Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
The latest Pacific Conversations virtual talk show is now available on the Kaʻiwakīloumoku website. This month’s episode traces Hawai‘i’s ancient maritime and linguistic heritage to Taiwan. See story »
Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Watters KSK’83 and Hawai‘i Kai Neighborhood Board member Tehani Maltere KSK’19 share the importance of civic engagement among Native Hawaiians. See story »
The latest issue of “I Mua” magazine is now available to view online! This issue’s cover story features Kamehameha Schools Cultural Specialist Kumulā‘au Sing Jr. KSK’89 who is dedicated to perpetuating Hawaiian cultural practices and traditions. See story »
Alumni actress Lindsay Watson shares the Hawaiian culture with the world in her debut role as Hana in the Netflix film “Finding ʻOhana” which began streaming on Jan. 29. See story »
Kamehameha Schools is supporting kūpuna well-being and community resiliency with a convenient new resource in Windward Oʻahu. See story »
Hawaiʻi Foodbank received a $40,000 donation from KS’ Buy One, Feed One campaign, a movement encouraging individuals to purchase a second meal for someone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. See story »
KS He‘eia Preschool Kumu Anuenue Pūnua reflects on visiting the Royal Mausoleum at Mauna ‘Ala to honor Ke Ali‘i Pauahi as a Kamehameha student and in recent years with preschool keiki and their parents. See story »
As part of hybrid learning, KSM educators developed Lāhui Kapu, a cultural approach to campus safety protocols that models and reinforces healthy behaviors. See story »
The College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized 15 Kamehameha Schools seniors for outstanding scholastic achievements. See story »
KS Investment Analyst Nikki Oka KSK’13 turned to the social media platform Instagram to aid in her lāhui-minded mission of supporting Hawaiʻi’s food security needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. See story »
KS Kapālama alumni Connor Kalāhiki, Koloikeao Anthony and Leinani Roylo launched “Helu Kanaka,” an online initiative to improve Native Hawaiian participation in the 2020 Census. See story »
As we continue to navigate difficult times, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 puts forth a kāhea to follow the example of our beloved Mōʻī Wahine, Liliʻuokalani, and respond to unrest with aloha. See story »
Every morning, I read about the latest COVID-19 figures in our islands — this week, surging new cases, positive test rates, outbreaks and community transmission. See story »
Using the words of Psalm 121:1-4, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that no matter the unsettling situation, ke Akua is always with us. See story »
Kaunamano Farms launches fundraiser on July 31 to coincide with the Hawaiian national holiday known as Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day) as a link to the history of Hawai‘i’s ali‘i and ʻIolani Palace. See story »
In response to COVID-19’s impact on the delivery of community education programs, Kamehameha Schools launched a free educational resource webpage for summer learning and beyond. See story »
You and your ‘ohana count, so be sure to complete the Census online at census2020.gov by the October 31 deadline. See story »
The opportunity to participate in the Census only comes around once a decade. Don’t miss your chance to be counted. Complete the census online at 2020census.gov by the October 31 deadline. See story »
A documentary produced by KS Kapālama haumāna Liʻua Tengan KSK’21 was one of 35 student films featured as part of the prestigious online Smithsonian National Showcase held in commemoration of National History Day. See story »
This election will have a lasting impact on Hawai‘i, our lāhui, and our keiki. Cast your ballot and let your voice be heard! See story »
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the closure of schools and businesses were imminent, the KS Kāpili ʻOihana Internship team quickly adapted their in-person college internship program to offer virtual internships to Native Hawaiian college students. See story »
KS and longtime community partner POW!WOW! Hawaiʻi created hand-painted signs with uplifting messages to post at KS commercial properties across the state. See story »
The KS Alumni Relations team leaned on innovation to turn the traditional Alumni Week event into a month-long celebration with global reach. See story »
See how you have changed Kamehameha Schools through this five-year snapshot of ‘Ōlelo Kahua, and our successful beginning of the normalization of ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i and cultural transformation at KS! See story »
This season of life that we are in can be tiring and overwhelming. How can one keep going with the emotional drain of sheltering in place, the fear of catching the virus, or not having the support that physical contact provides?
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