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Staff 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 Department’s J-1 visa teacher exchange program has become an important part of ensuring students have access to high-quality instruction, particularly in hard-to-fill subject areas and…
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Find 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 of anticipation, excitement, and nerves as we prepare our spaces and plan for the months ahead. Welcome back. Whether you are stepping into a school…
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Haʻaheo 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 space while existing buildings have been renovated and repurposed. The three new buildings house classrooms, a cafeteria/multipurpose building and a library/computer lab. Existing buildings at…
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Successful 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.
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Kāneʻohe 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 inclusive education and ability to build a school community grounded in aloha, belonging and shared purpose. The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) award…
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Konawaena 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.
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$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.
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Back-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.
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Kāneʻohe 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 and student success. “This honor is a testament to the strong culture, collaborative leadership and innovative practices that define Kāneʻohe Elementary,” Hawaiʻi State Department of…
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HIDOE 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 beginning July 20. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today announced the launch of the Hawaiʻi State Community School for Adults (HSCSA), which brings…