A pilot program launched by Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Makalapua Na‘auao, is showing promise as Native Hawaiians are graduating on time at a record rate from the university. See story »
Kamehameha Schools and other eco-conscious organizations recently pledged their support of and partnership with the United Nations (UN) Local2030 Initiative to establish a hub for local sustainability solutions in Hawaiʻi. See story »
Kamehameha Schools Maui Kahu Kalani Wong reminds us to worship Jesus the Christ-Child freely, and to welcome Him into our hearts, homes, schools, communities, and churches – not just during Christmas but all the time. See story »
Pauahi’s ‘āina on Maui provided the backdrop for the blessing this week of one of Maui's first solar farms. See story »
Nov. 28, is Lā Kūʻokoʻa – the Hawaiian Independence Day. It was on this day in 1843 that the Hawaiian Kingdom was formally recognized as an independent nation by Britain and France. However, the celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa was discontinued after the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. See story »
The Pauahi Foundation celebrates #GivingTuesday – a global day of giving. See story »
Kamehameha Schools held a blessing earlier this month to open its new Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i regional office and community resource center in downtown Wailuku after completing renovations. See story »
Kamehameha Schools is launching a study to better understand the quality of life for families in Hawaiʻi, and the factors ‘ohana consider when thinking about or deciding to leave our state. We invite you to be a part of the first phase of data collection by joining a small-group discussion. See story »
The newly released “Ka Baibala Hemolele – The Holy Bible,” published by Kamehameha Schools in partnership with the Partners in Development Foundation, is now available at a discount for KS students, parents, alumni and staff. See story »
Kamehameha Schools recently provided a collection of books with Hawaiian culture and language themes for Native Hawaiian inmates and others from Hawai‘i currently incarcerated at Saguaro Prison in Arizona. The prison is currently home to more than 1,900 inmates from Hawai‘i. See story »
As director of leasing for Kamehameha Schools’ Commercial Real Estate Division portfolio of space-leased assets, Haunani Fujimoto will focus on driving the financial performance of the organization’s commercial assets. See story »
De La Mesa Farms is the winner of the 2018 Mahiʻai Scale-Up, an agricultural business plan contest dedicated to increasing local food production to create a sustainable Hawai‘i. See story »
Moananuiākea, a documentary on the worldwide voyage of Hōkūleʻa, will debut at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival later this month. See story »
Through a unique learning environment that blends cultural identity and servant leadership, KS haumāna are serving the lāhui and beyond. See story »
Seniors from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama went on a huaka‘i to Honolulu Hale to become first-time voters. See story »
Saturday’s community workday in ‘Ewa allows participants to revitalize Pu‘uokapolei, which was home to the largest and most sacred heiau in the Honouliuli ahupua‘a. See story »
KS CEO Jack Wong talks with KS Kapālama seventh grader Emi Shigekane about how our next generation of leaders will play a key role in shaping our future, in a HI Now segment. See story »
More than 1,200 freshmen from Campbell and Kapolei High Schools attended the inaugural Campbell-Kapolei Student Career Expo. See story »
The goal of KS’ partnership with Microsoft is to prepare students for the highly competitive work environment by introducing personalized and relevant learning experiences. See story »
Students, families, officials, faculty and policymakers across the nation are collaborating to ensure that our schools are safe environments for learning. See story »
‘Iolani School graduate Haryson Lum gives with Pauahi in gratitude for the cultural, educational and professional support he received from Kamehameha Schools programs like Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i, K-Scholars, and Kāpili ʻŌihana. See story »
Kamehameha Schools keiki, staffers, and campus structures were awash with pink this week in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The disease claimed the life of KS founder Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop at the age of 52. See story »
KS is issuing a request-for-proposals in the search for an operator to harvest a portion of the 10,000 acres of forest on the Hāmākua Coast of Hawai‘i island. The new operator will be responsible for harvesting 3,000 acres of eucalyptus in Hilo, Pa‘auilo ma kai and near the rim of Waipi‘o Valley. See story »
Kamehameha Schools continues its global search for visionary leaders to fill the crucial elementary, middle and high school po‘o kumu (principal) roles at its Kapālama, O‘ahu campus.
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KS’ Summer Explorations program was a life-changing experience for Pomai Apana – a 1997 graduate of the Sacred Hearts Academy. The weeklong cultural learning opportunity laid the foundation for her personal identity, and ignited her desire to advance the Hawaiian culture, language and people. See story »