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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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Aug. 1, 2025

Hawaiian history and language take the spotlight in ‘Chief of War’

Apple TV+’s “Chief of War” brings Hawaiian history and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi to global audiences, told by a Polynesian cast and rooted in the legacy of Kamehameha.

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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 Advisory – Update #2 from Kamehameha Schools

Mahalo for your continued care and attention during the tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has downgraded the warning to an advisory.

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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 24, 2025

Pauahi’s journal gives a rare glimpse of inaugural Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea

On Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea in 1843, a young Bernice Pauahi Pākī captured the return of Hawaiian sovereignty in her journal.

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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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July 3, 2025

Wildfire safety in Hawaiʻi: What every ʻohana needs to know

Protect your home and ʻohana with wildfire preparedness tips rooted in shared kuleana and local guidance.

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June 24, 2025

Strength in every pound

In Lahaina, families are reconnecting to ʻāina, culture, and each other through hands-on papa and pōhaku workshops that support healing and community restoration.

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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 18, 2025

New edition of I Mua magazine celebrates all things ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

The latest edition of I Mua Magazine is a celebration of our ʻōlelo makuahine, featuring several stories presented ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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June 18, 2025

Kamehameha Schools students carry kuleana across Moananuiākea

Kamehameha Schools students and kumu will travel to Raʻiātea to uphold a 50-year tradition of cultural protocol and exchange, joining Tahitian hosts and more to honor Hōkūleʻa’s landfall at Marae Taputapuātea.

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June 16, 2025

Your guide to summer fun on ‘Āina Pauahi

Discover the best family-friendly events, night markets, live music, and more happening this summer on ʻĀina Pauahi. Plan your unforgettable season now!

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June 10, 2025

KS alum, acclaimed kumu hula Lopes shares manaʻo about first time as Merrie Monarch judge

KS alum and decorated kumu hula Tracie Lopes KSK’89 shares moʻolelo about her unexpected journey to becoming a Merrie Monarch Festival luna loiloi for the first time.

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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 4, 2025

Alumni strike a chord at first-of-its-kind KS Hawaiʻi band concert

KS Hawai‘i alumni, ‘ohana, and community members returned to the band room for a first-ever kauhale performance, reconnecting through music and celebrating the lasting bonds built in their school days.

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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 22, 2025

Class of 2025: Kamehameha Schools seniors answer the call to lead

The latest graduates from Kamehameha Schools are stepping into roles as leaders, scholars, and servants, carrying forward the values instilled during their time on campus.

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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 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 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Carl Pao — Inspiring creativity through art

The art teacher encourages new kumu to be authentic, teach to their strengths, and bring unwavering passion to their work every day.

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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 2, 2025

Kid-friendly and ʻāina focused: Plant month events near you

These family-friendly events offer a chance to celebrate, learn about and engage with Hawai‘i’s native flora.

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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 12, 2025

Kauikeaouli’s vision lives on at annual festival

The 24th annual Kauikeaouli Festival at Keauhou Bay honors the legacy of Kamehameha III with a weekend of cultural celebrations, discussions and music, highlighting his enduring impact on Hawaiian sovereignty and education.

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March 10, 2025

Leadership and legacy shine at Song Contest and Hōʻike

Kamehameha Schools students step into leadership through mele and performance, uniting in Song Contest to celebrate Hawaiian hospitality and bringing Queen Emma’s legacy to life in the Hōʻike opera ʻEmalani.

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March 6, 2025

Navigating the future with Hōkūleʻa and Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

As Hōkūleʻa celebrates 50 years, the partnership between Polynesian Voyaging Society and Kamehameha Schools continues to shape future wayfinders through education and hands-on voyaging.

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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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