KS Kapālama keiki get a close-up view of the nativity scene on the upper campus on the day of their Christmas service.

The elementary school held its Christmas service at the campus chapel. KSK Elementary School religious education instructor Ann Young led the service.

The students were reminded of the true meaning of Christmas and why it is a time for joy and celebration.

The elementary school Children’s Chorus performed a program of Christmas music.

The chorus filled the chapel with their joyful voices and energy.

Members of the chorus point towards heaven.

Music teacher Gayla Traylor accompanies the singers on the piano.

Music teacher Lynell Bright conducts the chorus.

The elementary school ʻukulele club strums along to accompany the singing.

Campus Kahu Kordell Kekoa watches the Christmas service from the back of the chapel.

Early morning arrivals to the Kapālama campus will spot glowing groups of reindeer around campus and a Star of Bethlehem on the south-facing wall of the Midkiff Learning Center.

Festive banners on the lamp poles decorate the campus roads.