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.
High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2022, with dates and locations listed below. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) commencement guidelines have been eased to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state, but certain restrictions will still apply to ensure the health and safety of all attendees.
“We are tremendously proud of our seniors for all they have accomplished to reach this milestone. I’m excited to see our graduates embark on their next journey and the positive impact they’ll make for Hawai‘i,” interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “As our ceremonies continue to adapt to improving conditions, this year’s celebrations will be more open than the virtual and drive-thru ceremonies of 2020 and the hybrid ceremonies of 2021, while adhering to current guidelines. We thank our students, families and schools for working together to keep all participants as safe as possible during these well-deserved celebrations.”
In addition to the HIDOE’s standard health and safety protocols and county-level social gathering regulations, commencement events must adhere to guidelines that include:
- Ceremonies must be held outdoors or in a venue with adequate ventilation or fans/filtration systems. Third-party venues that comply with county social gathering rules are allowed.
- Graduates will be allowed to bring a pre-set number of household members as ceremony guests. The amount of guests will be determined by each school based on capacity.
- Masks must be worn at all times for indoor ceremonies. Masks worn indoors may be removed briefly for picture-taking.
- The guidance (updated 4/20/22) is subject to change as we get closer to scheduled ceremonies.
Schools will be sharing logistical details with parents and guardians. An overview of statewide commencement celebrations is below, based on the latest information available. This list will be updated on the Department’s website as needed. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.
Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Roosevelt High Principal: Sean Wong | May 19 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Kaimuki High Principal: Jamie Dela Cruz | May 21 | School auditorium |
Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue School Principal: Christopher Yim | May 21 | School campus |
McKinley High Principal: Ron Okamura | May 22 | School campus |
Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kaiser High Principal: Justin Mew | May 20 | School Campus |
Farrington High Principal: Alfredo Carganilla | May 21 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Kalani High Principal: Mitchell Otani | May 24 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & Blind Principal: Jamia Green | None | No ceremony this year |
Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Mililani High Principal: Frederick Murphy | May 16 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Leilehua High Principal: Jason Nakamoto | May 20 | School stadium |
Waialua High & Inter. Principal: Christine Alexander | May 21 | School football field |
Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Aiea High Principal: David Tanuvasa | May 19 | Aloha Stadium (event parking lot) |
Moanalua High Principal: Robin Martin | May 20 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Radford High Principal: James Sunday | May 21 | School football field |
Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Waipahu High Principal: Meryl Matsumura | May 18 | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa |
Pearl City High Principal: Joseph Halfmann | May 22 | Waikiki Shell |
Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Waiʻanae High Principal: Ray Pikelny-Cook | May 20 | School stadium |
Nānākuli High & Inter. Principal: Darin Pilialoha | May 21 | School stadium |
Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kapolei High Principal: Wesley Shinkawa | May 20 | School stadium |
Campbell High Principal: Jon Henry Lee | May 21 | Hawaii Convention Center |
Castle-Kahuku Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kahuku High & Inter. Principal: Donna Lindsey | May 19 | School football field |
Castle High Principal: Bernadette Tyrell | May 21 | School football field |
Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Olomana School Principal: Lisa Anne Delong | May 20 | School campus |
Kailua High Principal: Stacey Oshio | May 21 | School football field |
Kalāheo High Principal: James Rippard | May 24 | Blaisdell Concert Hall |
Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pahoa Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary Principal: Sharon Beck | May 20 | Kaʻū District Gymnasium |
Keaʻau High Principal: Dean Cevallos | May 20 | School stadium |
Pahoa High & Inter. Principal: Darlene Bee | May 22 | School gymnasium |
Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Hilo High Principal: Jasmine Urasaki | May 20 | Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium |
Waiākea High Principal: Kelcy Koga | May 21 | Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium |
Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino Principal: Makala Paʻakaula | May 20 | Konawaena High baseball field |
Honokaʻa High & Inter. Principal: Rachelle Matsumura | May 21 | School campus |
Kealakehe High Principal: James Denight | May 21 | School campus |
Kohala High Principal: Amy Stafford | May 21 | School campus |
Konawaena High Principal: Shawn Suzuki | May 21 | School football field |
Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kekaulike High Principal: Amy Strand | May 19 | School stadium |
Baldwin High Principal: Keoni Wilhelm | May 20 | War Memorial Stadium |
Maui High Principal: Jo-anne Higa | May 21 | War Memorial Stadium |
Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Hāna High & Elementary Principal: Christopher Sanita | May 21 | School campus |
Lāna‘i High & Elementary Principal: Douglas Boyer | May 21 | Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium |
Moloka‘i High Principal: Katina Soares | May 21 | School football field |
Lahainaluna High Principal: Lora-lea Grando | May 22 | School stadium |
Kapaʻa-Kauai-Waimea Complex Area
School | Date | Location |
Kapaʻa High Principal: Thomas “Tommy” Cox | May 20 | Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex |
Kaua‘i High Principal: Marlene Leary | May 20 | Antone “Kona” Vidinha, Jr. Memorial Stadium |
Waimea High Principal: Mahina Anguay | May 20 | School front lawn |
Niʻihau High & Elementary Principal: Paul Zina | None | No ceremony this year |
