On Friday, Aug. 8th, McKinley High School kicked off the new school year with the Welcome Back Assembly in the gym. New teachers, counselors, administrators and coaches were introduced to the school...

On April 17, The Pinion staff went to UH Manoa to attend the Hawaii High School Student Journalism Awards Luncheon from ~12-1 PM where they won 10 awards in different categories.  The Hawaii High School...

This year McKinley High School’s May Day performance will take place on May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.  This year’s theme will highlight the older, more traditional style of hula, inspired by the iconic...

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a time of celebration and reflection in many cultures. In 2025, the holiday fell on Jan. 29, marking the start of the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal...

Hawaii's Kalo plants stand proudly with their heart-shaped leaves, emerging lush and vibrant from the damp soil. They thrive in the Lo‘i or Mala fields, their jagged edges framing the smooth, indented...

As Black and Gold Week concluded, Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Mamiya, a 1960 McKinley graduate, was posthumously inducted as the 2025 Hall of Honor recipient during the Hall of Honor Assembly. Mamiya passed...

Strength and balance are essential to staying independent as we age, but fall prevention isn’t just about exercise—it’s also about confidence. McKinley High School’s occupational therapy students...

As high school seniors begin the college application process both in school and in their homes, they face a lot of challenges, making the application process a stressful moment in their lives. On Oct....

In an exciting and vibrant fusion of creativity and education, McKinley High School and its Art Department collaborated with the Honolulu Museum of Art to give McKinley student artists an opportunity to...

Students at McKinley High School are expressing disappointment over the changes to the EXPRESS HOLO card program. Previously available to all students from 2023 to 2024, the cards now have new eligibility...