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Aug. 4, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Building back-to-school routines

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha nurse Kapua Gelacio shares practical advice on how students can build healthy back-to-school routines by getting enough sleep, staying connected and speaking up when they need support.

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July 30, 2025

Committee seeks candidates for Kamehameha Schools trustee position

A search is being conducted to fill the Kamehameha Schools trustee position previously held by Robert K.W.H. Nobriga, whose term expired on June 30, 2025.

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July 29, 2025

Tsunami Warning – Update #1 from Kamehameha Schools

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami WARNING for the state of Hawaiʻi. The estimated earliest arrival of the first wave is 7:10 p.m. Our top priority is to protect the safety of our haumāna, ʻohana and employees. Effective immediately, Kamehameha Schools will close all preschool and non-education sites and offices.

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July 10, 2025

Hawaiian learning at home: Free workbooks, activities and games

Explore free games, workbooks and ʻohana-friendly activities that make learning fun and meaningful at home this summer.

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July 7, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Your guide to hiking prepared

Stay sun-safe, hydrated and prepared on your next trail adventure with these hiking tips from Kamehameha Schools Maui athletic trainer Rachel Jordan.

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June 23, 2025

Alum’s weather balloon project opens STEM pathways for KS haumāna

A NASA-backed weather balloon project spearheaded by a KS alum is opening up STEM and post-secondary opportunities for KS haumāna.

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June 9, 2025

Kamehameha Day marks a legacy built to lead

This Kamehameha Day, we remember how Ke Aliʻi Pauahi named her school after Kamehameha I to pass down his legacy of strong, caring leadership to haumāna who lead with the same spirit.

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June 2, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Summer first aid essentials for your ʻohana

KS Hawaiʻi nurse Carl deLeon shares why having a simple first aid kit and knowing where to go for care can help keep keiki safe this summer.

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May 12, 2025

Our shared kuleana: How safety provides the foundation for success at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

Kamehameha Schools supports student success by prioritizing safety, well-being and strong partnerships between families, staff and peers.

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May 7, 2025

Meet our kumu: Ashley Kalaiwaʻa — Instilling Hawaiian identity early on

The lead teacher’s goal is for keiki to leave the classroom knowing it is beautiful to be Hawaiian and show aloha.

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May 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Piʻikea Kihe — Teaching aloha through ʻike kūpuna

The preschool kumu grew up with a deep aloha for education, inspired by her mother’s dedication.

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May 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to prep for peak performance on the road

Whether it’s for sports, debate, or college visits, smart travel habits like hydration, rest and routine help students stay focused and perform their best.

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April 22, 2025

Mālama in action: KS preschoolers take on stream cleanup

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha preschoolers used genki balls to clean a local stream, learning to mālama ʻāina through science and culture.

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April 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to help your stressed-out keiki

Kamehameha Schools Maui behavioral health specialist Billy Naylor shares practical strategies for parents to help students manage stress, build resilience and foster emotional well-being.

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March 24, 2025

KS preschool teachers showcase Hawaiian culture-based education at conference

At the 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference on Kaua‘i, KS Preschools kumu highlighted their efforts to integrate Hawaiian culture-based education, sharing strategies to help keiki thrive.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Big wins for KS Kapālama, KS Maui in state wrestling tourney

The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama boys wrestling earned their second straight state title. Meanwhile Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Mikah Labuanan pulled off an amazing grand slam, earning four individual titles in four years. It’s the first ever for a Maui wrestler.

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Feb. 20, 2025

Lend your leo to new ʻōiwi-run app meant to amplify ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi

A new ʻōiwi-run app, Lauleo, seeks to gather voices of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers to develop AI speech recognition tools. The app’s creators view themselves as kiaʻi of this data, making sure it’s kānaka, not big tech who decide how it’s used.

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Feb. 12, 2025

Kamehameha Schools, OHA ink historic agreement with French Polynesia leaders

Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and three leaders from Raʻiātea, French Polynesia have signed a Cultural Heritage, Education and Community Exchange Agreement meant to deepen ties across Moananuiākea.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Super Saturday: KS wins state titles in 3 different sports

Na Kula ʻo Kamehameha pulled off an incredible feat on Saturday, Feb. 8, earning state titles in girls basketball, boys soccer and canoe paddling. Hulō!

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Feb. 4, 2025

KS Hawaiʻi girls win Division II state soccer title in dramatic fashion

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi pulled off a dramatic late-game rally to win the Division II Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA state girls soccer championship.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Supporting students from the inside out

Behavioral health specialist Ahmal Allen helps KS haumāna navigate self-esteem, emphasizing open communication and building resilience.

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Jan. 29, 2025

Aloha meets aroha: Waimānalo preschoolers engage in cultural exchange with Māori kumu

The visit united kumu and keiki across Moananuiākea in mele and moʻolelo.

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Jan. 27, 2025

Here’s how to celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi with your ʻohana

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is a month-long celebration of Hawaiian language and culture with events that bring communities together to learn, connect and honor the revitalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

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Jan. 6, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Fighting germs with healthy habits

Kamehameha Schools Maui nurse Wanda Chaney-Tardy helps keiki stay healthy and take charge of their well-being during cold and flu season.

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Dec. 9, 2024

Latest I Mua magazine edition highlights seeds of positive change planted across the pae ʻāina

As the year comes to an end, we proudly share the latest edition of I Mua magazine — now online and soon to arrive in the mail. Read more about ‘āina restoration happening in Lahaina and how alumni are helping to reshape narratives of our lāhui.

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Dec. 9, 2024

Join the celebration: 2024 Founder’s Day events

Across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, our Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will come together to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.

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