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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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June 4, 2025

Alumni strike a chord at first-of-its-kind KS Hawaiʻi band concert

KS Hawai‘i alumni, ‘ohana, and community members returned to the band room for a first-ever kauhale performance, reconnecting through music and celebrating the lasting bonds built in their school days.

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May 22, 2025

Class of 2025: Kamehameha Schools seniors answer the call to lead

The latest graduates from Kamehameha Schools are stepping into roles as leaders, scholars, and servants, carrying forward the values instilled during their time on campus.

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May 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Mara Bacon — Celebrating culture through performance

The Kapālama alum urges new kumu to uphold Hawaiian culture-based education and the values of the E Ola! graduate, celebrating Hawaiʻi’s unique heritage in the classroom.

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May 1, 2025

Animated film honors Queen Liliʻuokalani through lei and legacy

Award-winning animated short “The Queen’s Flowers” reimagines a tender moment in Queen Liliʻuokalani’s life, revealing how the simple act of giving a lei can convey the deeper meaning of loyalty, legacy and sovereignty.

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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 14, 2025

Haumāna learn about the risks and rewards of running a business during Our Kakaʻako huakaʻi

Inspired by this field trip, students will launch their own start-ups to develop and sell products in time for the Papa ʻEono Mei Mākeke.

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March 17, 2025

Seniors shine at 105th annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest

The Class of 2025 dominated this year’s competition, sweeping top awards in a night celebrating mele inspired by the spirit of Hawaiian hospitality.

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March 10, 2025

Leadership and legacy shine at Song Contest and Hōʻike

Kamehameha Schools students step into leadership through mele and performance, uniting in Song Contest to celebrate Hawaiian hospitality and bringing Queen Emma’s legacy to life in the Hōʻike opera ʻEmalani.

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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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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. 12, 2025

Kamehameha Schools, OHA ink historic agreement with French Polynesia leaders

Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and three leaders from Raʻiātea, French Polynesia have signed a Cultural Heritage, Education and Community Exchange Agreement meant to deepen ties across Moananuiākea.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Super Saturday: KS wins state titles in 3 different sports

Na Kula ʻo Kamehameha pulled off an incredible feat on Saturday, Feb. 8, earning state titles in girls basketball, boys soccer and canoe paddling. Hulō!

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Feb. 4, 2025

Kamehameha students celebrate Hawaiian identity through song and hula

Kamehameha Schools Maui students honored Queen Liliʻuokalani by leading workshops teaching mele, hula and cultural kuleana.

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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. 16, 2024

Founder’s Day: Honoring Pauahi’s legacy through the ages

Founder’s Day honors Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s legacy through evolving traditions of reflection, cultural pride and gratitude.

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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. 9, 2024

Join the celebration: 2024 Founder’s Day events

Across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, our Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will come together to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.

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Dec. 5, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Balancing sports, school and ʻohana

Athletic trainer Jared Nihi KSK’92 blends his faith and fitness, offering tips to help haumāna thrive during the busy holiday season.

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Nov. 13, 2024

From Hawaiʻi to Europe, Kamehameha students share aloha ʻāina

Kamehameha Schools’ Ambassadors of Aloha ʻĀina traveled through Europe, retracing the footsteps of aliʻi and deepening their connection to Hawaiian culture.

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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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Nov. 4, 2024

KS Kapālama girls upset ʻIolani to claim DI state volleyball crown

The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Warriors girls volleyball team upset number one seed ʻIolani to win the New City Nissan/HHSAA Division I State Championship. It’s the 25th state title in program history.

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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. 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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Sept. 9, 2024

From Kamehameha Schools to kula nui: Scholarships empower Hawaiian students

Three recent graduates reflect on how the educational and financial support they received has empowered them to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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