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May 5, 2025

Semi-Annual Pulse Survey out now

ʻOhana, haumāna and kumu - please check your email for a request to participate in our semi-annual pulse survey.

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May 5, 2025

Meet our kumu: Carl Pao — Inspiring creativity through art

The art teacher encourages new kumu to be authentic, teach to their strengths, and bring unwavering passion to their work every day.

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May 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to prep for peak performance on the road

Whether it’s for sports, debate, or college visits, smart travel habits like hydration, rest and routine help students stay focused and perform their best.

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April 29, 2025

Class of 2025 Poʻo Kula Scholarship winners

Hoʻomaikaʻi to these nine seniors who have been awarded the 2025 Poʻo Kula Scholarship.

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April 25, 2025

Hōʻike 2025 - ʻEmalani is now available for viewing

To honor Queen Emma on the 140th anniversary of her passing, we release the recording of the opera which honors her resilience and dedication to her lāhui.

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April 23, 2025

Safety starts with aloha!

The safety and well-being of our haumāna, kumu, and ʻohana is not just a priority — it is a non-negotiable kuleana.

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April 10, 2025

CANCELLED - 2025 HS Spring Play: “One Stoplight Town”

Update - the spring play has been cancelled. We look forward to see audiences again in the Fall for MEAN GIRLS.

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April 8, 2025

New crosswalk is now open for Koaiʻa Gym access

You can now use a new crosswalk when traversing the Koaiʻa Gym parking lot.

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April 7, 2025

RSVP by April 10 for the annual PTO ʻOhana Night on April 15

Join the Kamehameha Hawaiʻi Parent Teacher ʻOhana for their annual ʻOhana Night on 4/15.

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April 3, 2025

Re-enrollment for the ʻ25-ʻ26 school year now live

Please check your email for a message from Infinite Campus to complete the re-enrollment process.

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April 1, 2025

Student works featured in 2025 MANA Invitational Art Show

Twenty eight KS Hawaiʻi art students will be featured in a special gallery at the Wailoa Center this month. Gallery opens on April 4 through May 1.

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April 1, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: How to help your stressed-out keiki

Kamehameha Schools Maui behavioral health specialist Billy Naylor shares practical strategies for parents to help students manage stress, build resilience and foster emotional well-being.

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March 31, 2025

Kumuola student research aides highlighted by WebsEdge Science

See a profile of one of our student research aides and the intentionality in connecting interest, passion, and service to ʻāīna.

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March 28, 2025

The Runaway Musubi is now up on YouTube

Watch the Hōʻike a Haʻi production adapting the moʻolelo of The Gingerbread Man with a local twist.

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March 27, 2025

Campus Update: Koaiʻa Gymnasium lānai extension construction

Please be mindful of contruction work taking place at Koaiʻa Gymnasium and be safe when moving through the area.

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March 20, 2025

Kauhale Band Festival 2025

Our first ever Kauhale Band Festival took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Koaiʻa Gymnasium.

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March 17, 2025

Lent 2025 - KS Hawaiʻi Hymn and Devotional

Keiki Kahu and Kahu Kaunaloa share a message for the start of the Lent season.

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March 12, 2025

Kauikeaouli’s vision lives on at annual festival

The 24th annual Kauikeaouli Festival at Keauhou Bay honors the legacy of Kamehameha III with a weekend of cultural celebrations, discussions and music, highlighting his enduring impact on Hawaiian sovereignty and education.

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March 11, 2025

Get your tickets for Hōʻike 2025: ʻEmalani

ʻEmalani is an original Hawaiian opera that spans the entire life of Queen Emma and highlights many significant events in her life and in the history of Hawaiʻi.

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March 10, 2025

Leadership and legacy shine at Song Contest and Hōʻike

Kamehameha Schools students step into leadership through mele and performance, uniting in Song Contest to celebrate Hawaiian hospitality and bringing Queen Emma’s legacy to life in the Hōʻike opera ʻEmalani.

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March 6, 2025

SY 2024-2025 Kula Kiʻekiʻe 3rd Quarter Celebration

See some of the highlights from the third quarter of the school year at kula kiʻekiʻe.

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March 5, 2025

2025-2026 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

The first day for students next year will be July 31, 2025.

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March 5, 2025

2025 East Hawaiʻi Honor Band Concert

The concert featuring exceptional talents from throughout our East Hawaiʻi schools took place this past Sunday, March 2.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Reminder: Campus financial aid applications are still being accepted

Even if you missed the early application deadline, you can still apply for financial aid for next school year. Apply by 2/28 to hear in April. Final deadline is 5/31.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Construction on campus: William Charles Lunalilo Center lānai extension

A construction project is underway near a frequently used venue on our campus.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Update on the Trustee Selection Process

Feb. 20, 2025

Lend your leo to new ʻōiwi-run app meant to amplify ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi

A new ʻōiwi-run app, Lauleo, seeks to gather voices of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers to develop AI speech recognition tools. The app’s creators view themselves as kiaʻi of this data, making sure it’s kānaka, not big tech who decide how it’s used.

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Feb. 18, 2025

KS in the news: Jason Momoa, Kamehameha students unite to combat plastic waste

Kamehameha Schools is making significant strides in various fields, from cultural and educational partnerships to environmental initiatives and athletic achievements.

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