{"id":9867,"date":"2023-03-24T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T01:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/?p=9867"},"modified":"2025-03-24T10:07:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:07:51","slug":"2023-class-of-2023-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-scheduled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2023-class-of-2023-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-scheduled\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023 with date, time and location information listed below. The Hawai\u2018i State Department of Education\u2019s commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.
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“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\u2018i proud as they embark on their next journey.”
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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.\u00a0
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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\u2019s website as needed. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child\u2019s school directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O'AHU <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaimuk\u012b-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Roosevelt Kiekie<\/strong>
Principal: Sean Wong<\/div><\/td>
May 18
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Ke Kula Kaiapuni \u02bbo \u0100nuenue School<\/strong>
Principal: Christopher Yim<\/div><\/td>
May 20
10 a.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kaimuk\u012b High<\/strong>
Principal: Lorilei Aiwohi<\/div><\/td>
May 20
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Waikiki Shell<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
McKinley High<\/strong>
Principal: Ron Okamura<\/div><\/td>
May 21
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kaiser High<\/strong>
Principal: Justin Mew<\/div><\/td>
May 19
6:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Farrington High\u00a0<\/strong>
Principal: Alfredo Carganilla<\/div><\/td>
May 20
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kalani High<\/strong>
Principal: Mitchell Otani<\/div><\/td>
May 23
6:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kula \u02bbo Hawai\u02bbi no n\u0101 kuli a me n\u0101 makap\u014d<\/strong>
Principal: Angel Ramos<\/div><\/td>
May 24
5:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Mililani High<\/strong>
Principal: Frederick Murphy<\/div><\/td>
May 16
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Leilehua High<\/strong>
Principal: Jason Nakamoto<\/div><\/td>
May 19
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Waialua High & Intermediate<\/strong>
Principal: Christine Alexander<\/div><\/td>
May 20
5:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School athletics field<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
\u02bbAiea High<\/strong>
Principal: David Tanuvasa<\/div><\/td>
May 18
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Hawai\u02bbi Convention Center<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Moanalua High<\/strong>
Principal: Robin Martin<\/div><\/td>
May 19
5:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Radford High<\/strong>
Principal: James Sunday<\/div><\/td>
May 20
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Waipahu High<\/strong>
Principal: Zachary Sheets<\/div><\/td>
May 17
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kiekie City Pearl<\/strong>
Principal: Joseph Halfmann<\/div><\/td>
May 20
7 p.m.\u00a0<\/div><\/td>
Hawai\u02bbi Convention Center<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

N\u0101n\u0101kuli-Wai\u02bbanae Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Wai\u02bbanae High<\/strong>
Principal: Ray Pikelny-Cook<\/div><\/td>
May 19
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
N\u0101n\u0101kuli High & Inter.<\/strong>
Principal: Darin Pilialoha<\/div><\/td>
May 20
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus
<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kapolei High<\/strong>
Principal: Wesley Shinkawa<\/div><\/td>
May 19
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Campbell High<\/strong>
Principal: Jon Henry Lee<\/div><\/td>
May 20
12:15 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Hawai\u02bbi Convention Center<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Castle-Kahuku Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kahuku High & Inter.<\/strong>
Principal: Donna Lindsey<\/div><\/td>
May 18
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Brigham Young University-Hawai\u02bbi Cannon Center<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kakela Kiekie<\/strong>
Principal: Bernadette Tyrell<\/div><\/td>
May 20
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kula Olomana<\/strong>
Principal: John Secreto\u00a0<\/div><\/td>
May 18
4 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kailua High<\/strong>
Principal: Stacey Oshio<\/div><\/td>
May 20
4 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School football field<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kal\u0101heo High<\/strong>
Principal: James Rippard<\/div><\/td>
May 24
6:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MOKU HAWAI'I<\/strong>
Ka\u02bb\u016b-Kea\u02bbau-Pahoa Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kea\u02bbau High<\/strong>
Principal: Dean Cevallos<\/div><\/td>
May 19
4 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Ka\u02bb\u016b High & Pahala Elementary<\/strong>
Principal: Sharon Beck<\/div><\/td>
May 19
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Ka\u02bb\u016b District Gymnasium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Pahoa High & Inter.<\/strong>
Principal: Kim Williamson<\/div><\/td>
May 21
1 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School gymnasium<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hilo-Wai\u0101kea Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Hilo High<\/strong>
Principal: Jasmine Urasaki\u00a0<\/div><\/td>
May 19
7 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Edith Kanaka\u2019ole Multi-Purpose Stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Wai\u0101kea High\u00a0<\/strong>
Principal: Kelcy Koga<\/div><\/td>
May 20
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Edith Kanaka\u2019ole Multi-Purpose Stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Honoka\u02bba-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Ke Kula \u02bbO \u02bbEhunuikaimalino<\/strong>
Principal: Jessica Dahlke<\/div><\/td>
May 19
12 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Konawaena High<\/strong>
Principal: Ami Akeo<\/div><\/td>
May 20
9 a.m.<\/div><\/td>
School football field<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Honoka\u02bba High & Inter.<\/strong>
Principal: Erika Blanco<\/div><\/td>
May 20
9 a.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kohala High<\/strong>
Principal: Amy Stafford<\/div><\/td>
May 20
2 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Hisaoka Gymnasium at Kamehameha Park<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kealakehe High<\/strong>
Principal: James Denight<\/div><\/td>
May 27
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School football field<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MAUI<\/strong>
Baldwin-Kekaulike-K\u016blanih\u0101ko\u02bbi-Maui Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kekaulike High\u00a0<\/strong>
Principal: Amy Strand\u00a0<\/div><\/td>
May 18
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Baldwin Ki\u02bbeki\u02bbe<\/strong>
Principal: Keoni Wilhelm<\/div><\/td>
May 19
5 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
War Memorial Stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Maui Kiekie\u00a0<\/strong>
Principal: Jamie Yap<\/div><\/td>
May 20
4:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
War Memorial Stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
K\u016blanih\u0101ko\u02bbi High<\/strong>\u00a0
Principal: Halle Maxwell<\/div><\/td>
N\/A<\/div><\/td>
Note: First senior class planned in School Year 2025-26.<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

H\u0101na-Lahainaluna-L\u0101na\u2018i-Moloka\u2018i Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
L\u0101na\u2018i High & Elementary<\/strong>
Principal: Douglas Boyer<\/div><\/td>
\u200bMay 20
2 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
H\u0101na High & Elementary<\/strong>
Principal: Christopher Sanita<\/div><\/td>
May 20
3:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Moloka\u2018i High\u00a0<\/strong>
Principal: Katina Soares<\/div><\/td>
May 20
4 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School football field<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Lahainaluna High<\/strong>
Principal: Richard Carosso<\/div><\/td>
May 21
6 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School campus<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

KAUA'I<\/strong>
Kapa\u02bba-Kauai-Waimea Complex Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kula<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Date<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Location<\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kapa\u02bba Ki\u02bbeki\u02bbe<\/strong>
Principal: Thomas \u201cTommy\u201d Cox<\/div><\/td>
May 19
5:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Kaua\u2018i High<\/strong>
Principal: Marlene Leary<\/div><\/td>
May 19
5:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
Antone \u201cKona\u201d Vidinha, Jr. Memorial Stadium<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Waimea High<\/strong>
Principal: Mahina Anguay<\/div><\/td>
May 19
6:30 p.m.<\/div><\/td>
School front lawn<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Ni\u02bbihau High & Elementary<\/strong>
Principal: Daniel Hamada<\/div><\/td>
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