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Aug. 4, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Building back-to-school routines

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha nurse Kapua Gelacio shares practical advice on how students can build healthy back-to-school routines by getting enough sleep, staying connected and speaking up when they need support.

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July 24, 2025

Pauahi’s journal gives a rare glimpse of inaugural Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea

On Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea in 1843, a young Bernice Pauahi Pākī captured the return of Hawaiian sovereignty in her journal.

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July 21, 2025

Inside the summer class where Kamehameha Schools Maui students become advocates

This summer, Kamehameha Schools Maui students are reclaiming their voices through a powerful speech and debate class rooted in Native Hawaiian identity and cultural advocacy.

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July 7, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Your guide to hiking prepared

Stay sun-safe, hydrated and prepared on your next trail adventure with these hiking tips from Kamehameha Schools Maui athletic trainer Rachel Jordan.

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June 24, 2025

Strength in every pound

In Lahaina, families are reconnecting to ʻāina, culture, and each other through hands-on papa and pōhaku workshops that support healing and community restoration.

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June 9, 2025

Kamehameha Day marks a legacy built to lead

This Kamehameha Day, we remember how Ke Aliʻi Pauahi named her school after Kamehameha I to pass down his legacy of strong, caring leadership to haumāna who lead with the same spirit.

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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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May 22, 2025

Senior project showcases East Maui at song contest, state conference

Kamehameha Schools Maui senior Shiloh Gilliland interviewed East Maui kūpuna to create videos connecting songs to ʻāina for ʻAha Mele.

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May 22, 2025

Class of 2025: Kamehameha Schools seniors answer the call to lead

The latest graduates from Kamehameha Schools are stepping into roles as leaders, scholars, and servants, carrying forward the values instilled during their time on campus.

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May 14, 2025

KS Maui students put Lahaina restoration efforts in the spotlight

Kamehameha Schools Maui students led a compelling discussion on Hawaii News Now about Lahaina’s restoration.

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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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May 6, 2025

Meet our kumu: Shirah Minagawa — Growing leaders with core values

The KS Maui learning support specialist is proud to say her haumāna have become community leaders, positively impacting Hawaiʻi.

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May 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Michael Oliver — Elevating student voices through English language arts

The KS Maui teacher became an educator to have meaningful conversations with students and advocate for those who feel invisible.

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April 21, 2025

Mele meets moʻolelo at Kamehameha Maui’s song competition

Kamehameha Schools Maui students will honor the people, places and stories of East Maui at this year’s ʻAha Mele, showcasing their deep connections to home through song.

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April 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to help your stressed-out keiki

Kamehameha Schools Maui behavioral health specialist Billy Naylor shares practical strategies for parents to help students manage stress, build resilience and foster emotional well-being.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Big wins for KS Kapālama, KS Maui in state wrestling tourney

The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama boys wrestling earned their second straight state title. Meanwhile Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Mikah Labuanan pulled off an amazing grand slam, earning four individual titles in four years. It’s the first ever for a Maui wrestler.

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Feb. 4, 2025

KS Hawaiʻi girls win Division II state soccer title in dramatic fashion

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi pulled off a dramatic late-game rally to win the Division II Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA state girls soccer championship.

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Feb. 4, 2025

Kamehameha students celebrate Hawaiian identity through song and hula

Kamehameha Schools Maui students honored Queen Liliʻuokalani by leading workshops teaching mele, hula and cultural kuleana.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Supporting students from the inside out

Behavioral health specialist Ahmal Allen helps KS haumāna navigate self-esteem, emphasizing open communication and building resilience.

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Jan. 13, 2025

Your guide to summer at Kamehameha Schools

Applications are now open for our summer programs, offering rich opportunities for haumāna to engage in cultural, academic and leadership experiences across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina.

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Jan. 8, 2025

KS in the news: How Kamehameha Schools aims to bring abundance back to Lahaina

Kamehameha Schools students and alumni are leading the way across Hawaiʻi and beyond, from a historic Maui football championship to groundbreaking roles in entertainment and public service.

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Jan. 6, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Fighting germs with healthy habits

Kamehameha Schools Maui nurse Wanda Chaney-Tardy helps keiki stay healthy and take charge of their well-being during cold and flu season.

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Dec. 9, 2024

Join the celebration: 2024 Founder’s Day events

Across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, our Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will come together to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.

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Dec. 5, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Balancing sports, school and ʻohana

Athletic trainer Jared Nihi KSK’92 blends his faith and fitness, offering tips to help haumāna thrive during the busy holiday season.

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Dec. 1, 2024

Advent lessons: Waiting for the Christ Child

Welcome the holidays by reflecting on biblical stories of joy, hope, love and peace.

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Nov. 6, 2024

KS in the news: Hundreds of ʻōpio inspire voter participation at ‘Walk to the Box’ events

KS is making waves with accessible scholarships, indigenous farmers and entrepreneurs, and outstanding alumni.

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Nov. 4, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Creating calm and connection during the holidays

Discover how keiki and mākua can navigate holiday stress, set healthy boundaries and foster joyful family connections.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Youth panel will tackle tourism, outmigration and voting

Haumāna will lead a live town hall on HI Now Daily, addressing key issues and urging audiences to embrace their kuleana to vote.

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Sept. 26, 2024

Empowering the next generation: Highlights from the 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention brought together nearly 200 youth from our three campuses, along with students from more than 25 other schools, for an enriching experience on Hawaiʻi Island.

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