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.
E Ola! How learning happens at KS Preschools
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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.
Hauʻoli Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi from our Kailua-Kona Preschool keiki, kumu, and ʻohana! 🩵 Recently, they stood proudly together along Aliʻi Drive—waving signs, celebrating our ʻōlelo makuahine, and honoring the legacy that lives through every word we speak. E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! #KuHaaheo #MahinaOleloHawaii #KailuaKona #Hawaii #imuakamehameha
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian culture-based education are the foundation of each day at Kamehameha Preschools, helping keiki grow confident in who they are and rise as the next generation of ʻōiwi leaders for Hawaiʻi. 🌿E ola mau ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!
Hau‘oli Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i! Each month, kumu from Pu’u Kāhea Preschool invite ʻohana to gather for piko. At Puʻu Kāhea, the pūʻohe is used to kāhea, call everyone together, as keiki echo the sound with their voices. Through oli, pule, manaʻo, and a special mele on the mahina, language and culture come alive. 🌛 E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! 🌿
Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi starts next week! In addition to classroom lessons and events, our 30 KS Preschools across the pae ʻāina will unite in outward displays of celebration and gratitude to celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and our aliʻi. Please feel free to join us! #MahinaOleloHawaii #HawaiianLanguageMonth #ImuaKamehameha #OleloHawaii #KamehamehaPreschools #OlaPauahi #Keelikolani #Kamehameha
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