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Oct. 15, 2025

Replanting roots: Kamehameha Schools Maui grads return for summer program

Nearly 100 Kamehameha Schools Maui alumni joined Summer Bridge activities designed to keep graduates connected to ʻāina, community and campus support before returning to college or work.

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Sept. 23, 2025

New issue of I Mua magazine spotlights connection between ea, ʻāina and kanaka

The newest issue of I Mua magazine has just posted online and will be arriving in homes in the coming weeks. This edition focuses on the inextricable connection between ea, ʻāina and kanaka.

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Sept. 8, 2025

Ko‘olua 2025: Honoring Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s legacy together

On July 26, the Pauahi Foundation hosted its annual Ko‘olua Luncheon at Ko‘olau Ballrooms, bringing together donors and scholarship recipients to connect, reflect and celebrate.

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Sept. 3, 2025

Hoʻāla Kapaʻakea: Mōʻiliʻili mural awakens moʻolelo, ʻāina and kaiāulu

A new mural at Hālau ʻĪnana, part of the Kapaʻakea District-Wide Art Initiative by Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha, brings Mōʻiliʻili’s story and history to life.

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Sept. 1, 2025

Calvin Mann brings his personal roots to his work, stewarding land in Maunalua for Kamehameha Schools

Calvin Mann, a planning and development director with Kamehameha Schools, shares personal manaʻo about playing a role in shaping the future of Maunalua, a community he and his ʻohana call home.

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July 16, 2025

Sign up for the 2025-2026 Kauhale Band

Rehearsals for our Alumni Band will start in August! You can sign-up to join the band and relive and rediscover your joy of music!

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June 24, 2025

Strength in every pound

In Lahaina, families are reconnecting to ʻāina, culture, and each other through hands-on papa and pōhaku workshops that support healing and community restoration.

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June 23, 2025

Alum’s weather balloon project opens STEM pathways for KS haumāna

A NASA-backed weather balloon project spearheaded by a KS alum is opening up STEM and post-secondary opportunities for KS haumāna.

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June 5, 2025

Alumni volunteering opportunity with the Hawaiʻi Food Basket

KSH alumni are invited to sign up for a community service opportunity helping our island's food bank. Sessions scheduled throughout June.

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June 3, 2025

Leonard selected as new Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Alumna and current KSH Higher Ed. Transition Specialist Zoe Leonard has been named Girls Volleyball head coach for our Warriors.

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May 1, 2025

Animated film honors Queen Liliʻuokalani through lei and legacy

Award-winning animated short “The Queen’s Flowers” reimagines a tender moment in Queen Liliʻuokalani’s life, revealing how the simple act of giving a lei can convey the deeper meaning of loyalty, legacy and sovereignty.

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April 21, 2025

Mele meets moʻolelo at Kamehameha Maui’s song competition

Kamehameha Schools Maui students will honor the people, places and stories of East Maui at this year’s ʻAha Mele, showcasing their deep connections to home through song.

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March 20, 2025

Kauhale Band Festival 2025

Our first ever Kauhale Band Festival took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Koaiʻa Gymnasium.

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Jan. 22, 2025

Alumni band rehearsals start 1/29. Not too late to sign-up!

Kamehameha Hawaiʻi is looking to put together our first-ever alumni band for a special concert on 2/20/25. Interested former players can sign-up now.

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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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Dec. 9, 2024

Join the celebration: 2024 Founder’s Day events

Across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, our Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will come together to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.

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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. 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. 25, 2024

Alumni Presence: 2010 graduate Keliʻi Kekuewa highlighted in a Ka Wai Ola series

The current assistant offensive line coach's story is highlight in the OHA series about native Hawaiians living on the continent.

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Sept. 9, 2024

From Kamehameha Schools to kula nui: Scholarships empower Hawaiian students

Three recent graduates reflect on how the educational and financial support they received has empowered them to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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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. 19, 2024

Kapālama educator marks 45 years of nurturing haumāna

Every August, Kamehameha Schools recognizes limahana celebrating milestone work anniversaries through our annual service awards.

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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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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 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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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 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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April 9, 2024

KS in the news: Oʻahu hālau prepares for Merrie Monarch on ʻĀina Pauahi

KS haumāna, alumni and staff shine in academics and athletics.

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Feb. 20, 2024

Hoʻōla Maui Fund gives Lahaina educator a hand-up

With support from the Hoʻōla Maui Fund, Zoe Acantilado and her ʻohana have found resilience, rebuilt their sense of community and embraced a hopeful future.

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