The current assistant offensive line coach’s story is highlight in the OHA series about native Hawaiians living on the continent.
As we huipū in observance of the one-year remembrance of the Maui fires, we hold close the precious lives lost and send our deepest aloha and pule to their ‘ohana, friends, and the larger Lahaina community. Their strength and resilience through the tragedy, and this difficult past year, remind us of the importance of standing together, supporting one another, and embodying the spirit of aloha that defines our Kamehameha Schools ʻohana.
During Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and all year round, “Replacement strategy” can be a great way to use more ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in your day-to-day conversations.
Chelsea Keehne, with Kamehameha Schools’ Kealaiwikuamoʻo Division wants to challenge educators, parents, and the community to rethink how students could be assessed with an emphasis on the types of learning that will stay with haumāna for a lifetime, instead of just long enough to take a test.
Celebrating its second year at Kamehameha Schools Maui, the Lā Kūpuna event welcomed over 250 grandparents of haumāna from grades K-5 on Wednesday (Sept. 13) at the māhele lalo campus.
For KS Hawaiʻi high school seniors Amy Gushiken and Kalena Launiu, the unique travel opportunity to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands has transformed their lives and perspectives in profound ways.
Five Kamehameha Schools haumāna embarked on a transformative journey through the inaugural Social Spark fellowship program. Designed to bridge a connection between the classroom and the spirit of ʻĀina Pauahi, this program nurtured young minds in a controlled and safe setting for social media, digital content development, and entrepreneurship.
The world-class athletics program at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama is molding haumāna into alakaʻi through its E Ola! approach rooted in ʻōiwi culture and character development.
The decision for some Lahaina parents to send their young keiki back to Kamehameha Schools Maui in the wake of the devastating wildfires was difficult and largely relied on two factors, or in this case, two special staffers.
Dozens of haumāna from all three campuses recently took part in an athletics leadership summit. The gathering served as an opportunity to build pilina across the campuses and further develop ʻōiwi leadership skills.
Kamehameha Schools is putting out a kāhea for food systems entrepreneurs to apply for Mahi‘ai Match-up, a program that aims to grow and develop food systems-related businesses.
The māhealani moon will light the night sky as this free, family-friendly event returns to ‘Āina Pauahi.
The state Probate Court has selected Michelle Kaʻuhane KSK’86 as the newest member of the Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees.
Recipients of the Poʻo Kula Scholarship, a new tri-campus award for haumāna pursuing a bachelor’s degree, share their thoughts on personal growth, the impact of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy, and how their experiences as students of Kamehameha Schools have shaped their paths towards a brighter future.
For KSK haumāna, Song Contest is undoubtly one of the most treasured and memorable experiences during their time on campus. This year’s theme, “Nā Mele Paniolo: Songs of the Hawaiian Cowboy,” is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of paniolo as well as a recognition of those traditions continuing today.
Our extended KS ‘ohana is doing wonderful things across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina and beyond!
Three Kamehameha Schools educators recently earned certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and 15 KS educators renewed their certifications. Educator growth and good teaching practices lead to outstanding student outcomes.
This year marks the 191st anniversary of the birth of Princess Pauahi, with Founder’s Day ceremonies taking place across the pae ʻāina.
Alomar will use her sense of Hawaiian culture and expertise in land use, entitlements, infrastructure, and community outreach to guide planning for KS’ Hawai‘i real estate portfolio.
An alumnus of KS Kapālama, Kaina, who begins her new role in early 2023, brings with her more than 20 years of experience in leadership and serving the legal needs of Hawaiʻi families and the Native Hawaiian community.
The newest issue of I Mua magazine features the next wave of ‘ōiwi newscasters; Mahi‘ai Match-Up winners who are finding innovative and ‘ono ways to strengthen Hawai‘i’s food systems; alumni and the next generation of leaders who will perpetuate Hawai‘i’s Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea observances; and culture-keepers whose hula and mele grace local and international stages while sharing aloha with the world.
November 4 marks the official commemoration date of the founding of the Kamehameha School for Boys. In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate 135 years of educating young Hawaiians by sharing commemorative articles printed by Kamehameha School students in the school’s early newspaper, “The Handicraft.”
Kamehameha Schools is recognizing Safe Schools Week by sharing important tips, resources and tools that help to equip our haumāna, ‘ohana and kumu with information on fostering safety and positive well-being.
After nearly three years, O ‘ahu’s Aloha Festivals Floral Parade makes its triumphant return on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Aloha ‘Āina, Love of the Land” and will feature a colorful procession of Pāʻū riders, floral-decorated floats and performances.
In honor of the more than 40 KS Maui staffers celebrating Service Awards milestones this year, a handful of kumu recall the humble beginnings of their campus as a tiny K-3 school in a few houses overlooking the Pukalani Golf Course to a world-class K-12 campus in the shadow of Haleakalā.
KSK haumāna Tau Purcell, Kaeo Nouchi, Jonnovyn Sniffen, and Kama Angell, along with members of the Honolulu Little League team, powered their way to earn the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series title Sunday afternoon, defeating Curacao 13-3 in Williamsport, Pa.
E hoʻomaikaʻi to members of the KS Communications Group who over the summer captured multiple industry awards in recognition of work around advertising, internal communications and public relations tactics.
Returning to the back-to-school routine can be a stressful time for parents and haumāna alike. Learn some simple stress-busting tips to help you and your keiki get the school year off to a great start in this monthʻs Mālama Ola Minute.
As we start the 2022-2023 school year, we do so with a renewed sense of hope and optimism having learned and grown so much over the last few years.
Anniversary events kick off Saturday, July 9 and will include Hawaiian entertainment, a mayoral proclamation, and special offers from more than 100 retailers, restaurants, eateries and services.