Category: News
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2025 Tokioka Award honors Ānuenue’s Babā Yim for innovative leadership at Hawaiian immersion school
Babā Yim, poʻo kumu (principal) of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻO Ānuenue in Pālolo Valley, was named the winner of the 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award at the Public Schools of Hawaiʻi Foundation annual dinner on April 17. Island Insurance Foundation Chairman Tyler Tokioka said judges were impressed with Yim’s innovative leadership and…
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Hawaiʻi public school students ‘reimagine’ school lunches with Localicious recipe contest
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation, in partnership with presenting sponsor Hawaiʻi Gas, recently announced the three finalists of the 2025 Localicious® recipe contest. This year’s theme, “Reimagine Your School Lunch Plate,” gave students the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills while celebrating the importance of local agriculture and healthy eating in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi high school students…
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Student Voice: New to our school? We’ve got you covered.
By Erica Armstrong, Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School junior At Radford High School’s Student Transition Center, we welcome all new students to our school community and make sure that they feel safe and have the knowledge and resources they need to succeed here. With our school having a high number of military-connected students —…
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HIDOE after-school program registration to open April 14
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and After-School Plus (A+) program providers statewide are encouraging families to prepare for registration for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. A+ registration for HIDOE families opens Monday, April 14, at 4 p.m., both online and in person. Eligibility A+ programs provide safe, supervised after-school care for…
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Hahaʻione Elementary School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2025 Teacher of Promise
Hahaʻione Elementary kindergarten and Japanese teacher Kylie Nakano was honored with the 2025 Teacher of Promise award and $4,000 cash prize for professional development. HONOLULU — Hahaʻione Elementary School kindergarten and Japanese teacher Kylie Nakano was honored today with the 2025 state Teacher of Promise award. The award is granted annually by the Milken Educators…
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HIDOE students showcase innovative projects, earn top honors at Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair
More than 70 public school students across Hawaiʻi placed in the Top 3 across various categories at the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair. Elementary and middle school students competed in the junior division, while high school students took part in the senior division. Categories spanned animal sciences, biochemistry, environmental engineering, physics, astronomy and…
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Palisades Elementary’s Gavin Tsue named Hawai‘i’s 2025 National Distinguished Principal
HONOLULU – Palisades Elementary Principal Gavin Tsue has been named Hawaiʻi’s 2025 National Distinguished Principal by the Hawaiʻi Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association (HEMSAA), recognizing his steadfast leadership and advocacy for public education. The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) award annually recognizes elementary and middle school principals from across the country who…
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Hawai‘i public school students invited to apply for paid summer internships with HIDOE
The Hawai State Department of Education (HIDOE) is inviting eligible high school students to apply for paid summer internships with schools and offices statewide starting Monday, March 31. The internship program, coordinated by HIDOE’s Workforce Development Branch, offers in-person opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience, build employability and technical skills, and explore career pathways…
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HIDOE offering summer learning opportunities for all grade levels
HONOLULU — This summer the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) will continue offering a wide range of summer learning programs to support and engage students across all grade levels. “Our robust summer learning opportunities have been integral in accelerating and enriching student learning,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said “We’re focused on building on the progress…
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Class of 2025 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025. A list of statewide commencement celebrations is included below. “High school graduations are a special tradition in Hawaiʻi, bringing together families, schools and entire communities to celebrate the achievements of our students. The Class of 2025…