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July 23, 2024

Spotlight Now highlights benefits of Hawaiian culture-based education

Poʻo Kumu Kaʻulu Gapero KSK'93 joined the news crew for a special episode on the positive impact of culture-based education.

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July 22, 2024

How Kamehameha Schools is empowering students beyond K-12

College transition specialists at Kamehameha Schools provide holistic support to alumni, focusing on their academic success, cultural identity and personal development even after graduation.

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July 17, 2024

A new partnership creates a pathway for students to earn their college degree early

Kula Kiʻekiʻe just announced a new partnership helping students build significant momentum towards college graduation, earning up to 60 college credits while still in high school.

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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 10, 2024

KS Hawaiʻi Kula Kiʻekiʻe Tour - 2024

ASKS 2024-2025 President Kamahaʻo Halemanu gives a tour of our Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi high school for new and rising students to our campus.

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July 10, 2024

Helping students discover, develop, and explore their passions

Our haumāna from elementary, middle, and high school articulate what their passions are and what they are looking to do in the future to uplift their communities.

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July 9, 2024

Developing practical and relevant math education at KS Hawaiʻi

Hear from educators about their work to elevate agency and relevancy within our math curriculum at KS Hawaiʻi.

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June 28, 2024

Helping students make informed decisions for their next step beyond high school

College fairs are one tool to get students information for finding the right fit and feel for their post-secondary journey. Our kula hosts the Spring HACAC fair each year.

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June 28, 2024

2024 High School Band Spring Concert

Re-watch this end-of-the-year showcase of the hard work and talents of our performers, along with a very special guest, Mark Yamanaka.

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June 27, 2024

Free cybersecurity course offered July 15-19

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students can now sign up for a one-week CyberCamp with Kauluhala Summer Academy.

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June 20, 2024

Kula Waena celebrates the Class of 2028

Following Lei Pāpahi, a special celebration for our 8th graders was held as they matriculate to high school.

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June 19, 2024

KS in the news: Students travel to Maui to share aloha for Lahaina through free performance

KS haumāna ended the school year with many accomplishments and scholarships.

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June 18, 2024

Jetʻaime leaves a beautiful legacy in mele

For her senior legacy project, Onelauʻena class of 2024 graduate Jetʻaime Coloma-Nakano created a mele, “Au I Ke Kai Loa”.

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June 18, 2024

Punikawā now available on YouTube

Watch the Hawaiian language play on the KS YouTube channel or as part of the Keaka Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival.

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June 10, 2024

Two Warrior volleyball players inducted into HHSAA Hall of Honor

Adrianna Arquette KSK’24 and Maela Honma KSH’24 were recognized for their athletic excellence by the Hawaiʻi High School Athletics Association.

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May 24, 2024

Graduation events for the Class of 2024

Get live stream links and additional details for various Commencement weekend events for the Class of 2024, Onelauʻena.

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May 24, 2024

Kamehameha Schools graduates aim to empower lāhui wherever they go

Kamehameha Schools graduates face the dilemma of staying or going away for college, illustrating a wider narrative of balancing cultural roots and professional aspirations.

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May 22, 2024

Watch the Hoʻoulu Transition ceremony for the Class of 2031

Papa Alakaʻi celebrated their transition ceremony on May 21, marking the continuation of their journey to middle school.

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May 22, 2024

Celebrating our incredible Kaunaloa Graduates!

Forty members of the Class of 2024 earned a combined 372 college units, setting them up for future success.

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May 20, 2024

Alumni Lūʻau 2024 schedule for June 1 on our campus

The KSAA East Hawaii region has fun ways to celebrate this year's Alumni Reunion Celebration.

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May 14, 2024

KS in the news: Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus draws nearly 1,000 people to free community concert on Maui

KS haumāna are shining on the stage, field, and court, gaining national attention and scholarships!

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May 13, 2024

Alumni Presence: KSH 2020 graduate gives back through the sport he loves

KS Hawaiʻi Class of 2020 alumnus continues his legacy project helping students through the sport he loves, football, hosting his Hoʻomau Football camp on June 1 at Paiʻea Stadium.

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May 10, 2024

PUNIKAWĀ travels to the Lunalilo Hale stage May 17-18

Our high school performing arts will stage the Hawaiian language play set in a universe where the overthrow never happened.

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May 9, 2024

Register to volunteer at KS Hawaiʻi

Get important information and see the five simple steps on how to volunteer at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi.

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May 7, 2024

Kumu Appreciation Week: Student empowerment and identity drive education innovation at KS Hawaiʻi

At Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, teachers like Kaipo Bowman-Tam and leilani portillo are bridging traditional teaching methods with innovative approaches to empower students.

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