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.
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KS Preschools ‘ohana newsletter inspiring growth and connection
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June 24, 2026
Kamehameha Schools kumu: Alison Makanui-Lopes’ legacy of aloha in early learning
This early educator is teaching keiki to lead with aloha and kūpono.
June 22, 2026
Mālama Ola Minute: Simple habits for a healthy summer
Kamehameha Schools Maui lead nurse Melissa Manzano shares summer illness prevention tips, from hydration and rest to handwashing.
May 20, 2026
Kamehameha Schools kumu: Dayna Begonia on staying rooted in community
At KS Preschools Nānākuli, Dayna Begonia nurtures keiki through strong community ties while carrying forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.
April 30, 2026
Kōkua for the North Shore: Preschool ʻohana hui puts values into action
After severe North Shore flooding on Oʻahu, the KS Preschools Koʻolau ʻOhana Hui quickly united to raise funds and deliver meals — embodying aloha, mālama, and kuleana.
March 10, 2026
Kalihi-Pālama preschoolers learn to ʻauamo kuleana in their kaiāulu
Keiki from KS Preschools Kalihi-Pālama welcomed Honolulu Police Department officers and K-9s, learning about kuleana and safety.
February 12, 2026
East Hawaiʻi preschools build connection with ʻāina
KS Preschools haumāna from three East Hawaiʻi campuses explored science, culture and stewardship through hands-on learning of the hala tree.
December 22, 2025
Nānākuli preschoolers explore leadership on Honolulu huakaʻi
Keiki from KS Preschools-Nānākuli explored servant leadership and Hawaiian history on a field trip to Kawaiahaʻo Plaza and ʻIolani Palace.
October 20, 2025
September 29, 2025
The unseen layer of care: KS Preschools staff take part in hands-on crisis response training
Dozens of new KS Preschools staff completed crisis response training led by Blue Line Solutions, a team of active and retired law enforcement and first responders who provide specialized safety training for schools and churches across the pae ʻāina.
August 19, 2025
KS Preschools launches Hawaiian heroes series
Kamehameha Schools Preschools launches the Meʻe Reader Series, a new set of early reader books that celebrate Hawaiian heroes like Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani while strengthening keiki literacy and cultural pride.
July 29, 2025
Tsunami Advisory – Update #2 from Kamehameha Schools
Mahalo for your continued care and attention during the tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has downgraded the warning to an advisory.
July 29, 2025
Tsunami Warning – Update #1 from Kamehameha Schools
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami WARNING for the state of Hawaiʻi. The estimated earliest arrival of the first wave is 7:10 p.m. Our top priority is to protect the safety of our haumāna, ʻohana and employees. Effective immediately, Kamehameha Schools will close all preschool and non-education sites and offices.
July 24, 2025
Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s journal gives a rare glimpse of inaugural Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
On Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea in 1843, a young Bernice Pauahi Pākī captured the return of Hawaiian sovereignty in her journal.
June 18, 2025
New edition of I Mua magazine celebrates all things ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
The latest edition of I Mua Magazine is a celebration of our ʻōlelo makuahine, featuring several stories presented ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
June 9, 2025
Kamehameha Day marks a legacy built to lead
This Kamehameha Day, we remember how Ke Aliʻi Pauahi named her school after Kamehameha I to pass down his legacy of strong, caring leadership to haumāna who lead with the same spirit.
May 12, 2025
Our shared kuleana: How safety provides the foundation for success at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha
Kamehameha Schools supports student success by prioritizing safety, well-being and strong partnerships between families, staff and peers.
May 7, 2025
Meet our kumu: Ashley Kalaiwaʻa — Instilling Hawaiian identity early on
The lead teacher’s goal is for keiki to leave the classroom knowing it is beautiful to be Hawaiian and show aloha.
May 5, 2025
Meet our kumu: Piʻikea Kihe — Teaching aloha through ʻike kūpuna
The preschool kumu grew up with a deep aloha for education, inspired by her mother’s dedication.
April 22, 2025
Mālama in action: KS preschoolers take on stream cleanup
Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha preschoolers used genki balls to clean a local stream, learning to mālama ʻāina through science and culture.
March 24, 2025
KS preschool teachers showcase Hawaiian culture-based education at conference
At the 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference on Kaua‘i, KS Preschools kumu highlighted their efforts to integrate Hawaiian culture-based education, sharing strategies to help keiki thrive.
February 25, 2025
Big wins for KS Kapālama, KS Maui in state wrestling tourney
The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama boys wrestling earned their second straight state title. Meanwhile Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Mikah Labuanan pulled off an amazing grand slam, earning four individual titles in four years. It’s the first ever for a Maui wrestler.
February 25, 2025
February 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.
February 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.
February 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.
January 29, 2025
Aloha meets aroha: Waimānalo preschoolers engage in cultural exchange with Māori kumu
The visit united kumu and keiki across Moananuiākea in mele and moʻolelo.
January 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.
January 8, 2025
KS in the news: How Kamehameha Schools aims to bring abundance back to Lahaina
Kamehameha Schools students and alumni are leading the way across Hawaiʻi and beyond, from a historic Maui football championship to groundbreaking roles in entertainment and public service.
December 16, 2024
Founder’s Day: Honoring Pauahi’s legacy through the ages
Founder’s Day honors Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s legacy through evolving traditions of reflection, cultural pride and gratitude.
December 9, 2024
Latest I Mua magazine edition highlights seeds of positive change planted across the pae ʻāina
As the year comes to an end, we proudly share the latest edition of I Mua magazine — now online and soon to arrive in the mail. Read more about ‘āina restoration happening in Lahaina and how alumni are helping to reshape narratives of our lāhui.
December 9, 2024
Join the celebration: 2024 Founder’s Day events
Across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, our Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana will come together to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop.
October 11, 2024
Native food crops, other plants poised to take root on KS’ lands in Lahaina
A part of Kamehameha Schools’ reimagination of its Kuʻia lands is already beginning to take shape ma waena, just above the Lahaina Bypass. That’s where native trees and food crops are about to be planted on a one-acre parcel, with plans to add more food trees on an adjoining parcel in 2025.
October 7, 2024
Kamehameha Preschools’ Lā Kūpuna: Nurturing relationships that connect generations
At all Kamehameha Schools Preschools, from Hāmākua across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, Lā Kūpuna is a reminder of the strength of ʻohana and the nurturing relationships that connect generations.
September 19, 2024
Kamehameha Schools collaborates with prestigious English museum for new exhibition
Kamehameha Schools collaborated with Pitt Rivers Museum – University of Oxford in England to support the launch of the “Ma uka to Ma kai: Back to the Future with Ahupuaʻa” exhibition.
September 11, 2024
Starting the year right at KS Preschools: An intentional approach to building pilina
The new school year at Kamehameha Schools Preschools begins with a series of orientation activities designed to build strong, lasting connections between teachers, children and families for a holistic educational environment.
September 9, 2024
From Kamehameha Schools to kula nui: Scholarships empower Hawaiian students
Three recent graduates reflect on how the educational and financial support they received has empowered them to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to giving back to their communities.
August 28, 2024
Boosting early learning connections on Kauaʻi through KS Kaiāulu
Using her expertise in data analysis and with support from KS Kaiāulu, Alanna Bauman enhances early learning opportunities for Kauaʻi County keiki.
August 12, 2024
Kamehameha Schools celebrates its newest preschool in Kapaʻa
The new KS preschool includes an outdoor playground, two classrooms, an office, a multi-purpose room and kitchen.
August 8, 2024
As we huipū in observance of the one-year remembrance of the Maui fires, we hold close the precious lives lost and send our deepest aloha and pule to their ‘ohana, friends, and the larger Lahaina community. Their strength and resilience through the tragedy, and this difficult past year, remind us of the importance of standing together, supporting one another, and embodying the spirit of aloha that defines our Kamehameha Schools ʻohana.
August 7, 2024
Kamehameha Schools’ contribution to healing and restoration
Aloha nō e ka ʻohana o Kamehameha. As promised, the Board of Trustees and I are writing to offer a detailed update about the Lahaina global settlement. Our joining this settlement ensures the restoration of Lahaina’s people and community, protects Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s trust, and offers future opportunities and hope.
July 25, 2024
KS in the news: Hawaiʻi student Sadie Yu is making a difference with Sweetheart Farm
From Pitcher of the Year to Miss Hawaii 2024, our KS haumāna, alums and kumu are taking titles and making headlines.
July 11, 2024
KS Preschools launch summer institute for teacher assistants
KS Preschools’ Teacher Assistant Summer Institute immersed educators in place-based professional development sessions across Hawaiʻi.
June 17, 2024
Make Music Day 2024 on ʻĀina Pauahi
Make Music Day Hawaiʻi, which is part of a worldwide music celebration, is back this year on June 21. There are numerous places to celebrate across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, including at some of our commercial properties on ʻĀina Pauahi.
June 3, 2024
FestPAC showcases Pacific leadership, native excellence
The legacy of our aliʻi showcases their strategic leadership and enduring impact on Pacific culture and unity.
May 30, 2024
Indigenous excellence celebrated at upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
For the first time ever, the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders, is being held in Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-generation cultural exchange from June 6-16, 2024.
May 14, 2024
Latest issue of I Mua magazine focuses on Lahaina recovery and more
I Mua magazine 2024, Issue 1 is out online and in your home. This edition includes manaʻo from alumni who have demonstrated great resilience after the devastating Lahaina fire.
May 6, 2024
Kumu Appreciation Week: Celebrating KS Preschools kumu
As part of Kumu Appreciation Week, we salute the kumu mentoring our youngest learners at KS Preschools across the pae ʻāina.
April 9, 2024
KS in the news: Oʻahu hālau prepares for Merrie Monarch on ʻĀina Pauahi
KS haumāna, alumni and staff shine in academics and athletics.
April 3, 2024
Celebrate Native Hawaiian Plant Month across ʻĀina Pauahi
Join us in celebrating Native Hawaiian Plant Month by immersing yourself in lāʻau Hawaiʻi at events across ʻĀina Pauahi!
April 1, 2024
Mālama Ola Minute: How outdoor play boosts your keiki’s health and happiness
Learn how outdoor play not only promotes health and well-being but also strengthens family bonds and social skills!
March 31, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Easter
He has risen! Kahu Kanani Franco from KS Maui wishes us a happy Easter as we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection.
March 29, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Good Friday
Good Friday is a day of reflection and remembrance of how much God loves us. In this video, Kahu Manu Naeʻole reminds us that we are only able to live prosperously because of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
March 28, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Maundy Thursday
Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard teams up with his son and KS Hawaiʻi haumāna Loheau for this reflection on John 13:34.
March 25, 2024
Empowering families: The ʻOhana Committee’s role in celebrating Hawaiian culture
The spirit of kaiāulu shines bright at the Kapolei Kūhiō Day Parade, where KS Waiʻanae preschools ʻohana and keiki exemplify unity. More than a parade, this event is a celebration of cultural education and parental involvement pioneered by Waiʻanae’s ʻOhana Committee’s vision for hands-on learning.
March 24, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 6
This Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice and the power of God’s love and mercy.
March 18, 2024
Kamehameha Schools’ Waiānuenue Preschool traces E Ola! from ma uka to ma kai
Parents of KS preschoolers get to experience Hawaiian culture-based education at this school-wide event.
March 10, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 4
KS Kapālama Christian Education Kumu Nadia Kam urges us to seek God’s guidance in times of temptation.
February 25, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 2
Both Kensy Apaka and Brayden Malani reference Matthew 14:27 in their video devotionals about finding courage and trusting God.
February 18, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 1
In this week’s video devotionals, Shonnie Calina and Kaʻōiwi Jeong remind us that our identity is rooted in God.
February 14, 2024
Lenten weekly video devotionals: Ash Wednesday
The Lenten season is upon us, so let’s pay close attention to God’s word and allow it to transform our hearts.
February 12, 2024
Kamehameha Schools’ panelists champion equitable education at national conference
Leaders from KS share innovative initiatives and spark a national dialogue about educator development.
February 1, 2024
How to take part in Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 2024
During the past 40 years, ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi has seen a major resurgence. Here is how you can grow your skills and immerse yourself in the language this Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!
February 1, 2024
Mālama Ola Minute: Revamp your keiki’s sleep routine to boost their well-being
Is your keiki getting enough sleep? These simple tweaks to their bedtime routine can turn restless nights into restful ones.
October 16, 2023
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi haumāna is championing mental health awareness on campus and on-screen
Sophomore Ziona Launiu supports her peers as a member of the Young Leaders Council for the “My Life. Just Listen.” campaign
September 28, 2023
Kamehameha Schools education leader wants to revolutionize student testing
Chelsea Keehne, with Kamehameha Schools’ Kealaiwikuamoʻo Division wants to challenge educators, parents, and the community to rethink how students could be assessed with an emphasis on the types of learning that will stay with haumāna for a lifetime, instead of just long enough to take a test.
August 9, 2023
Welina mai! Back to school celebrated at Nā Kula ʻo Kamehameha
It’s a rite of passage dating more than 130 years. Haumāna across the pae ʻāina have returned to the classroom. Here are some photos marking this momentous occasion.
July 6, 2023
Kamehameha Schools has recently made two land acquisitions in southeastern and north Maui, adding more than 5,500 acres to its ʻāina portfolio.
June 29, 2023
Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares how a recent strawberry picking adventure with his moʻopuna revealed manaʻo about having faith to go outside your comfort zone.
June 23, 2023
Weekly devotional: Old ideas, new situations
Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 shares manaʻo on those times when we wondered, “why do I need to learn this? I’ll never use this again!” Turns out these seemingly insignificant lessons can pay big dividends later.
June 16, 2023
Weekly devotional: Getting creative
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares manaʻo about identifying and treasuring the talents given to you by Ke Akua.
June 13, 2023
Moananuiākea four-year voyage connects indigenous communities and the world
This week representatives from Kamehameha Schools will be in Juneau, Alaska, for the global launch of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth. The delegation consists of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna and kumu, and a cultural protocol team from Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group that will continue the Schoolsʻ nearly 50-year kuleana as culture bearers and heritage keepers for the Hōkūleʻa.
June 9, 2023
Weekly devotional: Being a great learner
Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares how Nā Aliʻi were great examples of not just being lifelong learners, but also in applying that knowledge in their daily lives.
May 5, 2023
The light at the end of the tunnel
In leaning on the words of Hebrews 12:2, KS Maui senior Kira Gomez shares that despite the many twists and turns that may come, our faith in Ke Akua ensures that we will never lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.
May 4, 2023
Kamehameha Schools and Chaminade University have forged an innovative and community-focused partnership to educate, train and prepare aspiring early learning kumu through 150 full-tuition Muʻo scholarships. Muʻo means “to bud” and the name of the scholarship reflects the focus on taking care of keiki at the beginning of their educational journey.
April 27, 2023
April 3, 2023
KS education technology hui expands knowledge base during Lone Star State huakaʻi
Members from the KS ET Education Technology Services team recently attended the SXSW EDU 2023 conference in Austin, Texas where they had the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in education.
February 27, 2023
KS collaboration aimed at boosting early learning workforce
Kamehameha Schools is helping to promote careers in early childhood education through collaborations that provide University of Hawaiʻi students with hands-on experience at preschool sites.
November 3, 2022
10 ways to teach your keiki gratitude during the holiday season
In a world that seems to value overabundance, teaching gratitude can feel like an uphill battle. Despite the challenges you might face, helping our keiki to feel grateful can be worthwhile.
September 21, 2022
In honor of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s lā hānau, haumāna spent the day picking crown flower, making straw lei and coloring photos of our Queen.
August 5, 2022
CEO Message: Great Expectations
As we start the 2022-2023 school year, we do so with a renewed sense of hope and optimism having learned and grown so much over the last few years.
April 27, 2022
KS leaders praise support staff on Administrative Professionals Day
Mahalo piha to all of our administrative professionals! Please know that you are deeply appreciated today and every day!
March 22, 2022
Dr. Jennifer Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua selected as Kamehameha Schools trustee
The state Probate Court has selected Dr. Jennifer Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua as the newest member of the Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees. She will begin her term immediately, replacing former Trustee Micah Kāne, whose term expired on June 30, 2021.
March 9, 2022
Mālama Ola Minute: Five tips to help keiki cope with academic anxiety
In today’s environment of high-stakes testing and increased competitiveness in college admissions, experts worry that academic stress without enough down time, can take a serious toll on students.
February 23, 2022
KS blesses new Kikiwelawela Preschool in He‘eia
Nestled on the grounds of St. Ann Church in He‘eia, Kikiwelawela Preschool features two classrooms and will serve up to 40 kamaliʻi beginning in March.
January 12, 2022
‘Help Keep Our Schools Open’ programs re-air this weekend
The programs emphasize the importance of in-person learning and its positive impacts on haumāna and kumu.
January 12, 2022
Mālama Ola Minute: Helping your keiki stay at a healthy weight
It’s National Healthy Weight Week! Maintaining a healthy weight can be frustrating, even for kids. Extra pounds can put children at risk for developing serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and asthma.
December 15, 2021
Pauahi tribute airs Dec. 19 on KHNL
“With the Stroke of Her Pen” is a moving tribute that reflects on the life and legacy of Ke Ali ‘i Pauahi and their impact on generations of Hawaiian learners.
October 18, 2021
Kealaiwikuamoʻo crew creates high-touch kits to supplement high-tech learning
The free kits contain DIY cultural activities like hei (string figure games) that engage kuaʻana, mākua and tūtū in playing with little ones in the ‘ohana.
October 7, 2021
Mālama Ola Minute: Eat Together, Eat Better
Here are some tips on how to encourage smart eating habits and prepare locally sourced meals to help you and your keiki eat healthy all year long.
October 6, 2021
Applying to Kamehameha Schools just got easier
The new ʻOhana Portal provides families up-to-date information on the status of their applications for K-12 campus programs, preschools and a summer learning opportunities.
September 7, 2021
Keiki thrive as KS returns to in-person learning
Kamehameha Schools campuses are pulsing with energy and enthusiasm now that students have returned to the classroom after more than a year of distance learning.
January 29, 2021
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December 22, 2020
December 16, 2020
Preschool kumu Pūnua reflects on visits to Mauna ‘Ala for Founderʻs Day
December 8, 2020
Founderʻs Day 2020: The story behind the mele ‘Pauahi ‘o Kalaniʻ
November 8, 2020