| Kaneʻohe Elementary hosts mural unveiling in honor of Senator Daniel K. Akaka | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaneohe-Elementary-hosts-mural-unveiling-in-honor-of-Senator-Akaka.aspx | Kaneʻohe Elementary hosts mural unveiling in honor of Senator Daniel K. Akaka | In commemoration and celebration of the late Senator Daniel K. Akaka and his legacy, the Akaka family, Playground Art Crew, Pena People and Kaneʻohe Elementary hosted a mural unveiling.The ceremony included an opportunity for the Akaka family and Kaneʻohe Elementary students to “leave their mark” by adding their handprint to the mural. | | |
| Palolo Elementary dedicates new Center for Creative HeARTS, Learning Garden and beautiful mural | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Palolo-Elementary-dedicates-new-Center-for-Creative-HeARTS.aspx | Palolo Elementary dedicates new Center for Creative HeARTS, Learning Garden and beautiful mural | Palolo Elementary students, parents, staff and community members celebrated the dedication of the school’s new Center for Creative HeARTS. Funded by a $90,000 School Design Innovation Grant, the center repurposes an existing section of the campus to energize students with new tools and innovative resources.
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| Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Honowai-El-ED-GRS-awardee.aspx | Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | Honowai Elementary School, located in the heart of Waipahu, is among the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) that was selected for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. | | |
| E Ola Pono winners cultivate positive school culture | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/E-Ola-Pono-2018.aspx | E Ola Pono winners cultivate positive school culture | The 11th annual E Ola Pono campaign honors student- and teacher-led support programs that foster and promote belonging, care for each other and the environment, and positive school culture. Eight schools earned recognition and monetary awards. | | |
| Kapolei High valedictorian now a promising cancer researcher | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Caleb-Perez.aspx | Kapolei High valedictorian now a promising cancer researcher | A 2014 Kapolei High valedictorian majoring in bioengineering at the University of Washington is heading to Switzerland on a Fulbright scholarship to conduct a year of cancer research. Caleb Perez credits his former teachers with challenging him in high school. | | |
| May 2018 Inspire | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Inspire/Pages/0518.aspx | May 2018 Inspire | Inspirational stories from Hawai'i's public schools. In this edition: Maui High boosts college and career readiness, East Kapolei Middle School breaks ground, teachers drive improvement via an innovative collaboration model, more stories. | | |
