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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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July 9, 2024

Developing practical and relevant math education at KS Hawaiʻi

Hear from educators about their work to elevate agency and relevancy within our math curriculum at KS Hawaiʻi.

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July 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Tips to improve emotional well-being

Improving communication and modeling positive behaviors are just some of the ways parents can support their children’s emotional well-being.

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June 28, 2024

Helping students make informed decisions for their next step beyond high school

College fairs are one tool to get students information for finding the right fit and feel for their post-secondary journey. Our kula hosts the Spring HACAC fair each year.

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June 28, 2024

2024 High School Band Spring Concert

Re-watch this end-of-the-year showcase of the hard work and talents of our performers, along with a very special guest, Mark Yamanaka.

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June 27, 2024

Free cybersecurity course offered July 15-19

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students can now sign up for a one-week CyberCamp with Kauluhala Summer Academy.

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June 25, 2024

Hurricane season is here. Stay ahead of the storm with these tips

Get ready for hurricane season with these essential tips for safety and preparedness.

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June 20, 2024

Kula Waena celebrates the Class of 2028

Following Lei Pāpahi, a special celebration for our 8th graders was held as they matriculate to high school.

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June 19, 2024

KS in the news: Students travel to Maui to share aloha for Lahaina through free performance

KS haumāna ended the school year with many accomplishments and scholarships.

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June 18, 2024

Jetʻaime leaves a beautiful legacy in mele

For her senior legacy project, Onelauʻena class of 2024 graduate Jetʻaime Coloma-Nakano created a mele, “Au I Ke Kai Loa”.

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June 18, 2024

Punikawā now available on YouTube

Watch the Hawaiian language play on the KS YouTube channel or as part of the Keaka Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival.

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June 18, 2024

ASU Local, KS Kaiāulu gear up for 2nd year of higher ed learning in West Hawaiʻi

Applications are being accepted now for the fall semester of ASU Local, in partnership with KS Kaiāulu. The four-year higher education program is based out of Keauhou in West Hawaiʻi, but with asynchronous classes being conducted online, students across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina are welcome to enroll.

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June 17, 2024

Make Music Day 2024 on ʻĀina Pauahi

Make Music Day Hawaiʻi, which is part of a worldwide music celebration, is back this year on June 21. There are numerous places to celebrate across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, including at some of our commercial properties on ʻĀina Pauahi.

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June 10, 2024

Two Warrior volleyball players inducted into HHSAA Hall of Honor

Adrianna Arquette KSK’24 and Maela Honma KSH’24 were recognized for their athletic excellence by the Hawaiʻi High School Athletics Association.

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June 10, 2024

After 5-year pause, KS EdTech Conference spreads its wings again

Hundreds of educators, techies and volunteers converged on the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, June 4-5, for the triumphant return of the KS Education Technology Conference. The event is a chance for kumu to explore new advancements in education technology, share innovative ideas, best practices and further their professional development.

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June 3, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Hydration hacks for your ʻohana

From water-rich snacks to refreshing routines, discover fun and practical tips to keep your family hydrated and healthy all summer long.

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May 30, 2024

Indigenous excellence celebrated at upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture

For the first time ever, the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders, is being held in Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-generation cultural exchange from June 6-16, 2024.

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May 24, 2024

Graduation events for the Class of 2024

Get live stream links and additional details for various Commencement weekend events for the Class of 2024, Onelauʻena.

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May 24, 2024

Kamehameha Schools graduates aim to empower lāhui wherever they go

Kamehameha Schools graduates face the dilemma of staying or going away for college, illustrating a wider narrative of balancing cultural roots and professional aspirations.

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