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Campus Safety stories

Aug. 1, 2025

Important details regarding High School Pick-up and Drop-off areas

After the first two days of school, sharing some important reminders for ʻohana when picking up and dropping off students.

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July 30, 2025

New air quality and vape detection system rolling out in high school

We're adding an additional deterrent to encourage pono choices around vaping. Just don't do it.

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July 30, 2025

Enhancements to our Visitor Management System

Please make sure you have a valid, government-issued photo ID with you when visiting campus. New Raptor VisitorSafe check-in system strengthens our screening and identification protocols.

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July 25, 2025

Additional information and frequently asked questions for Raptor VisitorSafe system

Our new visitor management system will provide an important additional layer of screening for visitors arriving on our campus. Here are additional details if you have questions.

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July 14, 2025

Preparing for Hurricane season

How and when Kamehameha Schools will communicate with ʻohana if a hurricane is forecast to impact Hawaiʻi.

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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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April 23, 2025

Safety starts with aloha!

The safety and well-being of our haumāna, kumu, and ʻohana is not just a priority — it is a non-negotiable kuleana.

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Oct. 3, 2024

Students are encouraged to report any issues that make them feel unsafe

Over the last four weeks, we've highlighted our See Something, Say Something effort which we believe will make our kula a safer place as everyone takes accountability for the kuleana of safety. Mahalo!

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Sept. 11, 2024

See Something, Say Something highlighted this month

For your awareness, here is why there's a See Something Say Something message displayed on campus.

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Sept. 7, 2023

Emergency notification system test scheduled for 9/14 at 3:30 p.m.

An emergency alert system test is scheduled for Thursday 9/14 at 3:30 p.m. Please make sure your information in Infinite Campus or Workday (staff) is up-to-date.

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March 21, 2023

Adjusting our school calendar with an additional no school day for students

Faculty and staff training at the end of April will require a no school for students day.

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Oct. 18, 2022

Emergency alert system test this Friday at 3:00 p.m.

An emergency alert system test is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. If any information has changed, please make sure to update your keiki's record in Infinite Campus

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Dec. 30, 2021

SaferMe badges to rollout in January to all grade levels, employees

SaferMe is a valuable tool in adding precision and accuracy to our contact tracing process.

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Dec. 6, 2021

Campus able to re-open tomorrow

Improving conditions and forecast, along with the work of our hoa kumu to make repairs to damaged temporary structures allows our kula to re-open tomorrow, Dec. 7.

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Dec. 5, 2021

Campus Closed for Tomorrow Due to Extreme Weather

In an abundance of caution, our kula will close for on-campus learning and activities on Monday, December 6 due to anticipated weather event.

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Nov. 1, 2021

Adding precision to our precaution through wearable technology

As we continue our efforts to maintain in-person learning, we remain diligent in keeping the health and safety of our haumāna at the forefront.

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Oct. 8, 2021

Adjustments to our COVID policies and support

See some of the changes Kamehameha Schools is making to create a safer and more supportive environment in dealing with the challenges of the pandemic.

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