Hōʻike Kū
Makahiki o
Ke Kula ʻo
Kamehameha

Aloha kākou,

The 2024–25 fiscal year was a time of transition for Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha. It marked the culmination of Strategic Map 2025—a five-year coordinated effort that prioritized safety, high-quality education, deepened community collaboration, ʻāina stewardship, and community resilience. The successful completion of SM2025 and our renewed dedication to E Ola! reaffirm our mission to empower Native Hawaiians and improve the well-being of our people through education.

With E Ola! as our identity, Strategic Plan 2030 charts our course toward ea—the breath, agency, and self-determining power of our lāhui. Every action we take, every relationship we nurture, and every learner we equip for success brings us closer to fulfilling Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s vision of a thriving Hawaiʻi for generations to come.

Across our campuses and preschools, E Ola! comes alive in the laughter of our keiki, the dedication of our kumu, and the shared pursuit of excellence, guided by ea Hawaiʻi. We remain dedicated to creating safe, nurturing environments where haumāna grow in knowledge, confidence, and purpose. Whether in the classroom, on ʻāina, or through digital learning spaces, our students are discovering what it means to lead with both intellect and heart. Grounded in the ancestral wisdom of our kūpuna and faith in Ke Akua, they know who they are and are ready to serve our lāhui and the places we hold dear.

Our ʻāina is more than land—it is the foundation of our people and our many kaiāulu. Caring for Pauahi’s lands is our kuleana, an ancestral privilege and a sacred duty. Guided by ʻike kupuna, we are restoring ecosystems, cultivating sustainable food systems, and creating spaces where communities can thrive. Through thoughtful planning, regenerative practices, and strategic investments that yield financial returns, we are cultivating ea. Ma uka to ma kai, our stewardship of ʻāina builds resilience, fosters belonging, and reaffirms the enduring bond among people and place.

In addition to providing education on our campuses and ʻāina, we support communities toward a thriving and self-determined lāhui through scholarships, community partnerships, and local investments. Thousands of learners and families continue to experience culturally rich educational opportunities through these collective efforts. Whether advancing ʻāina-based education, strengthening Hawaiian language and culture, or providing scholarships to learners seeking to further their education, we see sustained progress and impact as we work—together with community—toward shared purpose.

Today, as we face legal challenges to our admissions policy, we are reminded of the importance of ea—the self-determining agency bestowed by Ke Akua, perpetuated by our aliʻi, and protected by generations of our kūpuna. In defending Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s kauoha, we are upholding her vision and our collective right to chart our own course as a lāhui. This work is sacred. Together, we breathe life into her charge and carry forward a legacy that continues to uplift all of Hawaiʻi.

May we move forward with humility, hope, and kapu aloha—so that ea lives on in our people, our ʻāina, and our future.

E ola ke ea.