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Sept. 11, 2024

See Something, Say Something highlighted this month

For your awareness, here is why there’s a See Something Say Something message displayed on campus.

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Sept. 9, 2024

See Something, Say Something encourages accountability

Safety is the top priority at Kamehameha Hawaiʻi and everyone has an important role to play in keeping our school safe.

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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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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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Sept. 3, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Simple steps for smoother mornings

Learn how to streamline your family’s morning routine with these easy and effective tips.

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Aug. 27, 2024

Labor Day Classic Tournament tips off Thursday morning

The annual girls volleyball tournament will take place on campus and at the civic auditorium this year with 38 teams scheduled to compete.

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Aug. 27, 2024

Get your financial aid application fee waived for next school year

A fee waiver is available for all families if you complete your application by Oct. 31

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Aug. 26, 2024

Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year

ʻOhana can apply now through September 30 for admission to Kamehameha Hawaiʻi in grades K, 6, and 9 for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Aug. 25, 2024

Campus will be open and school will be in session tomorrow

The impact of Hurricane Hone was minimal to campus and improving conditions allow us to safely return to normal operations on Monday.

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Aug. 20, 2024

Kula Kiʻekiʻe ʻOhana Events for Fall 2024

Grade-level ʻohana nights and a special ʻOhana Tailgate are planned for our high school ʻohana this Fall.

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Aug. 19, 2024

Watch the Beginning of the Year Convocation 2024

Our annual gathering took place on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Koaiʻa Gym.

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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. 14, 2024

Fall Musical 2024 - Between The Lines

Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. Three performances November 14-16.

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Aug. 14, 2024

Kula Waena Back to School Night this Friday

Friday, August 16 is Back to School Night for our Middle School. Join us from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Aug. 13, 2024

Kula Haʻahaʻa Wehena Kula 2024

Join our kula haʻahaʻa for an open house to meet your keiki’s kumu and learn more about the upcoming school year.

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Aug. 13, 2024

ʻOhana Presence Workshop - Grade 12: The College Application Process

Get ready for the next step and learn more about how you can best be prepared to support your keiki.

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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. 7, 2024

Kamehameha Schools’ contribution to healing and restoration

Aloha nō e ka ʻohana o Kamehameha. As promised, the Board of Trustees and I are writing to offer a detailed update about the Lahaina global settlement. Our joining this settlement ensures the restoration of Lahaina’s people and community, protects Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s trust, and offers future opportunities and hope.

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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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Aug. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Helping keiki navigate emotions on a difficult anniversary

Support your keiki in this time of remembrance by recognizing their emotions, providing a stable environment and practicing positive memories.

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Aug. 1, 2024

New respiratory illness guidance and other important health services information

Our Mālama Ola Health Services staff want to extend a sincere mahalo to everyone in our school community for your commitment to the well-being of our lāhui.

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July 30, 2024

Kula Kiʻekiʻe SY2024-2025 Opening Day Schedule

High school will have a special schedule for opening day. Haumāna can find it here to see where they need to be that day.

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July 24, 2024

Class of 2024 Post-High Decisions

Our counselors take a moment to recognize the next destination for our 19th graduating class, Onelauʻena.

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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 17, 2024

A new partnership creates a pathway for students to earn their college degree early

Kula Kiʻekiʻe just announced a new partnership helping students build significant momentum towards college graduation, earning up to 60 college credits while still in high school.

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July 17, 2024

Dr. Gapero featured in discussion of Hawaiian Culture-Based Education on Hawaii News Now

Kula Haʻahaʻa poʻokumu Dr. Kaʻulu Gapero was featured in a discussion on Spotlight Now on Hawaii News Now discussing HCBE.

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July 10, 2024

KS Hawaiʻi Kula Kiʻekiʻe Tour - 2024

ASKS 2024-2025 President Kamahaʻo Halemanu gives a tour of our Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi high school for new and rising students to our campus.

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July 10, 2024

Helping students discover, develop, and explore their passions

Our haumāna from elementary, middle, and high school articulate what their passions are and what they are looking to do in the future to uplift their communities.

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