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April 30, 2026

Register to volunteer at KS Hawaiʻi

Get important information and see the five simple steps on how to volunteer at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi.

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April 22, 2026

Kula Kiʻekiʻe Lei Making Competition

ASKS is hosting a lei making competition to celebrate Lā Mei this year!

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April 20, 2026

Class of 2026 Grad Night Benefit Golf Tournament

Help our Class of 2026 PTO put on an incredible grad night celebration for the Class of 2026!

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April 13, 2026

Kamehameha Schools students advance ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi on the airwaves

KS Hawaiʻi students share ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and moʻolelo on Hilo’s KWXX, using real-world opportunities to grow language skills and confidence.

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April 12, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #5 – All sites reopening Monday

All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschools and offices across the pae ʻāina will reopen and return to regular operations tomorrow, Monday, April 13.

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April 10, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #4 – Weekend operations resume statewide

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha will resume normal weekend activities and operations at its campuses and sites across the pae ʻāina beginning tomorrow, April 11.

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April 10, 2026

Kamehameha Hawaiʻi is OPEN today

At this time, Kamehameha Hawaiʻi will remain open today, Friday, April 10, as we continue to track weather conditions across Hawaiʻi Island.

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April 9, 2026

PTO ʻOhana Night on April 28

The annual gathering will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Please RSVP by April 21 at noon!

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April 9, 2026

He Hoʻomanaʻo iā Dr. Kāwika Rose

On behalf of the Rose ʻohana, join us on Saturday, April 18 at Lunalilo Hale for services celebrating the life of Dr. Kāwika Rose.

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April 9, 2026

High School haumāna: Apply to run for student government next year!

We’re looking for student leaders to get involved with student government. Conisder running for class or ASKS student body officer roles next school year! Apply by April 17!

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April 9, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #3 – Oʻahu closures

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on Oʻahu will be closed tomorrow, April 10, 2026, due to storm conditions.

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April 8, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #2

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, sites and offices will remain open on April 9, 2026, while continuing to monitor a potentially severe storm in Hawaiʻi and will provide updates if conditions change.

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April 7, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha is closely monitoring the severe weather approaching Hawaiʻi. The safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana and employees remain our top priority. At this time, all Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices will remain open tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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April 7, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: The safety plans behind every game

Kamehameha Schools Maui athletic trainer Erin Barnett shares how emergency planning in sports helps protect students on and beyond the field.

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April 6, 2026

Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Trusting in God

KS cultural consultant Hauʻoli Akaka leads nā kahu in their rendition of “Aloha Pū Mai Iāʻu,” a Hawaiian Christian hymn about trusting in God’s care and provision.

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April 2, 2026

SY ‘26-‘27 ASKS and Class Officer Elections | Call for interested candidates

Kula Kiʻekiʻe haumāna can now apply for student government roles for next school year.

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April 1, 2026

New poʻo kula appointed for Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

CEO Jack Wong shares manaʻo about Dr. Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe, who has been appointed as the next poʻo kula of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Kapālama.

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April 1, 2026

2026-2027 K-12 School Year Calendar now available

See important dates for next school year, including the first day for students on August 5

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March 30, 2026

E hele me ke Akua - He leo aloha na Kumu Piʻilani Kaʻawaloa

With great sadness, we announce the passing of former kumu Piʻilani Kaʻawaloa.

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March 24, 2026

KS Hawai‘i haumāna visit Oxford

This past summer, six Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i haumāna spent five weeks in Oxford, England, studying and working on projects elevating Hawaiian culture at the Pitt Rivers Museum. 

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March 23, 2026

Peleleuhulihonua celebrates Junior Week, March 30-April 2

The Class of 2027 can enjoy special dress themes and class activities upon return from Spring Break.

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March 22, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #2

All Kamehameha Schools campuses and offices will reopen Monday after improved weather conditions, while K-12 students remain on Spring Break and the community continues supporting those affected by recent storms.

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March 22, 2026

He leo aloha iā Dr. Kāwika Rose

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved math teacher, Dr. Kāwika Rose, who left us yesterday late afternoon.

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March 20, 2026

Severe weather alert: Storm update #1

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama and our preschools and offices on Oʻahu have closed today, March 20, 2026, due to the storm. Our Maui Resource Center has also closed.

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March 19, 2026

Probate Court selects Eric Yeaman as Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Trustee

Eric Yeaman has been selected by the state Probate Court as the newest member of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s Board of Trustees.

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March 17, 2026

Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Paddling forward in faith

Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama leads this month’s mele and pule with “Hoe a Mau,” a hymn encouraging us to paddle forward in faith.

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March 16, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Getting a head start on health forms

Kamehameha Schools medical assistant Julie Riveira explains why submitting school health forms, physicals and immunizations helps students start the school year ready to learn.

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March 15, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #5

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha offices will reopen on Monday, March 16, 2026 while campuses remain on normal Spring Break operations.

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March 13, 2026

Severe weather alert: Kona storm update #4

All Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools, and offices across Hawaiʻi are closed on March 13, 2026 due to the ongoing Kona storm, with further updates expected on March 15 regarding reopening plans for March 16.

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March 12, 2026

Campus Closure - Friday, March 13

UPDATE: After evaluation on changing condition, campus is now closed tomorrow.

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