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Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

Inspiring our haumāna to Ho‘ōla Lāhui

Rooted in our identity as ‘ōiwi and the values of our Christian faith, our vision is to create a space where our haumāna are inspired to Ho‘ōla Lāhui - to actively contribute to the vibrancy of the Native Hawaiian community.

More than a vision, this is our kāhea - our rally cry. This call to action compels our entire school ‘ohana to support our haumāna on their journey to become the best versions of themselves; to be an agent of their own success; and to be valuable contributors to our lāhui.

This is our E Ola! Committment.

Kula Ha‘aha‘a | Grades K-6

At Kula Ha‘aha‘a, we focus on the foundational building blocks of the E Ola! Graduate journey. We understand that our young learners are discovering the world around them and their place in it, and it is that awareness that we believe is important to cultivate.

Kula Waena | Grades 7-8

We at Kula Waena are proud to play an important role in the development of our Kamehameha haumāna. Built upon the foundation established at Kula Ha‘aha‘a, our goal during the grade 7 and grade 8 years is to prepare our haumāna for more choice, flexibility, and kuleana as they grow into young adults.

Kula Ki‘eki‘e | Grades 9-12

Equipped with the foundation of aloha and sense of exploration built in the earlier years of school, our Kula Ki‘eki‘e experience prioritizes student agency. We encourage our haumāna to actualize their aspirations, and visualize their future as an ‘ōiwi leader.

Residential Life

Our on-campus experiential living and learning community provides our neighbor island haumāna access to an educational program that will challenge their learning, ground them culturally and open up endless possibilities for the future.

We invite you to explore what our haumāna call their home away from home in our 3D virtual tour of our residential facilities.

Nae‘ole and Kaha‘opulani (7 & 8) Kekauluohi (9 & 10) Kapiolani Nui Room (9 & 10) Lounge (9 & 10) Lunalilo (11 & 12) Iolani Room (11 & 12) Lounge (11 & 12) Kapuaiwa (11 & 12) Kamehameha (11 & 12)

Legacy

Our campus traditions have woven a tapestry of unforgettable memories for generations of students and have become culturally iconic staples in the larger Hawai‘i community. Annual events like Ho‘olaule‘a and Song Contest help to showcase our legacy as a Kamehameha ‘ohana.

Athletics

Home to numerous state championships, we are proud to offer a variety of sports for haumāna of all ages.

See all athletic offerings

Clubs

Our Kapālama campus offers a variety of unique clubs that welcome participation from all students! From book club to fishing club and everything in between, adventures and new opportunities await.

Hear from our alumni!

Malia Rossetti (KSK ’13) is a prime example of how Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi’s legacy inspires our haumāna to build legacies of their own. We are committed to cultivating ‘ōiwi leaders that connect with and serve their communities like Pauahi and like Malia.

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KS Kapālama Warrior highlights

-Sharing aloha in Japan- On a mission to spread a message of peace and aloha with our Moananuiākea cousins in Japan, Kula Ha‘aha‘a’s Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus and Kula Ki‘eki‘e’s Hawaiian Ensemble have been sharing songs of unity and hope on a tour that includes performances at the famed district of Ginza in Tokyo, the Kaiyukan Hall in Osaka, and a very poignant presentation at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Audiences were moved to tears by the cherubic voices and sacred dances that represented Kamehameha and kānaka ‘ōiwi with pride. #imuakamehameha #japan #uaolailokoikealoha

During this year’s Song Contest, our Hōʻike performance follows the journey as Kāne and Kanaloa travel around the islands together, opening up new springs so that there is always fresh water for their ‘awa. ‘Awa plays an important role in formal ceremonies and in social settings where hosts and guests partake together as a gesture of hospitality. Swipe through to relive the moments of this year’s Hōʻike, where moʻolelo is alive on stage! #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha

Hoʻomaikaʻi to this year’s Song Contest winners, Papa 12! 💜  The voices of our haumāna filled the Blaisdell Arena with the essence of Hawaiian hospitality as we celebrated the 105th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. Mahalo nui to our haumāna, kumu, and ʻohana for their hard work in carrying forward our tradition of mele, and to all who joined us in celebrating Hawaiian music and unity. Learn more at ksbe.edu/songcontest #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha

Nui ka hana, nui ka loaʻa. Hard work leads to great rewards, and our haumāna have been giving their all in preparation for tonight’s 105th Annual Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Song Contest! From months of rehearsals to refining every note and word, we are so proud of our haumāna and cannot wait to see them take the stage tonight. 📺 Watch it live on K5 or stream online at ksbe.edu/songcontest, presented by Kamehameha Schools & Hawaiʻi News Now.6:30 PM – Pre-show 7:30 PM – Song Contest Mahalo to our sponsors Matson, Bank of Hawaiʻi, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Keha Hawaiʻi for supporting this cherished tradition. #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha

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