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June 13, 2023

Moananuiākea four-year voyage connects indigenous communities and the world

This week representatives from Kamehameha Schools will be in Juneau, Alaska, for the global launch of the Polynesian Voyaging Society's Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth. The delegation consists of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna and kumu, and a cultural protocol team from Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group that will continue the Schoolsʻ nearly 50-year kuleana as culture bearers and heritage keepers for the Hōkūleʻa.

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May 30, 2023

Watch the Hoʻoulu 2023 Transition Ceremony for the Class of 2030

Our papa ʻelima have their Hoʻoulu as they transition from kula haʻahaʻa to kula waena.

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May 23, 2023

Graduation Weekend for the Class of 2023

Get links to live streams and download the program for the Commencement ceremony for Hiʻiakaikawaiola.

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May 19, 2023

Lei Pāpahi 2023

More information about our Lei Pāpahi Transition ceremony for Kula Waena.

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May 16, 2023

New tri-campus scholarship brings post-secondary dreams to reality

Recipients of the Poʻo Kula Scholarship, a new tri-campus award for haumāna pursuing a bachelor’s degree, share their thoughts on personal growth, the impact of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi's legacy, and how their experiences as students of Kamehameha Schools have shaped their paths towards a brighter future.

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May 10, 2023

ʻOhana Survey - Please take a moment to share your manaʻo

The manaʻo provided by our haumāna, ʻohana, and kumu is used to evaluate how our kula is doing. Please take a moment to share yours.

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May 9, 2023

Mahalo piha e nā kumu!

We appreciate and uplift all of our kumu every day and recognize the important role they have in fulfilling the unique purpose of our kula.

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May 1, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui esports team rockets to success with six state championships in Rocket League

The Kamehameha Schools Maui esports team has taken the high school competitive gaming scene by storm with its incredible track record of success. The team has been dominating the competition with six state championships in Rocket League, but their latest season was a different story.

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April 26, 2023

Kula Waena Musical Theatre to stage Disney's Newsies JR.

Kula Waena's spring musical will have a show for ʻohana and friends on Friday, April 28 at 6pm. Admission is free.

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April 13, 2023

Hōʻike 2023: PAIʻEA now available for on-demand viewing

You can now watch the recording of Friday night's live performance on Paiʻea on the KS YouTube channel or Kamehameha Hawaiʻi Facebook page.

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April 13, 2023

Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced

Hoʻomaikaʻi to Napua Ho and Ciana-Lei Bence on being named valedictorian and salutatorian for Hiʻiakaikawaiola.

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March 23, 2023

I Mua Week: Homecoming 2023

Get ready for I Mua Week 2023 and show how you are proud to be a Warrior! March 28-31.

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March 15, 2023

Tribute celebrates Ka Lani Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III

Kamehameha Schools will celebrate the 22nd annual Kauikeaouli Festival – a birthday tribute to Kamehameha III – with a free ʻaha mele (concert) and cultural activities on March 17-18 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.

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Feb. 14, 2023

Senior Ciana-Lei Bence wins at Hawaiʻi District Science and Engineering Fair

She was awarded 1st place in the physics and astronomy category and 2nd place overall in the Senior Research division. Will compete at State and International science fair.

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Feb. 13, 2023

SY 2022-2023 High School 1st Semester Academic Honors

Hoʻomaikaʻi to the 279 high school students who earned Poʻo Kula or Poʻo Kumu list honors for the first semester of 2022-2023 school year.

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Jan. 19, 2023

One of the Largest Renewable Energy Microgrids on Maui Is Right Here on Campus

In an innovative step for our ʻAʻapueo campus, Kamehameha Schools Maui has installed one of the largest clean energy microgrids on the island, which will reduce reliance on fossil fuels by $5.8 million over the next 20 years.

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Jan. 9, 2023

Experience E Ola! – Bridging traditional arts and modern practices

KSK haumāna from kula waena, under the direction of Kumu Ikaika Bantolina, researched, concepted, designed, and constructed ʻahuʻula using wood in place of the traditional feathers. The wearable art pieces have their own story to tell having traveled across the globe showcasing the talents, skills, and identity of our kānaka maoli.

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Dec. 6, 2022

KS Children’s Chorus spread message of hope this holiday season

The Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus perpetuates the Hawaiian tradition of mele creating a CD with 10 songs centered around nā waiwai Hawai‘i.

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Nov. 14, 2022

From loʻi kalo to the United Nations: New KSK pathway prepares haumāna for roles as ʻōiwi leaders

Middle school Kumu Paul Parish and Kumu Mark Pacarro use their collective manaʻo to nurture a new crop of ʻōiwi leaders through a two-year pathway called “Kaʻāmauloa.” Launched in fall 2022, the new loʻi kalo pathway provides haumāna an opportunity to learn about Hawaiʻi’s traditional sustainable practices and protocol that enabled kanaka ʻōiwi to flourish for centuries without aid from outside resources.

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Nov. 13, 2022

Mary Poppins | HS Fall Musical - SOLD OUT

See one of the most popular Disney movies of all-time, coming to our Lunalilo Hale stage this November 17-19.

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Oct. 13, 2022

Every Friday the Fashion of Our Kūpuna Comes Back to Life

The Puʻu Muʻumuʻu Project, started by Kumu Hulali DeLima, has grown into a massive collection of aloha wear thanks to local designers like Sig Zane, Manuhealiʻi, Kealopiko and community donations. Every Friday, haumāna connect with their kūpuna by wearing the clothes they wore.

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Oct. 5, 2022

2022 Fall Pops Concert

Watch a replay of our 2022 Fall Pops concert with performances by our Kula Waena and Kula Kiʻekiʻe bands.

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Oct. 3, 2022

Mary Poppins | HS Fall Musical

Tickets on-sale NOW! See one of the most popular Disney movies of all-time, coming to our Lunalilo Hale stage this November 17-19.

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Sept. 20, 2022

Pāhana I Mana - Native Hawaiian Youth Voting Advocacy

Senior Cheyenne Sato hopes to inspire more of her peers and other Native Hawaiian youth to vote with her senior legacy project.

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Sept. 1, 2022

Haumāna Remember Hawaiʻi’s Last Reigning Aliʻi

Haumāna from across the KS Maui campus wrote letters to Queen Liliʻuokalani in honor of her 184th birthday that will be delivered to ʻIolani Palace. Haumāna at Māhele Lalo (K-5) will hold a celebration of mele and hula in her honor, as will the haumāna at Māhele Luna (6-8).

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Aug. 31, 2022

Five KS Maui Seniors Receive National College Board Recognition

Five Kamehameha Schools Maui seniors have earned academic recognition from the College Board National Recognition Programs, which grant underrepresented students honors for their academic achievement and success on college assessments.

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June 13, 2022

PAIʻEA included in UH Hilo's virtual KEAKA festival

The Act I workshop performance of the rock opera is featured in UH Hilo Performing Arts Center's KEAKA Hawaiian language theatre festival this year.

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Aug. 17, 2021

College students explore clean energy career opportunities through KS, Clearway program

A year after the pandemic led to the cancellation of a summer internship focused on renewable energy, four college students recently completed the program that gives Native Hawaiians access to real-world job experience.

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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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