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11/26/2025Alumni Spotlight: Rochelle Ballard (Waimea High)
ROCHELLE BALLARD Occupation: Former professional surfer and business owner What school you grad? Waimea High School ‘89 Location: ʻŌmaʻo, Kaua‘i Throughout her 17-year career as a professional surfer, Kaua‘i’s Rochelle… Higit pa
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11/25/2025Hawai‘i public school lunches get festive with freshly baked pumpkin pie
KĀNEʻOHE — This November, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias added a special Thanksgiving treat to their traditional turkey lunch — a slice of freshly baked pumpkin pie served alongside roast turkey… Higit pa
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11/24/2025Mural Moʻolelo: Maui Waena Intermediate
Flowers, students and knowledge bloom perennially at Maui Waena Intermediate. The striking large-scale mosaic mural titled “Mohala Pua No Hoʻonaʻauao” cheerfully welcomes visitors and incoming sixth grade students alike. Accepting… Higit pa
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11/19/2025Staff Spotlight: Amanda Nelson (Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design)
Amanda Nelson Title: Advanced Technology SpecialistJob site: Office of Curriculum and Instructional DesignYears in the HIDOE: 8Years in the position: 2 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I began my… Higit pa
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11/13/2025‘Intro to Glass’ fires up at Leilehua High: A shining debut in Hawaiʻi public schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s course catalog includes a brand-new art class this school year: Introduction to Glass at Leilehua High – the first in a Hawaiʻi public school.… Higit pa
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11/12/2025Department seeking public feedback on mathematics standards revision draft
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education invites you to review and share your feedback on the draft Hawaiʻi Mathematics Standards. The process and timeline for standards revisions are delineated in… Higit pa
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11/12/2025Student Voice: How volunteering helped me find community
By Cedar Czyscon, Keaʻau High School There are truths that you are born with, whether you want to or not. My truths start with being born a girl. They start… Higit pa
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11/07/20253 Oʻahu elementary schools recognized as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today honored Mānana Elementary, Mililani Mauka Elementary and Wilson Elementary on Oʻahu as 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their high… Higit pa
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11/05/2025Board of Education announces four-year reappointment of Keith Hayashi as superintendent
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education announced today the reappointment of Keith Hayashi as Superintendent of Education of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to a new four-year term beginning… Higit pa
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11/05/2025Staff Spotlight: Tessa Belardo (Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area)
Tessa Belardo Title: Community Homeless Concerns LiaisonJob site: Kauaʻi District OfficeYears in the HIDOE: 6Years in the position: 6 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: After graduating from the University… Higit pa
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11/05/2025New regulations announced for electric bicycles on HIDOE campuses
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has implemented new regulations governing the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all Department campuses, effective immediately. “The safety of our… Higit pa
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11/05/2025School Year 2025-26 at Summer 2026 Student Internships
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) state offices, complex area offices, and schools offer in-person student internships to provide students with opportunities to learn employability and technical skills related… Higit pa
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10/29/2025Spotlight ng Alumni: Michael-Thomas Foumai (Roosevelt High)
Michael-Thomas Foumai Occupation: Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence at the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra What school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘05College: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Michigan… Higit pa
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10/28/2025Ang mga paaralan sa Hawaiʻi ay naghahain ng mga lokal na pinagkukunan ng 'volcano bowl' para sa National School Lunch Week at Farm to School Month
HONOLULU — This October, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were invited to serve “bussin’ volcano bowls” — a playful take on a taco salad — for lunch, featuring locally sourced… Higit pa
