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05/20/2026Hawaiʻi public schools offering summer learning programs statewide
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will offer a wide range of summer learning opportunities this year to support students across all grade levels, with programs focused on academics, enrichment,… 더
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05/20/2026HIDOE Graduation Highlight: Lānaʻi High celebrates new record number of seniors graduating with associate degrees
A record number of seniors at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School are graduating this year with both a high school diploma and an associate degree from the University of Hawaiʻi… 더
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05/20/2026Staff Spotlight: Sharon Nichols (Enchanted Lake Elementary)
Sharon Nichols Title: Speech-Language PathologistJob site: Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 18Years in the position: 18 Q: What was your career path like?A: Being a speech-language pathologist (SLP)… 더
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05/19/2026Locally sourced Filipino pork guisantes brings farm-fresh cultural flavors to Hawaiʻi public school lunches
HONOLULU — This May Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve pork guisantes — a classic Filipino dish — for lunch using locally sourced pork from… 더
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05/15/2026HIDOE signs agreement with state agencies to further local food procurement for public school meals
MILILANI – State leaders gathered at Mililani High School today to sign a joint memorandum of agreement formalizing a statewide partnership to expand the use of locally sourced foods in… 더
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05/13/2026Student Voice: A college degree before a high school diploma
By Marc Binonwangan, Kapa‘a High School For almost all high schoolers across the nation, the graduation season is nearing. Grades are being finalized, senior pictures are being taken and college… 더
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05/12/2026Kahuku High & Intermediate tech coordinator showcases elite LEGO® talent
Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Yusuke Yamana found a home at the Kahuku High & Intermediate School (KHIS) working among the cords, laptops and routers as he moved from classroom to… 더
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05/11/2026Free summer meals offered at 74 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced that 74 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 9 through July 17. Meals… 더
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05/07/2026Student-grown produce served in public school cafeterias
WAIPAHU — Fresh produce grown just steps from school cafeterias is making its way into student lunches as Hawaiʻi public schools expand farm-to-school efforts through school gardens and new micropurchasing… 더
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05/06/2026Student Voice: Our food, our story, our tradition: Bridging generations through the kitchen
By Noah Ching, ‘Aiea High School Moving to Hawai‘i from California at the age of 4 meant growing up in one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.… 더
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05/06/2026Alumni Spotlight: Jason Takeuchi (Roosevelt High)
Jason Takeuchi Occupation: ArchitectCollege: University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaWhat school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘05Location: Honolulu, HI Jason Takeuchi is a mission-driven architect at Ferraro Choi and is passionate about… 더
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05/01/2026Hawaiʻi public schools expand local menu offerings with poi
WAIKĪKĪ — As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, a local staple is being added to the regular rotation… 더
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04/29/2026Staff Spotlight: Charles Matthew Dela Cruz (ʻEwa Beach Elementary)
Charles Matthew Dela Cruz Title: Educational AssistantJob site: ‘Ewa Beach Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 4Years in the position: 1 Charles Dela Cruz was named a finalist for the 2025… 더
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04/29/2026HIDOE student-run credit unions prepare students for real-world finances
Hawai‘i public school students are getting hands-on experience in financial literacy by running nine student-operated credit unions on their campuses—some starting as early as fourth grade. Known as student-operated credit… 더
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04/28/2026Tofu poke bowls debut on Hawaiʻi public school lunch menus
KAILUA — This April, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias statewide introduced a twist on a local favorite — poke bowls. Tofu poke, prepared fresh in school cafeterias, featured tofu mixed with… 더
