KS Kapālama 134th Commencement

Commencement

Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

2:00pm - Seniors report to Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Kīhei Tying in Exhibition Hall (Haumāna & KS Kumu/Staff only)

3:00pm - Arena Doors Open

4:00pm - Commencement Ceremony Begins

Attire: Special Events Attire

Wāhine: Uniform Special Events white mu‘umu‘u purchased from Lands’ End, a long white or beige slip, fully enclosed white flats or pumps.

Kāne: Long-sleeved white Special Events dress shirt, white dress pants from Lands’ End, belt, white dress shoes (no athletic or canvas shoes), full-length white socks.

Note: Ribbons, flowers, lei, hair decorations and jewelry except for watches and class rings are not to be worn for both Baccalaureate and Commencement events. Students must wear kīhei and blue silk lei for Commencement (kīhei and lei will be given at check-in at Stan Sheriff Center).

HPU AA Graduates: Graduates that successfully graduated and received their HPU AA degrees will be allowed to wear their white co-branded (HPU/KS) stole over their KS kīhei.

Parking: Parking is $8 and may be paid upon entry. We highly encourage carpooling. Please note that McKinley High School will also be having their Graduation on their campus on Sunday.

Tickets: Each senior will receive TWELVE (12) tickets for their family to attend the ceremony. FOUR (4) tickets for the arena floor level and EIGHT (8) General tickets for the upper-level seating. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. There are no extra tickets. Students are encouraged to check with one another if any additional tickets are available. Commencement Ceremony tickets are for guests to attend the Commencement Ceremony and/or the Lei Greeting. Tickets will be torn in half at the door and ushers will return one half to the guest for re-entry.

Livestream: Commencement will be livestreamed here.

At Kamehameha, Commencement ceremonies are conducted with dignity and pride. They exemplify our Hawaiian Ancestral value of pono -- to be correct and proper. In keeping with this tradition, we ask you to remind your graduate, as well as your family and friends, about appropriate behavior and demeanor during commencement exercises. We believe that catcalling, loud cheering, yelling, and signs detract from the recognition of each student being honored on stage. We ask your support in maintaining the dignity of the ceremonies.

Please respect the importance of this occasion by cooperating with the school and the Neal S. Blaisdell Center guidelines. For the safety and security of all guests and graduates, please follow the instructions of school personnel, NBC staff, KSK security and HPD, before, during and after commencement.

Remain seated throughout the ceremony. Please refrain from approaching the stage or graduate at any time. Professional photos will be taken of each graduate by Ace Portrait Studio, Inc. during the ceremony and available for purchase.

Our Hale Ola staff would like us to remind all of you to feed your child before arriving to the Stan Sheriff Center. It will be a long night and it’s important that your child is fed and well-hydrated for the evening’s festivities.