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2023-29 Strategic Plan

Implementation Plan

A foundation of expectations & supports to ensure high quality learning for all students.

In February 2023, the Board of Education approved the first phase of its 2023-2029 strategic plan. The second phase, the Departmen...

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Reopening Updates

West Maui Schools

Progress reports for reopening Lāhainā schools.

Progress reports for reopening three Lāhainā schools: Lāhaināluna High, Lāhainā Intermediate and Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena. Status upd...

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School Year 2023-24

How to Enroll

The process and documentation, including the Student Health Record, needed for enrollment.

Students enrolling in our public schools must have documentation proving they are residents of the state and if necessary, documen...

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Job Opportunities

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Looking for qualified teachers and other professionals for schools, offices.

Welcome to the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE). Year-round, we hire an array of teachers, educational specialists an...

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School Food Authority proudly serving 100,000+ nutritionally balanced, affordable meals.

The Hawai‘i Department of Education's ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​School Food Services Branch is the School Food Authority proudly s...

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Special Education

The Department offers support and services to students with disabilities.

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School Transportation

Transportation services are offered to students enrolled in Hawaii's public schools.

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ESSER Plan

Federal funds supporting schools to safely reopen and mitigate learning loss.

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Maui school updates

The 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.

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Pearl City High School students collaborate with Tori Richard on one-of-a-kind aloha shirthttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Pearl-City-High-School-students-collaborate-with-Tori-Richard-for-aloha-shirt.aspxPearl City High School students collaborate with Tori Richard on one-of-a-kind aloha shirtStudents from the Fashion and Artisan Design program worked closely with Tori Richard designers for a hands-on learning experience starting from the initial brainstorming sessions of the print to the final stages of pattern creation and garment construction.
October 4, 2023 Special Meetinghttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/October-4-2023.aspxOctober 4, 2023 Special MeetingIn a report before the Board of Education's Oct. 4, 2023 special meeting, Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadomari-Chun provided an update on the reopening of Lāhainā schools.
Hawai‘i State Board of Education names Capsun M. Poe executive directorhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-State-Board-of-Education-names-Capsun-M-Poe-executive-director.aspxHawai‘i State Board of Education names Capsun M. Poe executive directorPoe will serve as liaison between Board members and Department leadership for agendas, communications and all other matters. He will also assist with the overall coordination and management of the strategic plan desired outcomes.
Leilehua High School’s Jackie Freitas named 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Yearhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Leilehua-High-School’s-Jackie-Freitas-named-2024-Hawaiʻi-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspxLeilehua High School’s Jackie Freitas named 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the YearThe honor is presented annually to a classroom teacher selected from more than 13,000 HIDOE educators. Freitas received the state's top teaching award from Gov. Josh Green and Superintendent Keith Hayashi during an awards ceremony at Washington Place.
Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Sept. 27https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/September-27-2023.aspxHo‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Sept. 27Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes the latest on our reopening plans for Lāhainā schools and upcoming events including the 2024 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Lāhainā schools to welcome students back to campuses in phased reopening planhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/lahaina-schools-to-welcome-students-back-to-campuses-in-phased-reopening-plan.aspxLāhainā schools to welcome students back to campuses in phased reopening planHIDOE is set to bring students back to the Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lāhainā Intermediate and Lāhaināluna High campuses as part of a phased reopening plan starting Oct. 16.

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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.
Lāhainā schools to welcome students back to campuses in phased reopening planhttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/lahaina-schools-to-welcome-students-back-to-campuses-in-phased-reopening-plan.aspxLāhainā schools to welcome students back to campuses in phased reopening planHIDOE is set to bring students back to the Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lāhainā Intermediate and Lāhaināluna High campuses as part of a phased reopening plan starting Oct. 16.
Subject matter standardshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Pages/standards.aspxSubject matter standardsBelow is a list of the standards that the Hawaii DOE use to ensure students are being exposed to rigorous and age-appropriate benchmarks of learning. Standards are not curriculum, but expectations of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Visit our Learning Design site to learn more about curriculum design aligned to standards.
HIDOE COVID-19 Information and Updateshttps://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/COVID-19-Information-Updates.aspxHIDOE COVID-19 Information and UpdatesThis resource page provides updates to the public on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the HIDOE system.
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.
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.

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