug. 6, 2023

Join us for Back to School Night on August 11

Kula Waena invites all of our ʻohana to Back to School Night this Friday

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July 31, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: Strategies for managing screen time and technology use in your ʻohana

In this month’s edition, we want to provide you with strategies for managing screen time and technology use within your family, ensuring a healthy balance between digital engagement and real-world experiences.

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July 31, 2023

Student Achievement: Cheizyn Montizor completes internship investigating sea level rise

The class of 2025 student had a busy summer with Kula Kauwela and participating in an internship with Project Hōkūlani.

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July 25, 2023

KS in the news: July 2023 edition

Our Kamehameha Schools organization, haumāna and alumni have garnered news coverage in recent weeks for excellence in ʻōiwi leadership, ʻāina stewardship and Hawaiian culture-based education.

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July 24, 2023

Tickets available for PAIʻEA performances in Scotland

Edinburgh Festival Fringe tickets are now available to purchase for anyone who wants to watch one of four shows in Scotland in early August.

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July 20, 2023

See PAIʻEA before the opera heads to Scotland

The third and final performance before Scotland happens on July 21 at UH Hilo. Tickets are just $10 adult, $5 youth and can be purchased on the GoFan app.

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July 18, 2023

Campus Closed on July 19

In an abundance of caution, our campus will be closed on Wednesday, July 19. Please be safe.

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July 12, 2023

Ocean safety tips for a fun and safe summer at the beach

Mālama Ola Minute is a series brought to you by the Kamehameha Schools Mālama Ola Division to increase awareness, promote discussion, and offer tools to improve the physical and mental health of our haumāna.

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July 6, 2023

Kamehameha Schools expands ʻāina stewardship with acquisitions on Maui that include Kaupō Ranch lands

Kamehameha Schools has recently made two land acquisitions in southeastern and north Maui, adding more than 5,500 acres to its ʻāina portfolio.

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June 29, 2023

Free cybersecurity summer course offered July 17-21

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students are eligible to take a free summer course on cybersecurity to explore a future career pathway. Sign-up by July 10.

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June 29, 2023

The Death of Kekuaokalani and Manono from the Battle of Kuamoʻo

Before our haumāna return to the Kahilu stage, we share this 2019 performance with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

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June 27, 2023

Alumni presence: Kekuewa shares football knowledge with community

Ka ʻOhe KSH 2010 alumnus and current Seattle Seahawks coach Keliʻi Kekuewa held a free offensive line camp for east Hawaiʻi students and coaches.

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June 21, 2023

Kamehameha Schools ʻālapa haumāna take part in tri-campus summit

Dozens of haumāna from all three campuses recently took part in an athletics leadership summit. The gathering served as an opportunity to build pilina across the campuses and further develop ʻōiwi leadership skills.

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June 20, 2023

Junior Kamahaʻo Halemanu earns a national recognition as a student leader

The KS Hawaiʻi student completed all of the program requirements to earn a distinction as a National Student Council Distinguished Student Leader.

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June 19, 2023

KS in the news: June 2023 edition

From Juneau, Alaska to Hawaiʻi Island and points in between, Kamehameha Schools’ global impact is reflected in this latest “KS in the News” roundup.

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June 14, 2023

Dinkel earns well-deserved induction into HHSAA Hall of Honor

Class of 2023’s Elijah Dinkel was selected to the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor as a standout soccer and football player.

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June 13, 2023

Moananuiākea four-year voyage connects indigenous communities and the world

This week representatives from Kamehameha Schools will be in Juneau, Alaska, for the global launch of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth. The delegation consists of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna and kumu, and a cultural protocol team from Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group that will continue the Schoolsʻ nearly 50-year kuleana as culture bearers and heritage keepers for the Hōkūleʻa.

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June 5, 2023

Three KS student-athletes named to HHSAA Hall of Honor

Marley Roe KSK’23, Tatum Moku KSK’23 and Elijah Dinkel KSH’23 were honored for their athletic excellence after being inducted into the Enterprise Holdings/HHSAA Hall of Honor. These KS haumāna made up an impressive one-quarter of this year’s 12 inductees.

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June 5, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: Emergency preparedness: staying ahead of the storm

Secure your ʻohana’s safety! In this month’s Mālama Ola Minute, we share essential information, tips, and resources to help you and your ‘ohana stay prepared and resilient during this hurricane season.

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June 2, 2023

Weekly devotional: Kūpono: A journey of justice, forgiveness, and redemption

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares the inspiring stories of Kamehameha ‘Ekahi and the Apostle Paul as they grapple with past injustices, ultimately finding the path of righteousness and forgiveness.

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May 30, 2023

Watch the Hoʻoulu 2023 Transition Ceremony for the Class of 2030

Our papa ʻelima have their Hoʻoulu as they transition from kula haʻahaʻa to kula waena.

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May 26, 2023

Weekly devotional: The unexpected gift

Despite enduring a series of unforeseen and unfortunate events, KS Maui senior Shyla-Te’hara Moore remains resilient and finds strength through faith. With a strong belief in Ke Akua’s preparation and her own potential, she aims to give back to her community and Kamehameha Schools while embracing personal growth and spirituality.

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