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Sept. 8, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #4

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on O‘ahu plan to reopen and resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Pu‘u Kāhea Preschool in Wai‘anae is also expected to reopen now that power has been restored. Our preschools and office on Kaua‘i are anticipated to remain closed through Friday, Sept. 11.

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Sept. 7, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #3

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on O‘ahu will close tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in alignment with state and county closures due to Hurricane Lowell. This is in addition to the previously announced closure of Kamehameha sites on Kaua‘i tomorrow.

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Sept. 7, 2026

Hurricane Lowell update #2

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha preschools and offices on Kaua‘i will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, due to Hurricane Lowell. All campuses, preschool sites, and offices on O‘ahu, Maui Nui, and Hawai‘i Island will be open.

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Sept. 4, 2026

For Ka‘ū, recovery begins in community

Hana Laulima Lāhui O Kaʻū is helping families recover after Hurricane Lala, providing food, supplies and support while planning for long-term recovery.

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Sept. 3, 2026

Get your tickets! COME FROM AWAY, our 2026 High School Fall Musical

Our 2026 Kula Kiʻekiʻe Fall Musical is Come From Away, the remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world.

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Sept. 1, 2026

Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely monitoring Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina as they move across the Pacific toward Hawaiʻi.

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Aug. 17, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #4 – Hawaiʻi Island sites remain closed; Most other sites reopen Tuesday

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s campus, preschools, and resource centers on Hawaiʻi Island, as well as our resource centers at Māʻili and Windward Mall, will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 18. All other campuses, preschools, and offices across Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui Nui will reopen and return to normal operations.

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Aug. 16, 2026

Tropical Storm Lala update #3

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha will close all campuses, preschools and resource centers across the pae ʻāina on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, due to impacts from Tropical Storm Lala. Kawaiahaʻo Plaza will remain open.

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Aug. 13, 2026

Ola Pauahi, Ola Hawaiʻi updates: ʻAukake 2026

Get the latest updates on efforts to protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi's legacy and resources to strengthen advocacy and ea.

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Aug. 5, 2026

Native Hawaiian convention opens with focus on self-determination, unity

The opening plenary brought together leaders from Hawaiʻi’s largest Hawaiian-serving organizations to discuss collaboration, self-determination and the future of the lāhui.

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July 31, 2026

Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea: The leadership and legacy of Timoteo Haʻalilio

As Hawaiʻi commemorates Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, the story of Timoteo Haʻalilio highlights the diplomacy, leadership and service that helped restore Hawaiian sovereignty.

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July 13, 2026

Behind Kamehameha Schools' fifth grade play: Teaching history, truth and Pauahi’s legacy

This year’s Kamehameha Schools Kapālama fifth grade play challenged students to tell Pauahi’s story with historical accuracy, deepening their understanding of Hawaiian history, identity and kuleana.

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June 2, 2026

From Kamehameha to the global stage: ʻAulani Wilhelm’s journey of kuleana

ʻAulani Wilhelm reflects on kuleana, Indigenous leadership and building a future guided by ʻike Hawaiʻi and ancestral wisdom.

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May 19, 2026

Stewarding ‘āina Pauahi: Growing Pauahi’s land legacy forward

Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop stewarded a vast ‘āina portfolio grounded in her chiefly lineage. She had the incredible foresight to ensure those lands would benefit Native Hawaiian keiki and the lāhui for generations to come. One hundred percent of the financial resources needed to fulfill Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s wishes come from the success and growth of the endowment. ‘Āina is not simply part of that story, it is foundational to it.

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May 4, 2026

New I Mua magazine celebrates Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s kauoha, ‘āina

Our latest edition of I Mua magazine is now available online. Following the release of Strategic Plan 2030, this edition explores how Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha is continuing to fulfill and protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s chiefly charge for the benefit of her people

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May 1, 2026

106th annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest: Juniors take top honors

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna came together to perform mele honoring Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop in a beautiful display of unity and pride.

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April 12, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #5 – All sites reopening Monday

All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschools and offices across the pae ʻāina will reopen and return to regular operations tomorrow, Monday, April 13.

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April 9, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #3 – Oʻahu closures

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on Oʻahu will be closed tomorrow, April 10, 2026, due to storm conditions.

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April 8, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #2

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, sites and offices will remain open on April 9, 2026, while continuing to monitor a potentially severe storm in Hawaiʻi and will provide updates if conditions change.

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April 1, 2026

New poʻo kula appointed for Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

CEO Jack Wong shares manaʻo about Dr. Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe, who has been appointed as the next poʻo kula of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Kapālama.

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April 1, 2026

2026-2027 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

See important dates for next school year, including the first day for students on August 5

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March 22, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #2

All Kamehameha Schools campuses and offices will reopen Monday after improved weather conditions, while K-12 students remain on Spring Break and the community continues supporting those affected by recent storms.

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March 20, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on Oʻahu have closed today, March 20, 2026, due to the storm. Our Maui Resource Center has also closed.

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March 19, 2026

Probate Court selects Eric Yeaman as Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Trustee

Eric Yeaman has been selected by the state Probate Court as the newest member of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s Board of Trustees.

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March 18, 2026

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha earns multiple state titles in winter sports season

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha had an incredibly successful winter sports season, earning numerous team and individual state titles.

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March 15, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #5

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha offices will reopen on Monday, March 16, 2026 while campuses remain on normal Spring Break operations.

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March 13, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #4

All Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools, and offices across Hawaiʻi are closed on March 13, 2026 due to the ongoing Kona storm, with further updates expected on March 15 regarding reopening plans for March 16.

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March 12, 2026

Song Contest postponed to May 1 due to severe weather

Due to severe weather, the 106th Annual Song Contest has been postponed. We hope you will join us on the new date, Friday, May 1, 2026, when our haumāna will take the stage to share this year’s powerful mele honoring Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

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March 12, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #3

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026. At this time, Hawaiʻi Island campus, preschools and offices will remain open tomorrow.

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March 11, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #2

All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices will remain open tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, 2026. We will continue to closely monitor conditions and follow the guidance of government emergency officials, with the safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana and staff as our highest priority. If circumstances change, campuses, preschools or office sites will communicate any operational updates directly with their communities.

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