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08/26/2026Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary to reopen to students Monday; temporary in-person learning planned for Nāʻālehu Elementary
The plans are designed to reconnect students with their teachers, classmates and learning and provide greater consistency and routine as the surrounding communities continue to recover. Higit pa
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08/26/2026Alumni Spotlight: Carly Yoshida (Kealakehe High)
Carly Yoshida Occupation: News anchorCollege: Hawai‘i Community College Palamanui, University of Hawaiʻi at West O‘ahuWhat school you grad? Kealakehe High ‘17Location: Honolulu, HI As a television journalist and weather anchor… Higit pa
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08/25/2026New school year brings more choices, new menu items for Hawai‘i public school students
This school year, students statewide will have two lunch entrée choices — one featuring an animal protein and one vegetarian option. Higit pa
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08/23/2026HIDOE to begin weekly meal box distribution for children in Kaʻū communities
Meals are available at no cost for children ages 18 and younger. Children must be present at the time of pickup. Higit pa
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08/20/2026Recovery efforts continue at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary
Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain temporarily closed to students and staff. Higit pa
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08/20/20264 Hawaiʻi public schools earn ‘Schools of Distinction’ national recognition, setting the standard for middle level education
ʻAiea Intermediate, ʻĪao Intermediate, Niu Valley Middle and Pāhoa High & Intermediate schools are named 2026 “Schools of Distinction” by the Association for Middle Level Education. Higit pa
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08/19/2026Alumni Spotlight: Mari Wills (Kalāheo High)
Mari Wills Occupation: Chef/DietitianCollege: Kapiʻolani Community College, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Rhode IslandWhat school you grad? Kalāheo High ‘07Location: Kāneʻohe, HI Mari Wills is a chef, registered… Higit pa
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08/12/2026Student Voice: What ‘globally competitive, locally committed’ means to me
By Micah Kalauli, Waiākea High School He ‘Āina, He Ho‘omaka. There is no place like home. Growing up in Hilo is special in a way I cannot fully express through… Higit pa
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08/12/2026Staff 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… Higit pa
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08/05/2026Find 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… Higit pa
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08/03/2026Haʻaheo 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… Higit pa
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07/31/2026Successful 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. Higit pa
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07/31/2026Department seeking public feedback on computer science education standards
HIDOE is modernizing our PreK-12 Computer Science Standards to ensure all students are ready for a world powered by computing. The 2026 update reflects current research and integrates critical fields like AI, Cybersecurity and Data Science. These standards focus on… Higit pa
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07/30/2026Kāneʻohe 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… Higit pa
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07/27/2026Konawaena 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. Higit pa
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