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07/27/2026Konawaena High and Hōkūlani Elementary campuses ready for new school year following Kona Low repairs
Konawaena High School and Hōkūlani Elementary will be ready to reopen following extensive flood damage repairs caused by the Kona Low storms. ʻOi aku
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07/24/2026$140M worth of summer campus maintenance projects underway
While students and teachers have been on summer break, facilities crews have been working on more than 150 campus maintenance projects at Hawaiʻi’s public schools statewide. ʻOi aku
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07/23/2026Back-to-school success: Attendance, cell phone, bus and meal reminders for students and families
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has helpful reminders for families to ensure success and tips to support students’ learning journey. ʻOi aku
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07/23/2026New state-funded internships connect high school students with private sector employers to strengthen workforce development
Public school students are gaining hands-on experience in aviation and agriculture careers through state-funded internships. ʻOi aku
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07/21/2026Kāneʻohe Elementary named ‘Gold Star’ by National Association of Elementary School Principals
HONOLULU — The National Association of Elementary School Principals has named Kāneʻohe Elementary a 2026 National Gold Star School®, an honor recognizing schools that demonstrate excellence in leadership, school culture… ʻOi aku
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07/20/2026HIDOE launches unified Hawaiʻi State Community School for Adults, expanding access to education and workforce training
Adults across Hawaiʻi seeking to earn a high school diploma, prepare for college, learn English or gain new career skills will benefit from a new statewide model for adult education… ʻOi aku
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07/16/2026HIDOE, City formalize agreement regarding Kīlauea District Park and Kaimukī Middle School property
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their shared… ʻOi aku
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07/16/2026Expanded free school meals help ease costs for Hawaiʻi working families
Nearly 12,000 additional Hawaiʻi public school students will receive free school meals this school year as HIDOE expands eligibility to more families. ʻOi aku
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07/02/2026Record J-1 visa teacher cohort helps close teacher vacancy gaps, bridge cultures
HONOLULU — The latest cohort of the J-1 Visa Teacher Program represents the largest group for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE). At the start of the new school… ʻOi aku
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07/01/2026HIDOE serves nearly 145,000 free summer meals, invites families to participate
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has already served nearly 145,000 free summer meals to children across the state, providing access to nutritious breakfasts and lunches while school is out… ʻOi aku
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06/24/2026President Theodore Roosevelt High’s new gymnasium serves as a gathering space for school and community
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) dedicated a new 55,000 square-foot gymnasium at President Theodore Roosevelt High School during a special event Wednesday. Student-athletes greeted lawmakers and… ʻOi aku
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06/19/2026HIDOE expands Kaiapuni program amid growing demand for Hawaiian immersion education
In response to growing demand for Hawaiian language immersion education, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has expanded its Kaiapuni program by adding schools, strengthening teacher recruitment and retention… ʻOi aku
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06/17/2026HIDOE earns 4 national awards for communications excellence
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has been recognized with four 2026 National School Communication Awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), earning honors for excellence in… ʻOi aku
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06/04/2026HIDOE appoints Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for Office of Facilities and Operations
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has appointed Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations (OFO), effective June 16. Fajardo has served as complex… ʻOi aku
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05/27/2026Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth T. Ferreira (Kalani High)
Elizabeth T. Ferreira Occupation: Emergency medicine physician and television medical consultantCollege: University of California, IrvineMedical School: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of MedicineWhat school you grad?… ʻOi aku
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