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 Press Releases

The latest news from the Department about its students, staff and schools. Contact the Communications Branch at (808) 784-6200 or via email at doeinfo@k12.hi.us for press queries.

 

 

Department announces 2023-24 enrollment figures for public and charter schoolshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-24-Enrollment.aspxDepartment announces 2023-24 enrollment figures for public and charter schoolsEnrollment at Hawaiʻi's public schools is 167,649 at the beginning of the school year, remaining relatively steady with a 0.6% decrease.string;#21-Sep-20232023-09-21T10:00:00.0000000Z
HIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Yearhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-HSTOY-finalists.aspxHIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the YearThe Department today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. string;#20-Sep-20232023-09-20T10:00:00.0000000Z
Maui school updateshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/maui-school-closures.aspxMaui school updatesThe Department is providing online progress reports on efforts to reopen Lāhainā schools and track student enrollement and outreach. Families and staff of Lāhainā schools can call the support hotline at (808) 727-6880 for assistance related to schools.string;#19-Sep-20232023-09-19T10:00:00.0000000Z
Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwidehttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-NBRS-Award.aspxKaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwideKaʻelepulu and Maunawili Elementary schools in Kailua, Oʻahu, have been named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education in recognition of their high academic achievement.string;#19-Sep-20232023-09-19T10:00:00.0000000Z
HIDOE distance learning hub opens in West Maui with over 250 K-8 studentshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-distance-learning-hub-opens-in-West-Maui-with-over-250-K-8-students.aspxHIDOE distance learning hub opens in West Maui with over 250 K-8 studentsOver 250 Lāhainā students from King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary and Lāhainā Intermediate attended the opening of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s distance learning hub. string;#19-Sep-20232023-09-19T10:00:00.0000000Z
Public comments sought regarding Hawaii State Department of Education’s (Department) request for fiscal flexibility under ESEAhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/sept-14-2023-public-comments-esea.aspxPublic comments sought regarding Hawaii State Department of Education’s (Department) request for fiscal flexibility under ESEAThe Department is seeking public comments on its waiver request to extend the period of availability for four of its federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).string;#14-Sep-20232023-09-14T10:00:00.0000000Z
Lāhaināluna High students report for first day of in-person instruction at Kūlanihākoʻi Highhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Lāhaināluna-High-students-report-for-first-day-of-in-person-instruction-at-Kūlanihākoʻi-High.aspxLāhaināluna High students report for first day of in-person instruction at Kūlanihākoʻi High​An estimated 500 Lāhaināluna High School students reported today to their temporary school site at Kūlanihākoʻi High for their first day of in-person instruction as a school. string;#14-Sep-20232023-09-14T10:00:00.0000000Z
Progress Reports: Reopening Lāhainā Schoolshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/maui-schools-progress-updates.aspxProgress Reports: Reopening Lāhainā SchoolsProgress reports for reopening three Lāhainā schools: Lāhaināluna High, Lāhainā Intermediate and Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena. Status updates on ensuring educational options are provided to students who were enrolled at King Kamehameha III Elementary. Updates will be provided as pertinent information is available.string;#13-Sep-20232023-09-13T10:00:00.0000000Z
Waikele Elementary students explore various careers as part of Academy Pathways programhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waikele-Elementary-students-explore-various-careers-as-part-of-Academy-Pathways-program.aspxWaikele Elementary students explore various careers as part of Academy Pathways programWaikele Elementary is the first elementary school in the state to fully implement an Academy Pathway program integrating career and technical education into its school design. string;#13-Sep-20232023-09-13T10:00:00.0000000Z
Maui school updates archivehttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/maui-school-closures-archive.aspxMaui school updates archiveAn archive of updates regarding Maui school operations due to the wildfires. For current updates visit: Bit.ly/Maui-School-Updatesstring;#29-Aug-20232023-08-29T10:00:00.0000000Z

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