HIDOE to reopen public schools statewide on Tuesday, Feb. 10
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that all public schools and offices are expected to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 10, following the improvement of weather conditions statewide.
State and county emergency officials have indicated that the severe weather impacting the state has subsided and is expected to continue dissipating throughout Monday. The Department has been working closely with emergency management agencies and school administrators to assess campus conditions. At this time, there are no reports indicating that schools cannot safely reopen.
HIDOE is aware of localized issues at a small number of campuses, including temporary power outages and downed trees. Crews are actively addressing these conditions, and schools have been conducting site checks to ensure campuses are safe for students and staff.
If any individual school is unable to reopen as scheduled due to site-specific conditions, families and employees at those schools will be notified directly through official school communication channels.
The Department appreciates the patience and cooperation of students, families and staff as campuses complete final assessments. The Department will continue to monitor conditions and coordinate with emergency officials as schools resume normal operations.
Families are also reminded that O‘ahu students will not report to school on Friday, Feb. 13, as schools observe a previously announced teacher institute day for professional development. Neighbor island schools were already scheduled to observe institute day on Friday, Feb. 13, and this adjustment aligns Oʻahu schools with those previously planned activities. School offices and HIDOE offices will remain open that day, and employees will follow their normal institute day expectations.
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West Maui schools to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 11
King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Electrical service has been restored following required utility inspections, and water intake has been cleared. With utilities restored, campuses are able to safely resume normal school operations.
4 West Maui schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 10
King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High School will be closed, Tuesday, Feb. 10, due to weather conditions and extended power outages impacting the available water supply at the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families directly.
Extended power outages are affecting water availability at the campuses, creating a safety concern and limiting the ability to provide meals. Power remains offline pending required utility inspections. The Department is coordinating with utility providers and facilities teams.
All HIDOE schools, offices statewide will be closed Monday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather conditions
In alignment with Gov. Josh Green’s directive issued Sunday morning in response to severe weather conditions impacting the state, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will implement the closure of all public schools and HIDOE offices statewide on Monday, Feb. 9.
The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to concerns related to flooding, road conditions and potential power outages across multiple communities. While the Department recognizes the importance of every instructional day, student and staff safety remains a priority.
There will be no in-person instruction on Monday, Feb. 9. Students and staff should not report to campuses or HIDOE offices unless specifically directed.
This closure applies only to the current severe weather event and this date. HIDOE will continue to monitor conditions in coordination with state and emergency management officials and will share updates through official channels as information becomes available.
The Department appreciates the Governor’s leadership and the coordination across state agencies to keep communities safe.
