Aloha e nā haumāna hou o ka papa ‘eiwa,
On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, it is my great joy to welcome you to Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. Today marks the beginning of an important new chapter in your educational journey—one filled with promise, purpose, and possibility.
At Kapālama, our vision is to cultivate E Ola Graduates and ‘Ōiwi Leaders—young men and women who are grounded in ‘ike, guided by values, and committed to serving their communities. Through Hawaiian Culture-Based Education and our strong Christian values, we strive to ensure that each of you grows not only in academic excellence, but also in character, faith, leadership, and aloha for others.
Please know that every kumu, counselor, coach, advisor, and staff member on this campus is here to support you. We are committed to walking alongside you, encouraging you, challenging you, and celebrating you. You are not alone in this journey—you are part of an ‘ohana that cares deeply about your success and well-being.
As you begin your 9th grade year, I encourage you to be courageous in trying new things, to be curious in your learning, and to be steadfast in your values. Embrace the opportunities before you. Lean into your culture. Strengthen your faith. Discover your voice. Lead with aloha.
Welcome to Kapālama. Welcome to your new ‘ohana.
Kealoha Ho‘omana Heffernan, Po‘o Kumu Kūikawā
Grade 9 new student reception activities and resources:
Please see the instructions for new grade 9 haumāna regarding math placement. Click here to begin the math placement assessment.
Phone: (808) 534-8080
Email: ksrc@ksbe.edu
Schedule help online
Phone: (808) 842-8329
KSK Transportation Department website
Phone: (808) 842-8320
KSK Security Office website
Phone: (808) 842-8680
KSK KOAE website
Phone: (808) 428-8075
Email: kskmalamaola@ksbe.edu
KS Mālama Ola website
Phone: (808) 842-8855
KSK Athletics website
Phone: (808) 842-8273
KSK Boarding website
For our neighbor island families, KS Resource Centers help to provide assistance and information through on-island support.
KS Resource Center – East Hawai‘i
16-545 Old Volcano Road
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0851
KS Resource Center – West Hawai‘i
78-6831 Ali‘i Drive #429
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 322-5400
KS Resource Center – Maui
175 North Market Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 242-1891
KS Resource Center – Moloka‘i
612 Maunaloa Highway Bldg. B
Kalama‘ula, HI 96748
(808) 553-3673
KS Resource Center – Kaua‘i
3201 Akahi Street
Līhu‘e, HI 96766
(808) 245-8070
Schedule an appointment online at the KS Resource Center website.
Here is a list of ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i terms and values familiar to all Kamehameha ‘ohana.
Terms
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
