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10/29/2026Two Kealakehe High School graduates earn prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars honor
HONOLULU — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Daniel Chen and Zachariah Smith, both Kealakehe High School Class of 2026 graduates, as two of three Hawaiʻi U.S. Presidential Scholars.… More
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10/28/2026Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, Molokai High first schools in the country to earn national designations for academy programs
Nine Hawai‘i public schools were recognized for their outstanding career academy programs at last week’s 30th annual National Career Academy Coalition conference in Orlando, Fla. More
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10/28/2026Alumni Spotlight: David Odo (Kailua High)
David Odo Occupation: Director and CEO, Honolulu Museum of ArtCollege: Columbia University, University of OxfordWhat school you grad? Kailua High ‘83Location: Honolulu, HI As Director and CEO, David Odo leads… More
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10/27/2026HIDOE brings more local beef to school meals through regional partnerships
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is expanding efforts to bring more locally sourced food to school meals by building regional partnerships that connect school cafeterias with… More
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10/26/2026Soaring with Pride: Under the Friday Night Lights at Waiʻanae High School
A “Soaring with Pride” micro-film capturing the sounds, sights and spirit of our Hawai‘i public schools. More
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10/21/2026Staff Spotlight: Courtney Suma (Kapolei High)
Courtney Suma Title: Career Academy & CTE CoordinatorJob site: Kapolei High SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 16Years in the position: 5 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I started my career… More
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10/15/2026Direct2UH expands to all 10 UH campuses, reaches more Hawaiʻi seniors
The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10… More
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10/14/2026HIDOE breaks ground on new elementary school to serve growing East Kapolei community
The school is being developed to accommodate 750 students in kindergarten through grade 5 and is expected to welcome them for the 2029-30 school year. More
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10/14/2026Nāʻālehu Elementary students return to campus following Hurricane Lala repairs
Newly repaired classroom ceilings, fresh flooring and, most importantly, cleared and restored playgrounds greeted students back to a vibrant campus. More
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10/14/2026Student Voice: How homecoming shapes community and where everyone has a place
By Sienna Sandoval, Moanalua High School The final bell rings, but the school day is far from over. Music booms out of classrooms, students covered in paint put the finishing… More
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10/14/2026Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Patanapaiboon (James Campbell High)
Sydney Patanapaiboon Occupation: CarpenterCollege: Leeward Community College, University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahuWhat school you grad? James Campbell High ‘22Location: ‘Ewa Beach, HI Inspired by home improvement shows on HGTV,… More
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10/08/2026Hawaiʻi public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math and attendance
Among the eight states with 2025–26 results available to date, Hawaiʻi has the second-highest language arts proficiency rate and the third-highest mathematics proficiency rate. More
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10/06/2026Nāʻālehu Elementary campus to reopen Monday following extensive Hurricane Lala repairs
School and facilities staff have been preparing classrooms and the campus for students’ return, with final preparations and finishing touches being completed this week. More
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09/30/2026Kapaʻa Elementary custodial team highlights community effort to restore campus after Hurricane Lowell
With National Custodian Day coming up on Oct. 2, we are taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the many dedicated custodians who work hard every day to keep our… More
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09/29/2026Oʻahu public schools begin rollout of fresh, Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple in school meals
HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi public schools are beginning to serve fresh, locally grown pineapple from Dole Plantation as part of their school meals, giving students more opportunities to enjoy Hawaiʻi-grown produce.… More
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