Update: Sept. 28, 4:00 P.M.
The four Lahaina public schools that remained closed Monday following Hurricane Nolo will reopen to students and staff Tuesday, Sept. 29.
The schools are:
- 卡美哈梅哈国王三世小学
- 纳希埃纳埃纳公主小学
- 拉海纳中学
- 拉海纳鲁纳高中
Power has been restored to the Lahaina area, and the Olowalu brush fire is now 95% contained with evacuation orders lifted. Based on improved conditions and campus assessments, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has determined that the four schools can safely resume operations Tuesday.
The schools remained closed Monday due to widespread power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about maintaining reliable water service while power was unavailable.
With the reopening of the four Lahaina schools, all Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County public schools affected by Hurricane Nolo will have resumed normal operations.
Update: Sept. 27, 6:15 P.M.
4 Lahaina schools to remain closed; ongoing power outages and nearby brush fire affect West Maui school operations
All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on 夏威夷岛 和 most schools in Maui County will reopen Monday, Sept. 28, following precautionary closures ahead of Hurricane Nolo.
Four Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday due to ongoing power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about maintaining reliable water service at the campuses. The following Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday:
- 卡美哈梅哈国王三世小学
- 纳希埃纳埃纳公主小学
- 拉海纳中学
- 拉海纳鲁纳高中
Hurricane Nolo did not cause significant damage to Department campuses. Some communities on Hawaiʻi Island experienced flooding, high winds and temporary road closures, but campus assessments indicate that schools are ready to reopen and roads serving affected communities are accessible.
In Maui County, power has been restored to most affected areas, allowing the majority of schools to resume normal operations Monday. Widespread power outages remain in Lahaina, however, and the utility has indicated that inspections and restoration efforts have been affected by weather conditions. With the Olowalu brush fire still active and the duration of the power outage uncertain, the Department cannot yet ensure reliable water service at the four Lahaina campuses.
The Department will continue monitoring conditions in West Maui and coordinating with county emergency management officials and utility providers to determine when the four schools can safely reopen.
Families and employees are encouraged to monitor official Department and school communications for updates.
Update: Sept. 24, 2026, 9:30 A.M.
Due to anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Nolo, all HIDOE-sponsored athletics, extracurricular activities and events are canceled through Sunday, Sept. 27, on Hawaiʻi Island and from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, in Maui County.
This includes athletic competitions, practices and other school-sponsored events.
Please monitor official weather updates, take appropriate precautions and stay safe.
SEPT. 23, 2026, 4:45 P.M.
All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools and offices on 夏威夷岛 will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, while HIDOE schools and offices in Maui County will be closed Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Nolo.
All school-sponsored activities, athletics, extracurricular activities and other school events in the affected counties are canceled on their respective closure days.
The precautionary closures are intended to allow families and employees to prepare for the approaching storm and avoid potentially hazardous travel conditions. Heavy rainfall and flooding could affect road access, student transportation and the ability to safely operate school campuses.
The Department is coordinating with state and county emergency management officials as it monitors the storm’s progress. School teams are taking steps to secure campuses and prepare facilities ahead of the anticipated weather.
Public schools and Department offices on 欧胡岛 和 考艾岛 are scheduled to remain open at this time, subject to changing weather conditions.
Families and employees are encouraged to monitor official weather updates and Department and school communications for any changes or additional announcements.
