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March 28, 2025

The Runaway Musubi is now up on YouTube

Watch the Hōʻike a Haʻi production adapting the moʻolelo of The Gingerbread Man with a local twist.

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March 27, 2025

Campus Update: Koaiʻa Gymnasium lānai extension construction

Please be mindful of contruction work taking place at Koaiʻa Gymnasium and be safe when moving through the area.

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March 20, 2025

Kauhale Band Festival 2025

Our first ever Kauhale Band Festival took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Koaiʻa Gymnasium.

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March 17, 2025

Lent 2025 - KS Hawaiʻi Hymn and Devotional

Keiki Kahu and Kahu Kaunaloa share a message for the start of the Lent season.

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March 12, 2025

Kauikeaouli’s vision lives on at annual festival

The 24th annual Kauikeaouli Festival at Keauhou Bay honors the legacy of Kamehameha III with a weekend of cultural celebrations, discussions and music, highlighting his enduring impact on Hawaiian sovereignty and education.

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March 11, 2025

Get your tickets for Hōʻike 2025: ʻEmalani

ʻEmalani is an original Hawaiian opera that spans the entire life of Queen Emma and highlights many significant events in her life and in the history of Hawaiʻi.

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March 10, 2025

Leadership and legacy shine at Song Contest and Hōʻike

Kamehameha Schools students step into leadership through mele and performance, uniting in Song Contest to celebrate Hawaiian hospitality and bringing Queen Emma’s legacy to life in the Hōʻike opera ʻEmalani.

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March 6, 2025

SY 2024-2025 Kula Kiʻekiʻe 3rd Quarter Celebration

See some of the highlights from the third quarter of the school year at kula kiʻekiʻe.

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March 5, 2025

2025-2026 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

The first day for students next year will be July 31, 2025.

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March 5, 2025

2025 East Hawaiʻi Honor Band Concert

The concert featuring exceptional talents from throughout our East Hawaiʻi schools took place this past Sunday, March 2.

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March 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Winning with wellness and balance

Championships aren’t just about trophies – student-athletes build valuable skills that shape their success long after the final whistle.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Reminder: Campus financial aid applications are still being accepted

Even if you missed the early application deadline, you can still apply for financial aid for next school year. Apply by 2/28 to hear in April. Final deadline is 5/31.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Construction on campus: William Charles Lunalilo Center lānai extension

A construction project is underway near a frequently used venue on our campus.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Update on the Trustee Selection Process

Feb. 20, 2025

Lend your leo to new ʻōiwi-run app meant to amplify ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi

A new ʻōiwi-run app, Lauleo, seeks to gather voices of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers to develop AI speech recognition tools. The app’s creators view themselves as kiaʻi of this data, making sure it’s kānaka, not big tech who decide how it’s used.

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Feb. 18, 2025

KS in the news: Jason Momoa, Kamehameha students unite to combat plastic waste

Kamehameha Schools is making significant strides in various fields, from cultural and educational partnerships to environmental initiatives and athletic achievements.

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Feb. 12, 2025

Register for summer courses by February 15

Don’t miss out on the exciting new offerings this Summer with our Kauluhala Summer Academy.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Super Saturday: KS wins state titles in 3 different sports

Na Kula ʻo Kamehameha pulled off an incredible feat on Saturday, Feb. 8, earning state titles in girls basketball, boys soccer and canoe paddling. Hulō!

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Feb. 7, 2025

Gapero appointed to serve as a Hawaiʻi Island Youth Commissioner

Class of 2027 student Wehiwaalani Gapero was appointed by Mayor Kimo Alameda to the Hawaiʻi Island Youth Commission on February 6.

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Feb. 4, 2025

KS Hawaiʻi girls win Division II state soccer title in dramatic fashion

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi pulled off a dramatic late-game rally to win the Division II Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA state girls soccer championship.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Register for Kauluhala Summer Academy by 2/15

The countdown is on to register for summer courses at our Kauluhala Summer Academy. Sign-up by 2/15.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Supporting students from the inside out

Behavioral health specialist Ahmal Allen helps KS haumāna navigate self-esteem, emphasizing open communication and building resilience.

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Jan. 29, 2025

Kula Waena ʻOhana Night scheduled for Feb. 4 with MMA champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane

Former MMA Champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will share her manaʻo on digital and physical defense and education with our kula waena ʻohana.

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Jan. 28, 2025

Ke Ala I Ka Palapala Laepua highlighted by ASU

KS Hawaiʻi partner Arizona State University highlights the Ke Ala I Ka Palapala Laepua program and its efforts to increase college attainment for KS Hawaiʻi students.

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Jan. 27, 2025

I Mua Week 2025

It’s I Mua Week! Celebrate our homecoming spirit week with special themes, cheer on our athletes and enjoy special activities all week!

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Jan. 27, 2025

Here’s how to celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi with your ʻohana

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is a month-long celebration of Hawaiian language and culture with events that bring communities together to learn, connect and honor the revitalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

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