| 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. | | |
| Hickam Elementary dedicates new Media Center and Makerspace facilities to boost STEM achievement | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hickam-Elementary-new-building.aspx | Hickam Elementary dedicates new Media Center and Makerspace facilities to boost STEM achievement | Hickam Elementary dedicated a new facility dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a ceremony with excited students, parents and staff. The new two-story building houses a media center, makerspaces, student support services and the administration office. | | |
| 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019PAEMSTwinners.aspx | 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | Four Hawai‘i public school teachers were awarded one of the nation's most prestigious honors for teachers. | | |
| Kohala High dedicates new facility to boost STEM learning and achievement | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kohala-High-dedicates-new-facility-to-boost-STEM-learning-and-achievement.aspx | Kohala High dedicates new facility to boost STEM learning and achievement | The new state-of-the-art facility is comprised of four single-story classroom buildings connected by a covered walkway that provides a new physical science lab, biochemistry lab, natural resources lab, two general classrooms and additional office space. | | |
| Farrington students take pride in ‘legacy’ project for World Surf League | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/farringtonWSLpartnership.aspx | Farrington students take pride in ‘legacy’ project for World Surf League | “This is our legacy. No other school can say they did something like this.” | | |
| Stevenson Middle STEM students donate 3D-printed games and toys to children’s hospital | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Shriners-Gifts.aspx | Stevenson Middle STEM students donate 3D-printed games and toys to children’s hospital | Students bring holiday cheer to Shriners Children Hospitals with the delivery of interactive toys designed and 3D-printed in their STEM classes. | | |
| HIDOE receives $1 million grant for STEM education at eight West Oahu schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-DODEA-Grant.aspx | HIDOE receives $1 million grant for STEM education at eight West Oahu schools | HIDOE has received a $1 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Partnership for STEM education for K-8 students at eight military-impacted schools in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area over five years. | | |
| Three Hawaii public school teachers each vying for $100,000 'Dream Big' grants in national competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Farmers-Dream-Big-Finalists.aspx | Three Hawaii public school teachers each vying for $100,000 'Dream Big' grants in national competition | Online votes through Nov. 3 will determine five winners from among 15 finalists nationwide. Hawaii has three teachers in the running for the grant. | | |
| Waipahu alum creates STEM summer camp for students to build muscle-powered robots | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/waipahu-muscle-cars.aspx | Waipahu alum creates STEM summer camp for students to build muscle-powered robots | Waipahu High students designed and built little cars that are propelled using muscle movements, a technology that has real-world applications for prosthetic devices. The GEAR UP Waipahu-funded program exposed students to the mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering fields. | | |
| Hawai‘i science teachers named Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-Einstein-Fellows.aspx | Hawai‘i science teachers named Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows | Two accomplished Hawai‘i Department of Education science teachers have been awarded prestigious fellowships that include one-year federal research appointments in Washington, D.C. | | |
| Maunakea Scholars program launches scholarship, online dual credit course | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/maunakea-scholarship.aspx | Maunakea Scholars program launches scholarship, online dual credit course | Honoka‘a High senior Keilani Steele is the inaugural recipient of the Hōkūala Scholarship — $10,000 to attend the college of her choice in pursuit of an astronomy degree. It was made possible by the Maunakea Scholars program, which also announced a dual credit opportunity for Hawaii Island partner schools to participate in a free online astronomy class starting this school year. | | |
| Hawai'i public school teachers honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/PAEMST-18.aspx | Hawai'i public school teachers honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | Akeyo Garcia of Ewa Elementary and Masaru Uchino of Momilani Elementary have been awarded the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, or PAEMST. It is the highest award K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers can receive from the U.S. government. Recipients receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation and will engage in education discussions in Washington, D.C. | | |
| Hands-on learning flourishes under Farrington partnership with World Surf League | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Farrington-WSL-partnership.aspx | Hands-on learning flourishes under Farrington partnership with World Surf League | Farrington Engineering Academy students are gaining real-world experience and hands-on learning thanks to a productive partnership with the World Surf League. Students spent the past school year designing plans and model-sized versions of a merchandise trailer for the company. | | |
| Kapolei High valedictorian now a promising cancer researcher | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Caleb-Perez.aspx | Kapolei High valedictorian now a promising cancer researcher | A 2014 Kapolei High valedictorian majoring in bioengineering at the University of Washington is heading to Switzerland on a Fulbright scholarship to conduct a year of cancer research. Caleb Perez credits his former teachers with challenging him in high school. | | |
| Ken Kakesako named a Milken Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ken-Kakesako-Milken.aspx | Ken Kakesako named a Milken Teacher of Promise | The Stevenson Middle School science educator earned the prestigious award from the National Milken Educators of Hawaii. He has launched after-school STEM and wrestling programs, raised money to support them, and "exemplifies aloha." | | |
| Aiea High technology coordinator receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-Milken-Award.aspx | Aiea High technology coordinator receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | Ken Kang, a proud graduate of Aiea High School who returned as a teacher to give back to the students and community has become the latest recipient of the coveted 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. | | |
| Public schools shine during Computer Science Education Week festivities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Computer-Science-Education-Week.aspx | Public schools shine during Computer Science Education Week festivities | Schools across the state joined nationwide celebrations of Computer Science Education with more than 170 events over the past week – from an Hour of Code at Kailua Elementary to a family friendly event hosted by Daniel K. Inouye Elementary that featured coding activities, robot obstacle courses and much more. | | |
| Stevenson Middle STEM teacher Patricia Morgan awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-grant.aspx | Stevenson Middle STEM teacher Patricia Morgan awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | Stevenson Middle School STEM teacher Patricia Morgan received a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance in a surprise award ceremony to the cheers of a school-wide student assembly. Morgan is one of five teachers nationwide, and the first ever from Hawaii, to win the generous grant from Farmers Insurance in its annual Thank America’s Teachers Dream Big Teacher Challenge. | | |
| Kailua school receives $250,000 to enhance STEM opportunities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kailua-Inter-DODEA.aspx | Kailua school receives $250,000 to enhance STEM opportunities | The Department of Defense Education Activities has awarded $250,000 to Kailua Intermediate for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities and college readiness initiatives. The grant will help Kailua Intermediate support efforts towards STEM achievement, which will include in-class supports, tutoring and extracurricular STEM activities. | | |
| Making 'shift' happen at Farrington High | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/making-shift-happen.aspx | Making 'shift' happen at Farrington High | There’s a lot of talk about empowering teachers to lead in and beyond the classroom, working with each other to boost student success. At Farrington High, administrators and teachers are two years into a focused effort to make teacher leadership a reality. As the administrators loosened the reins, trust has increased and, with that, a greater willingness among teachers to team up and take risks. | | |
| Department addresses growing technology demands through IT initiative | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-IT-initiative.aspx | Department addresses growing technology demands through IT initiative | After seven years of progress towards upgrading its technology infrastructure, HIDOE opened its second data center at Hoʻokele Elementary School earlier this month. | | |
| Education leaders formalize Maunakea Scholars program | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/MKMOU.aspx | Education leaders formalize Maunakea Scholars program | The collaborative agreement between the Hawaii DOE, the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy, and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, will develop more opportunities for local high school students to use Maunakea Observatories for their innovative research projects. | | |
| March 2017 Education Update | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/Mar-2017.aspx | March 2017 Education Update | Monthly newsletter distributed to schools and the Board of Education. In this edition: Farrington High opens 'Skippa' Diaz Stadium at Kusunoki Field, the Campbell-Kapolei HĀ Design Team works through what Nā Hopena A‘o looks like for them, Middle School Career Fair with Hawaii P-20, Ewa Makai student named top volunteer, Supt. Matayoshi talks about Hawaii's No. 1 national ranking in broadband delivery, more. | | |
| Hawaii ranked No. 1 in nation in school Internet connectivity | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-Schools-Internet-Connectivity.aspx | Hawaii ranked No. 1 in nation in school Internet connectivity | Hawaii’s public school system is the top ranked school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States annual report released by Education Superhighway, an advocacy group dedicated to upgrading Internet infrastructure in K-12 public schools. | | |
| Annual Science Fairs on Oahu showcase students tackling major issues | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/District-Fairs.aspx | Annual Science Fairs on Oahu showcase students tackling major issues | Students showcased their science, technology, engineering and math projects at their district science and engineering fairs on Friday, Feb. 10 in Windward Oahu and Saturday, Feb. 11 in Honolulu. The winners will go on to compete at the 2017 Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair April 10-12. | | |
| Pride drives alumni and current students to share all things Farrington | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Volunteers/Pages/Farrington-High-alum.aspx | Pride drives alumni and current students to share all things Farrington | Farrington High alumnus Al Torco is inspiring a new generation of Governors to be proud of their alma mater. Inspired by his love for all things Farrington, the student council has started a project called "This is My Farrington." | | |
| Maunakea Scholars Awards New Student Astronomers at Nanakuli and Kapolei | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Astronomers-at-Nanakuli-and-Kapolei.aspx | Maunakea Scholars Awards New Student Astronomers at Nanakuli and Kapolei | Students from Nanakuli High School and Kapolei High School have been awarded Maunakea Observatories telescope time. The winning proposals were selected based on technical viability, creativity, and scientific merit. | | |
| Astronaut Kjell Lindgren shares his space experience with Kaimiloa El students | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Astronaut-Kjell-Lindgren.aspx | Astronaut Kjell Lindgren shares his space experience with Kaimiloa El students | Students from Kaimiloa Elementary were treated to a visit from Astronaut Kjell Lindgren at Challenger Center Hawaii. This is the 15th year that an astronaut has visited the Center to meet with students in honor of Ellison Onizuka and the Challenger Space Shuttle Crew. | | |
| Molokai High dedicates new science building to accelerate STEM learning | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Molokai-High-Science.aspx | Molokai High dedicates new science building to accelerate STEM learning | Molokai High School dedicated its new science building in a ceremony earlier today before dozens of excited students, teachers, parents and community members. The new facility at the island’s only high school will provide state-of-the-art teaching tools for Molokai’s ninth through twelfth-graders and includes two science labs and a teacher prep room for Physics, Biology and Chemistry classes. | | |
| Kalani High School students win research time with Maunakea telescopes | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kalani-High-School-students-win-research-time-with-Maunakea-telescopes.aspx | Kalani High School students win research time with Maunakea telescopes | Three ambitious Kalani High students will conduct sophisticated astronomical research using some of the world’s most powerful telescopes. The aspiring astronomers were awarded time to use two Maunakea observatories as a part of the Maunakea Scholars program. | | |
| Jarrett Middle`s ohana delivers extraordinary results | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/jarrett-strive-HI.aspx | Jarrett Middle`s ohana delivers extraordinary results | Conventional wisdom would say that Jarrett Middle School should not be doing as well as it is, given the size of its high-needs student population. But it's bucking expectations with a commitment to "Everyone Being Extraordinary." A calm atmosphere and engaging instruction are boosting students to go beyond a year of learning. | | |
| Determination leads Pauoa Elementary all-girl robotics team to advance in competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/PauoaRoboticsGirls.aspx | Determination leads Pauoa Elementary all-girl robotics team to advance in competition | A team of five girls from Pauoa Elementary show their dedication to learning through robotics. | | |
| Hawaii fourth and eighth graders show improvement in science in national assessment | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/NAEP-Science.aspx | Hawaii fourth and eighth graders show improvement in science in national assessment | The Nation’s Report Card: 2015 Science assessment by the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics shows Hawaii’s fourth and eighth graders are making progress. | | |
| Parents reminded to take precautions against theft in school parking lots | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Parking-precautions.aspx | Parents reminded to take precautions against theft in school parking lots | Parents are reminded to always secure and remove valuables from their vehicles in school parking lots to prevent thefts. | | |
| Stevenson Middle dedicates new Science & Technology Center to kick off new school year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-Dedication.aspx | Stevenson Middle dedicates new Science & Technology Center to kick off new school year | Stevenson Middle School dedicated its new Science & Technology Center. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art teaching tools and includes five labs for STEM, Physics, Biology and Earth & Space science classes. | | |
| Kaimuki Carnival schedule changes due to Tropical Storm Darby | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaimuki-Carnival-schedule-changes.aspx | Kaimuki Carnival schedule changes due to Tropical Storm Darby | The schedule of this weekend's Kaimuki Carnival will be modified due to Tropical Storm Darby. The carnival will proceed Fri. night, 7/22, but will be postponed on Sat-Sun, 7/23-24. An additional weekend will be added on Fri-Sun, 7/29-31. | | |
| Energy efficiency project opens Harvard-bound student’s eyes to possibility | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Energy-efficiency-project-.aspx | Energy efficiency project opens Harvard-bound student’s eyes to possibility | Aiea High School Class of 2016 graduate Perry Arrasmith focused on the photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roofs of Aiea High for his senior capstone project. His project has inspired change at his school that HIDOE's Office of School Facilities and Support Services helped to make a reality. | | |
| Superintendent to bring the voice of students to New York to share messages of Mālama Honua | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/World-Oceans-Day.aspx | Superintendent to bring the voice of students to New York to share messages of Mālama Honua | In preparation for the upcoming World Oceans Day gathering in New York, Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi and apprentice navigator Jenna Ishii this morning met with students and educators who presented messages of Mālama Honua, which she will take to Nainoa Thompson on June 8. | | |
| Top student research showcased at 2016 state science fair | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/HSSEF-2016.aspx | Top student research showcased at 2016 state science fair | The 2016 Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair featured the best research projects from the state's district fairs. Top work will represent the Islands at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ, May 8-13. | | |
| Kailua High opens the doors to new Natural Science Lab Building and Early College courses | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kailua-Science-Lab.aspx | Kailua High opens the doors to new Natural Science Lab Building and Early College courses | Kailua High School will welcome students, parents, and guests to its new, state of the art Natural Science Lab Building. Dedicated to the study of Microbiology and Life Sciences, the building boasts four classrooms, two computer labs and an aquaculture multiuse area. | | |
| Public school students use world's leading telescopes for original research | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/CFH-Telescope-Time.aspx | Public school students use world's leading telescopes for original research | The Maunakea Scholars program was launched this year to bring Hawaii's aspiring young astronomers into the observatory community. This is the first program of its kind internationally, leveraging the most powerful collection of telescopes in the world for the direct educational advancement of Hawaii's high school students. | | |
| Public invited to Kaimuki High's Ono Fridays on Mar. 18 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaimuki-Ono-Fridays.aspx | Public invited to Kaimuki High's Ono Fridays on Mar. 18 | The public is invited to Kaimuki High's Ono Fridays, this Friday, Mar. 18 at 5-9 p.m. Oahu's top food trucks and vendors will be there with live entertainment by Kaimuki students and alumni in support of Kaimuki's athletics program. Come join the fun! | | |
| T-minus one day until Waimea High students launch Hawaii’s first live-streamed rocket flight | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waimea-High-Launch.aspx | T-minus one day until Waimea High students launch Hawaii’s first live-streamed rocket flight | Students in Waimea High School’s VidRoc class will live stream the launch of their Arcas rocket on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 a.m. The goal of the launch is to successfully establish a connection between the rocket, a satellite in orbit and a ground control station to create the live stream transmission. It will be Hawaii’s first live-streamed rocket flight. | | |
| Four schools qualify for 2016 SeaPerch National Challenge | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/SeaPerch.aspx | Four schools qualify for 2016 SeaPerch National Challenge | Congratulations to Ewa Elementary, Highlands Intermediate, Ewa Makai Middle and Radford High for their first-place finishes in the 2016 SeaPerch Oahu Regional Qualifying Competition for underwater robotics. | | |
| Cultivating the next generation of astronomers | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Next-generation-astronomers.aspx | Cultivating the next generation of astronomers | Students from Kapolei High School were selected to receive observation time at one of the world's most powerful telescopes for their scientific research, thanks to the new Maunakea Scholars program. The program grew from a discussion about leveraging educational and community partnerships to infuse schools with opportunity. | | |
| Farrington High School evacuation drill to temporarily close North King Street section on Wednesday | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Farrington-evacuation-drill.aspx | Farrington High School evacuation drill to temporarily close North King Street section on Wednesday | North King Street will be temporarily closed in both directions between Kalihi St. and Houghtailing St./Waiakamilo Rd. on Wed., Mar. 9, between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. for an emergency evacuation drill at Farrington High School. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes to avoid traffic. | | |
| Four Kapolei High students selected to use a Maunakea observatory to study the stars | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Maunakea-Scholars.aspx | Four Kapolei High students selected to use a Maunakea observatory to study the stars | The first four students to get observatory time at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) under the new Maunakea Scholars program are from Kapolei High School. Congratulations to Ashley Cobbs, Nevyn Tyau, Jamie Valdez and David Zerba. | | |
| A revolution in science education | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Stem/Pages/NGSS.aspx | A revolution in science education | It is a priority for the Department to prepare students for the evolving field of science and ensure that they are equipped to tackle global problems. This is why, earlier this month, the BOE approved the adoption of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). | | |
| Students square off in a game-based battle of math skills | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-math-games.aspx | Students square off in a game-based battle of math skills | The 3rd annual DimensionU Math Games was held at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Student teams competed for prizes on a multiplayer gaming platform in which math knowledge helps move the teams forward. Congratulations to Honowai El, Nanakuli Intermediate and Waianae High, winners in their divisions. | | |
| UH research helps students dive deeper into understanding their neighboring stream | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaimuki-environmental-research.aspx | UH research helps students dive deeper into understanding their neighboring stream | Kaimukī High students conduct important research for UH's Hawaii Stream Bioassessment Protocol to assess the biodiversity of Palolo Stream and the Ala Wai Watershed. | | |
| Waipahu High science teacher wins Milken Award and $25,000 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Michael-Sana.aspx | Waipahu High science teacher wins Milken Award and $25,000 | Waipahu High School science teacher Michael Sana was presented the prestigious 2015-16 Milken Educator Award at a schoolwide assembly to the applause of his students and fellow teachers. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," it honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Grants will help students prepare for success | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/Grants-will-help-students.aspx | Grants will help students prepare for success | Heidi Armstrong, complex area superintendent for Campbell and Kapolei, wrote the following piece that was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. "I have firsthand experience with exemplary educational opportunities made possible through grant funding and community partnerships. One program in particular — Project Lead The Way (PLTW) — has breathed new life into our complex area schools." | | |
| 2015 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2015 Year in Review | There is much work to be done, but there is much to celebrate now! Here’s a rundown of impressive achievements in 2015 by our schools, educators and keiki. | | |
| Dispatches from the 2015 Hour of Code: 'Anyone can do this' | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/2015-HOC.aspx | Dispatches from the 2015 Hour of Code: 'Anyone can do this' | Participation in Hour of Code, now in its third year, is growing exponentially in Hawaii. More than 130 schools on six islands participated during Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 6-13. | | |
| Teaching computer science in Hawaii is vital to our future | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Future-Ready/Pages/HourofCode.aspx | Teaching computer science in Hawaii is vital to our future | For Hour of Code week, Momilani Elementary School teacher and Code.org affiliate, Shane Asselstine wrote the following piece that was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. "The evolution of technology is inevitable and will only become further integrated in our home and work life. By teaching literacy in computer science and technology to our keiki now, we are preparing them for the future and careers that don’t yet exist." | | |
| Ewa Elementary receives $10,000 from Code.org for digital devices | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ewa-Elementary-award.aspx | Ewa Elementary receives $10,000 from Code.org for digital devices | Ewa Elementary received a $10,000 award from Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science learning. The school plans to purchase more than two dozen laptop computers for students to use in its digital learning programs. | | |
| Waikele Elementary partnership produces green learning environment | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/WaikeleRaingarden.aspx | Waikele Elementary partnership produces green learning environment | A private landscaping architectural and planning firm helps Waikele Elementary School design and build a rain garden that will be used to teach as well as help with drainage issues. | | |
| Farrington High students visited by alumnus and NFL great Jesse Sapolu | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/NFL-Great-Jesse-Sapolu.aspx | Farrington High students visited by alumnus and NFL great Jesse Sapolu | Jesse Sapolu, the former Farrington High School all-star who went on to win four Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers, returned to his alma mater today to recognize the school for its positive contributions to athletics, American Football, and Super Bowl history. | | |
| Kaimuki High unveils dazzling mural inspired by Malama Honua | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Kaimuki-mural.aspx | Kaimuki High unveils dazzling mural inspired by Malama Honua | Students in the Hospitality Academy researched themes and connected to cultural values to bring "Ho‘o Kahewai, Ho‘oulu ‘Aina" to life. The Worldwide Voyage of the Hōkūle‘ā is represented as a reminder of the courage of that journey, and to inspire Mālama Honua — care for Island Earth. | | |
| Maui schools join national program, granting 24/7 internet access, tablets to every student | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/verizon-digital-promise.aspx | Maui schools join national program, granting 24/7 internet access, tablets to every student | Kalama, Lokelani intermediate schools are the first to participate in the two-year mobile and digital learning program that includes ongoing professional development for teachers to integrate technology across all subjects. | | |
| Mililani High students share love of STEM, robotics during break | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/MililaniSTEMCamp.aspx | Mililani High students share love of STEM, robotics during break | Mililani High School students become teachers during Fall Break to instruct elementary school students on robotics and STEM. | | |
| Using math, software to spark spatial reasoning, teamwork | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/3D-modeling.aspx | Using math, software to spark spatial reasoning, teamwork | Math teacher Minna Chanhboury at Kalakaua Middle is using the STEM Pre-Academy’s 3D modeling resources to create an engaging performance task for her 6th grade math students — understanding the net of common household boxes. | | |
| HIDOE receives $1.5 million grant for STEM education at eight West Oahu schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/DODEA-Grant.aspx | HIDOE receives $1.5 million grant for STEM education at eight West Oahu schools | HIDOE has received a $1.5 million grant to provide Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities to K-8 students at eight military-impacted schools in West Oahu over the next five years. | | |
| McKinley High School to celebrate 150 years of Black & Gold tradition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/McKinley-150th.aspx | McKinley High School to celebrate 150 years of Black & Gold tradition | McKinley High will be celebrating 150 years of Tiger pride and tradition with anniversary events throughout this school year beginning with a Homecoming Week Luau on Friday, Sept. 25. | | |
| Waimanalo students build 'Car of the Future' in Alternative Energy Lab | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Waimanalo-Science-Lab.aspx | Waimanalo students build 'Car of the Future' in Alternative Energy Lab | Blade Shepherd-Jones, a middle school science teacher at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate, shares the project-based learning from his Alternative Energy lesson. Equipment loaned from the University of Hawaii's STEM Pre-Academy enabled his science class to build electric, solar, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, as well as measure the output and cost of electricity. | | |
| Students discover career options at the bottom of petri dishes | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Waipahu-High-Science-Symposium.aspx | Students discover career options at the bottom of petri dishes | Waipahu High students showcased their summertime research at the school's first annual Science Scholars Program Symposium. Using distance learning tools, they collaborated with Rutgers University scientists who reviewed student data and provided immediate feedback. Teacher Michael Sana, who secured funding for the program, hopes to see more schools join. "It truly engages the student's natural curiosity to solve the unknown." | | |
| A bright future in science for first recipient of Dorothy Ono Scholarship | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Nina-Bean.aspx | A bright future in science for first recipient of Dorothy Ono Scholarship | Named for a popular but tough math teacher at Kaimuki High, the Stephen Ching Family Foundation bestows the inaugural scholarship on Nina Bean, who is attending UH-Manoa in the fall to study marine biology. | | |
| Students create heavenly views using Gemini data | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/kapolei-gemini.aspx | Students create heavenly views using Gemini data | An innovative program offered by the Gemini Observatory enables high school science students to participate in virtual field trips with working astronomers and delve into treasure troves of data. One outcome — beautiful illustrations of the known universe. | | |
| Keaau Elementary students become citizen scientists at BioBlitz | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/bioblitz.aspx | Keaau Elementary students become citizen scientists at BioBlitz | Keaau Elementary 5th graders joined hundreds of other public and private school students and thousands more citizen scientists at the 2015 National Geographic BioBlitz at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The goal: Document and inventory the flora and fauna of its unique ecosystem. But the kids had their own goal — find a happy face spider. | | |
| DOE breaks ground on first Ka Hei Photovoltaic Projects | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/KaHeiGround.aspx | DOE breaks ground on first Ka Hei Photovoltaic Projects | The Department begins the energy-generation phase of the Ka Hei program, a multi-year initiative to integrate innovative energy technology with meaningful learning experiences, all while reducing energy costs. | | |
| Sustainability takes off at Jefferson Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Sustainability-takes-off-at-Jefferson-Elementary.aspx | Sustainability takes off at Jefferson Elementary | Boasting a Hawaiian garden, hydroponics and solar panels, the Honolulu school has emerged as a model of sustainable practices, thanks to committed educators, students and the community. | | |
| STEM Night attracts hundreds to Mililani Middle School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/STEM-Night-MMS.aspx | STEM Night attracts hundreds to Mililani Middle School | Parents and their children flock to a growing event at Mililani Middle School dedicated to hands-on learning for STEM. | | |
| MoonRIDERS kick off field tests for lunar experiment | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/moon-ride-test.aspx | MoonRIDERS kick off field tests for lunar experiment | Iolani and Kealakehe High students in the MoonRIDERS project (a partnership with NASA and PISCES) are spending their Spring Break readying dust shields to see if they can withstand conditions of a lunar landing. They'll be testing on the slopes of Mauna Kea at the PISCES Planetary Analogue Test Site. | | |
| Campbell High's saltwater-powered fan takes students to Samsung nationals | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/campbell-samsung.aspx | Campbell High's saltwater-powered fan takes students to Samsung nationals | JCHS is one of 15 public schools named national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which aims to encourage innovation while addressing the technology gap in classrooms across the country. They've won a $35,000 technology grant, and will present their project to a live panel of judges on March 18 in New York City. If named to the Top 5, they'll win a $120,000 grant. | | |
| Curriculum is key in sustainability plans | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/KaHeiCurriculum.aspx | Curriculum is key in sustainability plans | The Department's energy sustainability project, Ka Hei, is helping teachers give students hands-on experiences in the classroom. Teachers now have tools that give STEM exposure around energy generation and efficiency. | | |
| Boosting teacher, student STEM learning while upgrading campuses | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Ka-Hei-Feb-2015-update.aspx | Boosting teacher, student STEM learning while upgrading campuses | This update on the Department's Ka Hei program, in partnership with OpTerra Energy Services, was penned by Dann Carlson, assistant superintendent for school facilities. It ran in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Feb. 8, 2015. | | |
| 'How did you spend your winter break?' Momilani kids STEAMed. | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/momi-stem.aspx | 'How did you spend your winter break?' Momilani kids STEAMed. | Teachers at Momilani Elementary teamed with Navy SPAWAR (Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command) engineers to create a three-day camp for students, with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) games and projects. Here's a breakdown of what they did. | | |
| Highlights: Hawaii's 2014 Hour of Code | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/HOC-2014-wrap-up.aspx | Highlights: Hawaii's 2014 Hour of Code | A look at what some of our schools did as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSED) Dec. 8-14, and global Hour of Code events. More than 40 Hawaii public schools and charter schools participated this year with coding exercises. Here are some highlights. | | |
| Strive HI Profile: Pomaikai Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Strive-HI-Pomaikai.aspx | Strive HI Profile: Pomaikai Elementary | One in an occasional series spotlighting the Department's Recognition schools for 2013-14 in the Strive HI Performance System, and getting the principal's insight into what they're doing right. What makes a great school tick? Read on! | | |
| Sneak Peek: Hour of Code at Hawaii's public schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/2014-HOC.aspx | Sneak Peek: Hour of Code at Hawaii's public schools | More public and charter schools are jumping in with student coding exercises for this year's Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 8-14. Here's a sneak peek at what six of our schools are up to. | | |
| Report shows Access Learning pilot enhances teaching, learning | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Access-Learning-Year-1-report.aspx | Report shows Access Learning pilot enhances teaching, learning | A first-year report on the Department's Access Learning pilot shows the initiative is helping to reduce burden on teachers, increase student engagement and responsibility, and improve parents’ support of public schools. | | |
| The Department recognizes, rewards data champions | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Data-Champs.aspx | The Department recognizes, rewards data champions | Select educators who have demonstrated leadership in data usage toward student and staff success earn $5,000 to bolster their efforts. | | |
| Esri giveaway announcement features Hawaii STEMworks projects | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/ESRI.aspx | Esri giveaway announcement features Hawaii STEMworks projects | Hawaii's involvement with an innovative Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program in local K-12 schools garnered national attention last week when geotech giant Esri announced a $1 billion giveaway of its software to all public schools. | | |
| Hawaii students impress at 2014 Intel ISEF | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-Intel-ISEF.aspx | Hawaii students impress at 2014 Intel ISEF | Twenty-five students who were selected statewide to represent Hawaii at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) returned home with 18 awards. An estimated 1,750 participants from over 70 countries, regions and territories were in attendance at the annual competition. | | |
| Education Update: May 2014 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/May-2014.aspx | Education Update: May 2014 | Stories in this issue: Virtual field trip to Kilauea includes schools from Oahu and Mexico, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan praises Hawaii progress as potential model for the nation, launch of Malama Honua educational platform, notable achievements of public school students and principals. | | |
| Mililani High senior takes 1st in national science symposium | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Viola-Mocz.aspx | Mililani High senior takes 1st in national science symposium | Viola Mocz of Mililani High won first place in the physical science category in the 52nd National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (NJSHS) for her research on the internal structure of elementary particles. For her winning entry, Viola formulated a semi-classical wave-particle model to describe the fundamental properties of leptons, quarks, and hadrons within the framework of mathematical knots. | | |
| Schools travel virtually to Kilauea for lessons in science, culture | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/volcanovft.aspx | Schools travel virtually to Kilauea for lessons in science, culture | Scenes from the Virtual Field Trip to Kilauea Crater, hosted by Keaau Elementary staff and students, facilitated by University Lab School, and broadcast to schools and viewers via Google Hangout. | | |
| The Moment: Michelle Kay named 2014 Milken Educator | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/Michelle-Kay.aspx | The Moment: Michelle Kay named 2014 Milken Educator | Capturing the moment when a teacher is honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award is all part of the fun. Michelle Kay, a Kalakaua Middle science teacher, won the national award for outstanding excellence in education and a $25,000 cash prize.
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| Maui, Mililani, Waipahu High head to nationals after sweeping statewide challenges | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Maui-Mililani-Waipahu-High-wins.aspx | Maui, Mililani, Waipahu High head to nationals after sweeping statewide challenges | HONOLULU – Three Hawaii public high schools are preparing for national competitions on the mainland this spring after their triumphs at statewide contests. | | |
| Dec. 3 Inspire enews | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Inspire/Pages/Dec--3-Inspire-enews.aspx | Dec. 3 Inspire enews | Inspirational stories from our schools, including Kahaluu Elementary going green for the holidays thanks to volunteers, a turn around under way at Kaimuki High under Principal Wade Araki, and parting thoughts from BOE member Wesley Lo. Get these stories in your inbox! Hit the "Subscribe" button in the footer of our website. | | |
| Kaimuki principal turning things around | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Kaimuki-principal-turning-things-around.aspx | Kaimuki principal turning things around | Kaimuki High is experiencing an inspirational turnaround thanks to hardworking teachers and new leadership under Principal Wade Araki, who is implementing innovative school structures to better support students and staff. | | |
| 'Tough love' gives direction to a lost student | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/Student-cites-2-educators-in-her-triumph.aspx | 'Tough love' gives direction to a lost student | Two educators at Washington Middle and Kaimuki High made all the difference for Jowana Lobendahn, whose life was marked by violence and despair. She leapt at the opportunity to thank them for giving her the spark to turn her life around. | | |
| STEM carts donation to boost Hawaii's Race to the Top initiatives | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/STEM-carts-donation-to-boost-Hawaii's-Race-to-the-Top-initiatives---.aspx | STEM carts donation to boost Hawaii's Race to the Top initiatives | The Department has received a $50,000 donation to boost student achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi announced. | | |
| Maui High's science team No Ka Oi | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/Maui-High's-science-team-No-Ka-Oi.aspx | Maui High's science team No Ka Oi | In 2013, the Maui High Sabers’ Science Team proved once again that Maui is truly no ka oi, capturing their fifth state title since 2002 in the Hawaii Regional Science Bowl. The Sabers returned to the champion’s circle going undefeated throughout the January competition at Honolulu Community College. | | |
| Maui High leads strong public school showing in science | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Maui-High-leads-strong-public-schools-showing-at-science-competitions.aspx | Maui High leads strong public school showing in science | HONOLULU – Maui High School is once again No Ka Oi in the Hawaii Regional Science Bowl. In capturing their fifth state title since 2002, the Sabers also led an unprecedented effort by Hawaii’s public schools in the January 26 competition. | | |
| Leilehua High CyberPatriots repeat as national champs | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Leilehua-High-CyberPatriots-repeat-as-national-army-service-champions.aspx | Leilehua High CyberPatriots repeat as national champs | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five Leilehua High Army JROTC students defeated more than 800 teams to win the Top U.S. Army Service Award at CyberPatriot V – the nation’s premier cyber defense competition held March 14-15 in Washington, D.C. This marked the second straight year the “Mighty Mules” captured the Army Service Division Championship.
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| Leilehua, Baldwin, Kalani top robotics competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Leilehua,-Baldwin,-Kalani-finish-FIRST-in-State-Robotics-Competition.aspx | Leilehua, Baldwin, Kalani top robotics competition | HONOLULU - In only its second year of robotics competition, Leilehua High School spearheaded a public school triumvirate to victory at the FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Hawaii recently. | | |
