Our preschool program across the pae ‘āina helps our youngest haumāna gain the confidence to dream of how they’ll create a brighter tomorrow. Our preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which recognizes early childhood programs that meet national standards of quality requirements. Through Hawaiian culture-based education we offer learning experiences in an environment that is safe, enriching and enjoyable. By connecting our keiki to their culture and language, we lay a foundation for future success.
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February 18, 2026
Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha supports fishpond restoration in Maunalua
Kamehameha Schools’ connection to Maunalua is reflected not only in land stewardship and planning, but also in continued support for community organizations working to care for the area’s cultural and natural resources. One example is its ongoing support of the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center.
February 17, 2026
Eyes on ʻāina: How Kamehameha Schools is supporting a new era of wildfire resilience across Hawaiʻi
On the lawn near the entrance to the Kalama Village Shopping Center in Maunalua on Kamehameha Schools lands in East Honolulu, workers put the final touches on a 400-square-foot chain-link enclosure that will house a marvel of technology intended to help keep this community safe.
February 17, 2026
Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Speaking with aloha
Kahu Kanani Franco KSK’91 leads this month’s Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano, featuring a special rendition of “ʻEkolu Mea Nui” and a pule asking Ke Akua to guide our words with aloha.
🌺 Huliheʻe Palace — a place where aliʻi once walked. Guided by the gracious stewardship of the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, the haumāna of KS Kailua-Kona Preschool stepped into the mo’olelo of our past — learning, observing, and feeling the mana of this cherished place. With hearts full of joy, the keiki offered an original mele written by Kumu Kristen, sharing their voices in honor of the aliʻi who once called this home. Moments like these remind us that Hawaiian culture-based education lives beyond the classroom. It is carried through mele, wahi pana and learning ʻike from our very own community members. 🌿 #KamehamehaPreschools #HuliheePalace #HCBE #Eola #Kaiaulu
ALOHA PAUAHI. KULEANA. EA. MĀLAMA. PONO. E OLA! At KS Waimānalo Preschool, parents, keiki, and kumu came together this morning to design original shirts filled with creativity, messages in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and ALOHA. At Kamehameha Schools Preschools, the partnership between ʻohana and kula is an important part of the learning experience. When families and teachers work side-by-side, keiki feel supported, seen, and inspired. Through shared moments like these, our keiki experience the power of culture, connection, and collaboration, strengthening their Hawaiian identity and deepening their love for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. 💚 #KamehamehaPreschools #Waimanalo #ʻŌleloHawaiʻi #HCBE #Eola #ImuaKamehameha
POV: You’re a preschooler meeting real-life heroes. 🚓🐾 KS Kalihi-Palama haumāna rotated from K-9 demonstrations to safety lessons to touring a squad car to getting their keiki IDs. Keiki learned that community helpers mālama us — and keiki can mālama others too.💙 #AuamoKuleana #ImuaKamehameha #Kaiaulu #K9 #Hawaii50
HUAKA’I. KS Nānākuli Preschoolers love learning through ‘ike & HCBE exploration at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.
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