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May 20, 2022

Papa ʻElima Art Showcase - "In Our Naʻau: On Our Minds"

Our papa ʻelima artists worked this third trimester to create and curate a spring digital art show.

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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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May 18, 2022

KSH junior's work will represent the 2nd congressional district in D.C. art competition

Class of 2023 haumāna Luluka Brown-Spielman's painting "Man and Ancestor" was selected as the winner for Hawaiʻiʻs 2nd Congressional district in this year's Congressional Art Competition.

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May 17, 2022

Watch our Kula Waena Band's End of the Year Spring Concert

The Kula Waena media team will live stream the band's spring concert tonight at 6 p.m.

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May 16, 2022

Watch the 2022 End of the Year Convocation

Our kula will gather to celebrate the year and the annual spiritual theme - "Ua ola loko i ke aloha -- Love gives life within".

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May 9, 2022

Watch the end of the year HS band concert

The end of the year kula kiʻekiʻe band concert is live from Lunalilo Hale on Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m.

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May 3, 2022

KS kumu earn national recertification

Thirteen KS educators on three campuses recently earned recertification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards bringing the number of certified educators at KS to 79.

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May 2, 2022

Watch this year's Lā Mei program "Hoʻomau"

Kula Haʻahaʻa presents "Hoʻomau", the 2022 Lā Mei celebration.

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April 8, 2022

Lent week six: Faith and the joy of football

KS Hawai‘i senior Khyaden Pōmaikaʻi Kahihikolo and KSH business kumu and football coach Manly Kanoa KSK’97 share their personal stories of faith.

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April 4, 2022

Coming Soon: Parent Portal and Online Registration via Infinite Campus

Re-registration for next school year for students in grades K-11 will take place via Infinite Campus this year as we look to transition to an easier more robust tool for managing student information.

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April 4, 2022

Fore! KS Hawai‘i Golf Team helps reopen Volcano Golf Course

Hawai‘i Island’s first and oldest golf course is now open for play. Kama‘āina rates for a walking round of golf are $36 on weekdays and $40 on weekends.

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March 14, 2022

2022-2023 School Year Calendar now available

Next school year will start on August 3 and end on May 24. Download the calendar now to see other important dates.

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March 9, 2022

Adopting the updated quarantine guidance

Effective Mar. 8, individual case contact tracing and quarantines will not be required for school-related potential exposures.

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March 4, 2022

Pulling back layers due to improved conditions, proven data

Effective Mar. 7, outdoor masking will be optional and daily wellness checks no longer required with adjustments to testing requirements on Mar. 28.

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Feb. 11, 2022

Voice of the Sea episode featuring our Kumuola Marine Science Education Center available now

The Hawaiʻi-based science and culture show made a special huakaʻi to Kumuola to learn more about the Waiāhole and Kapalaho Loko Iʻa and learn about the ongoing research, education and rehabilitation efforts our team is leading there.

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Feb. 8, 2022

SY 2021-2022 Second Quarter Honor Roll

Hoʻomaikaʻi to all of our haumāna who earned this special academic achievement.

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Feb. 8, 2022

On-Campus Vaccine Clinic this Friday

Bay Clinic will hold a vaccination clinic for any KS students or employees age 12+ who need a booster or to initiate or complete a vaccination series.

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Feb. 8, 2022

Rapid antigen testing reminder and process

All KS-sponsored surveillance testing will be rapid antigen conducted through Premier Medical Group, unless there is a valid medical exemption.

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Feb. 2, 2022

Enhancements to our required and voluntary surveillance testing program

Additional testing station is added for elementary and middle school students participating in weekly surveillance testing as our kula switches to rapid antigen testing as the KS-sponsored testing method.

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Jan. 26, 2022

Adjusting for Omicron over the next four weeks

Modifications we are making moving forward as we adapt to this latest variant and the disruption it has caused over this first month.

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Jan. 12, 2022

Updated Quarantine Guidance for Schools

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has revised its quarantine guidance for schools, which Kamehameha Schools will follow immediately.

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Dec. 30, 2021

SaferMe badges to rollout in January to all grade levels, employees

SaferMe is a valuable tool in adding precision and accuracy to our contact tracing process.

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Dec. 21, 2021

Required Weekly Surveillance Testing for Grade 6

As announced in Oct., sixth grade students will join their middle school counterparts in the required surveillance testing program.

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Dec. 16, 2021

Founder's Day 2021 | How to Watch

Get the links on how to watch this year's celebration as we continue to adapt to our conditions, but take this moment to honor our beloved princess.

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Dec. 8, 2021

Watch the 2021 HS Band Christmas Concert

See how to watch the live performance from our band as they celebrate the holiday season and spirit of Christmas.

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Dec. 8, 2021

Watch the 2021 MS Band Christmas Concerts

Christmas concerts featuring performers in the Grade 7 and Grade 8 band are now available on the Kula Waena YouTube channel.

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Dec. 6, 2021

Campus able to re-open tomorrow

Improving conditions and forecast, along with the work of our hoa kumu to make repairs to damaged temporary structures allows our kula to re-open tomorrow, Dec. 7.

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Dec. 5, 2021

Campus Closed for Tomorrow Due to Extreme Weather

In an abundance of caution, our kula will close for on-campus learning and activities on Monday, December 6 due to anticipated weather event.

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Dec. 5, 2021

Hawaiʻi island & Maui campus, preschools and offices closed Dec. 6

Kamehameha Schools will close its Hawai‘i island and Maui campuses, preschools and offices tomorrow, Dec. 6, 2021, until further notice in anticipation of effects from a severe storm that may bring high winds and heavy rainfall.

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