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Hawaii Department of Education
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All O'ahu schools, HIDOE offices to close April 10 due to severe weather conditions

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (255+ words) April 9, 9: 40 p. m. All HIDOE public schools on Molokai will be closed Friday, April 10, due to expected severe weather conditions: In alignment with Gov. Josh Green's directive issued on April 9, all O'ahu public schools and HIDOE offices will also be closed on…...

Hawaii Department of Education
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Staff Spotlight: Kattie Thammas (Waihe'e Elementary School)

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (208+ words) Special education teacher Kattie Thomas has integrated Teach Town into her classroom and her work with the CARE Project demonstrates her dedication to social-emotional growth and inclusive practices. She fosters a compassionate classroom culture, encouraging students to develop both academically…...

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Operation Driver Excellence and Traffic Safety Fair offer students and parents practical tips for safe driving - Hawai'i State Department of Education

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (599+ words) Operation Driver Excellence and Traffic Safety Fair offer students and parents practical tips for safe driving'Hawai'i State Department of Education Operation Driver Excellence and Traffic Safety Fair offer students and parents practical tips for safe driving HONOLULU " Over the past…...

Hawaii Department of Education
hawaiipublicschools. org > 2026-bridging-the-future-kealakehe-elementary-breaks-ground-on-16m-classroom-building

Bridging the future: Kealakehe Elementary breaks ground on $16 M classroom building

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (217+ words) KEALAKEHE " Kealakehe Elementary School has begun work on a $16 million classroom building that will expand learning space, better serve a growing student population, and physically connect the school's upper and lower campuses. The new two story, 13, 000 square foot building will…...

Hawaii Department of Education
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HPD and HIDOE partner to strengthen school communities

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (322+ words) HONOLULU " The Honolulu Police Department (HPD), in partnership with the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE), launched O'ahu's first School Resource Officer (SRO) pilot program in January at Wai'anae, Kapolei and Kaimuk" high schools. The initiative builds on successful SRO…...

Hawaii Public Schools
hawaiipublicschools. org > 2026-financial-literacy-requirement-for-hawaii-public-school-students-to-begin-next-school-year

Financial literacy requirement for Hawai'i public school students to begin next school year

3+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (289+ words) To ensure Hawai'i public school students are prepared for life after high school, the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Starting with incoming freshmen in…...

Hawaii Public Schools
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M'kapu Elementary School starts new year with newly rebuilt, state-of-the-art campus

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (217+ words) MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAI'I " M'kapu Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its newly rebuilt campus today, marking the completion of the first phase of a full campus reconstruction project. Students and staff welcomed lawmakers, military partners and community members…...