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Maui High counselor named one of five finalists nationwide for 2026 School Counselor of the Year award
Maui High School’s Leka Anitema was named one of five finalists nationwide for the 2026 National School Counselor of the Year award, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recently announced. The ASCA program honors exemplary school counseling professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for the nation’s students, helping them achieve success in…
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Alumni Spotlight: Skip Saito (‘Aiea High)
Skip Saito Occupation: Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, C-17 Evaluator Air Drop PilotWhat school you grad? ʻAiea High School ‘01College: Honolulu Community College, Leeward Community College, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Naval Command and Staff CollegeLocation: Honolulu, HI ʻAiea native Skip Saito is a distinguished officer in the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard with over 24 years…
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Direct2UH streamlines admission to UH for Hawaiʻi public high school seniors
The University of Hawaiʻi (UH) and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today launched Direct2UH, a new initiative that simplifies the college admissions process and removes barriers to higher education for Hawaiʻi’s public high school seniors. The program was officially introduced on October 13 at a morning pep rally at Kauaʻi High School followed…
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HIDOE releases independent study on teacher compensation
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today released the results of an in-depth, independent study of its teacher compensation system. Conducted by the national consulting firm Experience Management Institute (EXMI), the Compensation Impact Study provides a detailed analysis of teacher pay structures, equity and competitiveness, along with recommendations for modernization. “This study confirms that…
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Gov. Green, state officials announce King Kamehameha III Elementary School rebuilding site
The state of Hawaiʻi, County of Maui and federal and private sector partners are moving forward with plans to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School at the approximately 14-acre Kuʻia site below the Lahaina Bypass. Appropriate cultural and environmental surveys for the property will soon begin. “This represents a major milestone in Lahaina’s healing and…
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Staff Spotlight: Christian Branco, School Custodian (Waikoloa Elementary and Middle)
Christian Branco Title: School CustodianJob site: Waikoloa Elementary and Middle SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 2Years in the position: 2 Q: How did you get into this role?A: I started thinking about working for the DOE or a state department when I was in high school because I would see the custodians basically doing the same…
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Mililani High School Class of 2025 senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced Mililani High School Class of 2025 graduate Leesa Takara as one of two Hawaiʻi U.S. Presidential Scholars. (The other scholar was enrolled in a Hawaiʻi private school.) The 2025 class recognized a total of 161 high school seniors nationwide for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and…
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Mural Moʻolelo: ʻAiea High
As a senior at ʻAiea High School, Richard Wyrgatsch II once got in trouble for spray-painting graffiti on the school cafeteria. Forty years later, he’s back on campus — this time with permission and purpose. Known as OG Slick, the renowned street artist is leaving his mark on the school once again, but with a…
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: How 4 HIDOE schools support regular student attendance
Regular school attendance is a cornerstone of a thriving community. Businesses depend on reliable workforces, governments on engaged citizens, and communities on active participants. Success requires a collective effort from everyone. Students who consistently attend school are more likely to achieve academic excellence, develop strong social skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. By…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Shimabukuro (Kaimukī High School)
Jake Shimabukuro Occupation: Professional musicianWhat school you grad? Kaimukī High School ‘94Location: Kaimukī, Oahu Jake Shimabukuro, a world-renowned ‘ukulele virtuoso, began his musical journey at the age of 4, learning to play from his mother. Over the years, he has garnered international acclaim, earning more than a dozen Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards as a solo…