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At Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, our vision is to inspire our students to hoʻōla lāhui – to invigorate our Native Hawaiian community. We help our students identify and strive to be the best versions of themselves so that they can become the future ʻōiwi leaders Hawaiʻi needs. That is the legacy of greatness our kūpuna have left for us. This is our kāhea. I mua Kamehameha!

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

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The 600-acre hillside campus, on the island of O‘ahu, provides an environment conducive to learning. The spacious campus has more than 70 buildings, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, and a new athletic complex with a football/soccer field, track and seating for 3,000. This campus offers a residential life program, designed to help students attain high academic performance, positive self-esteem, and personal and community responsibility. The Kapālama campus is currently home to 3,192 students, grades K-12.



Security and campus access

KS Kapālama campus hours are listed below. These hours are subject to change as necessary.


Main Gate hours will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Puna Gate hours

Open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and school breaks


Makanani Gate hours

Open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday
6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.


Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and school breaks


Campus access will be enforced by campus security and restricted to:

  • KS students drivers with a parking tag
  • Employees with a KS employee auto decal and/or KS ID card
  • Parents/guardians with a specialized parent auto decal available through KS Operations Support Office. Please call 842-8320 or email kapalamasecurity@ksbe.edu for more information.

KS Kapālama stories

Fourth Week of Lent

The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need. He lets me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.


Kūkahekahe: Kūpuna wisdom shines in Nā Momi Hoʻoheno interviews

In honor of Women’s History Month, Nā Momi Hoʻoheno (The Cherished Pearls) oral history video series will release three new episodes, all featuring prominent Hawaiian women who have made meaningful and long-lasting contributions in their respective fields.


Third Sunday of Lent

As we pause on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, let us reflect on the love of God that has been poured out into our hearts. For it is this love that gives us hope and perseverance to overcome obstacles and strengthen our growth in Him.