Category: News
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Hawai‘i public schools get a special taste of local ‘uala on this month’s breakfast menu
PEARL CITY — This December, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve local ʻuala (sweet potato) bread for breakfast using locally sourced Okinawan sweet potato. Nearly 1,700 pounds of Okinawan sweet potato were distributed to 127 participating schools. While the recipe was new to school menus, the flavor sparked a sense…
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Inclusive Santas ring in the holidays
Pearlridge Center was the stage for two inclusive holiday events: “Santa Cane to Town” and “Deaf Santa.” More than 80 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision from schools across Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island participated in the events. These inclusive holiday events create a unique and meaningful learning…
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Lahaina students design Hawaiʻi’s ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in D.C.
LAHAINA — Students from Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School are bringing the aloha spirit to the nation’s capital this holiday season. Young artists in grades K–5 will have their hand-drawn ornament designs on display at the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Each ornament reflects the students’ creativity and…
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Ocean swim pilot a success for West Oʻahu students and community
With water safety at the forefront, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Nā Kama Kai partnered to pilot a culturally grounded, ocean safety program at all six public elementary schools located in Nānākuli and Waiʻanae — Leihōkū, Māʻili, Mākaha, Nānāikapono, Nānākuli, and Waiʻanae. “Everything we do is connected to our ocean. Our kids…
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Hawai‘i public school lunches get festive with freshly baked pumpkin pie
KĀNEʻOHE — This November, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias added a special Thanksgiving treat to their traditional turkey lunch — a slice of freshly baked pumpkin pie served alongside roast turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables and a whole wheat roll. On the Windward side of Oʻahu, King Intermediate and ʻĀhuimanu Elementary students…
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Mural Moʻolelo: Maui Waena Intermediate
Flowers, students and knowledge bloom perennially at Maui Waena Intermediate. The striking large-scale mosaic mural titled “Mohala Pua No Hoʻonaʻauao” cheerfully welcomes visitors and incoming sixth grade students alike. Accepting differences is one of the values of the school, and a tour of the mural is an integral part of Kumu Marie Biga’s sixth grade…
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‘Intro to Glass’ fires up at Leilehua High: A shining debut in Hawaiʻi public schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s course catalog includes a brand-new art class this school year: Introduction to Glass at Leilehua High – the first in a Hawaiʻi public school. Dustin Hart, an acclaimed international 3-D artist who also happens to be the head of the Fine Arts Department at Leilehua High, conceived the course.…
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Department seeking public feedback on mathematics standards revision draft
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education invites you to review and share your feedback on the draft Hawaiʻi Mathematics Standards. The process and timeline for standards revisions are delineated in the Curriculum Management System, available on the Learning Design Website. All content areas in the Department undergo regular review and revision to ensure that content area…
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3 Oʻahu elementary schools recognized as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today honored Mānana Elementary, Mililani Mauka Elementary and Wilson Elementary on Oʻahu as 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their high academic achievement. For over four decades, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Program has honored public and private elementary, middle and high schools…
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Board of Education announces four-year reappointment of Keith Hayashi as superintendent
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education announced today the reappointment of Keith Hayashi as Superintendent of Education of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to a new four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2029. This decision affirms the Board’s confidence in the continuity of leadership and its commitment to advancing student…