Fifteen Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) principals – one from each complex area – were honored as the latest nominees for the 19th annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.  HIDOE leaders, the Island Insurance Foundation and public officials including state Rep. David Alcos III, state Rep. Mike Lee, state Rep. Lauren Matsumoto,…

​KEAʻAU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced today that one previously suspended school bus route serving Keaʻau Middle School will be reinstated starting on Monday, March 10, providing service for approximately 11 student bus riders.  The latest restored route will be serviced by bus service provider Ground Transport, Inc. Parents and guardians…

ʻEWA BEACH — James Campbell High School broke ground today on a $25.3 million athletic complex facility, designed by Design Partners Incorporated. Contech Engineering, Inc. is starting construction on the project, which is estimated to be completed by Sept. 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Hawai‘i State Department of Education…

A total of 25 Hawai‘i educators from throughout the state were recognized for their completion of the rigorous National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) certification program. With the latest cohort of newly certified teachers, there are now 539 in Hawai‘i who hold this designation. Gov. Josh Green, M.D., Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Superintendent Keith…

Hawai‘i public schools students are transforming locally sourced ingredients – such as taro, pineapples, bananas, macadamia nuts, honey and liliko‘i – into market-ready products as part of the Young Entrepreneurs Program, an initiative sponsored by the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation. The program provides middle and high school students from 20 schools with hands-on experience in launching…

KÅNE‘OHE — This February public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve banana (mai’a) sheet pancakes for breakfast using locally grown apple bananas. Hawaiʻi apple bananas are the main variety grown by local producers. An estimated 2,135 pounds of local apple bananas were distributed to serve 92 participating schools.  The local banana pancakes…

HONOLULU — Approximately 2,000 middle and high school students showcased their skills in hands-on, career-focused competitions at the annual Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) State Conference that was held Feb. 18-19 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. From robotics and drone operations to business, health care and engineering challenges, students put their knowledge to the…

The Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced the recognition of Kalani High and Kailua High as the newest Hawai’i Schools of Democracy (HISOD). These schools join a growing list of high schools that demonstrate dedication in preparing students to be active and informed participants in a democratic society. “The designation of Kalani and Kailua…