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Jan. 4, 2024

KS in the news: January 2024 edition

From pop music to indigenous farming, our KS ‘ohana is making waves.

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Jan. 3, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Setting achievable New Year’s goals that stick

Creating a system of success and setting goals as a family can help you achieve sustainable and joyful goals in 2024.

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Dec. 21, 2023

Advent 2023 week 4: Love

Kumu Hauʻoli Akaka and ʻKahu ʻŌpio Kaʻōiwi Jeong conclude our 2023 Advent with a message about Godʻs unconditional love.

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Dec. 19, 2023

Founder’s Day reflections: Pauahi’s royal heritage and legacy

The upbringing and influences that shaped Pauahi’s legacy emphasized the importance of passing down values and traditions that advance Native Hawaiians.

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Dec. 15, 2023

Advent 2023 week 3: Joy

When we remember Ke Akua’s gift of Jesus Christ, let our hearts be filled with a child-like joy.

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Dec. 14, 2023

2023 Founder’s Day ceremonies: How to take part

Across the pae ʻāina, the Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will gather to honor Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop and celebrate her birth and legacy.

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Dec. 13, 2023

Latest edition of I Mua magazine celebrates the making of mele

The latest edition of I Mua magazine is loaded with great content, including a behind-the-scenes look at Song Contest, Hōʻike and ʻAha Mele, the three flagship events at the three KS campuses.

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Dec. 12, 2023

Pearl Country Club temporary closure will allow for renovation and transformation

The iconic Pearl Country Club is set to close temporarily for a major renovation. The transformation – which includes a re-imagined clubhouse, banquet halls, kitchen, and restrooms – will also include a new name.

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Dec. 12, 2023

Mahi‘ai Match-Up awards $40,000 to indigenous crop entrepreneurs

‘Ulu Mana, Piko Provisions and Ho‘oulu Punalu‘u showcased their cultivation of canoe plants in this year’s competition.

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Dec. 11, 2023

Conference boosts KS’ security knowledge and threat response

Tri-campus safety and student well-being leaders attended active shooter response training to learn how to mitigate, prevent and respond to critical incidents.

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Dec. 6, 2023

KS in the news: December 2023 edition

From volleyball courts to European halls, Kamehameha Schools haumāna carry our values wherever they go.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Envisioning the role of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in self-determination

Lāhui Rising panel discussion series at Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center explores different aspects of ea – self-determination.

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Nov. 21, 2023

Shared struggles, shared strength: ʻŌpio grapple with identity and outmigration at convention

At the 2023 Association of Hawaii Civic Clubs Convention, KS students discuss Hawaiian identity and the growing diaspora, finding unity despite differing experiences.

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Nov. 15, 2023

Kamehameha Schools haumāna receive National Merit recognition

As a result of their academic success, six KS Hawaiʻi students and two KS Kapālama students have been recognized by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Culture, climate change converge at KS Kapālama during UN Ambassador visit

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Governor Josh Green came to the KS Kapālama campus for the inaugural meeting of the Hawaiʻi SDG Youth Council, a group focused on climate change.

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Nov. 8, 2023

KS alumni share leadership lessons, advocate for veterans’ health and well-being

Passionate KS Alumni have gone from fighting for their country to advocating for the health and well-being of fellow veterans through multiple support channels.

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Nov. 8, 2023

KS in the news: November edition

Kamehameha Schools students, alumni and staffers are making far-reaching impacts. From standout athletes to determined researchers, our people are inspiring communities near and far. Check out the latest “KS in the news” roundup to read more.

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Oct. 18, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Kula Waena is first Hawaiʻi school to earn international honor

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Kula Waena recently received a prestigious recognition from an international organization of educators, which called E Ola! a model to build self-esteem and cultural pride that other schools should learn from.

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Oct. 16, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi haumāna is championing mental health awareness on campus and on-screen

Sophomore Ziona Launiu supports her peers as a member of the Young Leaders Council for the “My Life. Just Listen.” campaign

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Oct. 4, 2023

KS in the news: October 2023 edition

From the bright lights of a Broadway musical to the gridiron and points between, Kamehameha Schools alums, staffers and ʻohana continue to do great things. Here’s a roundup of recent KS newsmakers.

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Sept. 28, 2023

Kamehameha Schools education leader wants to revolutionize student testing

Chelsea Keehne, with Kamehameha Schools’ Kealaiwikuamoʻo Division wants to challenge educators, parents, and the community to rethink how students could be assessed with an emphasis on the types of learning that will stay with haumāna for a lifetime, instead of just long enough to take a test.

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Sept. 11, 2023

Kamehameha Schools ‘ālapa haumāna program fosters excellence on and off the field

The world-class athletics program at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama is molding haumāna into alakaʻi through its E Ola! approach rooted in ʻōiwi culture and character development.

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Aug. 24, 2023

Kamehameha Schools limahana, alums support Maui Ola benefit concert

Using the power of mele to heal and restore, a lāhui-driven effort resulted in a hugely successful Maui Ola concert, benefitting those impacted by the Maui wildfires.

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Aug. 7, 2023

Several KS Kapālama haumāna earn nurse aide certification during summer break

Eight KS Kapālama haumāna spent their summer getting an early boost in their post-secondary careers. They earned their nurse aide certification.

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Aug. 7, 2023

KS alum, hoa hana wins major breakdance competition

KS budget and awards analyst Jeff Kaʻimi Naʻauao Wong KSK’08 has won the Red Bull BC One Midwest Cypher breakdancing competition, earning one of 16 coveted spots in the Red Bull National Final later this month. Wong, whose B-boy name is Ark, is believed to be the first kānaka ʻōiwi to win at this level.

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July 25, 2023

KS in the news: July 2023 edition

Our Kamehameha Schools organization, haumāna and alumni have garnered news coverage in recent weeks for excellence in ʻōiwi leadership, ʻāina stewardship and Hawaiian culture-based education.

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June 21, 2023

Kamehameha Schools ʻālapa haumāna take part in tri-campus summit

Dozens of haumāna from all three campuses recently took part in an athletics leadership summit. The gathering served as an opportunity to build pilina across the campuses and further develop ʻōiwi leadership skills.

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June 15, 2023

Kamehameha Schools introduces Waiānuenue: First phase of Kapaʻakea redevelopment in Mōʻiliʻili

Kamehameha Schools’ commercial real estate team has unveiled plans for the initial phase of the Kapaʻakea redevelopment in Mōʻiliʻili, which will be centered around education, culture, and commercial real estate. The project, known as Waiānuenue, aims to modernize the area while paying homage to its rich history and diverse culture.

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June 15, 2023

Make Music Day on ʻĀina Pauahi

Make Music Day is a worldwide music celebration held every year on June 21 in over 1,000 cities and 120 countries. Come celebrate at one of our commercial properties on ʻĀina Pauahi.

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May 30, 2023

Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kakaʻako

The māhealani moon will light the night sky as this free, family-friendly event returns to ‘Āina Pauahi.

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