2024 THEME
Kūpaʻa nō kākou - We are Resilient
Our ancestors crossed the vast ocean arriving in Hawaiʻi long ago. They encountered many hardships. They persevered & overcame harsh conditions to begin a new life in the islands.
Their resilience & cooperation helped them build a thriving lāhui, despite the many challenges they faced. The ʻŌlelo noʻeau, "He ‘a‘ali‘i kū makani mai au; ‘a‘ohe makani nāna e kūla‘i" describes one who is resilient in the face of adversity - I am a wind-withstanding ‘a‘ali‘i; no wind can topple me over. Like the ʻaʻaliʻi which withstand the winds that beat upon it, our people will continue to stand firm together. We are resilient - Kūpaʻa nō kākou!
This year's theme was developed by our sophomore hosts - Class of 2026!
WHY WE FUNDRAISE
Hoʻolauleʻa is our biggest fundraiser and attributes to over 75% of our giving budget for the following school year. All proceeds from Hoʻolauleʻa go towards various student enrichment grants, scholarships, teacher appreciation activations, ʻohana engagement and more. Every dollar you spend during this virtual event will benefit our Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna, kumu and ʻohana.
PARTNERS
Mahalo to all of our generous partners who made this year's Hoʻolauleʻa possible!
