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Sept. 9, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Helping keiki feel comfortable seeking care

See how Kamehameha Schools Mālama Ola health staff build trust with keiki and partner with ʻohana to support student health and well-being.

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Sept. 8, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #4

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on O‘ahu plan to reopen and resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Pu‘u Kāhea Preschool in Wai‘anae is also expected to reopen now that power has been restored. Our preschools and office on Kaua‘i are anticipated to remain closed through Friday, Sept. 11.

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Sept. 7, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #3

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on O‘ahu will close tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in alignment with state and county closures due to Hurricane Lowell. This is in addition to the previously announced closure of Kamehameha sites on Kaua‘i tomorrow.

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Sept. 7, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #2

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha preschools and offices on Kaua‘i will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, due to Hurricane Lowell. All campuses, preschool sites, and offices on O‘ahu, Maui Nui, and Hawai‘i Island will be open.

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Sept. 4, 2026

For Ka‘ū, recovery begins in community

Hana Laulima Lāhui O Kaʻū is helping families recover after Hurricane Lala, providing food, supplies and support while planning for long-term recovery.

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Sept. 1, 2026

Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely monitoring Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina as they move across the Pacific toward Hawaiʻi.

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Aug. 27, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Kemomi Kaʻapana on carrying a legacy of teaching and aloha

Guided by her own ʻohana and motherhood, this Pāhoa teacher nurtures keiki through her deep commitment to seeing every child thrive.

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Aug. 24, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Creating connection and belonging this year

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi behavioral specialists share how students and families can build meaningful relations and create healthy boundaries this new school year.

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Aug. 20, 2026

Tropical Depression Two-C update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely monitoring Tropical Depression Two-C as it approaches Hawaiʻi. The National Weather Service forecasts that the system could begin affecting Hawaiʻi Island late Saturday night and pass south of the rest of the pae ʻāina Sunday into Monday.

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Aug. 17, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #4 – Hawaiʻi Island sites remain closed; Most other sites reopen Tuesday

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s campus, preschools, and resource centers on Hawaiʻi Island, as well as our resource centers at Māʻili and Windward Mall, will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 18. All other campuses, preschools, and offices across Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui Nui will reopen and return to normal operations.

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Aug. 16, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #3

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha will close all campuses, preschools and resource centers across the pae ʻāina on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, due to impacts from Tropical Storm Lala. Kawaiahaʻo Plaza will remain open.

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Aug. 13, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #2

Kamehameha Schools is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaiʻi, urging our communities to stay informed, complete storm preparations, and care for ʻohana and neighbors.

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Aug. 13, 2026

Ola Pauahi, Ola Hawaiʻi updates: ʻAukake 2026

Get the latest updates on efforts to protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy and resources to strengthen advocacy and ea.

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Aug. 11, 2026

August weather disturbance update #1

As we welcome back our haumāna, ʻohana, and kumu for the new school year, Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha would like to inform you that we are tracking a weather system in the Central Pacific.

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Aug. 10, 2026

Kamehameha Schools unveils 2026-27 spiritual focus

Rooted in Romans 8, the new spiritual theme centers on the eternal love of ke Akua.

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Aug. 3, 2026

E Ola: From a school store to a store that’s a different kind of school

People who stopped by a bustling pop–up at either the Alumni Week Mākeke or the 25th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention got an early look at a new Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha initiative. More than a store, E Ola is designed as a place where products, stories, people and learning come together to strengthen Hawaiian identity and build community.

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July 24, 2026

Hurricane Fausto update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely tracking Hurricane Fausto, with the safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana, and employees as our highest priority. According to the National Weather Service, Fausto has strengthened but is forecast to weaken as it moves west across the Pacific.

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June 24, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Alison Makanui-Lopes’ legacy of aloha in early learning

This early educator is teaching keiki to lead with aloha and kūpono.

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June 22, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Simple habits for a healthy summer

Kamehameha Schools Maui lead nurse Melissa Manzano shares summer illness prevention tips, from hydration and rest to handwashing.

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June 1, 2026

Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: The Hawaiian Doxology

Nā kahu of Kamehameha Schools share “Hoʻonani I Ka Makua Mau,” the Hawaiian doxology praising Ke Akua for His blessings and presence in all creation.

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May 20, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Dayna Begonia on staying rooted in community

At KS Preschools Nānākuli, Dayna Begonia nurtures keiki through strong community ties while carrying forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.

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May 19, 2026

Stewarding ‘āina Pauahi: Growing Pauahi’s land legacy forward

Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop stewarded a vast ‘āina portfolio grounded in her chiefly lineage. She had the incredible foresight to ensure those lands would benefit Native Hawaiian keiki and the lāhui for generations to come. One hundred percent of the financial resources needed to fulfill Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s wishes come from the success and growth of the endowment. ‘Āina is not simply part of that story, it is foundational to it.

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May 4, 2026

New I Mua magazine celebrates Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s kauoha, ‘āina

Our latest edition of I Mua magazine is now available online. Following the release of Strategic Plan 2030, this edition explores how Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha is continuing to fulfill and protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s chiefly charge for the benefit of her people

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April 30, 2026

Kōkua for the North Shore: Preschool ʻohana hui puts values into action

After severe North Shore flooding on Oʻahu, the KS Preschools Koʻolau ʻOhana Hui quickly united to raise funds and deliver meals — embodying aloha, mālama, and kuleana.

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April 21, 2026

How Papahana Kuaola uses native plants to teach ʻike Hawaiʻi

Papahana Kuaola uses native plants and ʻāina-based learning to teach ʻike Hawaiʻi and connect keiki to place year-round.

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April 12, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #5 – All sites reopening Monday

All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschools and offices across the pae ʻāina will reopen and return to regular operations tomorrow, Monday, April 13.

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April 10, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #4 – Weekend operations resume statewide

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha will resume normal weekend activities and operations at its campuses and sites across the pae ʻāina beginning tomorrow, April 11.

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April 7, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely monitoring the severe weather approaching Hawaiʻi. The safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana and employees remain our top priority. At this time, all Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices will remain open tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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April 7, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: The safety plans behind every game

Kamehameha Schools Maui athletic trainer Erin Barnett shares how emergency planning in sports helps protect students on and beyond the field.

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April 1, 2026

New poʻo kula appointed for Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

CEO Jack Wong shares manaʻo about Dr. Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe, who has been appointed as the next poʻo kula of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Kapālama.

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