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April 28, 2025

How one Oʻahu nursery is changing what it means to grow local

Hui Kū Maoli Ola, a native plant nursery on ʻĀina Pauahi, has been connecting communities to lāʻau Hawaiʻi for more than two decades.

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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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April 21, 2025

Removing invasive trees sets Kuʻia on a new path

Efforts to restore Lahaina’s native ecosystem are underway with removing invasive eucalyptus trees, installing conservation fencing and replanting native species.

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April 2, 2025

Kid-friendly and ʻāina focused: Plant month events near you

These family-friendly events offer a chance to celebrate, learn about and engage with Hawai‘i’s native flora.

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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 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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Feb. 25, 2025

Update on the Trustee Selection Process

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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Jan. 27, 2025

Here’s how to celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi with your ʻohana

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is a month-long celebration of Hawaiian language and culture with events that bring communities together to learn, connect and honor the revitalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

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Jan. 21, 2025

ʻĀina restoration hui on Kauaʻi expands reach with support from KS Kaiāulu

On Kauaʻi, the ʻāina restoration hui, Mālama Hūleʻia, has made great strides in restoring the loko iʻa at the Alakoko Fishpond. KS Kaiāulu is proud to uplift this organization and restoration effort.

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Jan. 13, 2025

Your guide to summer at Kamehameha Schools

Applications are now open for our summer programs, offering rich opportunities for haumāna to engage in cultural, academic and leadership experiences across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina.

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Jan. 8, 2025

KS in the news: How Kamehameha Schools aims to bring abundance back to Lahaina

Kamehameha Schools students and alumni are leading the way across Hawaiʻi and beyond, from a historic Maui football championship to groundbreaking roles in entertainment and public service.

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Dec. 9, 2024

Latest I Mua magazine edition highlights seeds of positive change planted across the pae ʻāina

As the year comes to an end, we proudly share the latest edition of I Mua magazine — now online and soon to arrive in the mail. Read more about ‘āina restoration happening in Lahaina and how alumni are helping to reshape narratives of our lāhui.

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Dec. 1, 2024

Advent lessons: Waiting for the Christ Child

Welcome the holidays by reflecting on biblical stories of joy, hope, love and peace.

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Nov. 19, 2024

Kamehameha Schools’ offer of land to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina

Kamehameha Schools remains focused on rebuilding Lahaina, following the community’s vision and lead. While the wildfires displaced Lahaina families throughout Maui and beyond, our hope is to rebuild a community that welcomes them back home.

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Nov. 18, 2024

Celebrating Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Honoring aloha ʻāina through the generations

Lā Kūʻokoʻa celebrates Hawaiian Independence Day, honoring the aloha ʻāina patriots who upheld Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty and pride across generations.

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Nov. 6, 2024

KS in the news: Hundreds of ʻōpio inspire voter participation at ‘Walk to the Box’ events

KS is making waves with accessible scholarships, indigenous farmers and entrepreneurs, and outstanding alumni.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Native food crops, other plants poised to take root on KS’ lands in Lahaina

A part of Kamehameha Schools’ reimagination of its Kuʻia lands is already beginning to take shape ma waena, just above the Lahaina Bypass. That’s where native trees and food crops are about to be planted on a one-acre parcel, with plans to add more food trees on an adjoining parcel in 2025.

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Oct. 10, 2024

Spirit of FestPAC continues with Moananuiākea Connections

Kamehameha Schools’ Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute is launching Moananuiākea Connections, a series of cultural events inspired by the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture.

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Oct. 9, 2024

Kamehameha III Elementary finds new potential location on Kamehameha Schools’ Kuʻia lands

Discussions are underway to rebuild the elementary school on Kuʻia acreage, along with Hawaiian learning centers and ʻāina-based programs to revitalize the community and preserve Lahaina’s educational legacy.

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Oct. 3, 2024

KS in the news: KS haumāna earn their spot on the ʻInno Under 25’ list

From restoring water to amplifying Hawaiian culture-based education, KS students, alumni and staff are making a difference on campus and in the community.

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Sept. 26, 2024

Empowering the next generation: Highlights from the 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention brought together nearly 200 youth from our three campuses, along with students from more than 25 other schools, for an enriching experience on Hawaiʻi Island.

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Sept. 24, 2024

KS Kaiāulu and partners break barriers to higher education

KS Kaiāulu’s Early College Symposium brought together education leaders, learners and community partners to expand access to higher education and degree completion.

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