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July 10, 2024

KS Hawaiʻi Kula Kiʻekiʻe Tour - 2024

ASKS 2024-2025 President Kamahaʻo Halemanu gives a tour of our Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi high school for new and rising students to our campus.

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July 10, 2024

Helping students discover, develop, and explore their passions

Our haumāna from elementary, middle, and high school articulate what their passions are and what they are looking to do in the future to uplift their communities.

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July 9, 2024

Developing practical and relevant math education at KS Hawaiʻi

Hear from educators about their work to elevate agency and relevancy within our math curriculum at KS Hawaiʻi.

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June 28, 2024

Helping students make informed decisions for their next step beyond high school

College fairs are one tool to get students information for finding the right fit and feel for their post-secondary journey. Our kula hosts the Spring HACAC fair each year.

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June 28, 2024

2024 High School Band Spring Concert

Re-watch this end-of-the-year showcase of the hard work and talents of our performers, along with a very special guest, Mark Yamanaka.

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June 27, 2024

Free cybersecurity course offered July 15-19

KS Hawaiʻi middle and high school students can now sign up for a one-week CyberCamp with Kauluhala Summer Academy.

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June 18, 2024

Jetʻaime leaves a beautiful legacy in mele

For her senior legacy project, Onelauʻena class of 2024 graduate Jetʻaime Coloma-Nakano created a mele, “Au I Ke Kai Loa”.

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June 18, 2024

Punikawā now available on YouTube

Watch the Hawaiian language play on the KS YouTube channel or as part of the Keaka Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival.

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May 24, 2024

Graduation events for the Class of 2024

Get live stream links and additional details for various Commencement weekend events for the Class of 2024, Onelauʻena.

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May 24, 2024

Kamehameha Schools graduates aim to empower lāhui wherever they go

Kamehameha Schools graduates face the dilemma of staying or going away for college, illustrating a wider narrative of balancing cultural roots and professional aspirations.

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May 22, 2024

Celebrating our incredible Kaunaloa Graduates!

Forty members of the Class of 2024 earned a combined 372 college units, setting them up for future success.

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May 20, 2024

Alumni Lūʻau 2024 schedule for June 1 on our campus

The KSAA East Hawaii region has fun ways to celebrate this year’s Alumni Reunion Celebration.

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May 14, 2024

Latest issue of I Mua magazine focuses on Lahaina recovery and more

I Mua magazine 2024, Issue 1 is out online and in your home. This edition includes manaʻo from alumni who have demonstrated great resilience after the devastating Lahaina fire.

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May 13, 2024

Alumni Presence: KSH 2020 graduate gives back through the sport he loves

KS Hawaiʻi Class of 2020 alumnus continues his legacy project helping students through the sport he loves, football, hosting his Hoʻomau Football camp on June 1 at Paiʻea Stadium.

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May 10, 2024

PUNIKAWĀ travels to the Lunalilo Hale stage May 17-18

Our high school performing arts will stage the Hawaiian language play set in a universe where the overthrow never happened.

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May 9, 2024

Register to volunteer at KS Hawaiʻi

Get important information and see the five simple steps on how to volunteer at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi.

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May 7, 2024

Kumu Appreciation Week: Student empowerment and identity drive education innovation at KS Hawaiʻi

At Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, teachers like Kaipo Bowman-Tam and leilani portillo are bridging traditional teaching methods with innovative approaches to empower students.

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May 6, 2024

Mahalo piha e nā hoa kumu!

Taking a moment to celebrate our kumu this week during National Teacher Appreciation week.

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May 1, 2024

Spring ʻOhana Survey

Your voice is critical in how we evaluate our kula. All current K-12 ʻohana are asked to please complete this survey.

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April 19, 2024

HS Spring Musical: Disney’s High School Musical

East High comes to Keaʻau as our Hōʻike a Haʻi performers will put on a special spring musical performance of Disney’s High School Musical.

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April 11, 2024

2024 Poʻo Kula Scholarship Awardees

Congratulations to the nine members of the Class of 2024 awarded this year’s Poʻo Kula Scholarship to pursue their academic dreams.

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April 10, 2024

Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced

Congratulations to seniors Emily Hora and Connor Gonzalez on being named valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024, Onelauʻena.

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April 8, 2024

Joel Truesdell Named to Class of 2024 for the National Teachers Hall of Fame

The retired chemistry teacher served both Kapālama and Hawaiʻi campuses for 34 years, and is one of only five teachers across the U.S. to be named to the class of 2024.

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