Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled

24-Mar-2023

High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023. Commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.

Photo of high school graduates

2023 public high school graduation ceremony dates have been scheduled. Parents and guardians will receive more detailed information directly from their respective schools.

Photo Credit: Dept. of Education

High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023 with date, time and location information listed below. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.

"Our public schools strive to ensure that every student reaches their fullest potential and can be successful and thrive after high school, no matter what path they choose," Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. "Graduation is the culmination of that effort, reflecting years of dedication by our students and their families, teachers, administrators and peers who have helped them achieve their goals along the way. I know that our Class of 2023 will continue to make Hawai‘i proud as they embark on their next journey."

While there are currently no planned health and safety restrictions for this year's graduation ceremonies, attendees are asked to continue to be mindful of COVID-19 precautions and to stay home if they feel sick, have symptoms of illness, or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past five days. 

Schools will be sharing logistical details with parents and guardians. An overview of statewide commencement celebrations is below, based on the latest information available. This list will be updated on the Department’s website as needed. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.


O‘AHU 

Kaimukī-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Roosevelt High
Principal: Sean Wong
May 18
6 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue School
Principal: Christopher Yim
May 20
10 a.m.
School campus
Kaimukī High
Principal: Lorilei Aiwohi
May 20
5 p.m.
Waikiki Shell
McKinley High
Principal: Ron Okamura
May 21
5 p.m.
School campus

Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Kaiser High
Principal: Justin Mew
May 19
6:30 p.m.
School stadium
Farrington High 
Principal: Alfredo Carganilla
May 20
5 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Kalani High
Principal: Mitchell Otani
May 23
6:30 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind
Principal: Angel Ramos
May 24
5:30 p.m.
School campus

Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Mililani High
Principal: Frederick Murphy
May 16
6 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Leilehua High
Principal: Jason Nakamoto
May 19
6 p.m.
School stadium
Waialua High & Intermediate
Principal: Christine Alexander
May 20
5:30 p.m.
School athletics field

‘Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
ʻAiea High
Principal: David Tanuvasa
May 18
6 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Moanalua High
Principal: Robin Martin
May 19
5:30 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Radford High
Principal: James Sunday
May 20
6 p.m.
School stadium

Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Waipahu High
Principal: Zachary Sheets
May 17
6 p.m.
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Pearl City High
Principal: Joseph Halfmann
May 20
7 p.m. 
Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Waiʻanae High
Principal: Ray Pikelny-Cook
May 19
6 p.m.
School stadium
Nānākuli High & Inter.
Principal: Darin Pilialoha
May 20
5 p.m.
School campus


Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Kapolei High
Principal: Wesley Shinkawa
May 19
6 p.m.
School stadium
Campbell High
Principal: Jon Henry Lee
May 20
12:15 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Castle-Kahuku Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Kahuku High & Inter.
Principal: Donna Lindsey
May 18
6 p.m.
Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi Cannon Center
Castle High
Principal: Bernadette Tyrell
May 20
5 p.m.
School stadium

Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Olomana School
Principal: John Secreto 
May 18
4 p.m.
School campus
Kailua High
Principal: Stacey Oshio
May 20
4 p.m.
School football field
Kalāheo High
Principal: James Rippard
May 24
6:30 p.m.
Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pahoa Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Keaʻau High
Principal: Dean Cevallos
May 19
4 p.m.
School stadium
Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary
Principal: Sharon Beck
May 19
5 p.m.
Kaʻū District Gymnasium
Pahoa High & Inter.
Principal: Kim Williamson
May 21
1 p.m.
School gymnasium

Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Hilo High
Principal: Jasmine Urasaki 
May 19
7 p.m.
Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium
Waiākea High 
Principal: Kelcy Koga
May 20
6 p.m.
Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium

Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino
Principal: Jessica Dahlke
May 19
12 p.m.
School campus
Konawaena High
Principal: Ami Akeo
May 20
9 a.m.
School football field
Honokaʻa High & Inter.
Principal: Erika Blanco
May 20
9 a.m.
School campus
Kohala High
Principal: Amy Stafford
May 20
2 p.m.
Hisaoka Gymnasium at Kamehameha Park
Kealakehe High
Principal: James Denight
May 27
6 p.m.
School football field

MAUI
Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihākoʻi-Maui Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Kekaulike High 
Principal: Amy Strand 
May 18
6 p.m.
School stadium
Baldwin High
Principal: Keoni Wilhelm
May 19
5 p.m.
War Memorial Stadium
Maui High 
Principal: Jamie Yap
May 20
4:30 p.m.
War Memorial Stadium
Kūlanihākoʻi High 
Principal: Halle Maxwell
N/ANote: First senior class planned in School Year 2025-26.

Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lāna‘i-Moloka‘i Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Lāna‘i High & Elementary
Principal: Douglas Boyer
​May 20
2 p.m.
Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium
Hāna High & Elementary
Principal: Christopher Sanita
May 20
3:30 p.m.
School campus
Moloka‘i High 
Principal: Katina Soares
May 20
4 p.m.
School football field
Lahainaluna High
Principal: Richard Carosso
May 21
6 p.m.
School campus

KAUA‘I
Kapaʻa-Kauai-Waimea Complex Area

SchoolDateLocation
Kapaʻa High
Principal: Thomas "Tommy" Cox
May 19
5:30 p.m.
Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex
Kaua‘i High
Principal: Marlene Leary
May 19
5:30 p.m.
Antone “Kona” Vidinha, Jr. Memorial Stadium
Waimea High
Principal: Mahina Anguay
May 19
6:30 p.m.
School front lawn
Niʻihau High & Elementary
Principal: Daniel Hamada




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