| HIDOE presents design options for updating historic Hōlualoa Elementary campus, seeks community feedback | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/holualoa-elementary-masterplan.aspx | HIDOE presents design options for updating historic Hōlualoa Elementary campus, seeks community feedback | The intent of the master plan is to map out the phased construction for replacement facilities for the school’s wooden structures and to address the road and utility easement running through the campus. Feedback is being collected through Sept. 30. | | |
| HIDOE awarded $3.25 million in DoDEA grants to support military-connected students | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-DoDEA-grants.aspx | HIDOE awarded $3.25 million in DoDEA grants to support military-connected students | HIDOE has received two grants from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) partnership that will fund initiatives to enhance world language learning at schools in the ʻAiea-Moanalua-Radford and Kailua-Kalāheo Complex Areas. | | |
| HIDOE to restore 13 additional school bus routes in Central Oʻahu and East Hawaiʻi on Monday, Sept. 16 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Sept-16-bus-route-restorations.aspx | HIDOE to restore 13 additional school bus routes in Central Oʻahu and East Hawaiʻi on Monday, Sept. 16 | Thirteen previously suspended school bus routes in Central Oʻahu and East Hawaiʻi Island will be reinstated starting Monday, Sept. 16. | | |
| HIDOE awarded 60 million in five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-awarded-60-million-in-five-year-Comprehensive-Literacy-State-Development-Grant.aspx | HIDOE awarded 60 million in five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant | The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) was awarded $60M through a five-year federal grant aimed at supporting language and literacy development growth in Hawaiʻi public schools. | | |
| 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/september-10-2024-esea-public-comments.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 three of its federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). | | |
| HIDOE to implement nationally accepted USDA food safety standards for produce suppliers | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/school-nutrition-usda-harmonized-good-agricultural-practices.aspx | HIDOE to implement nationally accepted USDA food safety standards for produce suppliers | The Department will begin implementing the USDA’s Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Plus+ standards or the USDA GroupGAP Food Safety Program for all vendors providing raw or lightly processed produce. | | |
| Hawaiʻi STEM educators encouraged to apply for paid summer research training experience at the Bishop Museum | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BIORETS.aspx | Hawaiʻi STEM educators encouraged to apply for paid summer research training experience at the Bishop Museum | Eight STEM educators will be offered a paid summer research training experience integrated with ongoing research into land snail conservation, ecology, genomics and taxonomy. | | |
| HIDOE to restore nine additional school bus routes in Central Oʻahu, East Hawaiʻi and Upcountry Maui starting Monday, Sept. 9 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Sept-9-bus-route-restorations.aspx | HIDOE to restore nine additional school bus routes in Central Oʻahu, East Hawaiʻi and Upcountry Maui starting Monday, Sept. 9 | Nine previously suspended school bus routes in Central Oʻahu, East Hawaiʻi Island and Upcountry Maui will be reinstated starting Monday, Sept. 9. | | |
| HIDOE to restore nine additional school bus routes in East Hawaiʻi, Upcountry Maui, starting Monday, Aug. 26 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-to-restore-nine-additional-school-bus-routes-in-East-Hawaii-Upcountry-Maui.aspx | HIDOE to restore nine additional school bus routes in East Hawaiʻi, Upcountry Maui, starting Monday, Aug. 26 | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced today that nine previously suspended school bus routes in East Hawaiʻi Island and Upcountry Maui will be reinstated starting Monday, Aug. 26. | | |
| HIDOE to restore 20 additional school bus routes on O‘ahu, starting Monday, Aug. 26 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/HIDOE-to-restore-20-additional-school-bus-routes-on-Oahu-starting-Aug-26.aspx | HIDOE to restore 20 additional school bus routes on O‘ahu, starting Monday, Aug. 26 | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced that 20 previously suspended school bus routes in Central Oʻahu will be reinstated starting Monday, Aug. 26. | | |
| ‘Ewa Makai Middle, Stevenson Middle named AMLE 'Schools of Distinction' | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/‘Ewa-Makai-Middle,-Stevenson-Middle-named-AMLE-'Schools-of-Distinction'-2024.aspx | ‘Ewa Makai Middle, Stevenson Middle named AMLE 'Schools of Distinction' | ‘Ewa Makai Middle and Robert Louis Stevenson Middle schools are among17 middle schools nationally to be named AMLE Schools of Distinction for 2024 by the Association for Middle Level Education. | | |
| Campbell High senior’s fried rice wins Localicious recipe contest | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Localicious-Recipe-Cookoff-2024.aspx | Campbell High senior’s fried rice wins Localicious recipe contest | Ava Marie Dzekedze, a senior at James B. Campbell High School, won the Hawaii Gas Localicious Recipe Contest with her spin on a Hawai‘i favorite. | | |
| HIDOE names finalists for the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-names-finalists-for-the-2025-Hawaiʻi-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | HIDOE names finalists for the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year finalists for the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. | | |
| HIDOE restores 34 suspended school bus routes on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island, service resumes Monday, Aug. 12 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-to-restore-suspended-school-bus-routes.aspx | HIDOE restores 34 suspended school bus routes on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island, service resumes Monday, Aug. 12 | Service is being restored for approximately 1,200 student riders enrolled at 23 schools. | | |
| Q and A with BOE student representative Ethan Yang | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Q-and-A-with-BOE-student-representative-Ethan-Yang.aspx | Q and A with BOE student representative Ethan Yang | By Tara Oyama and Kimi Maligaya | | |
| HIDOE to offer new mental health and wellness resource for families and staff | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-to-offer-new-mental-health-and-wellness-resource-for-families-and-staff.aspx | HIDOE to offer new mental health and wellness resource for families and staff | ParentGuidance.org will provide on-demand virtual courses, professional mental health support, and a safe community for adults | | |
| Governor and mayors working with HIDOE on student transportation solutions | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Governor-and-mayors-working-with-HIDOE-on-student-transportation-solutions.aspx | Governor and mayors working with HIDOE on student transportation solutions | Hawai‘i State Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi is working closely with Gov. Josh Green, M.D., and the mayors of Hawai‘i County, Honolulu and Maui County to restore suspended school bus routes for students. | | |
| Workforce shortages to impact student transportation and after-school care at public schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ongoing-school-bus-driver-shortage-to-impact-student-transportation-services-at-Central-Oʻahu-and-East-Hawaiʻi-schools.aspx | Workforce shortages to impact student transportation and after-school care at public schools | Workforce shortages are expected to impact the availability of student transportation and after-school care services in certain areas. | | |
| Hawai‘i makes girls’ flag football a high school sport | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawai‘i-makes-girls’-flag-football-a-high-school-sport.aspx | Hawai‘i makes girls’ flag football a high school sport | The announcement was made Thursday in a joint press conference with the HIDOE, the HHSAA, and supporters at McKinley High School’s athletic complex. | | |
| HIDOE families encouraged to comply with school entry requirements for 2024-25 school year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-families-encouraged-to-comply-with-school-entry-requirements-for-the-new-school-year.aspx | HIDOE families encouraged to comply with school entry requirements for 2024-25 school year | Hawaii law requires students to complete physical exams, immunizations, and TB clearance before attending any childcare, preschool, or public/private school. | | |
| 44 public PreK classrooms set to open statewide | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/44-Ready-Keiki-Public-PreK-Classrooms-Set-to-Open-Statewide.aspx | 44 public PreK classrooms set to open statewide | Lt. Gov. Luke announced the historic number of new public PreK classrooms opening in a single year, with at least one classroom on each island, under the Ready Keiki initiative. | | |
| Hawaiʻi awarded $4.9M state apprenticeship expansion grant to support teacher workforce | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-awarded-$4.9-million-state-apprenticeship-expansion-grant-to-support-teacher-workforce.aspx | Hawaiʻi awarded $4.9M state apprenticeship expansion grant to support teacher workforce | The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans | | |
| Lahaina public schools to close for one-year anniversary of wildfires | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/lahaina-one-year-anniversary-closure.aspx | Lahaina public schools to close for one-year anniversary of wildfires | The Hawai‘i State Board of Education today approved HIDOE’s recommendation to close Lahaina schools on Aug. 8, 2024. | | |
| Superintendent Hayashi recommending Aug. 8 closure for Lahaina public schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-recommending-Aug-8-closure-for-Lahaina-schools.aspx | Superintendent Hayashi recommending Aug. 8 closure for Lahaina public schools | The closure would allow employees and students to participate in commemorative events and healing activities on the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires. | | |
| HIDOE releases summary report on rebuild plan for King Kamehameha III Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/King-Kamehameha-III-Elementary-community-feedback.aspx | HIDOE releases summary report on rebuild plan for King Kamehameha III Elementary | Cultural and historical concerns, HIDOE’s decision-making process, and planning for future growth were key themes amongst community feedback.
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| 73 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-Seamless-Summer-Option.aspx | 73 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | 73 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 and younger – regardless of public school enrollment status – through its summer food service program. | | |
| Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena students, artist Noble Richardson unveil new campus mural honoring namesake | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Princess-Nahienaena-students-Noble-Richardson-unveil-new-campus-mural-honoring-namesake.aspx | Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena students, artist Noble Richardson unveil new campus mural honoring namesake | Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary unveiled a vibrant mural that students worked on with local artist Noble Richardson. | | |
| Graduation night marks end of emotional four-year journey for Lahainaluna’s Class of 2024 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/lahainaluna-high-school-class-of-2024-graduation.aspx | Graduation night marks end of emotional four-year journey for Lahainaluna’s Class of 2024 | Lahainaluna High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the end of an emotional four-year journey, with 216 seniors receiving their diplomas Sunday night at the Sue D. Cooley Stadium. | | |
| HIDOE presents three possible sites to rebuild permanent campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-presents-3-possible-sites-to-rebuild-permanent-campus-for-King-Kamehameha-III-Elementary-School.aspx | HIDOE presents three possible sites to rebuild permanent campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education held meetings for community members and school staff to provide feedback on three West Maui sites eyed as locations for King Kamehameha III Elementary School's permanment campus. | | |
| Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Interim-Deputy-Superintendent-of-Operations.aspx | Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent | Randolph Moore rejoins the public school system, having previously served as an assistant superintendent and middle school teacher | | |
