Hālau Lahaina, malu i ka ‘ulu
Culture, ʻōlelo and ʻāina-focused opportunities for community
Here’s what we’re doing to keep haumāna safe and secure.
A monthly series with tips for families on topics of health, well-being and safety.
This month’s topic:
Mālama Ola Minute: Getting a head start on health forms
Offices across the pae ʻāina for Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha will reopen tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. KS campuses and preschools will continue normal Spring Break operations, with haumāna and kumu away from classes. We mahalo our haumāna, ʻohana and staff for your patience, flexibility and care for one another as the recent Kona storm moved through our islands. We also recognize that many in our communities experienced severe damage and other impacts from the weather, and we extend our deepest aloha to all who have been affected.
With the safety and well-being of our haumāna, ʻohana and staff at the top of our mind, Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026. This decision aligns with state and county closures and follows the guidance of government and emergency officials as the Kona storm continues to impact these islands. At this time, Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses, preschool sites and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will remain open tomorrow. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and remain in communication with emergency and government officials. If conditions change, decisions regarding Hawaiʻi Island sites will be communicated directly and immediately to those communities. Individual campuses and sites will also be sharing updates regarding any changes to activities, events or programs scheduled during this time.
Pauahi Nona Ka Lei: Songs Honoring Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop For the 106th Annual Song Contest, we gather as one ‘ohana to honor the life and legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and her enduring commitment to nurture generations of Hawaiians through education, knowledge, culture, and aloha ‘āina. This Friday, our haumāna will raise their voices in song, with unwavering aloha for Ke Ali‘i Pauahi. Let our mele be a vibrant tribute that uplifts, connects, and motivates each of us to be guardians of her vision and legacy—strong in spirit, rich in aloha, and united as one. Tune in to the live broadcast! Friday, March 13 on K5 or online Pre-show 6:30 p.m. Competition 7:30 p.m. ksbe.edu/songcontest #KSSong #kssongcontest #kssongcontest2026
What holds us together in Hawaiʻi? What holds us together in Hawaiʻi is more than participation—it’s belonging, care, and connection to one another and to place. Our latest ʻImi Pono publication, Community Connections in Hawaiʻi, shares how these forms of connection shape wellbeing across our islands and influence decisions about staying rooted in Hawaiʻi, especially for Native Hawaiians. And we’re just getting started. The 2026 ʻImi Pono Hawaiʻi Wellbeing Survey launches March 20. Your voice helps shape what we understand about connection, wellbeing, and life in Hawaiʻi. Explore the findings at ksbe.edu/imiponosurvey In partnership with @liliuokalanitrust, @oha_hawaii, @kamehamehaschools, @papaolalokahi, and @queenshealthhi #ʻImiPono #CommunityConnection #Pilina #HawaiʻiWellbeing
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