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04/06/2026Waiʻanae Elementary’s Sheldon Konno honored with 2026 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award
Waiʻanae Elementary School Principal Sheldon Konno has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, recognizing his commitment to strengthening school culture and… More
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04/01/2026Kapolei Middle School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2026 Teacher of Promise
KAPOLEI — Kapolei Middle School agriculture teacher Ashley Fuerst was honored today with the 2026 State Teacher of Promise award. The award is granted annually by the Milken Educators of… More
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04/01/2026Staff Spotlight: Kattie Thammas (Waiheʻe Elementary School)
Kattie Thammas Title: Special education teacherJob site: Waihe‘e Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 5Years in the position: 5 Special education teacher Kattie Thomas has integrated TeachTown into her classroom and… More
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04/01/2026Students develop personal, professional skills through CTSO Conferences
Competing in three years of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) competitions has allowed Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High senior Prince Adena to develop his public speaking skills and foster… More
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03/31/2026Class of 2026 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2026. A list of statewide commencement celebrations is included below.Schools will be… More
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03/30/2026Student internship opportunities open for Summer 2026
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) offers in-person student internships at state offices, complex area offices, and schools. More
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03/30/2026Mural Moʻolelo: Kealakehe High
Sunlit rays bounce off the ocean’s surface above a humpback whale mother and her calf, and a cinematic underwater coral reef shimmers on the second floor of Building-Q at Kealakehe… More
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03/25/2026Nānākuli High and Intermediate Principal Christine Udarbe named Hawaiʻi’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal
Kaimukī Middle Vice Principal Jenna Valbuena recognized as Hawaiʻi’s 2026 National Outstanding Assistant Principal Nānākuli High and Intermediate Principal Christine Udarbe has been named Hawaiʻi’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal by… More
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03/25/2026Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Okuma (Office of Talent Management)
Jennifer Okuma Title: Human Resources OfficerJob site: Office of Talent ManagementYears in the HIDOE: 29Years in the position: 5 Jennifer Okuma, human resources regional officer in the Personnel Assistance Branch… More
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03/24/2026HIDOE schools reopening on Maui and Molokai; closures continue on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
Please see the latest updates on schools reopening or remaining closed this week, following continued storm impacts. Reminder that Thursday, March 26, is a state-observed holiday, Prince Kūhiō Day. Schools… More
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03/20/2026All O‘ahu HIDOE offices, campuses to close March 20 due to severe weather conditions
11:50 a.m. update In alignment with Gov. Josh Green’s directive issued on March 20, 2026, in response to severe weather conditions impacting O‘ahu, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will… More
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03/19/2026Students make a splash in ʻThe Little Mermaid’: Celebrating 35 years of Nānākuli High & Intermediate’s Performing Arts Center
NĀNĀKULI — The Nānākuli High & Intermediate School Performing Arts Center (NPAC) has been part of students’ worlds and the Waiʻanae Coast community for 35 years. This spring, 33 students… More
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03/18/2026HIDOE continues storm damage assessments; Konawaena High to transition to distance learning
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues to assess impacts to campuses statewide following the recent Kona Low storm, which brought heavy rain, flooding and strong winds across multiple islands.… More
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03/17/2026Notice of Public Comment: Annual State Application under Part B of the IDEA
In accordance with the provisions of the General Education Provisions Act, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) application for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 funds under Part B of the… More
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03/12/2026All public schools, HIDOE offices statewide will be closed March 13, in anticipation of severe weather conditions
5 p.m. update In addition to the previously announced closures for O‘ahu, Kauaʻi and Maui County, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has expanded the closure to include all… More
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