Ea at the piko of learning

I Mua!

Nourished in ancestral knowledge and Hawaiian values, Kamehameha Schools haumāna grow to embody excellence in academia and character. Through personalized pathways and a strong connection to ‘ike kūpuna, we encourage our haumāna to discover their passions and prepare them to be the changemakers that will contribute to the ea of our lāhui.

KS Preschools

KS Hawai‘i

KS Maui

KS Kapālama

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K-12 application window: Aug. 15 to Sept. 30, 2025
Preschool application window: Aug. 15 to Oct. 31, 2025

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Educational system

3 campuses

30 preschools

Financial aid

74% of tri-campus haumāna receive full or partial aid

70% of preschool haumāna receive full or partial aid

College

97% of the class of 2023 felt prepared for their plans after graduation

97% of seniors who applied were accepted into a 4-year college

Our legacy

Haumāna develop into ‘ōiwi leaders poised to give back to Hawai‘i

Leading with aloha: Kamehameha Schools student's sweet success

At just 11 years old, Sadie Yu has achieved what many entrepreneurs only dream of. Her Sweetheart Farm liliko‘i butter debuted as an in-flight exclusive on Hawaiian Airlines in August, selling out on its first leg.

KS Hawai‘i presents Hō‘ike 2023:

PAI‘EA, a glam rock opera in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. Our annual Hō‘ike is a treasured signature event for our kula. PAI‘EA honors the chiefly lineage of our kula, and celebrates the life and achievements of Kamehameha Pai‘ea, the great-grandfather of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi.

Cooking competition challenges students to eat local

A sizzling competition, a taste of home and a lesson in leadership. Kamehameha Schools Kapālama’s Residential Life haumāna turned up the heat at their first-ever cook-off. With the coveted ‘ihe and bragging rights on the line, haumāna wove storytelling, ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i and ingenuity into every dish.

Nurturing future leaders: The KS Preschools experience

At Kamehameha Schools Preschools, we are dedicated to E Ola! learner outcomes, which guides us in educating the whole child — academically, spiritually, culturally, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Senior project showcases East Maui at song contest, state conference

Kamehameha Schools Maui senior Shiloh Kamole Gilliland didn’t expect a class project to bring a crowd to tears or lead him to the panel of a statewide conference. But his senior year ended with both.

Hawaiian culture-based education

Ea, ‘ike kūpuna and aloha ‘āina are foundational to our approach to learning

Hawaiian culture-based education is at the heart of learning at Kamehameha Schools, encouraging haumāna to think creatively, solve real-world challenges and lead with confidence. With a strong sense of identity and deep cultural connections, haumāna are equipped to carry forward their kuleana.

‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i KSK Marine Science class visit Pūnana Leo o Nu‘uanu

Biosock developed by KS Maui haumāna

A day in the life at KS Preschools

‘Āina Edge Summer Student Research Aides at Kumuola Marine Science Education Center

Our kuleana

A princess and her legacy

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop believed that education was the key to uplifting her people and offering hope for their future. For more than 135 years, Kamehameha Schools has honored our founder’s vision. With ea at the piko of learning, our haumāna are encouraged to strive for excellence, becoming the next generation of ‘ōiwi leaders and changemakers who will serve their communities and build a brighter Hawai‘i.