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08/03/2026Haʻaheo Elementary welcomes students back after three-year campus upgrade
HILO — Haʻaheo Elementary School is excited to welcome students back to its Wainaku campus following a three-year construction upgrade. The addition of three new buildings has significantly expanded facility… More
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07/31/2026Successful pilot leads to expansion of school resource officer program on O‘ahu
NĀNĀKULI — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and Honolulu Police Department are expanding their School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership to four Oʻahu public schools this school year after a… More
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07/31/2026Department seeking public feedback on computer science education standards
HIDOE is modernizing our PreK-12 Computer Science Standards to ensure all students are ready for a world powered by computing. The 2026 update reflects current research and integrates critical fields like AI, Cybersecurity and Data Science. These standards focus on… More
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07/30/2026Kāneʻohe Elementary’s Derek Minakami named Hawaiʻi’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal
Kāneʻohe Elementary School Principal Derek Minakami has been named Hawaiʻi’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal by the Hawaiʻi Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association (HEMSAA), recognizing his compassionate leadership, commitment to… More
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07/27/2026Konawaena High and Hōkūlani Elementary campuses ready for new school year following Kona Low repairs
Konawaena High School and Hōkūlani Elementary will be ready to reopen following extensive flood damage repairs caused by the Kona Low storms. More
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07/24/2026$140M worth of summer campus maintenance projects underway
While students and teachers have been on summer break, facilities crews have been working on more than 150 campus maintenance projects at Hawaiʻi’s public schools statewide. More
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07/23/2026Back-to-school success: Attendance, cell phone, bus and meal reminders for students and families
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has helpful reminders for families to ensure success and tips to support students’ learning journey. More
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07/21/2026Kāneʻohe Elementary named ‘Gold Star’ by National Association of Elementary School Principals
HONOLULU — The National Association of Elementary School Principals has named Kāneʻohe Elementary a 2026 National Gold Star School®, an honor recognizing schools that demonstrate excellence in leadership, school culture… More
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07/20/2026HIDOE launches unified Hawaiʻi State Community School for Adults, expanding access to education and workforce training
Adults across Hawaiʻi seeking to earn a high school diploma, prepare for college, learn English or gain new career skills will benefit from a new statewide model for adult education… More
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07/16/2026HIDOE, City formalize agreement regarding Kīlauea District Park and Kaimukī Middle School property
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their shared… More
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07/16/2026Expanded free school meals help ease costs for Hawaiʻi working families
Nearly 12,000 additional Hawaiʻi public school students will receive free school meals this school year as HIDOE expands eligibility to more families. More
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07/14/2026New state-funded internships connect high school students with private sector employers to strengthen workforce development
Public school students are gaining hands-on experience in aviation and agriculture careers through state-funded internships. More
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07/02/2026Record J-1 visa teacher cohort helps close teacher vacancy gaps, bridge cultures
HONOLULU — The latest cohort of the J-1 Visa Teacher Program represents the largest group for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE). At the start of the new school… More
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07/01/2026HIDOE serves nearly 145,000 free summer meals, invites families to participate
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has already served nearly 145,000 free summer meals to children across the state, providing access to nutritious breakfasts and lunches while school is out… More
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06/24/2026President Theodore Roosevelt High’s new gymnasium serves as a gathering space for school and community
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) dedicated a new 55,000 square-foot gymnasium at President Theodore Roosevelt High School during a special event Wednesday. Student-athletes greeted lawmakers and… More
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