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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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Nov. 10, 2021

On-Campus Vaccination Clinic Opportunities

Sharing a handful of on-campus vaccination opportunities for haumāna ages 5-11, both on-campus and in our community.

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Nov. 1, 2021

Adding precision to our precaution through wearable technology

As we continue our efforts to maintain in-person learning, we remain diligent in keeping the health and safety of our haumāna at the forefront.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Senior Montana Lagat named National Merit Commended Scholar

The class of 2022 student received her official certificate for this special achievement placing her in the top 50,000 students nationally.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Financial Aid Applications for the 2022-2023 School Year are open now

Financial aid applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted. The early notification deadline is February 28, 2022.

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Oct. 19, 2021

Flik Independent School Dining to manage our food service program in 2022

Flik Independent School Dining will take over management of our campus food service program, effective January 2022.

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Oct. 8, 2021

Adjustments to our COVID policies and support

See some of the changes Kamehameha Schools is making to create a safer and more supportive environment in dealing with the challenges of the pandemic.

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Sept. 29, 2021

Register for the Pauahi Color Run/Walk

The event will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00am to noon on the Hawaiʻi campus, though participation is limited to students, staff, and household ʻohana members.

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Sept. 29, 2021

KS students honored as National Group Youth Advocates of the Year

KSK seniors Joshua Ching and Logan Lau, KSM junior Aubrey Ahana and KSH freshman Julie Nacionales serve on the Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Youth Council which received national recognition for its work with local leaders to protect kids and vulnerable communities from the harmful effects of tobacco.

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Sept. 27, 2021

Senior Jordanna Tataki wins local culinary competition

Tataki was named the winner of the first annual Hawaiʻi Island Chef Challenge.

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Sept. 15, 2021

Kolekole Bridge closure for buses | Impact to service

Due to the weight restriction for Kolekole bridge to vehicles under 4 tons, bus service for Hāmakua and Waimea routes will be adjusted.

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Sept. 15, 2021

Voluntary surveillance testing via take home kits

All K-5 Elementary haumāna eligible for voluntary surveillance testing via take home kits.

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Sept. 7, 2021

Keiki thrive as KS returns to in-person learning

Kamehameha Schools campuses are pulsing with energy and enthusiasm now that students have returned to the classroom after more than a year of distance learning.

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Aug. 18, 2021

Back to School Night Videos

Watch or watch back any of the videos shared at our Kula Waena Back to School Night on August 6, 2021.

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Aug. 11, 2021

Student-Athlete Exemption information

Information for exemption to vaccine requirement for athletics participation pending finalization of BIIF and HHSAA requirements.

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Aug. 4, 2021

ASKS Back to School Preview - SY '21 - '22

Student leaders preview a few of the changes and what students should know about where to go when they return to campus.

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July 30, 2021

More information on required testing

Required testing information for students opting to remain unregistered.

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