High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023. Commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.
High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023 with date, time and location information listed below. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.
“Our public schools strive to ensure that every student reaches their fullest potential and can be successful and thrive after high school, no matter what path they choose,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “Graduation is the culmination of that effort, reflecting years of dedication by our students and their families, teachers, administrators and peers who have helped them achieve their goals along the way. I know that our Class of 2023 will continue to make Hawai‘i proud as they embark on their next journey.”
While there are currently no planned health and safety restrictions for this year’s graduation ceremonies, attendees are asked to continue to be mindful of COVID-19 precautions and to stay home if they feel sick, have symptoms of illness, or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past five days.
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.
O'AHU
Kaimukī-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Roosevelt High Principal: Sean Wong | May 18 6 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue School Principal: Christopher Yim | May 20 10 a.m. | School campus |
Kaimukī High Principal: Lorilei Aiwohi | May 20 5 p.m. | Waikiki Shell |
McKinley High Principal: Ron Okamura | May 21 5 p.m. | School campus |
Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kaiser High Principal: Justin Mew | May 19 6:30 p.m. | School stadium |
Farrington High Principal: Alfredo Carganilla | May 20 5 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Kalani High Principal: Mitchell Otani | May 23 6:30 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Kula ʻo Hawaiʻi no nā kuli a me nā makapō Principal: Angel Ramos | May 24 5:30 p.m. | School campus |
Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Mililani High Principal: Frederick Murphy | May 16 6 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Leilehua High Principal: Jason Nakamoto | May 19 6 p.m. | School stadium |
Waialua High & Intermediate Principal: Christine Alexander | May 20 5:30 p.m. | School athletics field |
‘Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
ʻAiea High Principal: David Tanuvasa | May 18 6 p.m. | Hawaiʻi Convention Center |
Moanalua High Principal: Robin Martin | May 19 5:30 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Radford High Principal: James Sunday | May 20 6 p.m. | School stadium |
Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Waipahu High Principal: Zachary Sheets | May 17 6 p.m. | Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Kiekie City Pearl Principal: Joseph Halfmann | May 20 7 p.m. | Hawaiʻi Convention Center |
Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Waiʻanae High Principal: Ray Pikelny-Cook | May 19 6 p.m. | School stadium |
Nānākuli High & Inter. Principal: Darin Pilialoha | May 20 5 p.m. | School campus |
Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kapolei High Principal: Wesley Shinkawa | May 19 6 p.m. | School stadium |
Campbell High Principal: Jon Henry Lee | May 20 12:15 p.m. | Hawaiʻi Convention Center |
Castle-Kahuku Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kahuku High & Inter. Principal: Donna Lindsey | May 18 6 p.m. | Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi Cannon Center |
Kakela Kiekie Principal: Bernadette Tyrell | May 20 5 p.m. | School stadium |
Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kula Olomana Principal: John Secreto | May 18 4 p.m. | School campus |
Kailua High Principal: Stacey Oshio | May 20 4 p.m. | School football field |
Kalāheo High Principal: James Rippard | May 24 6:30 p.m. | Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall |
MOKU HAWAI'I
Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pahoa Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Keaʻau High Principal: Dean Cevallos | May 19 4 p.m. | School stadium |
Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary Principal: Sharon Beck | May 19 5 p.m. | Kaʻū District Gymnasium |
Pahoa High & Inter. Principal: Kim Williamson | May 21 1 p.m. | School gymnasium |
Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Hilo High Principal: Jasmine Urasaki | May 19 7 p.m. | Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium |
Waiākea High Principal: Kelcy Koga | May 20 6 p.m. | Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium |
Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino Principal: Jessica Dahlke | May 19 12 p.m. | School campus |
Konawaena High Principal: Ami Akeo | May 20 9 a.m. | School football field |
Honokaʻa High & Inter. Principal: Erika Blanco | May 20 9 a.m. | School campus |
Kohala High Principal: Amy Stafford | May 20 2 p.m. | Hisaoka Gymnasium at Kamehameha Park |
Kealakehe High Principal: James Denight | May 27 6 p.m. | School football field |
MAUI
Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihākoʻi-Maui Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kekaulike High Principal: Amy Strand | May 18 6 p.m. | School stadium |
Baldwin High Principal: Keoni Wilhelm | May 19 5 p.m. | War Memorial Stadium |
Maui Kiekie Principal: Jamie Yap | May 20 4:30 p.m. | War Memorial Stadium |
Kūlanihākoʻi High Principal: Halle Maxwell | N/A | Note: First senior class planned in School Year 2025-26. |
Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lāna‘i-Moloka‘i Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Lāna‘i High & Elementary Principal: Douglas Boyer | May 20 2 p.m. | Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium |
Hāna High & Elementary Principal: Christopher Sanita | May 20 3:30 p.m. | School campus |
Moloka‘i High Principal: Katina Soares | May 20 4 p.m. | School football field |
Lahainaluna High Principal: Richard Carosso | May 21 6 p.m. | School campus |
KAUA'I
Kapaʻa-Kauai-Waimea Complex Area
Kula | Date | Location |
Kapaʻa Kiʻekiʻe Principal: Thomas “Tommy” Cox | May 19 5:30 p.m. | Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex |
Kaua‘i High Principal: Marlene Leary | May 19 5:30 p.m. | Antone “Kona” Vidinha, Jr. Memorial Stadium |
Waimea High Principal: Mahina Anguay | May 19 6:30 p.m. | School front lawn |
Niʻihau High & Elementary Principal: Daniel Hamada |
