KAPOLEI — Twelve O‘ahu public schools have been recognized for creating a welcoming and safe environment for incoming military-dependent and transitioning students enrolling at their campuses. The schools were awarded with the Purple Star NORBERT Hawai’i Award by the Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF), a partnership between Hawaiʻi’s military community, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE)…

‘AIEA — Santa Claus made a stop in ‘Aiea on Thursday for a special event aimed at giving students with hearing and visual impairments a chance to experience the holiday tradition of sitting on Santa’s lap and sharing their Christmas wishes with him. Over 150 students from schools statewide participated in the 31st annual “Deaf…

KĀNE‘OHE — After engaging with a host of prospective employers at her school’s revamped career exposure fair, Castle High senior Koryn Amuro said she walked away with renewed confidence that she’ll be able to apply her knack for business and planning to almost any future career path. “I want to do something in business and…

WAIKĪKĪ— An art auction featuring pieces from Lāhaināluna students, a Lāhaināluna teacher and other local professional artists raised $14,000 for the four Lāhainā schools affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires. The auction was a joint effort between the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, the Public Schools of Hawai‘i Foundation, Island Art Galleries and Maui Hands…

Waipahu High School today celebrated the opening of its Integrated Academy Learning Center — a first in the state, creating a dedicated facility with industry-grade equipment and learning spaces for students in the school’s career academy pathways. The ceremony started with a student ʻoli, followed by remarks from Waipahu High School students and Hawaiʻi State…

Hawai‘i public schools had a proud showing at this years’ National Career Academy Coalition conference held earlier this month in Tucson, Arizona. Hawai‘i public schools had a proud showing at this years’ National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) conference held earlier this month in Tucson, Arizona. NCAC recognizes college and career academies that show exemplary performance in the National…

The Department’s Farm and School Program aims to enhance food sustainability in Hawai‘i and aligns with Act 175, which focuses on improving the health of students while supporting local farmers. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is inviting interested vendors such as farmers and distributors to provide product information and feedback to assist in…

In celebration of October as National Farm to School Month, nearly 60 Hawai‘i public schools incorporated locally grown ‘uala (sweet potato) in school lunches for students and staff. The meal featured a Halloween-inspired “monster mash” recipe featuring Okinawan sweet potatoes. This effort builds on the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s goal of increasing local menu offerings to…

About 130 high school students came together to mingle with like-minded peers, get inspired about teaching and learn more about what it takes to enter the field. About 130 high school students who are considering a career in teaching gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Friday for the inaugural “Dive into Education”…