| September 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/September-2024.aspx | September 2024 | In the September 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi provided an update on student transportation, operational updates, student attendance, and recent recognitions within the Department. | | |
| August 15, 2024 Special Meeting | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/August-15-2024.aspx | August 15, 2024 Special Meeting | In the August 2024 report to the Board of Education, Superintendent Keith Hayashi highlighted key milestones for the opening of the school year and recent awards and recognitions for the Department, students and employees. | | |
| Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, SY-2024-25 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/Hoohaaheo-Newsletter-Archive,-SY-2024-25.aspx | Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, SY-2024-25 | As the Department's primary publication, we aim to live up to the meaning of ha‘aheo – to cherish with pride – by bolstering and sustaining pride in public education and touting the successes happening across our system. | | |
| June 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/June-2024.aspx | June 2024 | In the June 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi shared updates on the Department’s summer learning opportunities for students and staff and awards and recognitions for students, employees and schools. | | |
| May 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/May-2024.aspx | May 2024 | In the May 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi shared updates on the Department’s supplemental operating and CIP budget; the Department’s legislative proposals; and highlights of recent awards and recognitions for our students, employees and schools. | | |
| April 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/April-2024.aspx | April 2024 | In the April 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi shared updates on the Department's budget requests and highlighted recent awards and recognitions for our students, employees and schools. | | |
| Waiākea High School’s Rory Inouye receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Rory-Inouye-Milken-Award.aspx | Waiākea High School’s Rory Inouye receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | Waiākea High School mathematics teacher Rory Inouye was recognized with the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award celebrates exceptional teachers and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize | | |
| Kawānanakoa Middle School’s Jade Pham receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Jade-Pham-Milken-Award.aspx | Kawānanakoa Middle School’s Jade Pham receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | Kawānanakoa Middle School teacher Jade Pham became the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award recognizes exceptional teachers and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| March 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/March-2024.aspx | March 2024 | In the March 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadamori-Chun shared updates on the Department’s response to the Maui wildfires, and the recent dedication of a new, temporary campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary at Pulelehua. | | |
| Washington Middle School 8th grader earns top score in state math competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-Hawaii-State-Mathcounts-Washington-Middle.aspx | Washington Middle School 8th grader earns top score in state math competition | Washington Middle School eighth grader Evan Ho will be representing Hawai‘i at the national 2024 MATHCOUNTS competition later this year in Washington, D.C. | | |
| Moanalua Middle School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2024 Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024TeacherofPromise.aspx | Moanalua Middle School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2024 Teacher of Promise | Moanalua Middle social studies teacher Kimberly Kim honored with 2024 Teacher of Promise award and $2,000 cash prize. | | |
| February 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/February-2024.aspx | February 2024 | In the February 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadamori-Chun shared progress on the State of Hawai’i Public Education 2023-2029 Strategic Plan. Superintendent Hayashi also shared updates on West Maui. | | |
| January 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/January-2024.aspx | January 2024 | In the January 2024 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi shared an update on the King Kamehameha III Elementary temporary campus and highlighted recent school accomplishments and events.
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| HIDOE teacher induction center provides mentorship for first-time educators | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-teacher-induction-center-provides-mentorship-for-first-time-educators.aspx | HIDOE teacher induction center provides mentorship for first-time educators | Learn more about HIDOE's Hawai‘i Teacher Induction Center in this Q&A with Kristen Brummel and Keri Shimomoto. The center was officially established in 2012 and leads the only statewide comprehensive teacher induction program in the nation. | | |
| Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, SY-2023-24 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/Hoohaaheo-Newsletter-Archive,-SY-2023-24.aspx | Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, SY-2023-24 | As the Department's primary publication, we aim to live up to the meaning of ha‘aheo – to cherish with pride – by bolstering and sustaining pride in public education and touting the successes happening across our system. | | |
| December 2023 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/December-2023.aspx | December 2023 | In the December 2023 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadomari-Chun shared updates on Lāhainā schools impacted by the Maui wildfires, recognized high school career academies that received awards, and provided an update on proposed legislation and work underway to increase local products in school meals. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 20 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/December-20-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 20 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue features a holiday message from Superintendent Hayashi. | | |
| Purple Star NORBERT Hawai'i Award presented to 12 schools by Joint Venture Education Forum | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/JVEF-2023.aspx | Purple Star NORBERT Hawai'i Award presented to 12 schools by Joint Venture Education Forum | Twelve O‘ahu public schools have been recognized for creating a welcoming and safe environment for incoming military-dependent and transitioning students enrolling at their campuses. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 13 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/december-13-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 13 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes the Department's efforts in expanding locally produced and sourced foods. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 6 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/December-6-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 6 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes our partnership with PBS Hawai‘i and HIKI NŌ. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 29 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/November-29-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 29 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes recognition of the quality of our college and career academies in our public schools by the National Career Academy Coalition. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 22 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/November-22-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 22 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes warm wishes to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. | | |
| November 2023 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/November-2023.aspx | November 2023 | In the November 2023 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadomari-Chun shared updates regarding the reopening of Lāhainā schools, and HIDOE schools and employees who have been recognized with statewide and national awards. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 15 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/november-15-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 15 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes ag-tech in South Korea and increasing local menu offerings to students. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 8 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/november-8-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 8 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes school visits and Pearl City High’s Teaching as a Profession program students' inaugural Dive into Education conference. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 1 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/november-1-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Nov. 1 | Our weekly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes an inaugural workforce development hero award and a gift from Keonepoko Elementary to the Lāhainā community. | | |
| Hawai‘i sees improvement in math scores, maintains previous gains in language arts, science | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-23-Strive-HI-performance-data-reflect-stable-HIDOE-student-academic-performance-in-core-subjects,-slight-increase-in-m.aspx | Hawai‘i sees improvement in math scores, maintains previous gains in language arts, science | Hawai‘i public schools saw an overall uptick in mathematics performance in the second full academic year following the pandemic, according to statewide assessment results released as part of its annual Strive HI Performance System report. In language arts and science, Hawai‘i scores held steady, maintaining gains from the year prior. | | |
| Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, Oct. 25 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/october-25-2023.aspx | Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, Oct. 25 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes the Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance’s ‘Aha Lokahi Community conference. | | |
| October 2023 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/SuperintendentReport/Pages/october-2023.aspx | October 2023 | In the October 2023 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi, Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadomari-Chun, and Dr. Kenneth Fink, director of the state Department of Health, shared updates regarding the reopening of Lāhainā schools for in-person learning. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Oct. 18 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/october-18-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Oct. 18 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes an update on the Lāhainā schools and Unity Day. | | |
