Oct. 23, 2025

Join us in shaping the next generation of ʻōiwi leaders.

Our annual Senior EXPO will take place on Monday, December 8, 2025. The Senior EXPO is an opportunity for the members of Kaʻiolanaokaʻawa Class of 2026 to present thier projects of impact to an authentic audience. Interested in seeing the presentations? Sign-up for be an evaluator.

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi is seeking alumni, ʻohana, and community partners to serve as mentors or evaluators for our Class of 2026 Senior Capstone Projects.

• Mentors (August–December) support students with feedback, guidance, and pilina throughout their project journey.
  • Expectations for Senior Capstone Mentors:
    • Provide Feedback:
      After each milestone assignment, please use the Win, Wonder, Suggest, Reflect
      framework to give brief, constructive feedback that will help the student improve and succeed. This
      feedback will guide them in refining their project and ensuring it meets the highest standards.
    • Offer Guidance:
      Your advice on project development, research, and presentation is crucial. Feel free
      to share your knowledge and experiences to help them navigate challenges and make informed
      decisions.
    • Maintain Communication:
      Regular communication is key to a successful mentorship. Please stay in
      touch with your mentee through email, Zoom, or phone. In-person meetings are not required but can be
      arranged if convenient for both of you.
       
• Evaluators (Monday, December 8, 2025) participate in our Senior EXPO, helping assess projects aligned to our Portrait of a Graduate traits.
  • Expectations for Senior Capstone Evaluators:
    • Attend the Senior EXPO:
      The EXPO will take place in person on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i
      campus. You will be assigned to a session block during which you will observe student presentations.
    • Use the Haumāna Competencies Rubric:
      You will evaluate each project based on a rubric aligned to our haumāna competencies, which include
      leadership, cultural grounding, critical thinking, and contribution to the lāhui. The rubric and evaluation
      form will be provided in advance and again at check-in.
    • Provide Thoughtful, Constructive Feedback:
      Your reflections and comments offer encouragement and growth opportunities for students. You will
      have the opportunity to share brief written comments as part of the evaluation form.
    • Recommended Training:
      We offer a short, 30-minute online training session for anyone new to the EXPO or working with
      Kamehameha students. The training covers how to evaluate projects using our rubric and best
      practices for interacting with haumāna.

If you're passionate about leadership, critical thinking, and empowering lāhui-focused impact, we invite you to support our haumāna.

Fill out our form to be a mentor or evaluator for this year's Senior Capstone Project. 

Our Senior EXPO for the Class of 2026 will take place on December 8. We are looking for community evaluators to help provide our students with valuable feedback.