Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Watch to find out how the vibes at Keʻelikōlani Middle’s Attendance Arcade draws students to attend every single morning. Principal Joe Passantino and educational assistant Michele Domal explain. 

The Department wants your input on Hawai‘i’s graduation requirements and General Learner Outcomes as the Board of Education looks at possible updates. Learn more about our vision for a public school graduate: https://bit.ly/hidoe-grad Get the details and share your feedback: https://lnkd.in/g8V48H_H

Today’s Clean Plate Club feature brings us to Leilehua High School! We’re revamping the series to hear more directly from students about what they’re enjoying on their trays — and today, it’s chili and cheese nachos. A crunchy, warm and hearty favorite that hits the spot. 😋 #CleanPlateClub

✨ Our latest issue of Hoʻohaʻaheo is out! Read the new regulations for electric bicycles on HIDOE campuses, resources for students and families during the federal shutdown, a community homeless concerns liaison staff spotlight and more in this week’s issue. https://lnks.gd/2/35DWDpv 📷 Ho’oha’aheo Photo of the Week: It’s their moment and you know together they’re glowing! ‘Ewa Beach Elementary School third graders Margo Bui, Alnura Morgan and Johnica Grace Rebuyas-Ildefonso dressed up as Rumi, Mira and Zoey of the band HUNTR/X from the popular Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters. The trio, along with their classmates, marched in the school’s annual Spooktacular Halloween Parade on Oct. 31. Families gathered to cheer on this beloved tradition as students proudly showed off their creative and colorful costumes. Credit: Kimberly Yuen / HIDOE Communications Branch

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has implemented new regulations governing the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all Department campuses, effective immediately. “The safety of our students is always our top priority,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “With the growing popularity of electric bicycles and other motorized vehicles, we have seen both the convenience they provide and the risks they pose. Although e-bikes are legal for children 15 years of age and older, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of our students.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/eZ4paHkX

Sharing a recap of how Kalihi Elementary gets their students to school in a fun way and the adorable Walking School Bus. Watch next week Monday, Nov. 10 on HI Now Daily to see Keʻelikōlani Middle School’s innovative Attendance Arcade. https://lnkd.in/gdtJ_MqM

Schools celebrated Halloween fun this week with creative costumes! Mahalo to all of our students, staff and schools for all the festivities and have a safe Halloween. 👻🎃

This October, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias statewide were invited to serve “bussin’ volcano bowls” — a playful take on a taco salad — for lunch, featuring locally sourced beef, lettuce and tomatoes where available. More than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes were distributed to 95 participating schools. The featured meal celebrates National Farm to School Month, which highlights the connections between keiki, local food, and agriculture. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eX4zbYBK

Honk! Honk! Check out Kalihi Elementary’s Walking School Bus on HI Now Daily on Mon., Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Principal John Hamilton, School Counselor Derric Braziel and JPO Kojak Jack share how walking to school each day is a community affair. To find out more about why Attendance Matters, visit https://lnkd.in/geDekpVz.

"Students and staff often stay late at the band room playing music. But some unusual rhythms, they claim, cannot be explained," writes Lahainaluna High School sophomore Kristina Meguro for Ka Lama Hawai’i. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gUxS5GzN