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April 8, 2024

Retired KS kumu to join National Teachers Hall of Fame

Joel Truesdell worked at the Kapālama and Hawaiʻi campuses for 34 years.

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April 8, 2024

Free concert for Maui community features Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus

Maui musicians and hālau will join KS elementary school haumāna for He Leo Aloha No Maui.

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April 3, 2024

Celebrate Native Hawaiian Plant Month across ʻĀina Pauahi

Join us in celebrating Native Hawaiian Plant Month by immersing yourself in lāʻau Hawaiʻi at events across ʻĀina Pauahi!

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April 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: How outdoor play boosts your keiki’s health and happiness

Learn how outdoor play not only promotes health and well-being but also strengthens family bonds and social skills!

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March 31, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Easter

He has risen! Kahu Kanani Franco from KS Maui wishes us a happy Easter as we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection.

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March 29, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of reflection and remembrance of how much God loves us. In this video, Kahu Manu Naeʻole reminds us that we are only able to live prosperously because of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

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March 28, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Maundy Thursday

Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard teams up with his son and KS Hawaiʻi haumāna Loheau for this reflection on John 13:34.

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March 24, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 6

This Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice and the power of God’s love and mercy.

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March 17, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 5

A KS Maui kumu and haumāna share two scriptures about God’s word to ponder over Spring Break.

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March 15, 2024

Seniors sweep Song Contest

March 10, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 4

KS Kapālama Christian Education Kumu Nadia Kam urges us to seek God’s guidance in times of temptation.

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March 7, 2024

KS in the news: March 2024 edition

KS haumāna, alumni and staff are making headlines for their commitment to excellence on the field, in the classroom and for the community.

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March 4, 2024

KS Kapālama Song Contest and KS Hawaiʻi Hōʻike to showcase and elevate mele Hawaiʻi

Mele Hawaiʻi will take center stage during two flagship events for the haumāna of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi.

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March 3, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 3

How does God show up in your life? KS Kapālama’s Rodney Arias asks us to recognize His holy presence during this season.

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Feb. 29, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Tips for doing a digital detox with your ʻohana

By staying off your devices for a while, you can improve your mental capacity, social behavior and emotional health.

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Feb. 26, 2024

Social Spark program inspires Kapālama haumāna to be pono content creators

KS Kapālama students join the Social Spark fellowship program to become authentic and positive digital creators while promoting community engagement.

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Feb. 25, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 2

Both Kensy Apaka and Brayden Malani reference Matthew 14:27 in their video devotionals about finding courage and trusting God.

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Feb. 20, 2024

Hoʻōla Maui Fund gives Lahaina educator a hand-up

With support from the Hoʻōla Maui Fund, Zoe Acantilado and her ʻohana have found resilience, rebuilt their sense of community and embraced a hopeful future.

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Feb. 18, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 1

In this week’s video devotionals, Shonnie Calina and Kaʻōiwi Jeong remind us that our identity is rooted in God.

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Feb. 14, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Ash Wednesday

The Lenten season is upon us, so let’s pay close attention to God’s word and allow it to transform our hearts.

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Feb. 8, 2024

Haumāna say mahalo to counselors during National School Counseling Week

During National School Counseling Week at KS Kapālama, haumāna showed gratitude for the help they’ve gotten from counselors.

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Feb. 6, 2024

Holomua your ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi skills during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

During Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and all year round, “Replacement strategy” can be a great way to use more ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in your day-to-day conversations.

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Feb. 5, 2024

KS Maui Hawaiian Ensemble haumāna record re-imagined song about Lahaina

Emotions were high as KS Maui’s Hawaiian Ensemble recorded “Yonder Lahaina Mountains,” a classic song dedicated to the town known as a “home for all.”

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Feb. 1, 2024

How to take part in Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 2024

During the past 40 years, ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi has seen a major resurgence. Here is how you can grow your skills and immerse yourself in the language this Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!

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Feb. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Revamp your keiki’s sleep routine to boost their well-being

Is your keiki getting enough sleep? These simple tweaks to their bedtime routine can turn restless nights into restful ones.

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Jan. 25, 2024

Celebrating Charles Reed Bishop’s dedication to education in Hawaiʻi

Charles Reed Bishop’s unwavering commitment to education and philanthropy in Hawaiʻi can be seen from Kamehameha Schools to libraries and kindergartens.

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Jan. 19, 2024

Public invited to screening of “Hōkūleʻa, Finding the Language of the Navigator”

A free public screening of the film, “Hōkūleʻa, Finding the Language of the Navigator” will happen on Jan. 23, at Kaʻiwakīloumoku on the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus.

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