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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

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Corrina Kay on cultivating agency and impact in students

At KS Hawaiʻi, the fifth-grade teacher is empowering haumāna to apply ʻike Hawaiʻi and cultural values to real-world issues.

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May 14, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Mike Kawakami on building strong foundations in math and life

At KS Kapālama, Mike Kawakami teaches math while guiding haumāna to build a strong foundation.

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May 13, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Angie Abe on art, identity and finding your voice

At KS Maui, Angie Abe nurtures haumāna through art and cultural expression.

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May 8, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Jameson Sato on shaping confident problem-solvers

At KS Hawaiʻi, this kumu uses engineering and real-world problem solving to help haumāna build confidence, resilience and a sense of purpose.

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May 7, 2026

Kamehameha Schools kumu: Lehua Rowland-Sugse on rooting keiki in identity and ʻāina

At KS Preschools Kailua-Kona, the longtime kumu helps keiki build identity and connect to ʻāīna.

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Oct. 16, 2025

Kamehameha Schools bolsters ʻāina safety with certified wildfire expert

Kamehameha Schools’ first wildfire mitigation specialist, Michael Hayashida, brings decades of experience to enhance ʻāina resiliency.

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Sept. 1, 2025

Calvin Mann brings his personal roots to his work, stewarding land in Maunalua for Kamehameha Schools

Calvin Mann, a planning and development director with Kamehameha Schools, shares personal manaʻo about playing a role in shaping the future of Maunalua, a community he and his ʻohana call home.

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May 30, 2025

Maui middle schoolers walk to support suicide prevention

KS Maui middle schoolers, kumu and staff came together for the first-ever Miles 4 Smiles walkathon, using movement and meaningful conversations to promote mental health and suicide prevention across campus.

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March 24, 2025

KS preschool teachers showcase Hawaiian culture-based education at conference

At the 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference on Kaua‘i, KS Preschools kumu highlighted their efforts to integrate Hawaiian culture-based education, sharing strategies to help keiki thrive.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Kamehameha Schools ʻĀina Pauahi communications shines with five awards at the 41st Annual Koa Anvil Awards

Kamehameha Schools received multiple accolades for their impactful campaigns at the ceremony hosted by the Hawai‘i chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

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Aug. 19, 2024

Kapālama educator marks 45 years of nurturing haumāna

Every August, Kamehameha Schools recognizes limahana celebrating milestone work anniversaries through our annual service awards.

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June 25, 2024

Hurricane season is here. Stay ahead of the storm with these tips

Get ready for hurricane season with these essential tips for safety and preparedness.

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June 14, 2022

Krivatsy named senior director of Planning & Development

Krivatsy will lead the planning and development projects for KS’ commercial properties and master-planned communities, creating and strengthening development strategies that advance our educational mission.

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567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100

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