For nearly 180 years, Punahou School has educated students to become the next generation of leaders and innovators. Learn about our rich history, visionary leadership and guiding principles.
Through world-class academic and co-curricular programs, we encourage students to cultivate their interests and talents, aim for their highest potential and become positive forces in the world.
Punahou’s legacy of educating global leaders, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, community organizers and others who have dedicated their lives to making a better world. WATCH VIDEO »
Punahou’s legacy of educating global leaders, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, community organizers and others who have dedicated their lives to making a better world. WATCH VIDEO »
Maile Uohara has been appointed as Punahou’s new Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions, effective July 19, 2021. She replaces Betsy Hata, who will be retiring this summer after more than 17 years leading our admissions and financial aid efforts.
This year’s Carnival theme, “A Carnival Out of This World,” couldn’t be better for this truly unique Carnival experience. It speaks to the unique nature of our times, and it has been an opportunity for our fearless student leaders from the Class of 2022 to reimagine Carnival during a pandemic, while staying true to the traditions of our annual on-campus event.
This time-honored Punahou tradition is made possible thanks to the hard-working volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to its success.
While Carnival may look a little different this year, our Juniors in the Class of 2022 are hard at work making sure our Punahou community has a memorable experience. Watch this video announcement about Punahou Carnival: A Carnival Out of This World!
Our Pandemic Response Team continues to observe a decline in the average daily number of new COVID-19 cases over a 7-day period. Currently, that number on Oʻahu stands at 75 (as of Oct. 5), a level that, taken together with a test positivity rate under 5%, allows us to safely reopen campus on Oct. 13.We greatly look forward to welcoming children back to Kapunahou.
VSF is a way for the Punahou community to share not only about what students have learned about caring for the planet, but also ways to encourage us all to live more sustainable lives.
Veteran educator Linda Inlay spoke to Molly Takagi – Punahou's K – 8 social, emotional and ethical learning coordinator – about how family meetings can improve family relationships and children’s well-being.
Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community – with its lush outdoor spaces filled with native plants, flowers and trees – abounds with opportunities to teach children about Hawaiian culture.
President Mike Latham ’86 - Convocation 2020
"You have this incredible opportunity to attend one of the very best schools in the world. And I want you to think about how to make the very most of that opportunity."