For nearly 180 years, Punahou School has educated students to become the next generation of leaders and innovators. Learn about our rich history, visionary leadership and guiding principles.
Through world-class academic and co-curricular programs, we encourage students to cultivate their interests and talents, aim for their highest potential and become positive forces in the world.
As President Latham announced on Sept. 4, Punahou School will remain operating in a high alert level (red) that necessitates full-time distance learning for all grade levels K – 12 until at least October 5. We will continuously monitor pandemic conditions and provide updates to families on a weekly basis.
Sunny Donenfeld, a veteran education, strategy and planning executive, recently began his role as the new vice president of finance and operations of Punahou School. He replaces John Field ’72, who retired this summer after more than 20 years in the role.
If you are able, please consider helping Punahou families with financial hardship due to COVID-19 by giving to the PunsUnited Fund for emergency financial aid at Punahou. 100% of your gift will go directly to support students in need.
As the start of school gets underway, President Mike Latham ’86 shares his thoughts on the new school year with Punahou students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and donors.
Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community – with its lush outdoor spaces filled with native plants, flowers and trees – abounds with opportunities to teach children about Hawaiian culture.
President Mike Latham ’86 - Convocation 2020
"You have this incredible opportunity to attend one of the very best schools in the world. And I want you to think about how to make the very most of that opportunity."