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Letter from Castle Kahuku CAS Ho

posted by Don Hasegawa

Please read the following letter from Castle Kahuku Complex Area Superintendent Matthew Ho:

(available for download at bottom of page)

| Attachments: C-K CA Letter FINAL.pdf

School Closure Extended

posted Mar 24, 2020, 7:07 PM by Don Hasegawa [ updated Mar 24, 2020, 7:07 PM ]

Please view the original document at:

http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/Emergencies/2020-03-24-Extended-Closure-LTP.pdf

Important Updates 3/23/20

posted Mar 23, 2020, 8:50 PM by Don Hasegawa [ updated Mar 23, 2020, 8:51 PM ]

Federal Mandated Testing for 2019-2020 Cancelled

posted Mar 22, 2020, 1:30 AM by Don Hasegawa [ updated Mar 22, 2020, 1:31 AM ]

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) received notification that its expedited waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) was approved on March 20.

HIDOE’s expedited waiver allows for the cancellation of federally required assessments for the remainder of school year 2019-20. This includes Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and mathematics; Hawaii State Science Assessments and Biology 1 end of course exams; Hawaii State Alternate Assessments; and the Kaiapuni Assessment of Educational Outcomes (KĀʻEO).

Please view the HIDOE press release at:

http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-receives-approval-to-cancel-federally-mandated-testing.aspx

School Breakfast & Lunches Available

posted Mar 20, 2020, 12:19 PM by Don Hasegawa

Aloha,

Kahuku High and Intermediate School will provide prepared breakfasts and lunches for anyone 18 years old and under during the school closure period. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday starting Monday, March 23.

The meals will be distributed using a “Grab-and-Go” system located in the front of the KHIS Administration Building and behind the KHIS Cafeteria. Per federal guidelines, children are allowed one meal each and must be present to get a meal. Please plan for your child to eat off campus.

If you have any questions, please call 305-7310 and leave a detailed message. Please take care and mahalo for your continued support!

Thank you,

Eliza Loha Kaka

Principal

La`ie Elementary School

School Closure Information

posted Mar 18, 2020, 4:30 PM by Don Hasegawa [ updated Mar 18, 2020, 4:30 PM ]

Aloha La'ie Elementary Ohana,
School closure begins tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020.
We will continue to keep you updated. Take care and stay safe.

Letter from Principal Regarding Event Cancellation, COVID-19

posted Mar 16, 2020, 1:47 PM by Don Hasegawa

Please view the letter posted below from Mrs. Kaka, our Principal, regarding COVID-19, event cancellation and extending of Spring Break. The letter is also available for download in the bottom of the page

| Attachments: COVID19 letter.pdf

HIDOE Extends Spring Break

posted Mar 16, 2020, 12:27 PM by Don Hasegawa [ updated Mar 16, 2020, 12:55 PM ]

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is extending its spring break through March 27 for all public and charter schools. All faculty and staff are to report to work on Monday, March 23 as planned.

Normal school operations for all schools are expected to resume Monday, March 30. A letter to faculty, staff, parents and guardians is below. For more details, see official Hawaii DOE COVID-19 updates at www.hawaiipublicschools.org. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in prioritizing the health and safety of our school communities.