Wednesday Wake-Up
Start your day with warmth, connection, and community at our Wednesday Wake-Up – a special coffee and pastry hour with ʻohana and Kumu Lehua at Kekuʻiapoiwa Learning Center.
This relaxed morning gathering is a chance to enjoy our students favorite treats, engage in meaningful conversation, and strengthen our shared commitment to uplifting our haumāna.
Whether you're a new face or a familiar one, we invite you to join us for this time of ʻono mea ‘ai and manaʻo. Come early, sip slowly, and connect deeply.
E hoʻopaʻa kākou i ke aloha a me ke kaiāulu – Let’s ground ourselves in aloha and community.
WHEN:
October 29, 2025, 8am-9am
WHERE:
Kekuʻiapoiwa Learning Center, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi High School campus
SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP is open until full.
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi High School Hōʻike a Haʻi Presents: Mean Girls: High School Version
Get ready for a night of laughter, drama, and unforgettable performances as our haumāna take the stage in Mean Girls: High School Version!
Show Dates: November 6, 7, & 8
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: William Charles Lunalilo Center
Tickets: $10 [Scan the flyer QR code or visit https://bit.ly/3Ucq8CV to purchase]
Come support our talented haumāna in this fun and fierce musical, based on the hit Paramount Pictures film and Broadway show.
Mahalo for supporting the arts at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi!
Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Financial Aid & Scholarships
We are excited to offer two virtual workshops about Financial Aid and Scholarships, presented by P20 and College is Within Reach for our students and ʻohana.
How to Sign Up
Students can register through their MAIA Learning account under the Events tab (where they sign up for college visits).
Workshop Dates & Details
September 17, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn how to access over $70 million in scholarships awarded annually to Hawai‘i students, regardless of family income. This session includes:
Tips for applying for scholarships
How to use scholarship search engines
Meet representatives from Hawai‘i Community Foundation, University of Hawai‘i System, and Sallie Mae for guidance on searching and applying for scholarships
November 6, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Get ready for the financial aid season by learning how to access over $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds. This session will :
Tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available October 1 for the 2026-2027 award year
How to access over $70 million in scholarships and grants awarded to Hawai‘i students, regardless of family income
Who Should Attend?
We encourage seniors and their parents to participate as we prepare for the upcoming financial aid and scholarship season.
For questions, please contact your grade level counselor.
COMMUNITY EVENT: Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: UCB 127 and UCB 100 (University of Hawai`i at Hilo)
Attend a virtual or in-person Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha Series event in your community to hear from local Native Hawaiian scholarship organizations.
Free for all Hawaiʻi high school and college students!
A meal will be provided and a chance to win a $500 scholarship.
All are welcome to attend these free events! Please register below as dinner will be provided for in-person dates.
Statewide Virtual ‘Aha Kick-off
October 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register here: https://hawaii.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_blVEMNDURXOph1wvVT2g4Q
UH Hilo Scholarship ‘Aha
November 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vEL0rIFiIlGjIgekORot6g1vGgT4WbuhWafoxvho2ew/viewform
Virtual Statewide Virtual ‘Aha
January 22, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register here: https://hawaii.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qp_KNr2BT2KChfR-Llv9mQ#/registration
For more information please contact: Callie Martin: calliev@hawaii.edu