Admissions Events

There are so many things that make Punahou a unique and special place. At the heart of all that we do is the people, our campus, and the intersection of both that allow us the benefit of providing a vast array of opportunities to our students. The Admissions team is eager to share our school with your family through a variety of in-person and online events. Attendance at our events are optional and do not impact the admissions decision.

Additional events will be added throughout the admissions season, please check back periodically for new events.

EVENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 5 FAMILIES

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A Vision for Your Child’s Future:

An Evening with Dr. Michael Latham, Punahou School’s President
(Adults only, please)

Please join us for an evening at the chapel for an opportunity to hear about the experience of a Punahou Education from Punahou President, Dr. Latham, Kindergarten – Grade 8 Principal, Dr. Chow Hoy, Director of Enrollment Management, Maile Uohara, and an Academy student speaker.

Monday, September 9, 2024
6 p.m.
Punahou School Campus
Registration Opens on August 1
Kosasa Community Walk-Thru

(Applicants and adults welcome)

Kindergarten – Grade 5 applicants and families are invited to visit the Kosasa Community, home to the Grades 2 – 5 classrooms, Kindergarten – Grade 8 library, design technology labs, and arts and music studios. Grades 4 and 5 applicants and families will have the opportunity to sign up for a guided tour by a student ambassador. Kindergarten – Grade 3 applicants will get a chance to participate in an art activity and visit with the animals in the lily pond.

Saturday, September 14, 2024
8:30 a.m.
Punahou School Campus
Registration Opens on August 1

EVENTS FOR GRADES 6 – 12 FAMILIES

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Middle School Open House (Grades 6 – 8)

(Applicants and adults welcome)

We welcome you to join us at the Case Middle School campus for our Open House. Your family will have the opportunity to hear from Punahou President Dr. Latham and other notable speakers to learn about our curriculum, programs, and community. There will also be time to explore classrooms, visit a team space, meet and interact with various faculty members, current students and families.

Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:30 a.m.
Punahou School Campus
Registration Opens on August 1
Academy Open House (Grades 9 – 12)

(Applicants and adults welcome)

We welcome you to join us on campus at our Academy (Grades 9 – 12) Open House. Your family will have the opportunity to hear from Punahou President Dr. Latham and current students to learn about our curriculum and what student life is like on campus. There will also be time to do a self-guided tour and also meet faculty members, current students and parents.

Saturday, September 28, 2024
11:30 a.m.
Punahou School Campus
Registration Opens on August 1

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HAIS Education Fair

While we would love to see you on campus, if you can’t make it to our Open Houses or campus walk-thru, you can meet the Punahou admissions team at the HAIS Education Fair.

Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hawai‘i Convention Center

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Financial Aid Information Session

(for admissions applicant families)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Registration opens on August 1

Financial Aid Webinars

This online session will provide an overview of the financial aid program at Punahou School.

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SSAT and Character Skills Snapshot Webinar

Thursday, October 17
Noon – 1 p.m.
Registration Opens on August 1

2024 – 2025 Admissions Listen and Learn Info Sessions

Listen and Learn sessions are our way to share the school with prospective families and provide tips on how to apply. Additional sessions will be offered throughout the admissions season and we encourage you to check back periodically.