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Student safety and well-being

Caring for the whole child


There is nothing more important to us than our keiki.

Our keiki must be healthy and safe to learn and succeed in school and life. By taking a whole-child approach, we can better support and equip each student with the skills they need toward reaching their fullest potential.

We all share in this kuleana. Support from ‘ohana and our lāhui help to reinforce all of these efforts so that our keiki and lāhui can thrive.

Student safety and well-being framework
Safety and securityCognitive healthPhysical healthMental healthHawaiian culture and spiritualityEnvironment and school climate
 

Environment and school climate

We are grounded by our core values that embody a culture of understanding, openness, inclusivity and acceptance, collaboration, respect and care for one another.

Safety and security

We prioritize safety and security across the enterprise, ensuring appropriate structure, governance, planning and resourcing.

Cognitive health

We use personalized and place-based learning to bolster engagement, academic excellence and social emotional learning.

Physical health

We provide quality care to maintain good health and provide curriculum, activities and opportunities to learn lifelong healthy habits.

Mental health

We employ early detection tools for mental health wellness and provide supports to meet the psychological and emotional needs of our haumāna.

Hawaiian culture and spirituality

Following the example of Princess Pauahi, we uphold the cultural and spiritual values that instill Native Hawaiian identity and pride within our haumāna.


Mālama Ola

Mālama Ola is the enterprise division responsible for medical clearance and physical and mental health clinical services provided to KS students. It is comprised of the Health Services, Behavioral Health, and Athletic Health departments that support the three campuses, 30 preschools, and summer programs. The Mālama Ola division contributes to E Ola! by supporting child well-being, which helps optimize student learning.


Make a report

Students
Students are also encouraged, but not required, to make a report online with KS’ Hi‘ikua Line.

Parents
Adults (including Kamehameha Schools staff) who wish to report any suspicious activity, whether reasonably suspected, alleged, or actually witnessed, may file a report in KS’ Hi‘ikua Line.


Assisting those in need of healing

We recognize our responsibility to provide help and healing to those who experienced harm while in our care. The Ho‘opakele Fund has been established by Kamehameha Schools to provide access to counseling for survivors of past sexual misconduct or physical abuse. A confidential phone line has been set up for those who are eligible to file a claim and access support services.

Confidential phone line:
1 (888) 961-9273

Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HST
Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to noon HST


Voice messages left after hours will be promptly returned.

Get all the facts about the Ho‘opakele Fund.