| Pearl City High paves the way for elementary students to explore health care careers | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Pearl-City-High-School-Keiki-Career-and-Health-Fair.aspx | Pearl City High paves the way for elementary students to explore health care careers | Pearl City High School's diagnostic services and nursing services students hosted an inaugural Keiki Career and Health Fair today for elementary students in the Pearl City Complex. | | |
| Pearl City High School students collaborate with Tori Richard on one-of-a-kind aloha shirt | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Pearl-City-High-School-students-collaborate-with-Tori-Richard-for-aloha-shirt.aspx | Pearl City High School students collaborate with Tori Richard on one-of-a-kind aloha shirt | Students 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| Professional string musicians inspire Niu Valley Middle students with performances and advice | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Niu-Valley-Middle-music.aspx | Professional string musicians inspire Niu Valley Middle students with performances and advice | Students were treated to performances and words of wisdom from classically trained string musicians. | | |
| Niu Valley Middle music teacher Zachary Morita awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Niu-Valley-Farmers.aspx | Niu Valley Middle music teacher Zachary Morita awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | Music teacher's winning proposal will establish Niu Valley Music Olympic Invitational for students to compete in classical music setting. | | |
| Jake Shimabukuro and Music for Life Foundation dedicate Jake’s Clubhouse at Ala Wai Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Jakes-Clubhouse-Ala-Wai.aspx | Jake Shimabukuro and Music for Life Foundation dedicate Jake’s Clubhouse at Ala Wai Elementary | The new music education learning space is outfitted with more than 100 instruments, a recording studio, performance stage and more for students of Shimabukuro's alma mater. | | |
| 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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| Celebrating 2018 ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/HawaiianEducation/Pages/2018-Olelo-Hawaii.aspx | Celebrating 2018 ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i | February is Hawaiian Language Month! The Islands are celebrating with events to elevate and honor the indigenous language and help raise funds for Hawaiian Language Immersion Program schools. | | |
| Roosevelt High Director of Music inducted into Legion of Honor | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Legion-of-Honor.aspx | Roosevelt High Director of Music inducted into Legion of Honor | Roosevelt High School's Director of Music Gregg Abe has been inducted into the prestigious Bandworld Legion of Honor along with six other band directors from across the U.S. this year. He is the eighth band director from Hawaii to receive the award since its inception in 1989. | | |
| Ewa Elementary students treated to special back to school performance | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ewa-El-HSO.aspx | Ewa Elementary students treated to special back to school performance | Students from third through sixth grade gathered in the cafeteria at Ewa El for a special performance from the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s string ensembles as part of the organization’s education and outreach initiative. | | |
| Ala Wai Elementary receives 40 donated ukuleles from local artist Jake Shimabukuro and Music For Life Foundation | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ala-Wai-Ukuleles.aspx | Ala Wai Elementary receives 40 donated ukuleles from local artist Jake Shimabukuro and Music For Life Foundation | Helping to rekindle Ala Wai Elementary’s music program, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and the Music For Life Foundation generously donated 40 ukuleles to the school’s students and restored 22 of its Kamaka ukuleles. | | |
| Students take passion for percussion to a national level | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/HYPE.aspx | Students take passion for percussion to a national level | An ensemble of dedicated percussionists and their director share a passion for music in a unique opportunity for Hawaii students. | | |
| 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. | | |
| Red Raider rhythm nation raises its voice | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/KHIS-vocal-motion.aspx | Red Raider rhythm nation raises its voice | Kahuku High & Intermediate School saw its student enrollment in the choir program jump by 49 percent in a year. New KHIS teacher Jacosa Limutau-Ainuu's goal to connect with students, meeting them "wherever they are," is working. | | |
| How did Kisa Uradomo get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, online practice. | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Uradomo.aspx | How did Kisa Uradomo get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, online practice. | The Kula violinist who just graduated from King Kekaulike High is the only student from Hawaii selected to join the 2015 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. The prestigious musical program embarks on a nine-city tour in July with several stops in China. | | |
| For Honokaa Jazz Band, music 'is a language itself' | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Honokaa-Jazz-Band-at-HSDB.aspx | For Honokaa Jazz Band, music 'is a language itself' | Honoka'a High student musicians transcend hearing barriers with a performance at the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind as part of its 2015 Big City Tour from April 16-19. | | |
| Student inspires through dance, leadership, academics | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/jacob-ly.aspx | Student inspires through dance, leadership, academics | Hawaii students in both public and private schools take the ACT college-entrance exam early in the school year. A perfect score is 36. And that’s exactly what Kalani High senior Jacob Ly achieved — all while balancing a 4.0 GPA, student activities and being one of the state’s top young dancers trained in classical ballet. | | |
| 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. | | |
| Nanakuli High and Intermediate Performing Arts Center students visit White House | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/Nanakuli-PAC-students.aspx | Nanakuli High and Intermediate Performing Arts Center students visit White House | Five students from the Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Performing Arts Center were among 124 students from around the country who participated in the GRAMMY Museum “I’m Every Woman: The History of Women in Soul,” educational workshop on March 6 at the White House. | | |
| Maui High band invited to 2015 Rose Parade® | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Maui-High-band-invited-to-2015-Rose-Parade.aspx | Maui High band invited to 2015 Rose Parade® | Maui High School’s Saber Marching Band & Color Guard has been invited by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association to appear in the 126th Annual Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. It will mark the first appearance by a Hawaii public school band since Pearl City in 2006. Maui High is also just the second neighbor island school selected for the prestigious, nationally televised parade. | | |
