At Kamehameha Schools, faith flows from the living water of Jesus and is expressed through Christ-centered love that keeps us connected to Ke Akua and one another. Guided by the principles of E Ola!, we strive to be kūpono and serve communities with aloha so that all can thrive spiritually, academically and culturally.
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s deep Christian faith inspired her to found Kamehameha Schools, ensuring Hawaiian children had both the knowledge to thrive and the values to become ‘ōiwi leaders. Rooted in a legacy of ali‘i who embraced the gospel, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi carried forward a generational commitment to Christ that continues to shape our organization today.
We are Protestant in tradition, non-denominational in practice, and loving in all things. We believe that Kamehameha Schools, as a Christian institution, has a responsibility to practice and perpetuate the Christian faith as exemplified by Ke Ali‘i Pauahi by:
December 5, 2025
Advent 2025: Finding peace in life’s chaos
Week 2 of this year’s devotional series reflects on finding God’s peace amid life’s chaos, drawing from Isaiah 52 and a modern reminder of our shared need for maluhia.
November 28, 2025
New Advent series kicks off with a message of hope
Kamehameha Schools debuts its Advent video devotional series with a message of hope from KS Hawaiʻi.
November 24, 2025
Walkathon brings KS Maui together for student wellness
Hundreds of haumāna, kumu and ʻohana from Kamehameha Schools Maui joined the first campus-wide Miles 4 Smiles walkathon to promote mental health, faith and connection.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
