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Sept. 28, 2023

Kula Waena Trucker Hat fundraiser for Maui

Students in kula waena's Start-Up elective course are hoping their creativity can help an important cause by raising funds for Maui wildfire victims.

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Sept. 28, 2023

A new college scholarship for KSH students and alumni in college

Campus philanthropy efforts have resulted in the endowment of a new college scholarship - the Hōkū Welowelo Scholarship to help students achieve their post-secondary success.

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Sept. 19, 2023

2023 Beginning of the Year Convocation

Celebrate the 2023-2024 Kamehameha Schools Spiritual Theme - "Aloha Mua Mai Ke Akua, E Aloha Aku Kākou" God First Loved, So We Shall Love.

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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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Sept. 7, 2023

Emergency notification system test scheduled for 9/14 at 3:30 p.m.

An emergency alert system test is scheduled for Thursday 9/14 at 3:30 p.m. Please make sure your information in Infinite Campus or Workday (staff) is up-to-date.

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Sept. 6, 2023

Papa Mele Kūkulu - Kula Waena

See the lyrics for and hear the mele so you can practice our special event mele.

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Sept. 5, 2023

KS Maui haumāna receive support from KS Kapālama haumāna

The Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama presented over $11,000 in donations raised for KS Maui ‘ohana directly impacted by the wildfires. KS Maui students and their ‘ohana have been donating their own time and resources to recovery efforts too.

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Aug. 29, 2023

Kumu publish action-research and inquiry projects

Hālau Kupukupu and nine kumu scholar authors celebrate the release of E Ulu! Vol. 2.

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Aug. 28, 2023

He Aloha No Maui - KSH student leaders organize an event to share aloha

On August 15, our high school took a moment to gather for He Aloha No Maui day to reflect and share prayers and aloha for Maui.

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Aug. 28, 2023

Join our kauhale! Applications now being accepted for the '24 - '25 school year

Applications for grades K, 6, 9, and 10 for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted through Sept. 30. Apply today!

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Aug. 26, 2023

Senior Emily Hora hopes to raise awareness of senior dog adoption

Hora has organized a social media campaign with kōkua from student athletes to shed light on the topic.

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Aug. 22, 2023

National Honor Society Induction for classes of 2024 and 2025

We celebrate 29 haumāna in the classes of 2024 and 2025 in earning this prestigious academic distinction!

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Aug. 21, 2023

Fall 2023 PTO School Store Schedule Announced

See the anticipated schedule for the PTO School Store from September - December 2023.

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Aug. 9, 2023

Welina mai! Back to school celebrated at Nā Kula ʻo Kamehameha

It's a rite of passage dating more than 130 years. Haumāna across the pae ʻāina have returned to the classroom. Here are some photos marking this momentous occasion.

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Aug. 6, 2023

Join us for Back to School Night on August 11

Kula Waena invites all of our ʻohana to Back to School Night this Friday

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July 31, 2023

Student Achievement: Cheizyn Montizor completes internship investigating sea level rise

The class of 2025 student had a busy summer with Kula Kauwela and participating in an internship with Project Hōkūlani.

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July 24, 2023

Tickets available for PAIʻEA performances in Scotland

Edinburgh Festival Fringe tickets are now available to purchase for anyone who wants to watch one of four shows in Scotland in early August.

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July 20, 2023

See PAIʻEA before the opera heads to Scotland

The third and final performance before Scotland happens on July 21 at UH Hilo. Tickets are just $10 adult, $5 youth and can be purchased on the GoFan app.

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July 18, 2023

Kamehameha Schools campus, preschools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed July 19

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Calvin and its potential impact, Kamehameha Schools has made the decision to close all worksites on Hawaiʻi Island only on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. All students are currently on summer break.

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July 18, 2023

Campus Closed on July 19

In an abundance of caution, our campus will be closed on Wednesday, July 19. Please be safe.

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June 29, 2023

Free cybersecurity summer course offered July 17-21

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students are eligible to take a free summer course on cybersecurity to explore a future career pathway. Sign-up by July 10.

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June 29, 2023

The Death of Kekuaokalani and Manono from the Battle of Kuamoʻo

Before our haumāna return to the Kahilu stage, we share this 2019 performance with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

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June 27, 2023

Alumni presence: Kekuewa shares football knowledge with community

Ka ʻOhe KSH 2010 alumnus and current Seattle Seahawks coach Keliʻi Kekuewa held a free offensive line camp for east Hawaiʻi students and coaches.

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June 27, 2023

6th Grade School Supply List

See the list of supplies your keiki will need for 6th grade at Kula Waena.

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June 21, 2023

Kamehameha Schools ʻālapa haumāna take part in tri-campus summit

Dozens of haumāna from all three campuses recently took part in an athletics leadership summit. The gathering served as an opportunity to build pilina across the campuses and further develop ʻōiwi leadership skills.

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