Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
Through Pslam 66:8-12, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that a life of believing in ke Akua doesn’t make one immune to trials and tribulations. However, ke Akua will be there to help break through the bad and lead us to a place of abundance! See story »
KS Kapālama Hawaiian language kumu Kahanuola Solatorio developed “E Hoʻopili Mai,” a free digital language-learning resource available on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and most recently through Google Classroom. See story »
Kamehameha Schools launched Mahi‘ai Scale-up, an agricultural business plan competition that helps established local farms and food system organizations grow their businesses. See story »
Leaning on the words of the prophet Ezekiel, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 says that the future – though unknown – will be bright if we shed our hearts of stone and our attitudes of fear, and put our trust in ke Akua. See story »
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong’s mo‘opuna serve as inspiration for this week’s devotional. Kahu reflects on their growth and maturity while challenging us to do the same with ourselves as we reflect on the unprecedented year of 2020. See story »
A friend of Ho‘okahua – Auntie Gina Harding of Aurere, Aotearoa – shares her recipe for paraoa parai – Māori fried bread – a family favorite. Palaoa palai (Māori fried bread in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi) could be a great addition to your dinner table! See story »
KS Kapālama Music Assistant Rodney Arias and senior Noe Hussey remind us that Jesus is the “Light of the World,” and that during this holy season he shines even brighter to uplift our families, our communities and our lāhui. See story »
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama’s Kekūhaupiʻo Gym was transformed into a winter wonderland to serve as a backdrop for this year’s KS Christmas Concert. See story »
KS Cultural Specialist Hau‘oli Akaka and Jordyn Koki KSK’23 remind us to let the willpower of God’s love and light guide us on the path He created for us. Despite doubt or even fear, letʻs remember the angel Gabriel’s promise, “No word from God will ever fail.” See story »
KS He‘eia Preschool Kumu Anuenue Pūnua reflects on visiting the Royal Mausoleum at Mauna ‘Ala to honor Ke Ali‘i Pauahi as a Kamehameha student and in recent years with preschool keiki and their parents. See story »
For more than 30 years, KS Kapālama Elementary School kumu Lynell Bright has nurtured the voices of countless haumāna as director of the KS Children’s Chorus. This year, the chorus won its first Nā Hōkū Hanohano award for the Christmas album, “Ho‘onani Kākou Iā Ia.” See story »
KS Hawai‘i Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 and son Ioane Boshard KSH’21 share how Christ’s legacy of love can inspire good leaders to be bright lights in times of darkness, and how we can be fountains of hope for those in need of encouragement. See story »
The mele “Pauahi ʻo Kalani” is among the traditional songs we sing every Founder’s Day. Learn the story behind the mele written by Pauahi’s hānai sister Liliʻuokalani, plus two additional verses that have new meaning today. See story »
KS Kapālama Kahu Sherman Thompson and Logan Lau KSK’22 encourage us to be ‘onipa‘a (steadfast) in expressing and practicing graciousness to others helping them to prepare for Jesus’ coming and presence this Christmas. See story »
KS cultural staffers share memories of a pilgrimage to Aotearoa for the ceremonial opening of the Sir Hek Busby Kupe Waka Centre in Aotearoa, a sister center to the Ka‘iwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center at KS Kapālama. See story »
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong and Keiki Kahu Kalena Wojcieski help us usher in ka Hikina – the season of Advent – with a reminder that God is with us yesterday, today and tomorrow. See story »
KS educators and leaders share fond memories about journeys to Waitangi, Aotearoa (New Zealand) on the 35-year anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s first landing in the “land of the long white cloud.” See story »
Families savored ʻono dishes including lūʻau stew, poi, and ʻulu bread pudding after a recent drive-through meal distribution at Kamehameha Schools Maui. See story »
Actions speak louder than words. KS Hawai‘i Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard encourages us to reach out to the homeless, the heartbroken and those who are hurting during this difficult time. In doing so, we are being Christ-like by providing real care as people of real faith. See story »
After months of distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KS Hawai‘i sixth graders took a huaka‘i (field trip) to the Kumuola Marine Center to apply their math skills in a real-world setting. See story »
Coming soon to Ka Ipu o Lono is an engaging new column – Kūkahekahe – featuring personal experiences and insights from faculty and staff about compelling cultural happenings. See story »
As you experience anxiety, either from the stresses of COVID-19, the season, or just life, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong encourages you to cast your anxieties on ke Akua, see Him as your puʻuhonua (refuge), and rest easy in Him. See story »
As part of hybrid learning, KSM educators developed Lāhui Kapu, a cultural approach to campus safety protocols that models and reinforces healthy behaviors. See story »
If you have a tough time rising in the morning, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong suggests starting with a prayer of gratitude to ke Akua for a beautiful day, and another opportunity to use his grace to make someone’s life better. See story »
Since early March, 40 KS staffers stepped up to the challenge and assumed additional duties to help safeguard the health and well-being of our haumāna and staff as part of our very own COVID-19 Response Team. See story »
As we look to a future full of promise, KS Hawai‘i Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us of the importance of passing on family values, and striving to live by the values embraced by our beloved Ke Ali‘i Pauahi. See story »
Award-winning video production students at KS Maui Middle School recently received recognition from PBS Hawaiʻi for their outstanding work, including a story filmed on a cell phone while they were engaged in distance learning. See story »
The student researchers took top honors in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Research Competition held as part of this year’s virtual AISES National Conference. See story »
Leaning on the words of Philippians 2:3-4, KS Maui Kahu Wong KSK’74 reminds us that as we continue to navigate these trying times, we must forget the needs of ourselves long enough to lend a helping hand for that is the true meaning of, “stronger together.” See story »
As we continue to navigate through a global pandemic, Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK'77 reflects on Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s tremendous charity and servant leadership, challenging us to follow in her footsteps for when we serve with aloha we all prosper. See story »
The College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized 15 Kamehameha Schools seniors for outstanding scholastic achievements. See story »
Dozens of dedicated band students at Kamehameha Schools Maui ended the first quarter on a high note with a virtual concert, which highlighted the success of distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis. See story »
Through the words of the apostle Paul, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard reaffirms that spiritual clarity, along with a life filled with intention and purpose, are the result of seeking both wisdom and revelation – or guidance – from ke Akua. See story »
As part of a lesson in civic engagement, our rising ‘ōiwi leaders posed questions to mayoral, congressional and Honolulu prosecutor candidates as part of KHON2’s Virtual Town Hall. See story »
Dubbed “WiFi on Wheels,” the initiative provides high-speed broadband internet access to West O‘ahu students and families, Monday through Friday during school hours via a mobile router affixed to the roof of a van. See story »
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong reminds us to, “hang in there,” as we are met with physical and emotional distress due to navigating life during this global pandemic. For doing so, gives us hope and a clearer vision of the good that is to come. See story »
The deadline for Kamehameha Schools K-12 program applications for the Kapālama, Hawai‘i and Maui campuses for the 2021-22 school year is now Oct. 15 2020. See story »
Join in the launch ceremony of Ka‘iwakīloumoku’s vibrant new website! The revamped site at See story »
This week, Ka Ipu o Lono shares stories of our progress toward cultivating Kūhanauna – a generation on the rise – reflecting on our progress in the areas of education, community, culture, ‘āina and KS organization. See story »
In sharing the story of Jabez, Kahu Kalani Wong reminds us of the power of prayer when looking to bust through borders or to go beyond where we are currently in life. When grounded in pule, ke Akua will shield us from harm allowing us to enter new horizons and eventually provide the same support to others in need. See story »
Mahalo nui to all of our kumu, staff, leaders, haumāna and ‘ohana. We are now more than a month into our new school year; our kumu are teaching, our haumāna are learning, our ‘ohana are engaging, and despite so many challenges, we remain hopeful that we can make this our best year ever. See story »
Kamehameha Schools is in the final construction phase for the transformation of Kahalu‘u Ma Kai into a 22-acre world-class educational and cultural gathering place. See story »
If you are ever unsure of your purpose in life, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong reminds you to kuʻupau i ke aloha (love with all your might), e kuʻupau i ka lawelawe (serve with all your might) and e kuʻupau i ka pule (pray with all your might). For ke Akua will ensure a clearer vision. See story »
KS Investment Analyst Nikki Oka KSK’13 turned to the social media platform Instagram to aid in her lāhui-minded mission of supporting Hawaiʻi’s food security needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. See story »
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hope Kahu Barrett Awai KSK’88 reminds us that although things may look bleak, we must have faith so that we might give strength to others – the same faith that Moses had when he led the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea. See story »
Thuyen Nguyen has been named senior director and chief technology officer (CTO) of Kamehameha Schools’ Financial Assets Division. See story »
KS Kapālama alumni Connor Kalāhiki, Koloikeao Anthony and Leinani Roylo launched “Helu Kanaka,” an online initiative to improve Native Hawaiian participation in the 2020 Census. See story »
As we continue to navigate difficult times, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 puts forth a kāhea to follow the example of our beloved Mōʻī Wahine, Liliʻuokalani, and respond to unrest with aloha. See story »
Hawaiian History Month launches with a virtual celebration of the birthday of Queen Lili‘uokalani and will continue with online educational, dance and musical events throughout September. See story »
Echoing the words of the Apostle Paul, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us to “dress to bless” – clothing ourselves with Christ’s love by choosing apparel that is kūpono (proper), haʻahaʻa (humble), akahai (gentle) a me ahonui (patient). See story »
