| HIDOE celebrates school supply subsidy program that benefits 8,000 students across 20 schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-celebrates-school-supply-subsidy-program-that-benefits-8,000-students-across-20-schools.aspx | HIDOE celebrates school supply subsidy program that benefits 8,000 students across 20 schools | Na‘alehu Elementary is one of 20 public schools included in a newly enacted pilot program that provides families of schools composed entirely of students eligible for Title I funding with free school supplies to help ensure educational success. | | |
| HIDOE names finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-names-finalists-for-the-2023-Hawaiʻi-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | HIDOE names finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. | | |
| 15 public school educators selected for Hawai‘i State Teacher Fellows program | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/15-public-school-educators-selected-for-Hawaii-State-Teacher-Fellows-program.aspx | 15 public school educators selected for Hawai‘i State Teacher Fellows program | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education Leadership Institute announced its 2022-24 Hawai‘i State Teacher Fellows cohort. | | |
| HIDOE assessing classroom airflow quality at 7 O‘ahu schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-assessing-classroom-airflow-quality-at-7-Oahu-schools.aspx | HIDOE assessing classroom airflow quality at 7 O‘ahu schools | Of the 12,000 classrooms in public schools statewide, approximately 10% — 1,261 classrooms — have limited access to outside air due to central air conditioning. | | |
| HIDOE seeking community input on Kīhei pedestrian crossing study | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kihei-Community-Input.aspx | HIDOE seeking community input on Kīhei pedestrian crossing study | "Talk Story" sessions are planned to gather community input on a pedestrian crossing study for the new high school in Kīhei. | | |
| Superintendent Hayashi parent letter regarding updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Supt-Parent-Letter-July-2022-Updated-COVID-Guidance.aspx | Superintendent Hayashi parent letter regarding updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines | The Department's recently updated COVID-19 health and safety guidance, which incorporates the latest recommendations from DOH and the CDC, will go into effect on July 26, 2022. | | |
| Pedestrian crossing study launched for new high school in Kīhei | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kīhei-Crossing-Study.aspx | Pedestrian crossing study launched for new high school in Kīhei | A study has been launched to evaluate alternatives for a grade-separated pedestrian crossing at Pi‘ilani Highway to serve the new high school being built in Kīhei. | | |
| HIDOE families eligible for free and reduced-price school meals encouraged to apply | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/income-eligibility-2022-23.aspx | HIDOE families eligible for free and reduced-price school meals encouraged to apply | For the 2022-23 school year, school meal operations will return to the normal National School Lunch Program, where only eligible children will receive meals at a free or reduced price. | | |
| 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. | | |
| [Updated 6/14] 82 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-Summer-Meals.aspx | [Updated 6/14] 82 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | Beginning in early June, the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve meals at select schools Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, to ensure that children continue to receive balanced nutrition during the summer break. | | |
| Research-grade space observatory installed at Waipahu High School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/space-observatory-installed-at-Waipahu-High-school.aspx | Research-grade space observatory installed at Waipahu High School | Waipahu High School dedicated a new, research-grade space observatory to encourage the pursuit of STEM and be used by Early College astronomy students. | | |
| Roman de Peralta of Kolohe Kai visits schools for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Month | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kolohe-Kai-visits-schools.aspx | Roman de Peralta of Kolohe Kai visits schools for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Month | Roman de Peralta of Kolohe Kai was welcomed at a few select schools where he addressed the realities of bullying as well as youth mental health for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Month. | | |
| Niu Valley Middle School’s principal named 2022 Principal of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-Principal-of-the-Year.aspx | Niu Valley Middle School’s principal named 2022 Principal of the Year | Niu Valley Middle School’s Principal Laura Ahn was celebrated for her recent recognition as the state’s 2022 Principal of the Year by the Hawai‘i Association of Secondary School Administrators. | | |
| Mililani Middle School celebrates new classroom building and upcoming switch to single-track school year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Mililani-Middle-Building-Dedication.aspx | Mililani Middle School celebrates new classroom building and upcoming switch to single-track school year | Mililani Middle School's new three-story Building J houses 15 classrooms to serve its 1,660 students and provides the expanded capacity needed to allow the school to adopt a single-track calendar in the upcoming 2022-23 school year. | | |
| Kealakehe High student named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kealakehe-High-student-named-2022-U.S.-Presidential-Scholar.aspx | Kealakehe High student named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar | Kealakehe High School senior Kea E. Kahoilua-Clebsch was announced as one of two Hawaii scholars in the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. | | |
| Pearl City High School band director inducted into national hall of fame | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/PCHS-Bandmaster-hall-of-fame.aspx | Pearl City High School band director inducted into national hall of fame | Pearl City High School’s Bandmaster Chadwick Kamei was recognized for his induction into the Hall of Fame, exclusive to only 65 bandmasters since 1982.
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| Second phase of lead testing to assess drinking water at 72 public elementary schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Lead-Testing-Phase-II.aspx | Second phase of lead testing to assess drinking water at 72 public elementary schools | In cooperation with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), HIDOE will begin testing drinking water sources for lead at 72 public elementary schools beginning in late May of 2022. This work is a continuation of an existing project which tested drinking water at 106 schools and child care facilities from May to December of 2021. | | |
| Waipahu Elementary principal named 2022 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waipahu-Elementary-principal-named-2022-Hawaii-National-Distinguished-Principal.aspx | Waipahu Elementary principal named 2022 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | The Hawai‘i Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association named Principal Aaron Tominaga of Waipahu Elementary as Hawai‘i’s 2022 National Distinguished Principal. | | |
| Kalani High School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2022 Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kalani-High-School-teacher-named-Milken-Educators-of-Hawaii’s-2022-Teacher-of-Promise.aspx | Kalani High School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2022 Teacher of Promise | Kalani High School math teacher Tristan Nguyen was honored with the 2022 Teacher of Promise award and a $2,000 cash prize. | | |
| Waikele Elementary leader honored as a 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waikele-Elementary-leader-honored-as-a-2022-National-Outstanding-Assistant-Principal.aspx | Waikele Elementary leader honored as a 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal | The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) announced Waikele Elementary’s Stacy Kawamura as a 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal. | | |
| Class of 2022 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-graduations.aspx | Class of 2022 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled | Public high school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2022. Ceremony guidelines are being eased to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 health and safety requirements across the state, but certain restrictions will still apply to attendees. | | |
| 2022 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month Design Contest Winner | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-National-Children's-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month-Design-Contest-Winner.aspx | 2022 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month Design Contest Winner | To highlight the importance of mental health and overall student well-being, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education School-Based Behavioral Health Program sponsored a “Here to Help” Movement T-Shirt Design Contest. | | |
| 72 HIDOE educators recognized for National Board Certification | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/71-Hawai‘i-state-educators-recognized-for-National-Board-Certification.aspx | 72 HIDOE educators recognized for National Board Certification | Seventy-one public and charter school teachers were recognized for receiving or renewing their National Board Certification – the highest and most respected qualification for teachers in K-12 schools. | | |
| High school Class of 2021 college enrollment recovering from pandemic | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2021-college-enrollment.aspx | High school Class of 2021 college enrollment recovering from pandemic | Hawaiʻi graduating high school seniors saw a small recovery of college-bound enrollment compared to the previous year, however the second year of the pandemic continued to hamper efforts to attend a post-secondary campus. | | |
| Outdoor masking to be optional at HIDOE schools and offices | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Outdoor-Masking-Changes.aspx | Outdoor masking to be optional at HIDOE schools and offices | Outdoor masking at public school campuses and HIDOE facilities will be optional for students, faculty and staff, effective on Wednesday, Mar. 9. | | |
| Lunalilo Elementary welcomes special guests for Read Across America Day | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Lunalilo-El-Read-Across-America.aspx | Lunalilo Elementary welcomes special guests for Read Across America Day | Students of Lunalilo Elementary School were joined by community leaders to read together and talk about the importance of reading. | | |
| Kalihi Kai Elementary’s Michelle Iwasaki receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 Prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-Milken-Award.aspx | Kalihi Kai Elementary’s Michelle Iwasaki receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 Prize | Michelle Le Iwasaki, an academic coach at Kalihi Kai Elementary School has become the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Kalihi Waena Elementary dedicates new Alanui ‘Ohana ‘Ālani learning space and walkway | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kalihi-Waena.aspx | Kalihi Waena Elementary dedicates new Alanui ‘Ohana ‘Ālani learning space and walkway | Proud Kalihi Waena Elementary students and staff held a special tree-planting ceremony to dedicate its new new Alanui ‘Ohana ‘Ālani learning space and walkway. | | |
| HIDOE releases guidelines for in-person commencements for graduating class of 2022 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-commencement-guidelines.aspx | HIDOE releases guidelines for in-person commencements for graduating class of 2022 | HIDOE released guidelines to allow for in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that protect the health and safety of students, staff and families. | | |
| Kaiapuni Hawaiian immersion program expands to Kailua High School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/kaiapuniokailua.aspx | Kaiapuni Hawaiian immersion program expands to Kailua High School | Kailua joins 21 other public schools that host the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program, Ka Papahana Kaiapuni. | | |
