Category: News
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Mural Moʻolelo: Waiākeawaena Elementary
Three years ago, when Principal Suzanne Ochi embarked on creating murals at Waiākeawaena Elementary School to represent annual school themes, she knew who to call on, artist Kellie Miyazu. Miyazu is not only a product of Waiākeawaena Elementary, but it’s also the place where her love for art sparked. She has since pursued a career…
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HIDOE announces new Kaiapuni priority placement process to support growing demand
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced today that a new, statewide priority placement process for Kaiapuni Education (Hawaiian language immersion programs) will open on Feb. 2, 2026, marking an important step toward greater consistency, clarity and equity for families seeking Kaiapuni options for their children. The application window will close March 13,…
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Deadline Extended: Call for Instructional Materials for Science and Social Studies
Originally posted on Jan. 2, 2026 On behalf of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), the American Institutes for Research (AIR) — a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to improving lives through education, health, and workforce development — invites publishers and content developers to submit comprehensive instructional programs for review and…
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Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break
HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months. The SFSP provides nutritious meals that help children to learn, play, and grow during the summer break when many schools are not…
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Staff Spotlight: Lori Misaka (Waipahu Intermediate)
Lori Misaka Title: LibrarianJob site: Waipahu Intermediate SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 12Years in the position: 4 Lori Misaka was named the 2025 Hawaiʻi Library Association Library Employee of the Year. Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I started in the HIDOE as an English Language Arts teacher at Waipahu High School, working primarily with EL…
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Student Voice: How color guard taught me to lead
By Tara Lyn Siy, Kapolei High School When I first joined the Kapolei High School’s marching band as a color guard member, I had no idea how much I would appreciate my time there. At first, I was nervous and unsure what to expect, but I quickly found myself part of a close-knit community where…
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Alumni Spotlight: Clarissa Chun (Roosevelt High)
Clarissa Chun Occupation: Women’s wrestling head coach at the University of IowaWhat school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘99College: Missouri Valley College, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsLocation: Iowa City, IA A two-time Olympian, Roosevelt High School graduate Clarissa Chun won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a world championship title in 2008 in…
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HPD and HIDOE partner to strengthen school communities
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD), in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), launched Oʻahu’s first School Resource Officer (SRO) pilot program in January at Wai‘anae, Kapolei and Kaimukī high schools. The initiative builds on successful SRO programs already in place on Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island, where county police and…
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Financial literacy requirement for Hawai‘i public school students to begin next school year
To ensure Hawaiʻi public school students are prepared for life after high school, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Starting with incoming freshmen in the Class of 2030, all students in Hawaiʻi public schools must successfully complete a…
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Mōkapu Elementary School starts new year with newly rebuilt, state-of-the-art campus
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAIʻI — Mōkapu Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its newly rebuilt campus today, marking the completion of the first phase of a full campus reconstruction project. Students and staff welcomed lawmakers, military partners and community members with a blessing and dedication ceremony, student performances and guided tours of the new…