In alignment with Gov. Josh Green’s directive issued on April 9, in response to severe weather conditions expected to impact O‘ahu, all O‘ahu public schools and HIDOE offices will be closed on Friday, April 10.
On Kauaʻi, Hanalei Elementary School will also be closed due to flooding conditions impacting access to the campus.
All other public schools and HIDOE offices on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County will maintain normal operations at this time.
The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to concerns related to flooding, road conditions and potential power outages across multiple communities. This closure applies only to the current severe weather event and this date. The Department will continue to closely monitor conditions and coordinate with state and county emergency management partners to inform operational decisions and help ensure the safety of students and staff.
https://hawaiipublicschools.org/2026-hidoe-to-close-schools-april/
April 17- Tech Run
April 18th, 2026 * SPECIAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL*
May 16th, 2026 - Saturday Farm Work Days at Waikiki School, 10am-12:00pm
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 28 - Last Day of School for students
The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. This requirement extends to all of the Department's programs and activities, including employment and admissions as applicable. Please direct inquires regarding the Department nondiscrimination policies and/or complaints of prohibited conduct to the Civil Rights Compliance Branch as follows:
Civil Rights Compliance Branch
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. Box 2360
Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
(808) 784-6325 or relay
Beth Schimmelfenning, Director
Rhonda Wong, Compliance Administrator
Krysti Sukita, ADA/504
Anna Tsang, Title VI
Alphonso Braggs, Compliance
Blue Kaanehe, Title VII
Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX
Dana Takahara-Dias, Title IX - Athletics
The Department's non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures may be located at:
https://hawaiipublicschools.org/useful-links/policies/nondiscrimination-policy/
Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Phone: (808) 971-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaikikiSchool
Twitter: @WaikikiSchool
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