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Student-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 purchasing practices. At Waipahu High and Leilehua High on O‘ahu and Hāna High & Elementary on Maui, students are planting, harvesting and now enjoying produce…
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Student 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. That diversity became most visible to me through the daily foods that people eat. As I grew up in Hawai‘i, enjoyed family gatherings, shared school…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jason Takeuchi (Roosevelt High)
Jason Takeuchi Occupation: ArchitectCollege: University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaWhat school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘05Location: Honolulu, HI Jason Takeuchi is a mission-driven architect at Ferraro Choi and is passionate about building the resilience of his community through stewardship of the unique culture and environment of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. He earned his Doctor of Architecture…
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Hawaiʻi public schools expand local menu offerings with poi
WAIKĪKĪ — As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, a local staple is being added to the regular rotation of school meals — fresh, locally sourced poi. While poi has previously been featured through small purchase procurements for special meal events, this marks the…
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Staff Spotlight: Charles Matthew Dela Cruz (ʻEwa Beach Elementary)
Charles Matthew Dela Cruz Title: Educational AssistantJob site: ‘Ewa Beach Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 4Years in the position: 1 Charles Dela Cruz was named a finalist for the 2025 Sustained Superior Performance Awards, also known as the Department’s Employee of the Year award. Charles was recognized for bringing professionalism and genuine care to his…
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HIDOE student-run credit unions prepare students for real-world finances
Hawai‘i public school students are getting hands-on experience in financial literacy by running nine student-operated credit unions on their campuses—some starting as early as fourth grade. Known as student-operated credit unions (SOCUs), these are fully functioning, on-campus branches run by students for their school communities in partnership with local credit unions. The program helps students…
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Tofu poke bowls debut on Hawaiʻi public school lunch menus
KAILUA — This April, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias statewide introduced a twist on a local favorite — poke bowls. Tofu poke, prepared fresh in school cafeterias, featured tofu mixed with green onions and onions, tossed in a Hawaiian-style sauce of shoyu, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Students at Kailua Elementary were intrigued by the new…
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Mural Moʻolelo: Lānaʻi High & Elementary
LĀNA‘I — On the campus of Lānaʻi High & Elementary School, the exterior walls of seemingly ordinary single-story classroom buildings hold a tetraptych of murals that are windows into the heritage and roots of students from longtime Lānaʻi families. The Manso! Murals were completed in 2017 by Hawaiʻi graffiti artist John “Prime” Hina of 808…
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HIDOE opens 47-unit housing project on Maui to support Lahaina educators
LAHAINA – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today marked the opening of its Lahaina educator workforce housing development, a $20 million project designed to support teacher retention and strengthen public education on Maui. Built by Maui-based developer Dowling Co., the Department’s project includes 47 rental units offered at affordable rates, with educators and staff…
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Student Voice: Exploring Jeju Island’s Hawai‘i connection on an 11-day study tour
By Cassie Nakaoka, Moanalua High School I have heard that the hardest part of traveling internationally is adjusting to the local customs, unwritten laws, language barriers and a whole new environment. However, the hardest thing is actually adjusting back home after the trip. The realization that the experience is over, that your home does not…