2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi: It was a year of extraordinary accomplishments and recognition. The year ended on a high note with our achievements taking center stage in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation report. STORY  

FORMER THUNDERBIRDS PILOT BOOSTING DOE EFFICIENCIES
Asst. Supt. Dann Carlson was featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Name in the News column. Learn about his transition from a career as a fighter pilot to running the Department's School Facilities and Support Services office. STORY  

HAYASHIDA NAMED COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENT ON MAUI
Longtime educator Leila Hayashida will oversee 20 elementary, middle and high schools in the Baldwin, Kekaulike and Maui complexes, bringing a "wealth of knowledge about education" to those communities. STORY  

2 SENIORS TO REPRESENT HAWAII IN D.C. LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Perry Arrasmith (Aiea High) and Zachary Espino (Kailua High) were selected to represent the state at the 54th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington D.C. this March. STORY  

GRANTS WILL HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
CAS Heidi Armstrong: "I have firsthand experience with exemplary educational opportunities made possible through grant funding and community partnerships. One program in particular has breathed new life into our complex area schools." STORY  

FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS CENTRAL TO FY 2016-17 BUDGET
The "Where are we now?" section of our budget page shows our resources and communications heading into the 2016 Legislative session. We'll be working with state leaders to secure funding for school operations and facilities. LEARN MORE