| Department announces 2023-24 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-24-Enrollment.aspx | Department announces 2023-24 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | Enrollment at Hawaiʻi's public schools is 167,649 at the beginning of the school year, remaining relatively steady with a 0.6% decrease. | | |
| HIDOE distance learning hub opens in West Maui with over 250 K-8 students | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-distance-learning-hub-opens-in-West-Maui-with-over-250-K-8-students.aspx | HIDOE distance learning hub opens in West Maui with over 250 K-8 students | Over 250 Lāhainā students from King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary and Lāhainā Intermediate attended the opening of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s distance learning hub. | | |
| Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwide | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-NBRS-Award.aspx | Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwide | Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili Elementary schools in Kailua, Oʻahu, have been named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education in recognition of their high academic achievement. | | |
| Lāhaināluna High students report for first day of in-person instruction at Kūlanihākoʻi High | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Lāhaināluna-High-students-report-for-first-day-of-in-person-instruction-at-Kūlanihākoʻi-High.aspx | Lāhaināluna High students report for first day of in-person instruction at Kūlanihākoʻi High | An estimated 500 Lāhaināluna High School students reported today to their temporary school site at Kūlanihākoʻi High for their first day of in-person instruction as a school. | | |
| Waikele Elementary students explore various careers as part of Academy Pathways program | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waikele-Elementary-students-explore-various-careers-as-part-of-Academy-Pathways-program.aspx | Waikele Elementary students explore various careers as part of Academy Pathways program | Waikele Elementary is the first elementary school in the state to fully implement an Academy Pathway program integrating career and technical education into its school design. | | |
| Public comments sought regarding Hawaii State Department of Education’s (Department) request for fiscal flexibility under ESEA | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/sept-14-2023-public-comments-esea.aspx | Public comments sought regarding Hawaii State Department of Education’s (Department) request for fiscal flexibility under ESEA | The Department is seeking public comments on its waiver request to extend the period of availability for four of its federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). | | |
| HIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-HSTOY-finalists.aspx | HIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | The Department today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. | | |
| HIDOE continues to work with school bus contractors to recruit drivers and restore routes | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-continues-to-work-with-school-bus-contractors-to-recruit-drivers-and-restore-routes.aspx | HIDOE continues to work with school bus contractors to recruit drivers and restore routes | The Department continues to work with its school bus contractors statewide to recruit and retain drivers. HIDOE high school students, families are encouraged to apply for free county bus passes as we continue to work to minimize disruptions. | | |
| Waiākea High School teacher leader announced as Obama Foundation United States Leader | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/obama-foundation-waiakea-whitney-aragaki.aspx | Waiākea High School teacher leader announced as Obama Foundation United States Leader | Whitney Aragaki, HIDOE’s 2022 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year, was selected to join the program for her innovative cultural and place-based approach to teaching. | | |
| Summer athletic camps help take student-athletes to the ‘next level’ | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Summer-athletic-camps-help-take-student-athletes-to-the-‘next-level’.aspx | Summer athletic camps help take student-athletes to the ‘next level’ | This past summer 18 Campbell High students enrolled in the Sabers Elite Summer Camp for Athletes to receive more mental and mobility training, which is not covered during the athletic season. | | |
| Kindergarten Summer Start programs help prepare youngest learners for school | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Young-learners,-families,-educators-benefit-from-kindergarten-summer-start-programs.aspx | Kindergarten Summer Start programs help prepare youngest learners for school | The program focuses on academic and social readiness, for incoming kindergarten students, especially those with little to no prior preschool experience. | | |
| Ongoing school bus driver shortage to impact student transportation services on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi in upcoming school year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/SY2023-Bus-Impacts.aspx | Ongoing school bus driver shortage to impact student transportation services on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi in upcoming school year | The continuing shortage of qualified school bus drivers statewide will suspend bus transportation services at 10 of Oʻahu’s 24 high schools and four schools on Kauaʻi when the new school year begins. | | |
| Kūlanihākoʻi High School to welcome students in August | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kulanihakoi-High-Opening.aspx | Kūlanihākoʻi High School to welcome students in August | The new Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus in South Maui has received a key approval that clears the way for the campus to open to students and staff for the upcoming 2023-24 school year that begins in August. | | |
| Holualoa Elementary classroom renovations make significant progress over summer break | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Holualoa-Elementary-Renovations.aspx | Holualoa Elementary classroom renovations make significant progress over summer break | Holualoa Elementary students and staff will be starting the new school year with refreshed learning spaces following extensive renovation work over the summer break to address campuswide environmental concerns. | | |
| HIDOE Communications team recognized with national awards of excellence | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-Communications-team-recognized-with-national-awards-of-excellence.aspx | HIDOE Communications team recognized with national awards of excellence | The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Communications Branch has received two prestigious awards for excellence from the National School Public Relations Association. | | |
| Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children at 115 community sites | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Summer-Food-Service-Locations.aspx | Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children at 115 community sites | The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program will be providing children with free meals during the summer months in low-income communities statewide. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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.
| | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
