KAPA‘AU —  Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide offered students a fresh, locally grown rainbow salad with lunch this January, highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to farm-to-school efforts and student wellness. The colorful salad featured locally sourced lettuce, cucumbers, watercress and tomatoes, as available, along with carrots and purple cabbage. Approximately 5,400 pounds of local produce…

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (Department) maintains the Harm to Students Registry (Registry) in accordance with Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2024 (Act 156).  The Registry supports student safety by informing employment and access decisions at educational institutions statewide. What is the Registry? The Registry is a confidential statewide database listing individuals who…

Three years ago, when Principal Suzanne Ochi embarked on creating murals at Waiākeawaena Elementary School to represent annual school themes, she knew who to call on, artist Kellie Miyazu. Miyazu is not only a product of Waiākeawaena Elementary, but it’s also the place where her love for art sparked. She has since pursued a career…

HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced today that a new, statewide priority placement process for Kaiapuni Education (Hawaiian language immersion programs) will open on Feb. 2, 2026, marking an important step toward greater consistency, clarity and equity for families seeking Kaiapuni options for their children. The application window will close March 13,…

Originally posted on Jan. 2, 2026 On behalf of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), the American Institutes for Research (AIR) — a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to improving lives through education, health, and workforce development — invites publishers and content developers to submit comprehensive instructional programs for review and…

HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months.  The SFSP provides nutritious meals that help children to learn, play, and grow during the summer break when many schools are not…

HONOLULU – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD), in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), launched Oʻahu’s first School Resource Officer (SRO) pilot program in January at Wai‘anae, Kapolei and Kaimukī high schools. The initiative builds on successful SRO programs already in place on Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island, where county police and…