Since its founding in 1841, Punahou School has educated students to become the next generation of leaders and innovators. Learn about our rich history, visionary leadership and guiding principles.
Fifth-graders explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
In a tradition that spans back to the early ’70s, the annual trip to Hawai‘i Island was back up and running for fifth graders this January and February.
Twenty-one Punahou seniors have been selected as candidates for the Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964 to recognize exceptional graduating high school students. The selection process begins with SAT or ACT scores, followed by essays, self-assessments and transcripts.
Congratulations to the 21 Punahou seniors selected as 2023 National Merit Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They were among 57 Hawai‘i high school seniors selected in honor of their academic ability and potential for collegiate success.
Punahou welcomes Gustavo Carrera as Academy Principal, serving faculty and students in grades 9 – 12. He follows former Academy Principal Emily McCarren as she departs to become the head of Keystone Academy in Beijing.
Debbie Millikan, Ph.D., has joined Punahou as its first ever Director of Sustainability. In this inaugural role, she will lead the planning, development and implementation of the School’s overall sustainability strategy.
Punahou welcomes Annri Opitz-Kostick – an acclaimed dance instructor with over 30 years of teaching, performance and choreography experience – as its new Dance School director.
Show your Puns pride by joining us for Punahou’s Giving Day! Last year, over 2,200 alumni, parents, employees, grandparents and friends participated in Giving Day. Let’s rally together once again as one ‘ohana to celebrate Punahou and support our students! Gifts to the Punahou Fund for Giving Day impact every student, teacher, program and experience.
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."