| 15 HIDOE principals honored as 2023 Tokioka 'Excellence in School Leadership' nominees | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023TokiokaExcellenceinLeadership.aspx | 15 HIDOE principals honored as 2023 Tokioka 'Excellence in School Leadership' nominees | Principal nominees for this year's prestigious Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award announced. | | |
| HIDOE supports expansion of student vision program that provides no-cost eye care and glasses | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-supports-expansion-of-student-vision-program-that-provides-no-cost-eye-care-and-glasses-.aspx | HIDOE supports expansion of student vision program that provides no-cost eye care and glasses | More than three dozen students at Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary School received new eyeglasses under an expanded effort by Project Vision Hawai‘i and Vision to Learn to serve more public school students in high-need communities. | | |
| National 'Busload of Books' tour stops at Kipapa Elementary to deliver over 600 books | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Busload-of-Books-at-Kipapa-Elementary.aspx | National 'Busload of Books' tour stops at Kipapa Elementary to deliver over 600 books | Kipapa Elementary students received a donation of over 600 books from authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, a husband and wife author/illustrator duo, who are promoting literacy across the country in their "Busload of Books" project. | | |
| Helemano Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2023 Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Helemano-Elementary-School-counselor-honored-nationally-as-2023-Hawai‘i-School-Counselor-of-the-Year.aspx | Helemano Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2023 Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year | Helemano Elementary School’s Brittnie Caraulia was recently recognized as the 2023 American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year. | | |
| Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Summer-Food.aspx | Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | The USDA's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months. | | |
| Board of Education approves first phase of 6-year strategic plan | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-Approves-First-Phase-of-6-Year-Strategic-Plan.aspx | Board of Education approves first phase of 6-year strategic plan | Phase II of the plan will consist of the implementation plan, which includes the strategies and metrics that the Department and Board will use to reach the goals. | | |
| Daniel K. Inouye Elementary’s Esther Kwon receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Milken-Educator-Award.aspx | Daniel K. Inouye Elementary’s Esther Kwon receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | Esther Kwon, assistant principal at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary, has become the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching." | | |
| 87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/83-HIDOE-educators-earn,-renew-NBCT-certification.aspx | 87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification | The Department celebrated 87 of its public school teachers statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. | | |
| 4 complex area superintendents appointed to oversee schools in Leeward O‘ahu, Windward O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui districts | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/CAS-appointments-january-2023.aspx | 4 complex area superintendents appointed to oversee schools in Leeward O‘ahu, Windward O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui districts | The Hawai‘i State Board of Education approved the Department’s recommendation to appoint four complex area superintendents to oversee the schools in the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihāko‘i-Maui,
Castle-Kahuku, Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa, and Pearl City-Waipahu complex areas. | | |
| Opening of Kūlanihākoʻi High School campus delayed | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kulanihakoi-High-Opening-Delayed.aspx | Opening of Kūlanihākoʻi High School campus delayed | The opening of the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus in Kīhei is being delayed and the school will continue to operate at its temporary location at Lokelani Intermediate School until further notice. | | |
| 2 Hawai‘i educators recognized for expanding student access to computer science | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Code.org-names-two-Hawai‘i-educators-as-CS-Leaders.aspx | 2 Hawai‘i educators recognized for expanding student access to computer science | Two HIDOE educators have been named CS Leaders by Code.org for their work in establishing or expanding access to computer science for students. | | |
| Assistant superintendents appointed to lead HIDOE’s offices of curriculum, student support services and talent management | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/AS-appointments-december-2022.aspx | Assistant superintendents appointed to lead HIDOE’s offices of curriculum, student support services and talent management | The Board of Education approved the appointments of assistant superintendents to lead talent management, student support services, and curriculum and instructional design. | | |
| Campbell High student-designed ornaments decorate the 100th National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Campbell-High-student-designed-ornaments-for-100th-National-Christmas-Tree-display.aspx | Campbell High student-designed ornaments decorate the 100th National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. | Festive hand-drawn Christmas tree ornament designs by 24 Campbell High students are representing Hawaiʻi in the 100th National Tree display in Washington D.C. | | |
| HIDOE and Hawaii 3R's to partner in school playground repair and maintenance initiative | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-and-Hawaii-3Rs-to-partner-in-school-playground-repair-and-maintenance-initiative.aspx | HIDOE and Hawaii 3R's to partner in school playground repair and maintenance initiative | The Department announced today an $18 million partnership with the nonprofit Hawaii 3R's to improve and replace public school playground equipment across the state. | | |
| Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 7 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/December-7-2022.aspx | Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter, Dec. 7 | Our monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This week's issue includes shares a complex area's commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and team work to strengthen collaboration and friendships while encouraging physical activity and recognizes December 7 as Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day. | | |
| HIDOE awarded nearly $5 million to begin electrifying school bus fleet | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/electric-school-buses.aspx | HIDOE awarded nearly $5 million to begin electrifying school bus fleet | HIDOE has received a $4.99 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin electrifying school bus fleets across the islands, replacing traditional diesel-powered models over the next two years. | | |
| HIDOE awarded $5M in DoDEA grants to support military-connected students | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/DoDEA-grants.aspx | HIDOE awarded $5M in DoDEA grants to support military-connected students | HIDOE has received three grants from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) partnership that will focus on enhancing college and career skills in the Campbell, Kapolei and Radford complexes and world language learning opportunities in the Kalāheo complex for military-dependent students at select schools over the next five years. | | |
| Kūlanihākoʻi High announces school mascot and colors | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kūlanihākoʻi-High-mascot-colors.aspx | Kūlanihākoʻi High announces school mascot and colors | Kūlanihāko‘i High School has selected its mascot — the manta ray — and school colors of silver and black. Its student body and extracurricular teams will be the Kūlanihāko‘i Rays. | | |
| 2022 ‘Nation’s Report Card’: Hawai‘i fourth-graders outperform peers in reading and math amid national pandemic learning declines | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-Nation's-Report-Card.aspx | 2022 ‘Nation’s Report Card’: Hawai‘i fourth-graders outperform peers in reading and math amid national pandemic learning declines | Known as "The Nation’s Report Card," the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is an assessment program of the National Center for Education Statistics that provides comparable results across states on select subjects. | | |
| Kalani High’s Michael Ida named 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-HSTOY.aspx | Kalani High’s Michael Ida named 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | Veteran Kalani High School math and computer science teacher Michael Ida was named the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year in recognition of his dedication to improving student learning and uplifting the teaching profession through advocacy and collaboration. | | |
| HIDOE and the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education Japan sign education collaboration agreement | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-and-the-Hiroshima-Prefectural-Board-of-Education-Japan-sign-education-collaboration-agreement.aspx | HIDOE and the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education Japan sign education collaboration agreement | The new agreement comes as Hiroshima and Hawaii celebrate the 25th anniversary of their sister state relationship. | | |
| 2021-22 Strive HI performance data reflect positive progress in HIDOE student academic recovery and acceleration | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2021-22-Strive-HI-performance-data-reflect-positive-progress-in-HIDOE-student-academic-recovery-and-acceleration.aspx | 2021-22 Strive HI performance data reflect positive progress in HIDOE student academic recovery and acceleration | The data — reflecting the first full school year of in-person learning following the pandemic — show gains in academic performance across core subject areas and improvements in student success indicators. | | |
| Niu Valley Middle School opens new World Language Center | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Niu-Valley-Middle-School-opens-new-World-Language-Center.aspx | Niu Valley Middle School opens new World Language Center | Niu Valley Middle School (NVMS) celebrated the opening of their new World Language Center in front of students, staff, community members and government partners. | | |
| HIDOE recognizes 2020 and 2021 Employee and Team of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-recognizes-2020-and-2021-Employee-and-Team-of-the-Year.aspx | HIDOE recognizes 2020 and 2021 Employee and Team of the Year | The Department named its 2020 and 2021 Employee and Team of the Year award winners, recognizing employees for their outstanding and continued contributions to education and the students of Hawai‘i. | | |
| State Board of Education letter to families to provide input | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BOE-Letter-to-families-september-22-2022.aspx | State Board of Education letter to families to provide input | The State Board of Education invites parents and families to provide input on the priority areas the Board must focus to improve the state's public education system. | | |
| Hōkūlani, Kahala, Nuʻuanu Elementary schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools for high-performing academics | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hōkūlani,-Kahala,-Nuʻuanu-Elementary-schools-named-2022-National-Blue-Ribbon-Schools-for-high-performing-academics.aspx | Hōkūlani, Kahala, Nuʻuanu Elementary schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools for high-performing academics | Hōkūlani, Kahala and Nuʻuanu Elementary schools have been named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of the Oahu schools’ academic performance. | | |
| Public invited to pedestrian crossing study open house for Kūlanihākoʻi High School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kihei-open-house.aspx | Public invited to pedestrian crossing study open house for Kūlanihākoʻi High School | Kīhei area parents and community members are invited to an open house to share the results of a pedestrian crossing study for Kūlanihāko‘i High School on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Lokelani Intermediate School cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. | | |
| EXPRESS pilot will expand student ridership options with county bus passes | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/EXPRESS.aspx | EXPRESS pilot will expand student ridership options with county bus passes | HIDOE is launching a pilot program with the four counties to expand subsidized county bus passes for high schoolers in grades 9-12. The pilot program — called EXPRESS, which stands for Expanding Ridership to Educate Students in Schools — aims to help mitigate the impacts of the national school bus driver shortage. | | |
| Hawaii State Board of Education launches Strategic Planning Engagement Survey | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BOE-strategic-plan-engagement-survey.aspx | Hawaii State Board of Education launches Strategic Planning Engagement Survey | The public is invited to take the online survey by Oct. 11. | | |
| Community input on pedestrian crossing study for Kūlanihāko‘i High School in Kīhei requested via survey | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kihei-Crossing-Survey.aspx | Community input on pedestrian crossing study for Kūlanihāko‘i High School in Kīhei requested via survey | Community input is sought for an alternatives study for a grade-separated pedestrian crossing at Pi‘ilani Highway, serving the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School being built in Kīhei. The online survey takes approximately five minutes to complete. | | |
