Strategic Priorities

Punahou School’s mission is lived out in countless ways each day through the learning, teaching, and community life on our campus. While this work is broad and multifaceted, each year the School identifies a set of strategic priorities that represent areas requiring particular focus and attention.

These priorities are not meant to capture everything we do. Rather, they highlight where we believe concentrated effort in the year ahead will most benefit our students, faculty, and community. They are iterative and evolving: as progress is made in one area, new priorities will emerge, ensuring that our focus continues to align with the needs of our time and the values of Punahou.

2025 Strategic Priorities

List of 5 items.

Develop Inquiry-Led Lifelong Learning

Equip every student with the mindset and tools to be curious, self-directed learners who thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Harness Technology to Support Teaching and Learning

Integrate emerging technologies thoughtfully and ethically to enhance learning experiences and ensure students are prepared for the digital future.
Discover Purpose and Kuleana

Support students in exploring their individual passions, values, and responsibilities to Hawai‘i and the world, cultivating a strong sense of meaning and direction in their lives.
Optimal Learning Environments for All: DEIB

Create inclusive learning spaces where every member of the community feels a deep sense of belonging.
Cultivate Faculty and Staff Growth and Well-being

Foster a culture where teachers and staff are supported in their professional growth, personal well-being, and ability to make a lasting impact on students.

Strategic Priorities