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04/15/202630 Hawaiʻi educators recognized for earning National Board Certified Teacher designation
Thirty Hawai‘i educators were recognized for their completion of the rigorous National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) certification program. With the latest cohort of newly certified teachers, there are now 569… More
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04/15/2026Staff Spotlight: Erin Henderson (Kohala High)
Erin Henderson Title: CounselorJob site: Kohala High SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 20Years in the position: 10 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: My college journey started at Windward Community College… More
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04/14/2026HIDOE after-school program registration to open April 22
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and After-School Plus (A+) program providers statewide are encouraging families to prepare for registration for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. A+ registration… More
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04/09/2026HIDOE schools and offices to reopen Monday, April 13
April 12, 5 p.m. All HIDOE public schools and offices statewide are expected to reopen Monday, April 13. Localized closures are possible, depending on conditions in specific areas. Any updates,… More
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04/08/2026Student Voice: Leading with aloha: Building stronger community connections through our schools
By Aileen Kim, H.P. Baldwin High School As we conclude the 2025-26 school year, we celebrate more than just academic achievement—we celebrate the ways our schools have become gathering places… More
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04/08/2026Alumni Spotlight: Kekuahiwi Woods (Pāhoa High & Intermediate School)
Kekuahiwi Woods Occupation: Professional dancerWhat school you grad? Pāhoa High & Intermediate School ‘19Location: Las Vegas Hawai‘i Island native Kekuahiwi Woods is a professional dancer based in Las Vegas, currently… More
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04/08/2026Over 160 high school students test knowledge of human anatomy, physiology in first-ever Hawai‘i Anatomage Tournament
HONOLULU — Over 160 high school students interested in health care from 40 Hawai‘i public schools tested their knowledge in human anatomy and physiology using interactive smart tables in the… More
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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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