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06/04/2026HIDOE appoints Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for Office of Facilities and Operations
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has appointed Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations (OFO), effective June 16. Fajardo has served as complex… Higit pa
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05/27/2026Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth T. Ferreira (Kalani High)
Elizabeth T. Ferreira Occupation: Emergency medicine physician and television medical consultantCollege: University of California, IrvineMedical School: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of MedicineWhat school you grad?… Higit pa
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05/27/2026Student Voice: The first graduating class of Kūlanihākoʻi High School
By Nolan Quinn, Kūlanihākoʻi High School I came to this school as a sophomore and I am proud to represent the first graduating class of Kūlanihākoʻi High School. If there’s… Higit pa
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05/26/2026Mural Moʻolelo: Waimea High
WAIMEA — In an outdoor courtyard at Waimea High, two seascape murals face each other, reflecting the journey students travel from freshman year to graduation. On one wall, a shark… Higit pa
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05/21/2026Farm-fresh lūʻau leaves featured in Heʻeia Elementary pasta lunch
Farm-fresh lūʻau leaves grown minutes away from Heʻeia Elementary School made their way into student lunches as Hawaiʻi public schools expand farm-to-school efforts through new hyper-local purchasing practices. Students at… Higit pa
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05/20/2026Hawaiʻi public schools offering summer learning programs statewide
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will offer a wide range of summer learning opportunities this year to support students across all grade levels, with programs focused on academics, enrichment,… Higit pa
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05/20/2026HIDOE Graduation Highlight: Lānaʻi High celebrates new record number of seniors graduating with associate degrees
A record number of seniors at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School are graduating this year with both a high school diploma and an associate degree from the University of Hawaiʻi… Higit pa
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05/20/2026Staff Spotlight: Sharon Nichols (Enchanted Lake Elementary)
Sharon Nichols Title: Speech-Language PathologistJob site: Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 18Years in the position: 18 Q: What was your career path like?A: Being a speech-language pathologist (SLP)… Higit pa
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05/19/2026Locally sourced Filipino pork guisantes brings farm-fresh cultural flavors to Hawaiʻi public school lunches
HONOLULU — This May Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve pork guisantes — a classic Filipino dish — for lunch using locally sourced pork from… Higit pa
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05/15/2026HIDOE signs agreement with state agencies to further local food procurement for public school meals
MILILANI – State leaders gathered at Mililani High School today to sign a joint memorandum of agreement formalizing a statewide partnership to expand the use of locally sourced foods in… Higit pa
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05/13/2026Student Voice: A college degree before a high school diploma
By Marc Binonwangan, Kapa‘a High School For almost all high schoolers across the nation, the graduation season is nearing. Grades are being finalized, senior pictures are being taken and college… Higit pa
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05/12/2026Kahuku High & Intermediate tech coordinator showcases elite LEGO® talent
Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Yusuke Yamana found a home at the Kahuku High & Intermediate School (KHIS) working among the cords, laptops and routers as he moved from classroom to… Higit pa
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05/11/2026Free summer meals offered at 74 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced that 74 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 9 through July 17. Meals… Higit pa
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05/07/2026Student-grown produce served in public school cafeterias
WAIPAHU — Fresh produce grown just steps from school cafeterias is making its way into student lunches as Hawaiʻi public schools expand farm-to-school efforts through school gardens and new hyper-local… Higit pa
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05/06/2026Student Voice: Our food, our story, our tradition: Bridging generations through the kitchen
By Noah Ching, ‘Aiea High School Moving to Hawai‘i from California at the age of 4 meant growing up in one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.… Higit pa
