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April 22, 2025

Mālama in action: KS preschoolers take on stream cleanup

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha preschoolers used genki balls to clean a local stream, learning to mālama ʻāina through science and culture.

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March 12, 2025

Kauikeaouli’s vision lives on at annual festival

The 24th annual Kauikeaouli Festival at Keauhou Bay honors the legacy of Kamehameha III with a weekend of cultural celebrations, discussions and music, highlighting his enduring impact on Hawaiian sovereignty and education.

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Feb. 18, 2025

KS in the news: Jason Momoa, Kamehameha students unite to combat plastic waste

Kamehameha Schools is making significant strides in various fields, from cultural and educational partnerships to environmental initiatives and athletic achievements.

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Jan. 27, 2025

Here’s how to celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi with your ʻohana

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is a month-long celebration of Hawaiian language and culture with events that bring communities together to learn, connect and honor the revitalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

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Jan. 21, 2025

ʻĀina restoration hui on Kauaʻi expands reach with support from KS Kaiāulu

On Kauaʻi, the ʻāina restoration hui, Mālama Hūleʻia, has made great strides in restoring the loko iʻa at the Alakoko Fishpond. KS Kaiāulu is proud to uplift this organization and restoration effort.

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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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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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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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Oct. 3, 2024

KS in the news: KS haumāna earn their spot on the ʻInno Under 25’ list

From restoring water to amplifying Hawaiian culture-based education, KS students, alumni and staff are making a difference on campus and in the community.

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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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Sept. 24, 2024

KS Kaiāulu and partners break barriers to higher education

KS Kaiāulu’s Early College Symposium brought together education leaders, learners and community partners to expand access to higher education and degree completion.

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Aug. 28, 2024

Boosting early learning connections on Kauaʻi through KS Kaiāulu

Using her expertise in data analysis and with support from KS Kaiāulu, Alanna Bauman enhances early learning opportunities for Kauaʻi County keiki.

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Aug. 21, 2024

KS in the news: Kamehameha opens season with new scoreboard and a win

From agriculture innovations to shining theatrical productions, our KS ʻohana is driving diverse efforts to uplift Hawaiʻi.

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Aug. 6, 2024

This KS Kaiāulu-sponsored voyaging program is bringing joy back to Lahaina families

Hui o Waʻa Kaulua offers cultural education programs that foster resilience and joy for families impacted by the Maui wildfires.

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Aug. 5, 2024

Native Hawaiian organizations mobilize for election season

Kamehameha Schools and other Native Hawaiian-serving organizations have launched Our Kaiāulu Votes in advance of the 2024 primary election.

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July 17, 2024

Dr. Gapero featured in discussion of Hawaiian Culture-Based Education on Hawaii News Now

Kula Haʻahaʻa poʻokumu Dr. Kaʻulu Gapero was featured in a discussion on Spotlight Now on Hawaii News Now discussing HCBE.

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July 15, 2024

West Maui ‘ōpio connect with ‘āina, wai through summer camp supported by KS Kaiāulu

Nearly two dozen high school haumāna, most from West Maui, embarked on a summer camp-style learning journey in Honokōhau Valley. Funding for the camp was made possible by Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu through a Summer Boost program.

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June 24, 2024

Digital NativeZ use TikTok to amplify FestPAC

More than 500,000 festivalgoers celebrated Pacific cultures at FestPAC 2024, with Native youth capturing the event’s vibrant heritage through social media.

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June 21, 2024

KS Maui haumāna return from FestPAC with new passion for Hawaiian identity and culture

June 20, 2024

Discover summer activities on the KS Kaiāulu calendar

KS Kaiāulu brings together educational opportunities from across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina in a centralized, convenient hub.

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June 4, 2024

Enriching our understanding: Learning with Oʻahu ʻĀina Inventory

Educators, employees and kaiāulu can learn more about the moku of Oʻahu through kuana ʻike by attending these free virtual webinars.

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May 9, 2024

Muʻo Scholarship recipient excels in early learning degree program

The Muʻo Scholarship program, an early education college degree program partnership between Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu and Chaminade University of Honolulu is making a big impact in its inaugural year. And a Hawaiʻi Island preschool kumu is just one example of the program’s early success.

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May 2, 2024

CNHA program supported by Kamehameha Schools equips Maui residents for Lahaina recovery

Maui residents who want to be a part of the rebuilding of Lahaina can receive free trade certifications through the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement with support from Kamehameha Schools.

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April 15, 2024

KS Kaiāulu helps transform lives through support for higher education initiative

The Waiʻaleʻale Project encourages people with minimal or no college experience to attend and complete their first year of college.

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Oct. 26, 2023

New West Oʻahu housing development will include on-site preschool funded by KS Kaiāulu

An affordable housing project being built in West Oʻahu will offer two on-site preschools, including one that is being built with funds from Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu.

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May 18, 2023

KS Kaiāulu, Arizona State University partner to host a new pathway to college

In an effort to provide students a way to get a bachelor’s degree without leaving their home community, Arizona State Univeristy and Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu are partnering to host a new pathway to college, ASU Local, with the blessing of a newly-renovated space that is housing the first site the state.

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May 4, 2023

Kamehameha Schools’ longstanding commitment to early learning leads to 150 new full-tuition college scholarships

Kamehameha Schools and Chaminade University have forged an innovative and community-focused partnership to educate, train and prepare aspiring early learning kumu through 150 full-tuition Muʻo scholarships. Muʻo means “to bud” and the name of the scholarship reflects the focus on taking care of keiki at the beginning of their educational journey.

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