Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻonaʻauao o ke Aupuni Hawaiʻi

How to Enroll

Enrolling in Hawaiʻi’s public schools is a straightforward process that involves determining school eligibility, preparing required documents, and completing an application either online or in person.

Find Your School

We are committed to providing a high-quality education for all students and we look forward to welcoming your child to our school system. Learn how to determine your school through the SchoolSite Locator App.

Ride the Bus

The Department provides bus service in neighborhoods around the islands to ensure broad access to educational opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s students and serves about 25,000 student riders across the state. 

What’s Happening

  • School Bus in front of a school
    HIDOE anticipates improved start to school bus service when school year begins
    HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is on track to resume all school bus routes that were in service at the end of…
Upcoming Events
  • 07/29/2025
    Teachers' First Day
  • 08/04/2025
    Students' First Day
  • 08/15/2025
    HOLIDAY: Statehood Day

    Schools and state offices are closed.

  • 09/01/2025
    HOLIDAY: Labor Day

    Schools and state offices are closed.

  • 10/03/2025
    End of Quarter 1
  • 10/06/2025 10/10/2025
    Fall Break
  • 11/11/2025
    HOLIDAY: Veteran's Day

    Schools and state offices are closed.

  • 11/27/2025
    HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving

    Schools and state offices are closed.

  • 11/28/2025
    School Holiday
  • 12/19/2025
    End of Quarter 2, Semester 1
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