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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

Mālama Ola Minute: Creating calm and connection during the holidays

Discover how keiki and mākua can navigate holiday stress, set healthy boundaries and foster joyful family connections.

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Oct. 28, 2024

Empowering local entrepreneurs: Kamehameha Schools awards newest Mahiʻai Match-Up winners

Hā Tonics, The Local General Store, Polipoli Farms, and Manu Brewing Co. won an award, mentorship and resources to expand their impact and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s food resilience.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Youth panel will tackle tourism, outmigration and voting

Haumāna will lead a live town hall on HI Now Daily, addressing key issues and urging audiences to embrace their kuleana to vote.

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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. 8, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Polipoli Farms is bringing back the ʻono for traditional crops

This Maui farm honors traditional crops and cultivation, aiming to expand ʻāina stewardship and local food accessibility.

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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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Sept. 19, 2024

Kamehameha Schools collaborates with prestigious English museum for new exhibition

Kamehameha Schools collaborated with Pitt Rivers Museum – University of Oxford in England to support the launch of the “Ma uka to Ma kai: Back to the Future with Ahupuaʻa” exhibition.

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Sept. 11, 2024

Starting the year right at KS Preschools: An intentional approach to building pilina

The new school year at Kamehameha Schools Preschools begins with a series of orientation activities designed to build strong, lasting connections between teachers, children and families for a holistic educational environment.

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Sept. 4, 2024

Leading with aloha: Kamehameha Schools student’s sweet success

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi student Sadie Yu achieved entrepreneurial success when her Sweetheart Farm lilikoʻi butter sold out on Hawaiian Airlines.

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Aug. 28, 2024

Boosting early learning connections on Kauaʻi through KS Kaiāulu

Using her expertise in data analysis and with support from KS Kaiāulu, Alanna Bauman enhances early learning opportunities for Kauaʻi County keiki.

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Aug. 26, 2024

Kamehameha Schools students step up to serve at Maui luncheon

Twenty Kamehameha Schools Maui students volunteered at the Upcountry Aloha Luncheon, supporting impacted community members one year later.

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Aug. 21, 2024

KS in the news: Kamehameha opens season with new scoreboard and a win

From agriculture innovations to shining theatrical productions, our KS ʻohana is driving diverse efforts to uplift Hawaiʻi.

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Aug. 15, 2024

Kamehameha Schools alumni use culture and craft to conquer the stage

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi nurtures both passion and perseverance for these alumni performers.

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Aug. 13, 2024

Spotlight on success: How Kamehameha Schools shapes future leaders

Class of 2024 graduates Kamalei Pahukula and Jai Viela reflect on their Spotlight Now experience and how it impacted their plans for the future.

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Aug. 12, 2024

Kamehameha Schools celebrates its newest preschool in Kapaʻa

The new KS preschool includes an outdoor playground, two classrooms, an office, a multi-purpose room and kitchen.

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Aug. 8, 2024

He aloha poina ʻole

As we huipū in observance of the one-year remembrance of the Maui fires, we hold close the precious lives lost and send our deepest aloha and pule to their ‘ohana, friends, and the larger Lahaina community. Their strength and resilience through the tragedy, and this difficult past year, remind us of the importance of standing together, supporting one another, and embodying the spirit of aloha that defines our Kamehameha Schools ʻohana.

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Aug. 8, 2024

E holomua kākou: Like the hearty ‘a‘ali‘i plant, Lahaina finds resilience in the face of adversity

Lahaina ʻohana and KS land stewards take cues from the hearty ʻaʻaliʻi plant as they holomua toward restoration.

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Aug. 6, 2024

This KS Kaiāulu-sponsored voyaging program is bringing joy back to Lahaina families

Hui o Waʻa Kaulua offers cultural education programs that foster resilience and joy for families impacted by the Maui wildfires.

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Aug. 5, 2024

Native Hawaiian organizations mobilize for election season

Kamehameha Schools and other Native Hawaiian-serving organizations have launched Our Kaiāulu Votes in advance of the 2024 primary election.

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July 31, 2024

Heroes of Hawaiian advocacy on Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea

These wāhine aloha ʻāina fought for Hawaiian sovereignty and laid the foundation for Native Hawaiian advocacy today.

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July 29, 2024

Native Hawaiian haumāna visit oldest and largest ʻōhiʻa lehua on Maui for first time in generations

July 25, 2024

KS in the news: Hawaiʻi student Sadie Yu is making a difference with Sweetheart Farm

From Pitcher of the Year to Miss Hawaii 2024, our KS haumāna, alums and kumu are taking titles and making headlines.

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July 23, 2024

Spotlight Now highlights benefits of Hawaiian culture-based education

Poʻo Kumu Kaʻulu Gapero KSK’93 joined the news crew for a special episode on the positive impact of culture-based education.

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July 15, 2024

West Maui ‘ōpio connect with ‘āina, wai through summer camp supported by KS Kaiāulu

Nearly two dozen high school haumāna, most from West Maui, embarked on a summer camp-style learning journey in Honokōhau Valley. Funding for the camp was made possible by Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu through a Summer Boost program.

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