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Feb. 8, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: 8 tips for raising heart-healthy keiki

You can take charge of your child’s heart health by developing habits now that will reap benefits later in life.

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Feb. 7, 2023

KS alumni encourage engagement in 2023 neighborhood board elections

ʻŌiwi leadership starts local. More and more Native Hawaiians are getting involved in the hard work of government. Many leaders are starting at the grassroots – on their neighborhood boards.

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Feb. 6, 2023

KS Maui launches renewable energy microgrid

During the next 20 years, the project will reduce reliance on fossil fuels and save Kamehameha Schools about $5.8 million in energy costs.

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Jan. 23, 2023

‘Likoliko No‘eau’ elevates modern ‘ōiwi art

A carefully curated collection of artwork produced by Kamehameha Publishing is making ‘ōiwi art more accessible to all.

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Jan. 9, 2023

10 ways to keep your keiki organized

January is “Get Organized Month.” Here are some strategies to help your keiki improve their organizational skills so they can be prepared for success.

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Dec. 21, 2022

Advent Christmas Eve: Look to God’s light

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Keiki Kahu Emma Akana KSK ’23 and Worship Leader Rodney Arias KSK’90 remind us that God’s light and presence is there to guide us when we feel lost, to bring us hope when we are weary and to bring us joy when we are fearful.

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Dec. 18, 2022

KS preschoolers walk laps and raise money in honor of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi

Keiki at Nā Kula Kamaliʻi ma Heʻeia took part in the preschool’s first-ever Pennies for Pauahi and Walk for Pauahi events.

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Nov. 28, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Celebrating Lā Kūʻokoʻa – Hawaiian Independence Day 2022

Let’s celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa, a Hawaiian national holiday that marks the date in 1843 when the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi was formally recognized by England and France.

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Nov. 16, 2022

Kūkahekahe – Celebrating the birth of King Kalākaua

In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate the birth of King David Laʻamea Kalākaua, a respected aliʻi nui and mōʻī – a ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom – by sharing a bit about his friendship with our beloved founder, Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

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Nov. 7, 2022

KS sponsors scenic Kaiwi Coast run/walk

The Nov. 20 run/walk starts at Sandy Beach Park, passes Hālona lookout, Hanauma Bay and ends at Hui Nalu hālau at Maunalua Bay Beach Park.

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Oct. 31, 2022

Kūkahekahe: KS marks 135 years since its founding

November 4 marks the official commemoration date of the founding of the Kamehameha School for Boys. In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate 135 years of educating young Hawaiians by sharing commemorative articles printed by Kamehameha School students in the school’s early newspaper, “The Handicraft.”

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Oct. 28, 2022

Weekly devotional: ʻImi naʻauao – Seeking wisdom

Just as Ke Aliʻi Pauahi provided guidance and counsel to those who sought her wisdom, KS Maui Kahu Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares that we all have the opportunity to turn to Ke Akua who will help lead us to the right source and down a righteous path.

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Oct. 25, 2022

Reviving Hawaiian place names one sign at a time

While our community is known today as Pukalani, a new street sign, located just before the right turn onto ʻAʻapueo Parkway, identifies the area as ʻAʻapueo Ahupaʻa. It’s part of a larger effort by the Maui Nui Ahupua‘a Signage Project to breathe new life into the traditional place names that fell out of favor in modern times.

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Oct. 19, 2022

Federal student loan forgiveness offered through two programs

Learn more about, and if appropriate apply for two transformative federal student loan forgiveness programs being offered by the U.S. Department of Education through its website studentaid.gov.

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Oct. 18, 2022

PAʻI Foundation accepting ‘ōiwi leadership grant applications

PAʻI Foundation has partnered with KS to offer Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, a grant program aimed at cultivating ‘ōiwi leaders by elevating Native Hawaiian artists, cultural bearers and cultural practitioners.

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Oct. 18, 2022

Statewide voter engagement events scheduled ahead of the upcoming general election

Kamehameha Schools and other Native Hawaiian-serving organizations have organized a series of events to promote the importance of voter turnout and civic engagement.

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Oct. 10, 2022

Rare plant thought to be extinct discovered on KS Hawai‘i Island land

Kamehameha Schools, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources and Three Mountain Alliance discovered a small population of Delissea argutidentata, a plant thought to be extinct in the wild.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Hawaiian History Month: Celebrating Queen Liliʻuokalani

This year marks the 184th birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani. To celebrate, the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition is hosting five weeks of virtual events throughout the month of September. KS is a founding member of the coalition, so be sure to check them out!

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Aug. 5, 2022

Weekly devotional: First, the foundation

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 leans on the words of John 1:1-3 and reminds us that our universe is not the product of mindless matter, but an intelligent creator, ke Akua, who remains the foundation to our faith.

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Aug. 3, 2022

Hawaiʻi makes a significant investment in our keiki and ʻohana

Act 257, signed into law last month by Gov. David Ige, will expand access to early learning by providing $200 million for the creation of public pre-kindergarten facilities.

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July 29, 2022

Weekly devotional: On the wings of the wind

When calamity strikes, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us to not panic or fear. Instead, call on ke Akua for he will swoop down and lift us up on the wings of the wind and help to find peace that passes all understanding.

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July 26, 2022

Kūkahekahe – Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea 2022

July 31 marks the first national holiday of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (sovereignty restoration day). Hear about this important holiday from community organizer Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong KSK’90.

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July 25, 2022

KS partners with Hawaii Pacific Health to boost ʻōiwi leadership in the medical field

Instead of hitting the beach and sleeping in, 11 KS and KS-affiliated high school and college haumāna are spending their summer gaining real-world experience as paid interns at Hawaii Pacific Health facilities on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.

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July 22, 2022

Weekly devotional: Aloha is…

What is aloha? KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reflects on answers shared by papa ʻeono haumāna and reminds us that the greatest form of aloha is time, resources, and unconditional support for those who need it the most.

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June 24, 2022

Weekly devotional: Power in the storm

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that while storms of life are inevitable, if we take the time to see the power in the storms versus of the storms, they won’t cause us fear as we’ll see ke Akua is ready to part the clouds and bring us sunny days.

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June 15, 2022

Naeʻole-Wong testifies at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing

KS Hawaiʻi Po‘o Kula Kāhealani Nae‘ole-Wong was among the KS alumni who testified at a recent Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing held at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

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June 3, 2022

Weekly devotional: A change of heart

Leaning on the words of Ezekiel 36:26-27, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reflects on a visit to Mauna ‘Ala by recent graduates of KS Maui and KS Hawaiʻi, recalling all the emotions felt as he witnessed haumāna become overwhelmed with gratitude for Ke Aliʻi Pauahi and finally understand their role as alakaʻi lawelawe or servant leaders.

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May 31, 2022

Talking to your keiki about mass shootings

Children who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings about the Uvalde, Texas shooting may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, here are some tips on how to talk to children about mass shootings.

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May 12, 2022

6 tips for managing end-of-school-year stress

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a fitting time to manage your child’s end-of-school stress and anxiety. Although there is no easy fix, here are six ways to help prepare your child for the transition from school to summer.

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May 9, 2022

KS’ new Holomoana website offers wayfinding lessons for kumu and haumāna

The site will link people to Polynesian wayfinding through the Kealaikahiki Voyage to Tahiti and back, and the Moananuiākea Voyage that starts next year.

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