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09/30/2026Kapaʻa Elementary 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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09/28/20264 Lahaina schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Nolo
4 Lahaina schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Nolo More
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09/23/2026Alumni Spotlight: Howard Lee (James B. Castle High)
Howard Lee Occupation: President & CEO of University Health Alliance (UHA) Health InsuranceCollege: University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaWhat school you grad? James B. Castle High School ‘79Location: Honolulu, HI For… More
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09/22/2026Kaua‘i school bus route information
Kapa‘a Complex Hanalei Elementary Kapa‘a Elementary Kapa‘a Middle Kapa‘a High Kīlauea Elementary KAUA‘I COMPLEX King Kaumuali‘i Elementary Koloa Elementary Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle Kaua‘i High WAIMEA COMPLEX… More
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09/21/2026Kaimukī High School’s Chu Hong named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Chu Hong was selected from among 15 Complex Area Teachers of the Year and the Public Charter School Teacher of the Year. More
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09/21/2026Public comments sought regarding Hawaii State Department of Education’s (Department) request for fiscal flexibility under ESEA
The Department is seeking public comments on its waiver request to extend the period of availability for one of its federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).… More
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09/16/2026Staff Spotlight: Kimberly McDonald (Student Well-Being and Mental Health)
Kimberly McDonald Title: Clinical PsychologistJob site: Office of Student Support ServicesYears in the HIDOE: 23Years in the position: 3 For more than two decades, Kimberly McDonald has helped strengthen student… More
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09/14/2026Mililani High School opens nation’s first MEERA high school manufacturing lab
The first-of-its-kind facility brings hands-on, industry-relevant manufacturing education directly into the classroom. More
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09/11/2026HIDOE releases 2026-27 enrollment figures, with 161,102 students statewide
View Report HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) released official enrollment figures for the 2026-27 school year, with 161,102 students enrolled in Hawaiʻi’s public and charter schools, a… More
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09/10/2026Most Kauaʻi public schools to reopen Monday following Hurricane Lowell
Power restored to majority of campuses as school teams continue recovery work and facility assessments. More
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09/09/2026Student Voice: It’s okay to not have everything mapped out right now
By Kayla Kobayashi, James Campbell High School As college application season approaches, I know that, for myself as well as many of my peers, the thought of submitting applications that… More
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09/09/2026Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Van Heukelem (Hilo High)
Lauren Van Heukelem Occupation: Junior Faculty and Community Education Coordinator at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine BiologyCollege: University of Hawai‘i at MānoaWhat school you grad? Hilo High ‘08Location: Kāneʻohe, HI … More
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09/08/2026Kauaʻi County public schools to remain closed to students through Friday following Hurricane Lowell
Families will receive updates directly from their schools as recovery work continues. More
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09/06/2026High school football brings Lahaina and Paradise, Calif., together in “Unity Bowl”
LAHAINA — The football teams from Hawaiʻi’s Lahainaluna High School and California’s Paradise High School came together for a historic matchup Saturday evening in West Maui, bringing two communities that… More
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