MS students Raelynn Yoshida and Kalena Viela were challenged by their science teacher, Mrs. Kapisi, to make a positive difference in their community.  They decided to raise awareness about Pancreatic Cancer by having the MS campus wear purple on Friday, November 14th. They also pointed out that numerous studies have shown that pancreatic cancer is especially prevalent in native Hawaiians.  The goal was to create awareness and encourage healthy choices, which includes a survey you can find here. 

These students participated in a three hour training at the Whale Sanctuary in Kihei on Thurs., Nov. 13^th. This workshop taught ocean users how to identify the five major threats to reefs, how to discern them from natural interactions, and how to report them. They are now able to help their community by keeping an eye out for signs of change when visiting the reef. Early detection of these events is important in protecting our reef resources. The students that participated were Kialoa Rano, Shaina Kalalau-Johnson, Jaelyn Navarro, Daysan Gonsalves, Llyrik Min, and Kana Mateaki.

Middle School teachers from KSM and the Department of Education had the opportunity to attend a technology conference on our campus during the last week of October.  The main focus of the conference was on “Design Thinking”, which encourages students to find out what people really need, and then create that for them.  The conference was also a chance for teachers to get hands on training in new technologies that are being introduced to the classroom of the 21st century.

KS staff from the Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Operations and Headmaster’s office competed in an obstacle relay race on Wednesday, October 29.  The race was in support of the school’s Workplace Giving Campaign, which is raising money for Aloha United Way, the Hawaiian Way Fund and the Pauahi Foundation.  As you can see from the photos, everyone had a great time!

Our Middle School students had the chance to participate in a variety of activities during the Discovery Block period on Monday, October 20. Cooking, tennis, flower arranging and many other programs were available for the students to explore. You can tell by all the big smiles that it was a fun day for everyone!

Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula is an opportunity for our student body to connect with our Native Hawaiian community and show unity in all things Hawaiian.  It has developed into a learning tool for our students to raise awareness about current Hawaiian issues and Native Hawaiian programs available within our community.   Read more here.

KSM Kula Waena ukulele students gave a show for family, friends and guests at the Fairmont Kealani in Wailea over the fall break.