#Kealakehe High School
Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.
Kealakehe High School wins grand prize at Pacific & Asian Affairs Council competition
Third place went to students from the Big Island’s Waiākea High School. A second team from Kealakehe High School also won a prize.
Big Island’s Sister City Program launches ‘Ale Lau Loa
The program provides a learning experience that allows local youth to explore first-hand the history, values and customs of traditional and indigenous cultures across the globe.
Big Island teen caddies for pro golfer second year in a row at PGA Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
Saturday started out with clear skies and hot. As the hours ticked on, the clouds moved in and sea salt filled the air like mist as the surf was up at least 12 to 15 feet.
Hawai‘i County announces annual youth track and field meets
Participants are limited to two meets and three events per meet. If participants are entering more than one event, they cannot enter exclusively running events or exclusively field events but must choose at least one of each.
Family set up GoFundMe for funeral expenses for 17-year-old who died spearfishing in Kona
In just the first 15 hours, 304 people donated more than $40,000, double the goal of $20,000, to help the family of Yohan Choi, who tragically died on July 24 in a spearfishing accident at only age 17.
Big Island English teacher debuts first album recorded during pandemic in Kentucky cabin
In a tiny Western Kentucky cabin in December of 2020, Madison McCreary Stuart began recording songs for her first album in a loft she and her childhood friends converted into a music studio. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic. In between teaching English online to her 10th grade students at Kealakehe High School — who […]
Showcase of Music in Schools celebrates local student talent on May 7 in Hilo
Local students will showcase their musical talent at the “Showcase of Music in Schools” on May 7 in Hilo.
Big Island high schools win big at world affairs competition on O‘ahu
The competition featured over 100 students from 13 public, private and charter schools from O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.
Big Island high school students wave signs against deadly fentanyl
The signs included the messages: One pill can kill; Fentanyl kills; and Narcan saves lives.
Kona man dies following 2-vehicle crash near Kealakehe High School
A Kailua-Kona man dead following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night near Kealakehe High School.
La´i´ōpua 2020 Will Use Grant to Help Kealakehe High School Students
La´i´ōpua 2020 is one of 194 organizations statewide chosen to receive a portion of the $7 million in funding made available.
Teacher Feature: Bill Chen, Kealakehe High
Bill Chen started as a Vice Principal at Kealakehe High School last summer but has worked in West Hawai’i schools for eight years.
Virtual Voices: KHS Choir Harmonize ‘Over My Head’
The kids in the KHS choir wouldn’t let COVID stop them from coming together in a virtual format to perform “Over My Head.”
CIP Funds Released for Track Improvements at Kealakehe High
Capital Improvement Project funds have been released for Kealakehe High School’s track improvements.
Kealakehe Cancels Homecoming After Gun Threat
Kealakehe High School canceled its homecoming dance and celebration Friday night following a gun threat made against the festivities.
Residents Say Voices Stifled on Homelessness
Hawai‘i County could produce as many as 30 new domiciles available to Kailua-Kona’s homeless for occupancy come year’s end.
Beneficiaries Receive $18K From Big Island Chocolate Festival
Proceeds totaling $18,000 from the 2019 Big Island Chocolate Festival were awarded to multiple educational organizations.
Future ‘Rocket Scientists’ at Kealakehe HS Place in National Competition
Rocket Team 2 from Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona placed 20th out of 101 teams at the Team America Rocketry Challenge.
