We Did It!
June 5, 2019
Tonight we celebrated Punahou School and President Jim Scott '70 with nearly 2,000 attendees...
Stories of Impact
A Look Inside: D. Kenneth Richardson ’48 Learning Lab
May 13, 2019
Punahou alumnus Ken Richardson '48 had a vision to create a cutting-edge lab that...
Changing Lives with Financial Aid
February 1, 2019
When Xuan Nguyen ’19 arrived at Punahou in the sixth grade...
PUEO Students Explore the Arts
November 22, 2019
As part of Punahou’s Clarence T.C. Ching PUEO Program (Partnerships in Unlimited Educational Opportunities),...
Exploring Global Issues in India
August 1, 2019
A group of Punahou and St. Andrew’s students and chaperones participated in the Oakridge...
Joshua Lawrence
October 1, 2019
“As teachers, we are charged with creating global learners who are open-minded and not...
Royce Shioi ’20
October 1, 2019
When Royce Shioi ’20 entered Punahou as a freshman, he met with Punahou teacher...
Ali Grasse and Lanelle Nishikawa
October 1, 2019
Before the first phase of the Kosasa Community welcomed second- and third-graders in 2016,...
Life-Changing Journey
January 17, 2019
Last spring, I had the opportunity to study at the School for Ethics and...
Scott ’69 and Sharan Power – Extending a Family Legacy
January 21, 2019
With nearly four decades teaching at Punahou and four generations of Punahou alumni dotting...
A Sign of Hope: Megan Kobayashi ’19 Inspires Deaf Students with Robotics
January 22, 2019
In the robotics classroom at the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind (HSDB)...
Education by Design
March 13, 2019
In 2018, Punahou School published "Education by Design," an 88-page publication showcasing the transformation...
Matthew James ’00: Extending His Reach
January 20, 2019
Last September, Matthew James ’00 found himself a continent away from his hometown of...
Marcy Lichter ’53 Friedman: Art Advocate
January 19, 2019
Not only is Sacramento-based artist Marcy Lichter ’53 Friedman passionate about creating art...
Jen Lewin ’92: Illuminating Force
January 18, 2019
Jen Lewin's ’92 installations are interactive revelations, bursts of colorful lights, carefully placed to...
Heroine of Hawaiian People Honored
January 15, 2019
Abigail Kuaihelani Maipinepine Campbell, for whom the Kuaihelani Learning Center for ʻIke Hawaiʻi is...
Notable Artists Visit Campus
January 14, 2019
Artists Jasper Wong and Solomon Enos recently shared their artistic talents and experiences with...
‘Ike Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Culture Flourishes at Punahou School
November 19, 2018
When Ke‘alohi Reppun ’99 entered Punahou in 1993, she wanted to study Hawaiian language...
Punahou’s Hiroshima Peace Scholarship Program Celebrates 10 Years
November 16, 2018
The blazing sun and suffocating humidity of summer in Japan greeted this year's Hiroshima...
A Lei of Inspiration: Jay ’68 and Ann Kadowaki
November 12, 2018
Jay '68 and Ann Kadowaki have built a lasting connection to Punahou through the...
Student Voice: Gordon Asato ’19
November 12, 2018
Our senior social studies Capstone trip to Iceland showed me the importance of balance....
Kosasa Community Wins Awards for Landscape Architecture, Sustainability
November 10, 2018
In October, PBR Hawai'i & Associates, Inc., the landscape architecture firm that designed the...
A Toast to New Directions in Global Education
November 8, 2018
In July, Wo International Center marked the end of its 25th anniversary year with...
Frances Thompson ’46 Lynch – Aloha that Endures
November 8, 2018
Home in Jacksonville, Florida may be 4,700 miles from Honolulu, but Frances Thompson '46...
A Day of Service at Rocky Hill
October 23, 2018
On a recent weekend, Parent Advancement Council (PAC) volunteers generously donated their time tending...
Punahou Poll: Teachers, How Did You Get Ready for the Year?
September 10, 2018
With everyone hitting their stride for the new school year, we asked teachers how...
A Toast to 25 Years of Global Education at Punahou
July 27, 2018
Long-standing supporters of global education at Punahou gathered on July 20, 2018, to celebrate...
O-Men Raise $175,000 for Ku’u Punahou Campaign
July 11, 2018
This spring, the O-Men exceeded its $175,000 fundraising goal set during the School's 175th...
Support for the Arts: Elizabeth Wong
July 10, 2018
Elizabeth Wong's dedication to the arts has had a tangible impact on thousands of...
Stories of Giving: Darin Arita ’93
July 10, 2018
As one of Wall Street's top stock analysts, it might be hard to believe...
Failure is an Option in Design Thinking
July 9, 2018
"You had a lot of failure today," said Design Thinking, Technology and Fabrication faculty...
Get to Know the Native Plants of the Kosasa Community
June 21, 2018
Since the opening of the first half of Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community for...
The Gift of Opportunities – Loveday Conquest ’66
June 14, 2018
Loveday Conquest '66 remembers well the stepped-up pace of HWs and reading assignments during...
Instruments of Hope
June 5, 2018
A project that began as an exploration of sound waves turned into a life...
Smart Furniture
May 25, 2018
Shift+ Furniture designer David Stubbs and his team paid a recent visit to Punahou...
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Sustainability Development Award Presented to Punahou
May 23, 2018
The Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community was recently recognized as exemplary of sustainable development....
PUEO Kicks Off a New Year
May 8, 2018
The mood is festive as 400 PUEO family and friends are welcomed to Dole...
At the Center of It All
April 30, 2018
When fourth-grade faculty Pamela Piper '91 Fox began thinking about how she might develop...
Stories of Giving: Lani and Leighton ’74 Lam
April 28, 2018
A thoughtful gift and estate plan can help satisfy personal financial-planning needs, while reflecting...
Stories of Giving: Hope Kuo Staab
April 28, 2018
Hope Kuo Staab began teaching at Punahou in 1976 and was a pioneering educator...
Stories of Giving: Hollister “Holly” Lindley ’69
April 28, 2018
Hollister "Holly" Lindley '69 generously supported Punahou's living endowment, now the Punahou Fund, for...
Taking Data-Driven Action – David ’91 and Thais Vogel
April 27, 2018
"I wasn't actually sure about climate change until I did the math myself...
How Healthier Communities Lead to a More Sustainable World
April 16, 2018
Punahou welcomed Sarah Craven '81 to campus as the Chapel's 2018 Kong Spirit and...
Going Plastic Free at the Student-Driven Sustainability Fair
April 10, 2018
The Punahou community gathered April 6 at an annual campus event to teach and...
A Month for Celebrating Sustainability
April 5, 2018
Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, is the perfect opportunity for reflecting on the importance...
Supporting the School in Perpetuity
March 6, 2018
Over 100 donors to endowed funds gathered in the President's Pavilion on Feb. 22...
Brain Symposium 2018
March 2, 2018
Each year, Punahou hosts a Brain Symposium with a focus on learning and the...
D. Kenneth Richardson ’48 Learning Lab Opens
February 26, 2018
Today's Punahou students will graduate having had access to some of the most sophisticated...
Global Perspectives: Wo International Center Celebrates 25 Years
January 31, 2018
In the summer of 1969, a group of 27 Japanese teenagers dressed in formal...
Making a Difference: Building Community Through Financial Aid
January 31, 2018
While the most profound impact of Punahou's financial aid program is on the families...
Giving Back for the Greatest Impact – Dana Haimoff ’87
January 31, 2018
How Dana Haimoff '87 entered Punahou is a telling illustration of the independence and...
We did it! Changing Lives Challenge
January 31, 2018
In 2013, Punahou received a $10 million gift from anonymous donors to support the...
Becoming Global Citizens
January 30, 2018
This past summer, our group of 18 traveled to New Zealand, a country with...
CASE Recognizes Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation
January 29, 2018
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation was selected by the Council for Advancement and Support...
Learning How to Be a Friend
December 8, 2017
Junior-school counselor Lauli'a Phillips '98 Ah Wong explores the concept of friendship with students...
Tools for Creating Positive Change in the Community
November 30, 2017
Luke Center for Public Service recently welcomed guests to share expertise with students and...
A Recharging Station
November 17, 2017
Are you feeling stressed? Exhausted? Anxious? Overwhelmed? If you answered yes, you're not alone....
The Cutting Edge
November 13, 2017
The familiar scents of sawdust and wood glue hang in the air at Frear...
Making Learning ‘Sticky’
November 3, 2017
"We're here to build!" exclaims a third-grade boy and his friend as they burst...
Learning Commons Leaders: Pat Quilter ’64
November 1, 2017
Two extraordinary alumni recently stepped forward to support the innovative vision behind the Junior...
Learning Commons Leaders: Marcia Reed ’54 Wythes
November 1, 2017
Two extraordinary alumni recently stepped forward to support the innovative vision behind the Junior...
Junior School Learning Commons: A 3-D Journey
November 1, 2017
Last spring, Punahou students from grades 4 – 11 created an interactive, virtual model...
Student Global Leadership Institute: From India to Punahou
October 30, 2017
Wo International Center's Student Global Leadership Institute (SGLI) was launched at Punahou in 2010,...
Gratitude for a Life of Opportunities – Dana Harimoto ’59 Izumi
October 30, 2017
In the last seven decades, Dana Harimoto '59 Izumi has played many roles at...
Wo Global Journeys 2017
October 23, 2017
The wide range of international programs supported by Wo International Center was on display...
New Endowed Financial Aid Fund Honors Nainoa Thompson ’72
September 27, 2017
Inspired by the courage and leadership of master navigator Nainoa Thompson '72, a new...
The Neuroscience of Learning
September 19, 2017
True or false? People only use 10 percent of their brain. Multitasking is possible....
PUEO Awarded for Excellence in Summer Learning
August 10, 2017
The Clarence T.C. Ching PUEO Program at Punahou School was recognized by the National...
A Passion Passed on to the Next Generation – Patrick Vinton Kirch ’68
August 10, 2017
In 1963, Patrick Kirch '68 was an inquisitive 13-year-old growing up in Manoa Valley...
Teachers Strand Brings Together Global Educators
August 2, 2017
The three-day Global Education Teachers Strand brought together educators from nine different countries....