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Aug. 13, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #2

Kamehameha Schools is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaiʻi, urging our communities to stay informed, complete storm preparations, and care for ʻohana and neighbors.

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Aug. 13, 2026

Ola Pauahi, Ola Hawaiʻi updates: ʻAukake 2026

Get the latest updates on efforts to protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy and resources to strengthen advocacy and ea.

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Aug. 11, 2026

August weather disturbance update #1

As we welcome back our haumāna, ʻohana, and kumu for the new school year, Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha would like to inform you that we are tracking a weather system in the Central Pacific.

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Aug. 10, 2026

Kamehameha Schools unveils 2026-27 spiritual focus

Rooted in Romans 8, the new spiritual theme centers on the eternal love of ke Akua.

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Aug. 3, 2026

E Ola: From a school store to a store that’s a different kind of school

People who stopped by a bustling pop–up at either the Alumni Week Mākeke or the 25th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention got an early look at a new Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha initiative. More than a store, E Ola is designed as a place where products, stories, people and learning come together to strengthen Hawaiian identity and build community.

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July 24, 2026

Hurricane Fausto update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely tracking Hurricane Fausto, with the safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana, and employees as our highest priority. According to the National Weather Service, Fausto has strengthened but is forecast to weaken as it moves west across the Pacific.

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July 15, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Better health takes a team

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama athletic trainer Rachel Loo explains why building a trusted team, seeking routine care and speaking up support lifelong health.

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June 30, 2026

2026 hurricane preparedness: Information and resources for our KS ʻohana

With an active hurricane season forecast, Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha urges employees and families to prepare now and stay informed.

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June 24, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Alison Makanui-Lopes’ legacy of aloha in early learning

This early educator is teaching keiki to lead with aloha and kūpono.

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June 22, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Simple habits for a healthy summer

Kamehameha Schools Maui lead nurse Melissa Manzano shares summer illness prevention tips, from hydration and rest to handwashing.

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May 20, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Dayna Begonia on staying rooted in community

At KS Preschools Nānākuli, Dayna Begonia nurtures keiki through strong community ties while carrying forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.

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April 30, 2026

Kōkua for the North Shore: Preschool ʻohana hui puts values into action

After severe North Shore flooding on Oʻahu, the KS Preschools Koʻolau ʻOhana Hui quickly united to raise funds and deliver meals — embodying aloha, mālama, and kuleana.

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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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Feb. 12, 2026

East Hawaiʻi preschools build connection with ʻāina

KS Preschools haumāna from three East Hawaiʻi campuses explored science, culture and stewardship through hands-on learning of the hala tree.

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Dec. 22, 2025

Nānākuli preschoolers explore leadership on Honolulu huakaʻi

Keiki from KS Preschools-Nānākuli explored servant leadership and Hawaiian history on a field trip to Kawaiahaʻo Plaza and ʻIolani Palace.

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Sept. 29, 2025

The unseen layer of care: KS Preschools staff take part in hands-on crisis response training

Dozens of new KS Preschools staff completed crisis response training led by Blue Line Solutions, a team of active and retired law enforcement and first responders who provide specialized safety training for schools and churches across the pae ʻāina.

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Aug. 19, 2025

KS Preschools launches Hawaiian heroes series

Kamehameha Schools Preschools launches the Meʻe Reader Series, a new set of early reader books that celebrate Hawaiian heroes like Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani while strengthening keiki literacy and cultural pride.

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July 29, 2025

Tsunami Advisory – Update #2 from Kamehameha Schools

Mahalo for your continued care and attention during the tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has downgraded the warning to an advisory.

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July 29, 2025

Tsunami Warning – Update #1 from Kamehameha Schools

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami WARNING for the state of Hawaiʻi. The estimated earliest arrival of the first wave is 7:10 p.m. Our top priority is to protect the safety of our haumāna, ʻohana and employees. Effective immediately, Kamehameha Schools will close all preschool and non-education sites and offices.

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July 24, 2025

Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s journal gives a rare glimpse of inaugural Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea

On Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea in 1843, a young Bernice Pauahi Pākī captured the return of Hawaiian sovereignty in her journal.

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June 18, 2025

New edition of I Mua magazine celebrates all things ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

The latest edition of I Mua Magazine is a celebration of our ʻōlelo makuahine, featuring several stories presented ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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June 9, 2025

Kamehameha Day marks a legacy built to lead

This Kamehameha Day, we remember how Ke Aliʻi Pauahi named her school after Kamehameha I to pass down his legacy of strong, caring leadership to haumāna who lead with the same spirit.

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May 12, 2025

Our shared kuleana: How safety provides the foundation for success at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

Kamehameha Schools supports student success by prioritizing safety, well-being and strong partnerships between families, staff and peers.

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May 7, 2025

Meet our kumu: Ashley Kalaiwaʻa — Instilling Hawaiian identity early on

The lead teacher’s goal is for keiki to leave the classroom knowing it is beautiful to be Hawaiian and show aloha.

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May 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Piʻikea Kihe — Teaching aloha through ʻike kūpuna

The preschool kumu grew up with a deep aloha for education, inspired by her mother’s dedication.

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April 22, 2025

Mālama in action: KS preschoolers take on stream cleanup

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha preschoolers used genki balls to clean a local stream, learning to mālama ʻāina through science and culture.

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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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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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