| Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Nakasone-Performing-Arts-Center.aspx | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone | The Pearl City Cultural Center was renamed as the Michael D. Nakasone Performing Arts Center in recognition of the renowned band master's contributions to music education and band programs across the state. | | |
| 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019PAEMSTwinners.aspx | 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | Four Hawai‘i public school teachers were awarded one of the nation's most prestigious honors for teachers. | | |
| Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Honowai-El-ED-GRS-awardee.aspx | Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | Honowai Elementary School, located in the heart of Waipahu, is among the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) that was selected for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. | | |
| Students on Oahu rally around Hanalei Elementary and raise funds for the school | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Students-on-Oahu-rally-around-Hanalei-Elementary-and-raise-funds-for-the-school.aspx | Students on Oahu rally around Hanalei Elementary and raise funds for the school | Students from Pearl City High and Lanakila Elementary raised funds for Hanalei Elementary, which was impacted by heavy rains and landslides on Kauai in April. The fundraisers generated $2,000 in donations — about $1,500 from Pearl City and a projected $500 from Lanakila Elementary. | | |
| High school students need to learn how to manage money | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/FinLit/Pages/High-school-students-need-to-learn-how-to-manage-money.aspx | High school students need to learn how to manage money | Pearl City High student Ethan Kwon shares with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser the importance of financial literacy. The soon-to-be valedictorian challenges his peers to learn about financial literacy concepts to prevent future generations from becoming overwhelmed and burdened with debt.
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| Pearl City band director continues to impress with his music achievements | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Chad-Kamei.aspx | Pearl City band director continues to impress with his music achievements | Pearl City band director Chad Kamei continues to receive accolades for his musical talents in the classroom. After being awarded the Bandworld Legion of Honor, earlier this year, the American Bandmasters Association announced it selected Kamei as one of its newest members during its 82nd convention. | | |
| Hawaii State Board of Education welcomes new student member | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Danson-Honda.aspx | Hawaii State Board of Education welcomes new student member | The Board welcomes Danson Honda, incoming senior at Pearl City High School, as its student representative for the 2014-15 school year. | | |
