Dec. 9, 2024

Each year on December 19, Kamehameha Schools celebrates Founder’s Day to honor the birthday of our benefactress, Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop. This beloved tradition dates back to 1888, a year after the original School for Boys opened. For our keiki, kaiāulu and lāhui, she has created countless opportunities, and we are eternally grateful for her commitment to the betterment of Hawaiʻi.

Join us in honoring her legacy at these Founder’s Day ceremonies:

Hawaiʻi Island

KS Hawaiʻi – Keaʻau campus
Koaiʻa Gymnasium
Thursday, Dec. 19
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. HST
*Invitation Only
Tune in to the livestream

Alumni Founder’s Day
Thursday, Dec. 19
Starts at 6:00 p.m. HST
William Charles Lunalilo Center – Keaʻau campus
Open to all KS alumni, students and ‘ohana

Maui

KS Maui – ʻAʻapueo campus
Thursday, Dec. 19
Starts at 8:45 a.m. HST
Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium
No invitation or tickets required
Tune in to the livestream

Oʻahu

KS Kapālama campus
Thursday, Dec. 19
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. HST
Kekūhaupiʻo Gymnasium
*Invitation only
Tune in to the livestream

Kawaiahaʻo Church
Thursday, Dec. 19
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. HST
Special guests: Kamehameha Schools class of 1975