After completing a soil study at 23 schools on the east side of Hawai‘i Island, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, with the support of the Hawai‘i Department of Health,
TAXWatch: DOE’s Repair Backlog Is How Much Again?
In a budget briefing at the legislature at about this time last year, Department of Education officials reported that their backlog of repair and maintenance jobs was $293 million, and
Hawai‘i Public Schools to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie
Hawai‘i public schools will celebrate the upcoming holiday season with an Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie as part of November’s ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program. The pie will be
Kealakehe Intermediate Educator Named ‘Teacher of the Year’
Kealakehe Intermediate School teacher Mathieu Williams was named the 2019 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year. Williams received the state’s top teaching award from Governor David Ige and Superintendent Dr.
UPDATE: Water Main Break Closes Waiakeawaena Elementary
Updated at 11 a.m. The Department of Water Supply reports that repairs are complete for the water line break in Waiakea and the system is refilling. Customers may notice air
DOE Seeks More Local Farmers, Vendors to Supply Fresh Produce for Student Meals
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is seeking more local farmers and vendors to supply fresh produce for student meals on their island, with an emphasis on locally grown fruits
Anti-bullying lawsuit gains momentum
An anti-bullying video from a first grader on Maui’s gone viral. Lawaia Uwekoolani’s video received overwhelming support. “We’ve been getting tons of messages and so much positive feedback,” said Lawaia’s
DOE Announces 2018-19 Enrollment Numbers
Hawai`i’s public and charter schools saw a slight increase in enrollment for a total of 179,698 students for school year 2018-19, compared to 179,255 last year (up 443 from last
Public Schools Offering Summer Meals to all Children
The Hawai`i State Department of Education on Monday announced 68 public schools will serve meals through its summer food service program, Seamless Summer Option. Beginning in early June, the SSO
Hawai`i Public Schools to Launch New Online Lunch Payment System
Parents and guardians of public school students will now be able to conveniently manage, monitor and pay for their child’s school meal account online and through a mobile app. The