March 10, 2023

Juniors earn four awards at the 103rd annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest

The junior class took four of the seven awards at the 103rd annual Kamehameha Schools song contest Friday night at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

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March 7, 2023

Behind-the-scenes moʻolelo of the 103rd annual Song Contest paniolo theme

For KSK haumāna, Song Contest is undoubtly one of the most treasured and memorable experiences during their time on campus. This year’s theme, “Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy,” is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of paniolo as well as a recognition of those traditions continuing today.

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March 7, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: How to increase your child’s safety in physical activities

Enjoyment of physical activity at a young age can foster behaviors that may improve health over a life span.

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March 6, 2023

The Kamehameha Schools 103rd Annual Song Contest

The excitement is building as 1,800 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna will gather again for the annual Song Contest tradition. This year’s theme is Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of The Hawaiian Cowboy.

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March 5, 2023

Second Sunday of Lent: Keeping the Secular from the Sacred

Feb. 27, 2023

New KSK Security Manager brings real-world training to campus

In the security office on KS Kapālama campus, TV screens dominate the front room: cameras monitoring every corner of campus broadcast here. Just one piece of the strategy Capt. Thomas “Sonny” Santos (KSK ‘92) uses to keep staff and students safe.

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Feb. 26, 2023

Lent week one: SMART goals mantra

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 and senior Sarah Schubert share their offering of praise to Ke Akua during Lent.

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Feb. 22, 2023

KS in the News: February 2023 edition

Our extended KS ‘ohana is doing wonderful things across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina and beyond!

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Feb. 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 and haumāna Alyssa Mateo KSM’24 remind us as we begin Lent’s 40-days of reflection to commit to the big things that build and strengthen our pilina with Ke Akua.

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Feb. 17, 2023

Weekly devotional: Fullness of Aloha

In sharing the many definitions of aloha, KS Maui Kahu Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us to consider all the dimensions of the word so that we are in the best position to demonstrate the fullness of love.

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Feb. 15, 2023

KS educators receive national certification

Three Kamehameha Schools educators recently earned certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and 15 KS educators renewed their certifications. Educator growth and good teaching practices lead to outstanding student outcomes.

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Feb. 10, 2023

Weekly devotional: Mahalo e Ke Aliʻi Keʻelikōlani

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 recalls of the close and righteous relationship between Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop and her older cousin Ke Aliʻi Ruth Keʻelikōlani, whom we also remember during Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi as being a staunch advocate of our language, Hawaiian cultural beliefs and way of life.

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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. 3, 2023

Weekly devotional: ʻO ke ALOHA kai ʻoi aʻe: The greatest of these is LOVE

In recognition of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi devotionals this month are in both ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi and English. This week, KS Maui Kumu Kūlia Foster prompts readers to explore and challenge themselves to find the hidden treasures of the Lordʻs love for all of us through his gift of our own ʻōlelo.

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Feb. 1, 2023

Celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Duolingo sees surge of Hawaiian language learners

This month, we’re celebrating the growth of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi around the world in several ways, including the success of the popular language learning platform Duolingo.

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Jan. 30, 2023

E Ola! on the menu: KSK alum partners with Flik Dining to bring indigenous foods to school lunches

Hawaiian cultural education at Kamehameha Schools doesn’t take a lunch break. This year, the school’s food vendor, Flik Independent School Dining, is partnering with local chef and KSK ‘88 alum Kealoha Domingo for “Hānai ‘Ai” - a program that introduces haumāna to indigenous foods in both traditional and new ways.

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Jan. 27, 2023

Weekly devotional: Pray for the inward change

In leaning on the words of Jeremiah 10:23-24, KS Kapālama Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 reminds us that as we pray for outward things to manifest themselves in our lives, we should also pray the honest prayer for God to change us on the inside.

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Jan. 25, 2023

Kūkahekahe: Charles Reed Bishop’s preservation of wahi pana

Charles Reed Bishop was born on January 25, 1822. He and Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop were married for more than 34 years. In this Kūkahekahe, we share one of the ways he sought to strengthen Pauahi’s legacy by protecting wahi pana – legendary places.

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Jan. 23, 2023

KSK Kula Waena students continue rich legacy of storytelling through book publishing project

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama seventh-grade English teacher Kalā Aukai and other kumu in Pū‘ulu Lehua envisioned an interdisciplinary unit that would encompass every area of a student’s curriculum – from science to social studies to ‘olelo Hawai‘i – while encapsulating an E Ola! Learner Outcome.

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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. 20, 2023

Weekly devotional: Choose life!

KS Maui Kahu Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that as we continue to march forward in 2023 and are faced with an abundance of choices, to always choose life for we will be better positioned to give life to others and spread the love of Ke Akua.

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Jan. 19, 2023

Large contingent of KSK haumāna take part in ʻOnipaʻa Peace March

Over 1000 KS Kapālama haumāna and kumu proudly chanted and waved hae Hawaiʻi as they marched through the streets of Honolulu for the annual Onipaʻa Peace March.

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Jan. 13, 2023

Weekly devotional: Praying with heart!

Leaning on the words of Psalms 66:17, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us that praying starts by being brutally honest, so let Ke Akua know the good, the bad, and the ugly for we won’t heal from what we won’t admit.

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Jan. 12, 2023

KS Kapālama to host Polynesian Bowl set to air live on NFL Network

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame 2023 Polynesian Bowl will broadcast live on the NFL Network from KS Kapālama’s Kūnuiākea Stadium Friday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. and will feature multi-sport KSK athlete senior Scotty Dikilato on one of two all-star teams.

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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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Jan. 9, 2023

Experience E Ola! – Bridging traditional arts and modern practices

KSK haumāna from kula waena, under the direction of Kumu Ikaika Bantolina, researched, concepted, designed, and constructed ʻahuʻula using wood in place of the traditional feathers. The wearable art pieces have their own story to tell having traveled across the globe showcasing the talents, skills, and identity of our kānaka maoli.

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Jan. 9, 2023

KS alums connect culture and science in the depths of Papahānaumokuākea

Three Kamehameha Schools alumni join the Nautilus crew in mapping never-before-seen features of the seafloor within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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Jan. 6, 2023

Weekly devotional: New year, same God

As we move forward in the new year, KS Kapālama Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 reminds us that as we change our habits for the better, may we also move forward in making changes for the glory of the God who already knows us.

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Jan. 3, 2023

KS Children’s Chorus spreads message of hope with new CD

In its latest project – a CD titled “Nā Pono Hawai‘i” (Beloved Hawaiian Virtues) – the keiki chorus puts its hallmark blend of showmanship and cherubic glee behind 10 songs centered around nā waiwai Hawai‘i.

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