| 86 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Seamless-Summer-Option.aspx | 86 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | 86 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through HIDOE's summer food service program. | | |
| Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, May 24 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/May-24-2023.aspx | Hoʻohaʻaheo Newsletter, May 24 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This This issue closes out the 2022-23 school year with a special message from Superintendent to the Class of 2023. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 17 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/May-17-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 17 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features an update on the 2023-29 Strategic Plan Phase II Implementation Plan. | | |
| Board of Education approves HIDOE's six-year plan to implement new approaches to accelerate student learning | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-of-Education-approves-HIDOE's-six-year-plan-to-implement-new-approaches-to-accelerate-student-learning.aspx | Board of Education approves HIDOE's six-year plan to implement new approaches to accelerate student learning | The plan also includes targeted actions to support staff success and streamline Department operations.
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| Over 70 O‘ahu public schools offer fresh local poi to students and staff | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Over-70-O‘ahu-public-schools-offer-fresh-local-poi-to-students-and-staff-.aspx | Over 70 O‘ahu public schools offer fresh local poi to students and staff | In effort to increase local menu offerings to students, over 70 O‘ahu public schools offered fresh local poi this May to students and staff as an accompanying lunch menu item. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 10 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/May-10-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 10 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features Teacher Appreciation Week messages. | | |
| Kahuku High student named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kahuku-High-student-named-2022-U.S.-Presidential-Scholar.aspx | Kahuku High student named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar | Kahuku High and Intermediate School senior Vaeanui Peck was announced as one of three Hawai‘i scholars in the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. | | |
| Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 by Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year Dr. Michael Ida | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2023.aspx | Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 by Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year Dr. Michael Ida | On this Teacher Appreciation Week, the one week that is focused on our profession, thank you. Thank you for being who you are. | | |
| Michael Otsuji tapped to lead HIDOE’s Office of Information Technology Services | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/OITS-CIO-May-2023.aspx | Michael Otsuji tapped to lead HIDOE’s Office of Information Technology Services | Michael Otsuji has been named assistant superintendent to lead the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 3 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/May-3-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, May 3 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features updates on the Implementation Plan that will be presented to the Board of Education. | | |
| Waikīkī School students design enrichment toys for Honolulu Zoo animals | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waikīkī-School-students-designenrichment-items-for-Honolulu-Zoo-animals.aspx | Waikīkī School students design enrichment toys for Honolulu Zoo animals | Students spent the year learning how zoo staff care for the animals and came up with ways to help enrich the animals’ lives. | | |
| Film featuring ‘Ilima students’ advocacy to end period poverty in schools screened as part of San Francisco film festival | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Film-featuring-‘Ilima-students’-advocacy-to-end-period-poverty-in-schools-screened-as-part-of-San-Francisco-film-festival.aspx | Film featuring ‘Ilima students’ advocacy to end period poverty in schools screened as part of San Francisco film festival | The film, "Blood, Sweat and Sparkles: The Young Activists Guide to Ending Period Poverty," was one of the few pieces selected for the San Francisco International Film Festival's Schools at the Festival program. | | |
| 92% of Hawai‘i public school teachers vote in favor of new contract | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/PublicSchoolTeachersVoteinFavorofNewContract-.aspx | 92% of Hawai‘i public school teachers vote in favor of new contract | The contract includes approximately 14.5% in pay increases over four years for more than 13,000 teachers represented by the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 26 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/April-26-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 26 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features the national recognition of our public school students and school leaders praised for the impactful work they do. | | |
| Fern Elementary School principal named 2023 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023NationalDistinguishedPrincipalGlenMiyasato.aspx | Fern Elementary School principal named 2023 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | This National Association of Elementary School Principals award annually recognizes elementary and middle school principals from across the country who set high standards for instruction, student achievement and school culture. | | |
| Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Principal Sharon Beck wins $25,000 leadership award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Tokioka-Award.aspx | Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Principal Sharon Beck wins $25,000 leadership award | The Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award recognizes outstanding public school principals in Hawaii for their efforts in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. | | |
| Superintendent Keith Hayashi inducted into Kaimukī High School’s Hall of Honor | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaimuki-High-Hall-of-Honor.aspx | Superintendent Keith Hayashi inducted into Kaimukī High School’s Hall of Honor | HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi was one of four proud alumni inducted into the Kaimukī High School Hall of Honor for their outstanding achievements and community contributions. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 19 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/April-19-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 19 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week we're purple for Purple UP! day to show our support and appreciation of military youth. | | |
| CTL’s Vision Lab showcased HIDOE student-led projects for positive community improvement | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/CTL’s-Vision-Lab-showcased-HIDOE-student-led-projects-for-positive-community-improvement.aspx | CTL’s Vision Lab showcased HIDOE student-led projects for positive community improvement | Students from 14 public high schools took part in the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders (CTL) Vision Lab event this month to present their impressive projects, benefiting schools, communities and our islands, in a highly selective competition. | | |
| Governor Green, DOE, HSTA announce tentative contract deal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/GOVERNOR-GREEN,-DOE,-HSTA-ANNOUNCE-TENTATIVE-CONTRACT-DEAL.aspx | Governor Green, DOE, HSTA announce tentative contract deal | Proposed contract provides raises, stability, retention bonuses and more. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 12 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/April-12-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 12 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features summer learning opportunities. | | |
| Kawānanakoa vice principal in running for national VP honor | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kawānanakoa-vice-principal-in-running-for-national-VP-honor.aspx | Kawānanakoa vice principal in running for national VP honor | The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has named Kawānanakoa Middle School Vice Principal Bebi Davis a finalist for its 2023 National Assistant Principal of the Year award. | | |
| HIDOE continues to provide robust summer learning opportunities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-continues-to-provide-robust-summer-learning-opportunities.aspx | HIDOE continues to provide robust summer learning opportunities | Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools will continue to offer a comprehensive menu of engaging summer programming to support student learning. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 5 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/April-5-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, April 5 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features the 2023 state Teacher of Promise award and recognition of assistant principals. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, March 29 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/March-29-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, March 29 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features the upcoming graduation ceremony dates and venues and a summer student internship program with the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. | | |
| Red Hill Elementary teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2023 Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Red-Hill-Elementary-teacher-named-Milken-Educators-of-Hawaii’s-2023-Teacher-of-Promise.aspx | Red Hill Elementary teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2023 Teacher of Promise | Red Hill Elementary special education teacher Ritela “Sheila” Sproule was honored with the 2023 Teacher of Promise award and a $2,000 cash prize. | | |
| Hawai‘i public schools experiencing 'exceptional' academic recovery | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-schools-exceptional-academic-recovery.aspx | Hawai‘i public schools experiencing 'exceptional' academic recovery | National research suggests Hawai‘i public schools have been effective at increasing the speed at which students are recovering from pandemic learning loss. | | |
| HIDOE targeting fall opening for Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kulanihakoi-High-Mar-2023-Update.aspx | HIDOE targeting fall opening for Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus | HIDOE is working diligently to be able to physically open the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus to South Maui students in August 2023 for the upcoming school year. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, March 22 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/March-22-2023.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, March 22 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week features an update on Kūlanihāko‘i High School. | | |
| HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair to train young drivers | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Traffic-Safety-Fair.aspx | HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair to train young drivers | HIDOE's driver and traffic safety education program, in collaboration with DTRIC Insurance and Par Hawaii, will be holding the HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair at the Aloha Stadium lower parking lot on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. | | |
