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July 3, 2025

Wildfire safety in Hawaiʻi: What every ʻohana needs to know

Protect your home and ʻohana with wildfire preparedness tips rooted in shared kuleana and local guidance.

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June 30, 2025

Kula Haʻahaʻa Lā Mei 2025 now available

Watch the beautiful hula from our kula haʻahaʻa haumāna, kumu and kupuna as they present their 2025 program “Pūlama ʻIa Nā Kai ʻEwalu, E Ui Ē”

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June 24, 2025

Strength in every pound

In Lahaina, families are reconnecting to ʻāina, culture, and each other through hands-on papa and pōhaku workshops that support healing and community restoration.

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June 23, 2025

Alum’s weather balloon project opens STEM pathways for KS haumāna

A NASA-backed weather balloon project spearheaded by a KS alum is opening up STEM and post-secondary opportunities for KS haumāna.

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June 18, 2025

He Koa Mau a Mau: Forever a Warrior!

Join us for a look back at Alumni Reunion 2025 as thousands of Kamehameha Schools graduates from KS Hawaii, KS Maui and KS Kapālama and their ‘ohana made memories while enjoying ‘ono mea‘ai Hawai‘i, mele and lots of launa.

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June 18, 2025

New edition of I Mua magazine celebrates all things ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

The latest edition of I Mua Magazine is a celebration of our ʻōlelo makuahine, featuring several stories presented ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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June 18, 2025

Kamehameha Schools students carry kuleana across Moananuiākea

Kamehameha Schools students and kumu will travel to Raʻiātea to uphold a 50-year tradition of cultural protocol and exchange, joining Tahitian hosts and more to honor Hōkūleʻa’s landfall at Marae Taputapuātea.

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June 16, 2025

Your guide to summer fun on ‘Āina Pauahi

Discover the best family-friendly events, night markets, live music, and more happening this summer on ʻĀina Pauahi. Plan your unforgettable season now!

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June 10, 2025

KS alum, acclaimed kumu hula Lopes shares manaʻo about first time as Merrie Monarch judge

KS alum and decorated kumu hula Tracie Lopes KSK’89 shares moʻolelo about her unexpected journey to becoming a Merrie Monarch Festival luna loiloi for the first time.

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June 9, 2025

Kamehameha Day marks a legacy built to lead

This Kamehameha Day, we remember how Ke Aliʻi Pauahi named her school after Kamehameha I to pass down his legacy of strong, caring leadership to haumāna who lead with the same spirit.

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June 6, 2025

Sign up for the 2025-2026 Kauhale Band

After an amazing debut performance in February, our Alumni Band will return for two performances this school year! You can sign-up to play along.

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June 6, 2025

Halemanu presented with Kaimana Award scholarship

Class of 2025 alumnus Kamahaʻo Halemanu received his 2025 Kaimana Scholarship Award last weekend in Honolulu.

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June 5, 2025

Alumni volunteering opportunity with the Hawaiʻi Food Basket

KSH alumni are invited to sign up for a community service opportunity helping our island’s food bank. Sessions scheduled throughout June.

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June 4, 2025

Alumni strike a chord at first-of-its-kind KS Hawaiʻi band concert

KS Hawai‘i alumni, ‘ohana, and community members returned to the band room for a first-ever kauhale performance, reconnecting through music and celebrating the lasting bonds built in their school days.

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June 3, 2025

Leonard selected as new Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Alumna and current KSH Higher Ed. Transition Specialist Zoe Leonard has been named Girls Volleyball head coach for our Warriors.

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June 2, 2025

Sign-up for CyberCamp 2025

Rising middle school students can explore the area of cybersecurity this summer with a special CyberCamp experience this summer.

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June 2, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Summer first aid essentials for your ʻohana

KS Hawaiʻi nurse Carl deLeon shares why having a simple first aid kit and knowing where to go for care can help keep keiki safe this summer.

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May 30, 2025

Maui middle schoolers walk to support suicide prevention

KS Maui middle schoolers, kumu and staff came together for the first-ever Miles 4 Smiles walkathon, using movement and meaningful conversations to promote mental health and suicide prevention across campus.

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May 22, 2025

Senior project showcases East Maui at song contest, state conference

Kamehameha Schools Maui senior Shiloh Gilliland interviewed East Maui kūpuna to create videos connecting songs to ʻāina for ʻAha Mele.

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May 22, 2025

Class of 2025: Kamehameha Schools seniors answer the call to lead

The latest graduates from Kamehameha Schools are stepping into roles as leaders, scholars, and servants, carrying forward the values instilled during their time on campus.

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May 21, 2025

Class of 2025 Commencement live stream

In-person attendance requires a ticket, but a live stream will be provided for the graduation ceremony of Kaʻiwahoʻokelewaʻa.

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May 19, 2025

Post High Decisions for the KS Hawaiʻi Class of 2025

The 20th graduating class, Kaʻiwahoʻokelewaʻa share their next steps for their journey.

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May 15, 2025

2025 End of the Year Convocation

Watch a replay of this special campus tradition as we culminate our 2024-2025 spiritual theme.

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May 14, 2025

Aloha i ka Hawaiian Cowboy - the 2025 Kula Haʻahaʻa Spring Concert

Watch the full 2025 Elementary Spring Concert which honored our paniolo traditions with special mele and hula, now on our KS YouTube channel.

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May 14, 2025

KS Maui students put Lahaina restoration efforts in the spotlight

Kamehameha Schools Maui students led a compelling discussion on Hawaii News Now about Lahaina’s restoration.

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May 12, 2025

Our shared kuleana: How safety provides the foundation for success at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha

Kamehameha Schools supports student success by prioritizing safety, well-being and strong partnerships between families, staff and peers.

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May 7, 2025

Meet our kumu: Cherise Akao — Leading with heart and Hawaiian values

Even though she’s only been teaching for three years, the teacher has learned so much about herself as a kumu and kanaka.

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May 7, 2025

Meet our kumu: BJ Peloso — Teaching kindergartners aloha ‘āina in the māla

The kindergarten kumu loves watching haumāna work in their campus māla and connect with ʻāina.

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May 7, 2025

Meet our kumu: Ashley Kalaiwaʻa — Instilling Hawaiian identity early on

The lead teacher’s goal is for keiki to leave the classroom knowing it is beautiful to be Hawaiian and show aloha.

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May 6, 2025

Afterschool activities at Kula Haʻahaʻa

See some of the offerings kula haʻahaʻa haumāna can participate in and enjoy afterschool.

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567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100

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