The Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Lala and working in coordination with state and county emergency management officials as the storm approaches the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on current weather conditions and forecasts, all HIDOE public schools on Hawai\u02bbi Island will maintain normal school-day operations on Friday, Aug. 14. In-person instruction will continue as scheduled. School principals may cancel select after school activities on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HIDOE offices on Hawai\u02bbi Island will maintain normal business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, all Hawai\u02bbi Island public school campuses and offices will close through Sunday, Aug. 16. All previously scheduled school-related events and activities during the closure period will be canceled or postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency management officials have advised that decisions regarding potential school closures on other islands be made as conditions and forecasts become clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hawai\u02bbi Island public schools and offices are expected to resume normal school-day operations on Monday, Aug. 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HIDOE will continue to closely monitor conditions and coordinate with state and county emergency management officials and will share updates through official channels as information becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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