| HIDOE allows for limited, in-person school commencement events | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-allows-for-limited,-in-person-school-commencement-events.aspx | HIDOE allows for limited, in-person school commencement events | The Hawaii State Department of Education today released guidelines to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families. | | |
| February 2021 Ho‘oha‘aheo | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/February-2021-Hoohaaheo.aspx | February 2021 Ho‘oha‘aheo | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. In honor of February being Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, this issue is dedicated to celebrating the Hawaiian language. | | |
| Kaʻala Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2021 State School Counselor of the Year | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2021-State-School-Counselor-of-the-Year.aspx | Kaʻala Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2021 State School Counselor of the Year | Kaʻala Elementary School Counselor Jon Morikawa was recently recognized as the 2021 American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Hawaii School Counselor of the Year. | | |
| Supt's Corner | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Supts-Corner | Supt's Corner | Our weekly video series featuring conversations with Supt. Christina M. Kishimoto and special guests on important topics in education. | | |
| Drinking water at selected Hawai‘i public schools and child care facilities to be tested for lead from May to December 2021 | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Drinking-Water-Testing.aspx | Drinking water at selected Hawai‘i public schools and child care facilities to be tested for lead from May to December 2021 | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has partnered with the Department of Health and Department of Human Serivces to test tap water at selected schools and child care facilities for the presence of lead. | | |
| Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/SFSP-2021.aspx | Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months. | | |
| January 2021 Hoʻohaʻaheo | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/January-2021-Hoohaaheo.aspx | January 2021 Hoʻohaʻaheo | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This month's issue features the Hawaiʻi State Teacher Fellows' New Year's resolutions, and we asked Hōnaunau Elementary students what makes them #PublicSchoolProud. | | |
| Waipahu High School breaks ground on new Integrated Academy Facility | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waipahu-High-School-Integrated-Academy-Facility-Groundbreaking-Event.aspx | Waipahu High School breaks ground on new Integrated Academy Facility | The Hawaii State Department of Education held a groundbreaking ceremony at Waipahu High School on Jan. 14 for its new Integrated Academy Facility. | | |
| Large, in-person HIDOE gatherings canceled through June 1, 2021 | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Large-in-person-HIDOE-gatherings-canceled-through-June-1-2021.aspx | Large, in-person HIDOE gatherings canceled through June 1, 2021 | Large, in-person social gatherings including proms, banquets, May Day celebrations, and other school-sanctioned social events with over 20 attendees will be canceled. Guidelines for school commencement events to be made by Feb. 26. | | |
| Kihei High School virtual community update scheduled for Jan. 12 | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kihei-High-School-community-update-1.aspx | Kihei High School virtual community update scheduled for Jan. 12 | A virtual community meeting is scheduled to provide an update on the Kihei High School construction project. | | |
| Kanoelani Elementary principal receives National 'LifeChanger of the Year' award | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kanoelani-Elementary-principal-receives-National-LifeChanger-of-the-Year-award.aspx | Kanoelani Elementary principal receives National 'LifeChanger of the Year' award | Principal Stacie Kunihisa has been selected as the 2020-21 LifeChanger of the Year Spotlight Award winner. Kunihisa is recognized for her leadership and ability to inspire others. | | |
| Free Grab-and-Go meals program extended through Jun. 30, 2021 at 203 public schools | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Grab-and-Go-Extension.aspx | Free Grab-and-Go meals program extended through Jun. 30, 2021 at 203 public schools | The Grab-and-Go school meals program providing free meals to children ages 18 and younger at 203 public schools has been extended through Jun. 30, 2021. | | |
| HIDOE partners with ClimbHI to connect students with career opportunities with new online platform | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-partners-with-ClimbHI-to-connect-students-with-career-opportunities-with-new-online-platform.aspx | HIDOE partners with ClimbHI to connect students with career opportunities with new online platform | Under a new partnership between the HIDOE and Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI, students at public high schools across the state are connecting with career opportunities through a state-of-the-art online portal. | | |
| Data dashboard tracks reopening metrics for 2020-21 school year | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/dashboard-tracks-reopening-metrics.aspx | Data dashboard tracks reopening metrics for 2020-21 school year | The dashboard displays Board-approved, COVID-related metric gap data. This information will be used to guide and monitor 2020-21 school year reopening plans. | | |
| 3 elementary schools connected to positive COVID case involving Maui HIDOE employee | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2020-12-5-Maui-District-covid-case.aspx | 3 elementary schools connected to positive COVID case involving Maui HIDOE employee | While it is not standard practice for HIDOE to publicly disclose individual cases, broader notification is made under certain situations, including when multiple campuses are impacted by a single case, such as this one. | | |
| November & December 2020 Ho‘oha‘aheo | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/November-2020-Hoohaaheo.aspx | November & December 2020 Ho‘oha‘aheo | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This month's issue features our National Blue Ribbon Schools and what makes them #PublicSchoolProud. | | |
| Annual Strive HI performance data impacted by pandemic | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Strive-HI-2020.aspx | Annual Strive HI performance data impacted by pandemic | Due to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, all states sought and received waivers from federally required standardized testing as well as associated accountability, school identification, and reporting requirements for the 2019-20 school year. | | |
| Department releases comprehensive instructional review of Acellus | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/acellus-comprehensive-report.aspx | Department releases comprehensive instructional review of Acellus | The Department's final report reviewing the instructional content of the Acellus program is available. | | |
| Hawaii public school students continue to make progress on AP exams | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-public-school-students-continue-to-make-progress-on-AP-Exams.aspx | Hawaii public school students continue to make progress on AP exams | The percentage of HIDOE students receiving an AP Scholar Award increased by 2 percentage points. Additionally, the total number of students receiving the AP Capstone Diploma increased 82% from 15 to 36 students. | | |
| Oahu high school reports 3 COVID cases in the past week, will temporarily close campus facilities | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Oahu-temporarily-close-campus-facilities.aspx | Oahu high school reports 3 COVID cases in the past week, will temporarily close campus facilities | Kapolei High School is transitioning to a full distance learning model for all students and teleworking for all staff, effective Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 11, with school facilities expected to reopen Nov. 12. | | |
