Hawaii State Department of Education

The Department is actively recruiting displaced federal employees and professionals from non-governmental organizations impacted by federal funding cuts. Recruiters will personally reach out to those impacted who request assistance with their career interests with the Department: https://lnkd.in/gittx9KB

Congratulations to Palisades Elementary Principal Gavin Tsue for being named Hawai‘i’s 2025 National Distinguished Principal and to Keonepoko Elementary Vice Principal Hidi Boteilho recognized as Hawai‘i’s 2025 National Outstanding Assistant Principal! Read the full release at https://lnkd.in/gNkbCDQW #HIPublicSchoolsProud

It’s #NationalReadingMonth! Do you know the name of the Hawai‘i’s Children Choice Book Award?

Fine Arts Friday! Here's a spotlight on Castle High’s performing arts program as students ready their end-of-year shows. The students in the Stage Craft class displayed their artistry as they intently work on a pond scene for “On Butterfly Wings” by Lisa Matsumoto. Students also visited nearby elementary schools to talk about performing arts and to teach them stage craft. The paper flowers and leaves edging the stage are their colorful contribution. To purchase tickets for the April 11-13 performance of “On Dragonfly Wings” go to: castleperforms.com. The Creative Dance class is preparing for their spring show, “Dear Diary.” Dance students collaborate with the special education class to create choreography where everyone contributes ideas and movement. Each team dance tells a personal story for the audience to experience. Tickets will be on sale soon for their April performance on cur8.com.

Come visit us at the Operation Hire Hawaiʻi hiring fair until 12:30 at the State Capitol! We’re especially looking for accountants, secretaries, office assistants and a regional kitchen planner. Stop by and find out more! #HIPublicSchoolsProud

History in the making as the inaugural girls flag football season kicks off. Good luck to all the teams representing Maui, Kauaʻi, Big Island, and Oʻahu Interscholastic Leagues. This is the first new sport for high school girls in over 20 years. Hawai‘i is the 12th state in the country to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport.

Our latest issue of Ho’oha’aheo is out! Read about the latest federal education impacts, green eggs and ham in school cafeterias using local green onions, the launch of the inaugural girls flag football season and more in this week’s issue of Ho‘oha‘aheo. https://lnks.gd/2/327pNDL

Listen in on how to build a pitch perfect orchestra on Classical Pacific when Moanalua Middle orchestra teacher Chad Uyehara talks about how he composed a middle school orchestra program with resonance and more! https://lnkd.in/eV-jf-qX

It’s #NationalReadingMonth! Do you know how many words you would read in one year by reading 20 minutes a day?

Fine Arts Friday! Fern Elementary and Waiākea Intermediate students displayed their love for art, culture and fun at the HI Public Education Student Showcase at the Capitol.