When Shanna Nguyen (℅ ’25) walked across the oval at McKinley High School’s commencement, she carried more than a diploma. She carried a record of experiences defined by community engagement, academic...

As school year 2025-26 nears its end and seniors prepare to graduate, members of the senior council look back on what led them to the council and moments of high emotion and reflect on those who helped...

The Hawai’i State Board of Education has a new statewide policy prohibiting student cell phone use in public schools to “eliminate distractions in classrooms, enhance academic focus and improve social...

Silver‑haired and tiny, Dianne Boons walked down the King Street sidewalk on her way to meet a group of young journalists—a group that, at the time, included me. She lived in a condo not far from campus,...

Roger Higa was first inspired to start writing music by two events that occurred on the same week during April of last year: his mother-in-law who he had cared for for 12 years was on her deathbed, and...

McKinley High School’s L3 Club—named for its focus on law, leadership, and life skills—launched last quarter with a campuswide speaker event giving students firsthand insight into the systems and...

Starting this year, the YMCA has been providing various after-school activities, along with free food, to McKinley High School students in room T-1 from Monday to Thursday and B103 on Friday, with the...

Cynthia Reves has advised McKinley’s Newswriting class since the 2010-11 School Year. In August, she received the Journalism Education Association's Medal of Merit, a prestigious award honoring current...

Since the 1980s, the McKinley Alumni Association has kept graduates connected to the school community through fundraisers supporting student programs and campus needs. Now, with just over 20 members, its...

Some school days feel heavier than others, and when students need support, many turn to a trusted adult, teacher, counselor, or administrator for a listening ear and guidance. With students spending an...