| Mahalo to school, program leaders for hard work, results | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2018-RRP.aspx | Mahalo to school, program leaders for hard work, results | The Hawaii DOE's Rewards and Recognition Program acknowledges the contribution of its educational officers based on their performance evaluations and other pertinent data and information. Congratulations to these honorees for School Year 2016-17! | | | string;#27-Apr-2018 | 2018-04-27T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hawai'i public schools earn top spots at national media competition | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/STN-2018.aspx | Hawai'i public schools earn top spots at national media competition | The 15th annual Student Television Network (STN) national convention was held in Nashville, TN March 15-18, and featured student media teams from middle and high schools across the country competiting in several categories. Hawaii's public school contingent, a perennial powerhouse, earned several top prizes. | | | string;#06-Apr-2018 | 2018-04-06T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Vibrant otherworld captured by Moanalua High 'Creator' earns top art award | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Arianne-Javier-HRSAA-2018.aspx | Vibrant otherworld captured by Moanalua High 'Creator' earns top art award | Freshman Arianne Javier is an American Visions nominee in this year's Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards program. The honor is given to the "best in show" works among the 233 selected this year from across the state. Nominated works are eligible for national awards and scholarships in the spring. | | | string;#01-Feb-2018 | 2018-02-01T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Student storytellers celebrated at 2017 ‘Ōlelo Youth XChange | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-Olelo-YXC.aspx | Student storytellers celebrated at 2017 ‘Ōlelo Youth XChange | ‘Ōlelo Community Media hosted the 14th annual Youth XChange student video competition celebrating the digital storytelling of Hawai‘i's children in elementary, middle and high schools. Maui High won the top acknowledgement — the Expert Award. More than 900 entries were submitted for the competition this year. | | | string;#27-Apr-2017 | 2017-04-27T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Awardees help keep schools, programs humming | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-17RRP.aspx | Awardees help keep schools, programs humming | The purpose of the Rewards and Recognition Program is to acknowledge the contribution of the Hawaii DOE's educational officers based on their ratings on their respective performance evaluation systems and other pertinent data and information. Congratulations to these honorees for School Year 2015-16! | | | string;#24-Apr-2017 | 2017-04-24T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 10 Hawaii public school students medal at national art program | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-scholastic-nationals.aspx | 10 Hawaii public school students medal at national art program | Eighteen artworks from Hawaii were honored at the national Scholastic Art Awards, including 10 from public schools (nine DOE and one charter). Kathleen Acasio, a senior at Leilehua High, was honored with the prestigious American Visions Medal for her photograph, "Halloween." | | | string;#14-Mar-2017 | 2017-03-14T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Local viewpoint on display among powerful regional art program nominees | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-HI-Regional-SAA.aspx | Local viewpoint on display among powerful regional art program nominees | Congratulations to the extraordinary student artists nominated for this year's Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards program. Their works will be exhibited at the Hawaii State Art Museum this spring. Gold Key and American Visions nominees are eligible for the prestigious national competition and scholarships, to be announced in March. | | | string;#19-Jan-2017 | 2017-01-19T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 2016 Year in Review | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2016 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 2016 by our schools, educators and keiki. | | | string;#30-Dec-2016 | 2016-12-30T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Student voices rise at 2016 ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange video awards | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-Olelo.aspx | Student voices rise at 2016 ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange video awards | Waianae public schools sweep the expert division and public schools win most top prizes in the annual event that aims to cultivate student voice, perspective, and storytelling. | | | string;#28-Apr-2016 | 2016-04-28T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 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. | | | string;#12-Apr-2016 | 2016-04-12T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Career-ready students demo skills at annual CTSO events | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-CTSO.aspx | Career-ready students demo skills at annual CTSO events | Two conventions for Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) allowed students from around the state to show off their skills and talents in a variety of fields and specialties. Top finishers qualify for national competitions this year. | | | string;#09-Apr-2015 | 2015-04-09T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Students spread pono through campuses, communities | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/pono-2016.aspx | Students spread pono through campuses, communities | The annual E Ola Pono campaign rewards student-led efforts to increase peace, kindness and belonging. As a cultural response to bullying and other negative behaviors in schools, student groups are encouraged to actively “Grow Pono” to create a more welcoming and safe environment for everyone at their school. For 2016, six schools were selected and will receive cash awards. | | | string;#02-Mar-2016 | 2016-03-02T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 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. | | | string;#24-Feb-2016 | 2016-02-24T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 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. | | | string;#31-Dec-2015 | 2015-12-31T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hawaii clubs win top awards at National Student Safety Conference | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/nssp-2015.aspx | Hawaii clubs win top awards at National Student Safety Conference | The annual conference focuses on student-led safety solutions to provide ideas for safety program implementation at schools nationwide. This year's theme was, “Driving Toward Excellence." | | | string;#08-Sep-2015 | 2015-09-08T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Kapolei Middle librarian breaking down walls with technology | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/KapoleiLibrarianAward.aspx | Kapolei Middle librarian breaking down walls with technology | Kapolei Middle librarian Carolyn Kirio earns a prestigious national award for her innovative use of technology, along with $1,000 and a $500 gift to the library, which will be used to expand "flipped classroom instruction." | | | string;#25-Aug-2015 | 2015-08-25T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 1st place essay about kalo evokes passion for land, people | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/aalii.aspx | 1st place essay about kalo evokes passion for land, people | ʻAʻaliʻikumakani Dukelow, a 2015 graduate of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Kekaulike on Maui, earns a $2,500 scholarship and summer learning and cultural exchange in Washington, D.C., with his winning essay about cultivating taro. | | | string;#12-Aug-2015 | 2015-08-12T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 'Celebrating Hawaii' comes easy for Student Art Exhibition participants | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-student-art-exhibit.aspx | 'Celebrating Hawaii' comes easy for Student Art Exhibition participants | With dreams of ocean and beach firmly in mind, 96 students grades K-6 from across the Islands were selected for the annual juried exhibition at the Hawaii Convention Center. | | | string;#05-May-2015 | 2015-05-05T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Students compete for honors, awards at CTE events | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/CTE-2015-events.aspx | Students compete for honors, awards at CTE events | The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted its two signature events of the year with students displaying their knowledge and skills in the various pathways and programs of study. Here are the results. | | | string;#20-Apr-2015 | 2015-04-20T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Gaming and academics converge at Math Games | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-math-games.aspx | Gaming and academics converge at Math Games | Students from eleven schools in the Nanakuli-Waianae, Pearl City-Waipahu, and Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Areas competed in a multiplayer gaming tournament that requires demonstration of math skills to advance. Then the teachers took a swing. | | | string;#16-Apr-2015 | 2015-04-16T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 2012 Year in Review | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2012-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2012 Year in Review | An overview of the awards and accomplishments of the Department and its public schools, students, educators, leaders and staff in 2012. | | | string;#20-Dec-2012 | 2012-12-20T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 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. | | | string;#26-Feb-2015 | 2015-02-26T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Students shine in Scholastic Art Awards regional competition | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-scholastic-art.aspx | Students shine in Scholastic Art Awards regional competition | Dozens of public school students' art works, from painting to photography to mixed media, meet criteria for prestigious Scholastic Art Awards national review. Works will be exhibited at the Hawaii State Art Museum Feb. 20 through April 10. | | | string;#12-Feb-2015 | 2015-02-12T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 17 schools vie for "Be Pono" video contest awards | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/be-pono-2nd-annual.aspx | 17 schools vie for "Be Pono" video contest awards | Windward District's 2nd annual "Be Pono — Be in School" contest is designed to promote school attendance, a component of the Department's Strive HI Performance System. Decreasing chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 15 or more days of school per year, is correlated with greater student and school success. Students and schools vie for prizes while learning about the value of getting to school every day. | | | string;#04-Feb-2015 | 2015-02-04T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 2014 Year in Review | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2014 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 2014 by our schools, educators and keiki. | | | string;#30-Dec-2014 | 2014-12-30T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Winners of the 2014 Student Television Awards for Excellence named | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-high-school-emmys.aspx | Winners of the 2014 Student Television Awards for Excellence named | A hearty congratulations to Waianae High, Maui High and the Hawaii Student Television outreach program, who were honored for their excellent work by the regional chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences last month. | | | string;#25-Jun-2014 | 2014-06-25T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Honoree turned around Palolo Elementary | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Honoree-turned-around-Palolo-Elementary.aspx | Honoree turned around Palolo Elementary | Ruth Silberstein was recently honored with the 2014 University of Hawaii College of Education’s Distinguished Alumni Award. She was instrumental in an academic turnaround at Palolo Elementary. Today, she is the Complex Area Superintendent for Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt. | | | string;#19-Jun-2014 | 2014-06-19T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 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. | | | string;#20-May-2014 | 2014-05-20T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Schools impress at Olelo Youth XChange video competition | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014yxc.aspx | Schools impress at Olelo Youth XChange video competition | The 11th Annual 2014 Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, hosted by ‘Ōlelo Community Media, garnered more than 800 student entries from schools across the Islands. Winners were announced in categories including Animation, Public Service Announcement, News, Mini-Documentary, Short, and Expert. | | | string;#09-May-2014 | 2014-05-09T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| "Be Pono" video contest winners inspire attendance | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/BePono.aspx | "Be Pono" video contest winners inspire attendance | Windward District schools and students participated in the "Be Pono — Be in School" video campaign to encourage student attendance and on-time arrivals, which are key factors in student achievement and graduation rates. Categories included best videos by individuals, groups and schools, and included Windward schools from Waimanalo to Sunset Beach. Sixty videos were submitted; here are the winners. | | | string;#22-Apr-2014 | 2014-04-22T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| 2013 Year in Review | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2013-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2013 Year in Review | The end of a tremendous year is upon us. Over the past 12 months, we have made extraordinary progress in our efforts to transform Hawaii’s public school system. | | | string;#30-Dec-2013 | 2013-12-30T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Mahalo to our 2013 top employees | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Mahalo-to-our-2013-top-employees.aspx | Mahalo to our 2013 top employees | Congratulations to the 2013 DOE Employee of the Year — Donna Therrien, a former district support teacher who helped Castle-Kahuku Complex teachers transition to the state's new Educator Effectiveness System and Common Core standards — and the DOE Team of the Year — the Kaala Elementary Food Services staff for implementing nutritious meals as well as involvement in 38 community activities, including an evening Read Aloud Program. | | | string;#23-Sep-2013 | 2013-09-23T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Well done! Scenes from the 2013 Strive HI Awards | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Well-done!-Scenes-from-the-2013-Strive-HI-Awards.aspx | Well done! Scenes from the 2013 Strive HI Awards | Students cheered on their teachers and leadership at the second Strive HI Awards ceremony, celebrating and rewarding the 14 schools that are demonstrating the highest progress toward raising student achievement, graduation rates, and closing the achievement gap. The ceremony was hosted at Red Hill Elementary, one of the winning schools. | | | string;#10-Sep-2013 | 2013-09-10T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Public schools sweep HMSA video contest | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Public-schools-sweep-HMSA-video-contest.aspx | Public schools sweep HMSA video contest | Thirty-three public and independent middle and high schools statewide submitted 157 public service announcements addressing addiction prevention, healthy living, mental health and teen safety. | | | string;#09-May-2013 | 2013-05-09T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Farrington High wins national LGBT award | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Farrington-High-wins-national-LGBT-award.aspx | Farrington High wins national LGBT award | The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) awarded Farrington High with its Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) of the Year award at GLSEN's Respect Awards in New York on May 20. | | | string;#29-Apr-2013 | 2013-04-29T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Leilehua High students make their mark in national Scholastic Art Awards program | | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-scholastic-arts-national.aspx | Leilehua High students make their mark in national Scholastic Art Awards program | Nine HIDOE students who earned top recognition in the Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards have gone on to earn medals in the national competition — and they're all from Leilehua High School. The Scholastic Art Awards is the longest-running, largest and most prestigious student recognition program in the United States. | | | string;#16-Mar-2016 | 2016-03-16T10:00:00.0000000Z |
