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Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Interim-Deputy-Superintendent-of-Operations.aspx Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent Randolph Moore rejoins the public school system, having previously served as an assistant superintendent and middle school teacher
Poi served at 36 Hawai‘i public schools as part of effort to boost local menu items https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Fresh-local-poi-served-at-36-Hawai‘i-public-schools-in-honor-of-May-Day.aspx Poi served at 36 Hawai‘i public schools as part of effort to boost local menu items Across the participating schools, over 11,800 individual 4-ounce poi cups from Hanalei Poi Company and their Hanalei farmer suppliers — equating to nearly 3,000 pounds of poi — will be served.
Kohala High School students win 2nd annual Kalo Challenge https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kōhala-High-School-students-win-2nd-annual-Kalo-Challenge.aspx Kohala High School students win 2nd annual Kalo Challenge The Kalo Challenge is the finale of a yearlong project where at-promise students from across the state learn about planting and cultivating kalo (taro) and then turning their harvest into an innovative culinary dish.
Two HIDOE students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Two-HIDOE-students-named-2024-US-Presidential-Scholars.aspx Two HIDOE students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars This is the first year that two students from HIDOE schools have received the national distinction in the same graduating class.
Stevenson Middle School student wins “Here to Help” mascot design contest https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-School-student-wins-Here-to-Help-mascot-design-contest.aspx Stevenson Middle School student wins “Here to Help” mascot design contest Her name is Kokua, and she's "a strong savior and is ready to help anyone," the artist said.
Ke‘elikōlani Middle School leader honored as 2024 Principal of the Year https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HASAA-Principal-of-the-year-2024.aspx Ke‘elikōlani Middle School leader honored as 2024 Principal of the Year Under Joe Passantino's leadership, students' math scores have more than tripled over the last two years and English Language Arts scores climbed by 50%. Staff satisfaction has shot up by 35 to 44 points into the high 90s in the areas of well-being, satisfaction and involvement/engagement.

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Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024-Graduations.aspx Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled Public high school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2024.
Subject matter standards https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Pages/standards.aspx Subject matter standards Below is a list of the standards that the Hawaii DOE use to ensure students are being exposed to rigorous and age-appropriate benchmarks of learning. Standards are not curriculum, but expectations of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Visit our Learning Design site to learn more about curriculum design aligned to standards.
Current Salary Schedules https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/WorkingInHawaii/Pages/Current-Salary-Schedules.aspx Current Salary Schedules Current salary schedules for the Department.
HIDOE COVID-19 Information and Updates https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/COVID-19-Information-Updates.aspx HIDOE COVID-19 Information and Updates This resource page provides updates to the public on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the HIDOE system.
Home-schooling https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/Choosingaschool/Pages/Homeschooling-FAQs.aspx Home-schooling The Department has a legitimate interest in and responsibility for the appropriate education of all school age children in the State of Hawaii and recognizes home-schooling as an alternative to compulsory school attendance. Home-schooling is a parent-initiated educational alternative.
Summer Learning 2024 https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SummerSchool/Pages/Summer-Learning.aspx Summer Learning 2024 A comprehensive menu of engaging summer learning opportunities for students in the upcoming summer months.

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Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Interim-Deputy-Superintendent-of-Operations.aspx	Retired business executive, community leader tapped to serve as interim deputy superintendent	Randolph Moore rejoins the public school system, having previously served as an assistant superintendent and middle school teacher
Poi served at 36 Hawai‘i public schools as part of effort to boost local menu items	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Fresh-local-poi-served-at-36-Hawai‘i-public-schools-in-honor-of-May-Day.aspx	Poi served at 36 Hawai‘i public schools as part of effort to boost local menu items	Across the participating schools, over 11,800 individual 4-ounce poi cups from Hanalei Poi Company and their Hanalei farmer suppliers — equating to nearly 3,000 pounds of poi — will be served.
Kohala High School students win 2nd annual Kalo Challenge	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kōhala-High-School-students-win-2nd-annual-Kalo-Challenge.aspx	Kohala High School students win 2nd annual Kalo Challenge	The Kalo Challenge is the finale of a yearlong project where at-promise students from across the state learn about planting and cultivating kalo (taro) and then turning their harvest into an innovative culinary dish.
Two HIDOE students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Two-HIDOE-students-named-2024-US-Presidential-Scholars.aspx	Two HIDOE students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars	This is the first year that two students from HIDOE schools have received the national distinction in the same graduating class.
Stevenson Middle School student wins “Here to Help” mascot design contest	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-School-student-wins-Here-to-Help-mascot-design-contest.aspx	Stevenson Middle School student wins “Here to Help” mascot design contest	Her name is Kokua, and she's "a strong savior and is ready to help anyone," the artist said.
Ke‘elikōlani Middle School leader honored as 2024 Principal of the Year	https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HASAA-Principal-of-the-year-2024.aspx	Ke‘elikōlani Middle School leader honored as 2024 Principal of the Year	Under Joe Passantino's leadership, students' math scores have more than tripled over the last two years and English Language Arts scores climbed by 50%. Staff satisfaction has shot up by 35 to 44 points into the high 90s in the areas of well-being, satisfaction and involvement/engagement.