We have committed to you that we will communicate when updates occur and today, out of an abundance of caution, Kamehameha Schools is cancelling all large-scale events across our organization starting on Friday, March 13 through at least April 5. This includes a significant decision made in regards to one of our signature events, Hōʻike.

The evening performance of Moku Aʻe Ka Pawa has been cancelled on Friday, March 13 evening. We are able to move forward with the performance this evening, Thursday, March 12. Tonight's performance will also be live broadcasted on Lehua TV starting at 6 p.m. We will continue to communicate regarding the implications of this cancellation and appreciate your patience and understanding as we act in what Kamehameha Schools feels is pono for the health, safety, and well-being of our haumāna and community. Tickets purchased for Friday night’s show may be exchanged for tickets tonight, otherwise refunds will be made. Please hold on to your tickets for reimbursements and we will communicate that process.

School will still be open on Friday, March 13 and we are proceeding with our Hōʻike matinee for our K-8 students, however, we will be unable to host our community schools and guests for the performance.

Kamehameha Schools has also updated our travel policies and guidance and have cancelled all student school-related travel outside of Hawaiʻi for the rest of the school year. See the chart below for information related to travel.

We kindly ask for your continued kōkua in updating our kula on any travel plans your child(ren) may have outside of Hawaiʻi for the rest of the school year. This includes any trips to the continental U.S. or Alaska or international travel regardless of CDC travel notice levels. You can share these plans on our Student Travel Notification form, or contact your child’s front office and provide your child’s name, location of travel, and duration.

Our haumāna, kumu, and ʻohana’s ability to evolve and adapt is what makes our Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi ʻohana special. Mahalo for your partnership as we navigate this fluid situation.

​​​​​​​I mua aku nō kākou!