Student health

Medical clearance for the 2022-23 school year

For checklists and parent letters sent out in preparation for the 2022-23 school year, see the forms and checklists page.

COVID-19 vaccination

Following the recommendations of leading U.S. public health and pediatric healthcare organizations, KS supports vaccination against the virus that causes COVID-19. If your child is fully vaccinated, please upload a copy of their COVID vaccination record through the EHR parent portal. See upload instructions.

Religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination

If you would like to request a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination that may be required for athletics or other high risk activities, please download and complete this form and then email it to your child’s health room.

Mālama Ola is the enterprise division responsible for medical clearance and physical and mental health clinical services provided to KS students. It is comprised of the Health Services, Behavioral Health, and Athletic Health departments that support the three campuses, 30 preschools, and summer programs. The Mālama Ola division contributes to E Ola! by supporting child well-being, which helps optimize student learning.

Health Services

Health Services staff are responsible for performing the medical clearance for all student and are available to provide clinical assessments, first aid, and initial urgent/emergency care to students located on a KS campus.

Contact Health Services

Athletic Health

Athletic Health staff provide primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation for student-athletes.

Contact Athletic Health

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health staff are available to provide crisis risk assessments, depression risk screenings, mental health counseling, as well as assist students and their caregivers in the coordination of outpatient mental health services for students.

Contact Behavioral Health

If you have questions about Residential Life at KS Kapālama, please see the Residential Life website for contact information.

Hi‘ikua Helpline

In non-emergency situations, students can utilize the Hi‘ikua Student Helpline to report any issues they are not comfortable bringing to their principals or counselors.

Mo‘omō‘ali Olakino Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Log in: https://ohana.ksbe.edu
PDF: Parent Portal Guide for Medical Clearance

Student and ‘ohana resources: News and tips for parents

July 18, 2022

Six sun safety tips for you and your keiki
July is Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Dermatology to protect your family’s skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

June 1, 2022

Read named KS Health Services director
E ho‘omaika‘i to Nicole Read who was recently named Health Services director for Kamehameha Schools. Prior to her new post, Read was interim director and Health Services manager at Hale Ola at KS Kapālama.

May 31, 2022

Talking to your keiki about mass shootings
Children who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings about the Uvalde, Texas shooting may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, here are some tips on how to talk to children about mass shootings.

May 12, 2022

6 tips for managing end-of-school-year stress
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a fitting time to manage your child's end-of-school stress and anxiety. Although there is no easy fix, here are six ways to help prepare your child for the transition from school to summer.

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