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Dec. 6, 2023

New department helps young alumni transition into college, career and life after graduation

In October at Oregon State University, recent Kamehameha Schools grads found themselves gathered together, surprised to be gifted with a taste of home: spam musubi handmade by Derrick Kang.

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Dec. 1, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: Staying healthy during the holiday season

Planning ahead is crucial to staying healthy during the holidays, whether it involves making smart food choices, preventing sickness or ensuring safety while traveling to grandmother’s house.

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Nov. 6, 2023

Healing hands and coloring books: KS supports mental health efforts on Maui

Healing opportunities were created for those affected by the August wildfires on Maui through community collaboration.

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Oct. 24, 2023

Kamehameha Schools, public teachers union partnership delivers aloha, school supplies to Maui keiki

Kamehameha Schools and the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association formed a partnership rooted in aloha to deliver free backpacks filled with school supplies to hundreds of haumāna impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.

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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. 12, 2023

Annual Workplace Giving Campaign underway

Mahalo for everyone who has contributed to Hoʻōla I Ka Lāhui so far. Providing additional links if you would still like to contribute.

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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. 18, 2023

Student voices: traveling with Kamehameha Schools - a journey of discovery and friendship

For KS Hawaiʻi high school seniors Amy Gushiken and Kalena Launiu, the unique travel opportunity to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands has transformed their lives and perspectives in profound ways.

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Sept. 7, 2023

Apply by Sept. 30 for admission to Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi

Join our kauhale! Applications now being accepted for grades K, 6, 9, and 10 the '24 - '25 school year.

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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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July 6, 2023

Kamehameha Schools expands ʻāina stewardship with acquisitions on Maui that include Kaupō Ranch lands

Kamehameha Schools has recently made two land acquisitions in southeastern and north Maui, adding more than 5,500 acres to its ʻāina portfolio.

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June 19, 2023

KS in the news: June 2023 edition

From Juneau, Alaska to Hawaiʻi Island and points in between, Kamehameha Schools’ global impact is reflected in this latest “KS in the News” roundup.

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May 23, 2023

Graduation Weekend for the Class of 2023

Get links to live streams and download the program for the Commencement ceremony for Hiʻiakaikawaiola.

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May 19, 2023

Lei Pāpahi 2023

More information about our Lei Pāpahi Transition ceremony for Kula Waena.

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April 10, 2023

Lance Cagasan named Poʻo Māhele Luna for Kamehameha Schools Maui

Kamehameha Schools has named Lance Cagasan as poʻo māhele luna (upper division head) for grades 6-12 at its Maui campus in the ahupuaʻa of ʻAʻapueo.

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May 19, 2022

Hōʻike 2022: Paiʻea Workshop Premiere

The workshop performance of Act I of the rock opera "Paiʻea" will premiere Thursday, May 19 at 4:15 p.m. on the KS YouTube channel.

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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

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

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