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March 7, 2023

Behind-the-scenes moʻolelo of the 103rd annual Song Contest paniolo theme

For KSK haumāna, Song Contest is undoubtly one of the most treasured and memorable experiences during their time on campus. This year’s theme, “Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy,” is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of paniolo as well as a recognition of those traditions continuing today.

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March 6, 2023

The Kamehameha Schools 103rd Annual Song Contest

The excitement is building as 1,800 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna will gather again for the annual Song Contest tradition. This year’s theme is Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of The Hawaiian Cowboy.

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Feb. 27, 2023

New KSK Security Manager brings real-world training to campus

In the security office on KS Kapālama campus, TV screens dominate the front room: cameras monitoring every corner of campus broadcast here. Just one piece of the strategy Capt. Thomas "Sonny" Santos (KSK '92) uses to keep staff and students safe.

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Feb. 15, 2023

KS educators receive national certification

Three Kamehameha Schools educators recently earned certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and 15 KS educators renewed their certifications. Educator growth and good teaching practices lead to outstanding student outcomes.

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Feb. 7, 2023

KS alumni encourage engagement in 2023 neighborhood board elections

ʻŌiwi leadership starts local. More and more Native Hawaiians are getting involved in the hard work of government. Many leaders are starting at the grassroots – on their neighborhood boards.

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Jan. 30, 2023

E Ola! on the menu: KSK alum partners with Flik Dining to bring indigenous foods to school lunches

Hawaiian cultural education at Kamehameha Schools doesn't take a lunch break. This year, the school's food vendor, Flik Independent School Dining, is partnering with local chef and KSK ‘88 alum Kealoha Domingo for "Hānai ‘Ai" - a program that introduces haumāna to indigenous foods in both traditional and new ways.

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Jan. 19, 2023

Large contingent of KSK haumāna take part in ʻOnipaʻa Peace March

Over 1000 KS Kapālama haumāna and kumu proudly chanted and waved hae Hawaiʻi as they marched through the streets of Honolulu for the annual Onipaʻa Peace March.

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Jan. 12, 2023

KS Kapālama to host Polynesian Bowl set to air live on NFL Network

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame 2023 Polynesian Bowl will broadcast live on the NFL Network from KS Kapālama’s Kūnuiākea Stadium Friday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. and will feature multi-sport KSK athlete senior Scotty Dikilato on one of two all-star teams.

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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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Jan. 3, 2023

KS Children’s Chorus spreads message of hope with new CD

In its latest project – a CD titled “Nā Pono Hawai‘i” (Beloved Hawaiian Virtues) – the keiki chorus puts its hallmark blend of showmanship and cherubic glee behind 10 songs centered around nā waiwai Hawai‘i.

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Dec. 12, 2022

2022 Founder’s Day ceremonies announced

This year marks the 191st anniversary of the birth of Princess Pauahi, with Founder’s Day ceremonies taking place across the pae ʻāina.

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Dec. 7, 2022

Experience E Ola! – Embracing our kuleana to hoʻōla lāhui through service and leadership

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘88 alum, Keolamaikalani Dean, talks about how his time at Kamehameha Schools inspired him to “hoʻōla lāhui” and contributed to his journey to becoming CEO of the King Lunalilo Trust & Home.

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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. 1, 2022

Experience E Ola! – Inspiring advocacy through the written word

Experience E Ola! is a video series that celebrates our stories of E Ola! success to inspire our community to ho‘ ōla lāhui – to actively contribute to a thriving lāhui.

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Sept. 19, 2022

400+ KS Kapālama contingent to perform at Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

After nearly three years, O ‘ahu’s Aloha Festivals Floral Parade makes its triumphant return on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Aloha ‘Āina, Love of the Land” and will feature a colorful procession of Pāʻū riders, floral-decorated floats and performances.

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Sept. 1, 2022

KS Kapālama middle schoolers capture Little League World Series championship

KSK haumāna Tau Purcell, Kaeo Nouchi, Jonnovyn Sniffen, and Kama Angell, along with members of the Honolulu Little League team, powered their way to earn the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series title Sunday afternoon, defeating Curacao 13-3 in Williamsport, Pa.

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May 31, 2022

Innovative virtual video tour of KS Kapālama earns international award

An immersive video produced by the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Communications team is the prestigious gold winner of an international Telly Award.

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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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March 30, 2022

KS Kāpalama seniors win award from Story Xperiential

View the winning video, “Yearbook Memories,” created as part of Pixar’s virtual story creation workshop Story XPeriential.

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March 11, 2022

Seniors dominate awards at the 102nd annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest

The senior class took six of the seven available awards at the to the 102nd annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest Friday night at the Neal Blaisdell Center.

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March 9, 2022

Musician furthers education thanks to generous donors

Former Song Contest boys’ director <strong>Taisamasama Kaiminaauao-Eteuati KSKʻ20</strong> is studying Hawaiian music, culture, language and history at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa thanks to multiple scholarships earned through the Pauahi Foundation and a hui of generous donors.

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March 9, 2022

Senior Song Contest directors eager to showcase leadership grounded in legacy and aloha

For KS Kapālama seniors Kīwaʻa Hermosura and Mālie Lyman, the opportunity to lead classmates in the boys’ and girls’ competitions this year at Song Contest is grounded in legacy and aloha.

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Feb. 28, 2022

KS Song Contest returns to the NBC Arena

After two years, the haumāna of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama kula kiʻekiʻe are returning to the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena for the 102nd annual Song Contest!

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Feb. 1, 2022

Naeole named new KS Kapālama kahu

Manu Naeole KSK’96 has been named the kahu of Bishop Memorial Chapel. His kuleana includes tending to the spiritual needs of the campus’ K-12 community.

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Dec. 15, 2021

2021 KSK Christmas Concert airs on Hawai‘i News Now

The KS Kapālama Performing Arts Department invites you enjoy the triumphant return of the KSK Christmas Concert to the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall!

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Nov. 30, 2021

KS Kapālama staff engage in professional development powered by E Ola!

More than 400 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama kumu and school staff engaged in huakaʻi and multiple learning and wellness sessions led by presenters from the community and extended KS ‘ohana, including multiple alumni.

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Nov. 2, 2021

KS partners with Polynesian Bowl to host annual all-star football game at KSK

The Polynesian Bowl is an all-star game played annually in Hawai‘i featuring 100 of the nation’s top high school seniors, many of whom go on to play at top-level college programs.

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Oct. 4, 2021

KS website celebrates and cultivates Hawaiian leadership

Journey with ʻōiwi leaders as they share their stories and mana‘o on what drives them to create a better Hawai‘i and a better world.

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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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