| BOE approves renaming of Central Middle to honor Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Keelikolani-Middle.aspx | BOE approves renaming of Central Middle to honor Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani | The Board of Education approved the restoration of Central Middle School to its former name honoring Princess Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani. | | | string;#17-Sep-2021 | 2021-09-17T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| HIDOE reports 89% of salaried employees at schools and offices are fully or partially vaccinated | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-school-office-vaccinations.aspx | HIDOE reports 89% of salaried employees at schools and offices are fully or partially vaccinated | The vaccination rate is as of Aug. 31 and represents 19,559 out of 21,980 active salaried employees at schools and offices statewide. | | | string;#08-Sep-2021 | 2021-09-08T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Department announces 2021-22 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2021-22-enrollment-figures-for-public-and-charter-schools.aspx | Department announces 2021-22 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | Enrollment at Hawaii's public and charter schools for the 2021-22 school year decreased to 171,600 students, compared with enrollment of 174,704 students at the start of last school year — a difference of 1.7%. | | | string;#01-Sep-2021 | 2021-09-01T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| HIDOE launches data dashboard to inform public of confirmed COVID-19 cases in schools | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-launches-data-dashboard-to-inform-public-of-confirmed-COVID-19-cases-in-schools.aspx | HIDOE launches data dashboard to inform public of confirmed COVID-19 cases in schools | Dashboard will be updated daily and replace the Department’s weekly case reports. | | | string;#27-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-27T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Interim Superintendent Hayashi parent letter addressing safety concerns in schools | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/superintendent-parent-letter-addressing-safety-concerns-in-schools.aspx | Interim Superintendent Hayashi parent letter addressing safety concerns in schools | This letter is to inform you of the processes our schools have implemented to address questions about the safety measures we have in place. | | | string;#26-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-26T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| HIDOE to implement weekly COVID-19 testing requirement for all employees and volunteers | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-to-implement-weekly-COVID-19-testing-requirement-for-all-employees-and-volunteers.aspx | HIDOE to implement weekly COVID-19 testing requirement for all employees and volunteers | Employees who certify and provide proof of full vaccination will not be subject to testing requirement. | | | string;#13-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-13T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| HIDOE implements new safety guidelines with vaccination requirements for athletes, adults to participate in sports | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-implements-new-safety-guidelines-with-vaccination-requirements-for-athletes-and-coaches-to-participate-in-sports.aspx | HIDOE implements new safety guidelines with vaccination requirements for athletes, adults to participate in sports | Due to state’s high positivity rate, fall athletic season delayed until all student-athletes and adults working in athletics are vaccinated | | | string;#04-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-04T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Interim Superintendent Hayashi parent letter welcoming students back | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/superintendent-parent-letter-SY2021-22.aspx | Interim Superintendent Hayashi parent letter welcoming students back | As Interim Superintendent, my highest priority is ensuring every student has the opportunity to safely return to the classroom. | | | string;#03-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-03T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Public comments sought regarding HIDOE's request for additional fiscal flexibility under ESEA | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/public-comment-ESEA-waiver.aspx | Public comments sought regarding HIDOE's request for additional fiscal flexibility under ESEA | The Department is seeking feedback through Aug. 31 regarding its waiver request for flexibilities afforded under the CARES Act. | | | string;#03-Aug-2021 | 2021-08-03T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hawaii public school educators eligible for up to $1,000 in DonorsChoose project funding | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-public-school-educators-eligible-for-up-to-$1,000-in-DonorsChoose-project-funding.aspx | Hawaii public school educators eligible for up to $1,000 in DonorsChoose project funding | Eligible DonorsChoose projects must be submitted before midnight on Aug. 3 to qualify for funding. Donations will be made on Aug. 6 to eligible projects. | | | string;#28-Jul-2021 | 2021-07-28T10:00:00.0000000Z |
