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08/20/20264 Hawai‘i public schools earn ʻSchools of Distinction’ national recognition, setting the standard for middle level education
ʻAiea Intermediate, ʻĪao Intermediate, Niu Valley Middle and Pāhoa High & Intermediate schools are named 2026 “Schools of Distinction” by the Association for Middle Level Education. More
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08/19/2026Alumni Spotlight: Mari Wills (Kalāheo High)
Mari Wills Occupation: Chef/DietitianCollege: Kapiʻolani Community College, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Rhode IslandWhat school you grad? Kalāheo High ‘07Location: Kāneʻohe, HI Mari Wills is a chef, registered… More
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08/18/2026Hawaiʻi public schools to reopen Wednesday following Hurricane Lala
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will resume normal operations at public schools statewide Wednesday following post-storm campus assessments, utility restoration and recovery efforts. More
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08/12/2026Student Voice: What ‘globally competitive, locally committed’ means to me
By Micah Kalauli, Waiākea High School He ‘Āina, He Ho‘omaka. There is no place like home. Growing up in Hilo is special in a way I cannot fully express through… More
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08/12/2026Staff Spotlight: Jerico V. Jaramillo (Lāna’i High and Elementary School)
Jerico V. Jaramillo Title: English Language Arts teacherJob site: Lānaʻi High and Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 3Years in the position: 3 As Hawai‘i continues to address teacher shortages, the… More
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08/05/2026Find your community, create your community
By J. Elise Hannigan, Kea‘au High School As we stand on the brink of a brand-new school year, there is a familiar energy in the air. We feel the mix… More
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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
Unlike traditional policing models, the SRO program emphasizes relationship-building, mentorship and prevention. The retired officers work alongside school administrators, counselors and staff to support students. 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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