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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

Mele meets moʻolelo at Kamehameha Maui’s song competition

Kamehameha Schools Maui students will honor the people, places and stories of East Maui at this year’s ʻAha Mele, showcasing their deep connections to home through song.

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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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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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April 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to help your stressed-out keiki

Kamehameha Schools Maui behavioral health specialist Billy Naylor shares practical strategies for parents to help students manage stress, build resilience and foster emotional well-being.

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March 27, 2025

Cooking competition challenges students to eat local

Residential Life students at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama put their leadership and creativity to the test in a cook-off using local ingredients.

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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 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 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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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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March 6, 2025

Navigating the future with Hōkūleʻa and Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

As Hōkūleʻa celebrates 50 years, the partnership between Polynesian Voyaging Society and Kamehameha Schools continues to shape future wayfinders through education and hands-on voyaging.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Update on the Trustee Selection Process

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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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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Feb. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Supporting students from the inside out

Behavioral health specialist Ahmal Allen helps KS haumāna navigate self-esteem, emphasizing open communication and building resilience.

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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. 23, 2025

Hawaiian youth march with purpose, honor Queen Liliʻuokalani

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students participate in the ʻOnipaʻa Peace March and Hawaiʻi State Legislature opening with an eye toward the future of Hawaiʻi.

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Jan. 14, 2025

Kamehameha hosts Polynesian Bowl, showcasing nation’s best

Tickets are available online for Friday’s game, which kicks off at 4:00 p.m. HST.

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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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Jan. 6, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Fighting germs with healthy habits

Kamehameha Schools Maui nurse Wanda Chaney-Tardy helps keiki stay healthy and take charge of their well-being during cold and flu season.

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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. 10, 2024

Lā Kūʻokoʻa concert brings generations together

At Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, over 100 people gathered for a lively first-of-its-kind Lā Kūʻokoʻa concert, honoring Hawaiian sovereignty and pride.

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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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Dec. 3, 2024

Kamehameha students connect culture and cuisine during Hawaiʻi food festival

Indigenous chefs from the Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival inspired Kamehameha Schools students to celebrate their cultural identity through traditional cuisines.

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