Kamehameha Schools is making significant strides in various fields, from cultural and educational partnerships to environmental initiatives and athletic achievements.

Discover the latest updates and accomplishments by reading the headlines below.

GENERAL

• Jason Momoa is trying to disrupt the plastic bottled water industry (Spectrum News)
  Actor Jason Momoa is relaunching his water company as Mananalu Powered by Boomerang Water, which uses aluminum water bottles instead of plastic bottles. The company will start distributing its bottled water at KS Kapālama soon.
   
• Hawaiʻi’s little-known connection to Taiwan bound by voyaging, language (Hawaii News Now)
  In 2021, Kamehameha Schools ratified a partnership with members of the Kaviyangan Paiwan tribe, honoring Hawaiʻi and Taiwan’s Austronesian language and Pacific voyaging ties.

EDUCATION

• Kamehameha Schools students visit Taiwan tribe (Hawaii News Now)
  Sixteen Kamehameha Schools students and their kumu traveled to Taiwan, forging connections with the Kaviyangan Paiwan tribe and other Indigenous groups. Students danced hula on stage at the Austronesian Joint Harvest Festival in Hualien County, Taiwan, for an estimated audience of more than 10,000 people.
   
• State is banking on charter schools to help expand Hawaiʻi’s free preschool (Honolulu Civil Beat)
  Hawaiʻi’s first-ever charter preschool is slated to open in Kapolei next month, amid a push to utilize the charter system to increase access to early learning in the state. The preschool’s four classrooms were developed with support from KS Kaiāulu.

ʻĀINA

• OHA Kakaʻako Makai housing bill advances (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Hawai‘i Senate committees advanced a bill allowing housing on OHA land in Kaka‘ako, with provisions preventing Kamehameha Schools from developing housing in the same area. The bill includes affordability measures and requires an environmental impact statement.

ATHLETICS

• Kamehameha-Hawaiʻi rallies by Mid-Pacific to win D-II girls soccer crown (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  KS Hawai‘i won the Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA Division II tournament, beating Mid-Pacific 2-1 with a late goal by Madisyn Meyers. This victory marked their first state championship since 2008, overcoming past runner-up finishes.
   
• Kamehameha girls were isles’ powerhouse from start to finish (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  The Kamehameha girls’ basketball team dominated the season, culminating in a state championship victory over ‘Iolani to end their 12-year title drought.
   
• Kamehameha wrestling champion proving to be a Jax of all trades (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Kapālama senior Jax Realin has won two state wrestling championships and is interested in becoming a sports psychologist.
   
• Dynasty continues: KSH boys soccer clinches third state title in four seasons (West Hawaii Today)
  The Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i boys soccer team clinched its third state title in four seasons with a 1-0 victory over Kapa‘a, completing an undefeated season.
   
• Chock claims Gatorade volleyball honor (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Kapālama outside hitter Kalaweloilehua Chock was named Gatorade Hawaiʻi Girls Volleyball Player of the Year. Chock led the Warriors to their second consecutive HHSAA Division I title in November. The Gatorade awards are presented to student-athletes who excel in their sport, classroom and community.
   
• Polynesian Bowl boasts record-breaking roster in 2025 (KHON2)
  The 8th annual Polynesian Bowl showcased 100 of the nation’s top high school juniors and seniors in a celebration of talent and culture at KS Kapālama.

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