Letters and Notifications

All O‘ahu HIDOE offices, campuses to close March 20 due to severe weather conditions

In alignment with Gov. Josh Green’s directive issued on March 20, 2026, in response to severe weather conditions impacting O‘ahu, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will implement the closure of all HIDOE offices and campuses on O‘ahu on Friday, March 20.

Public schools statewide are on spring break this week so students and teachers are not scheduled to be on campus. Offices at schools will also be closed today.

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.

Extracurricular activities will also be canceled today. Proms scheduled for March 20 will be decided on a case-by-case basis by school administrators, depending on the weather in the event area.

Schools and offices on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and in Maui County will maintain normal operations at this time.

This closure applies only to the current severe weather event and this date. The HIDOE will continue to monitor conditions in coordination with state and emergency management officials and will share updates through official channels as information becomes available.

All Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Maui County public schools, offices closed on Friday, March 13

Following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement on Thursday, March 12, regarding severe weather conditions impacting the state, and in alignment with his directive, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will implement the closure of HIDOE schools and offices on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and in Maui County on Friday, March 13, due to current storm conditions.

Applicability

• This closure applies to Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Maui County HIDOE schools. It also applies to state, district and complex area offices physically located on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokai and Lāna‘i.

• This direction applies only to the conditions associated with the current severe weather event and does not establish a standing practice for future closures.

• Oʻahu and Maui County HIDOE employees shall not report to worksites tomorrow unless specifically notified by their supervisor.

Students and families

• There will be no in-person instruction for Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Maui County schools on Friday, March 13.

Additional updates

• The Department will continue to monitor conditions in coordination with state and emergency management officials.

• All other schools and offices on Hawai‘i Island are scheduled to remain open at this time.

• Information regarding reopening or additional closures will be communicated through official channels as soon as it becomes available.

Please prioritize your safety and continue to follow guidance from local and state emergency officials. 

All HIDOE schools and offices closed Monday, Feb. 9

Following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement Sunday regarding severe weather conditions impacting the state, and in alignment with his directive, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will implement the closure of all public schools and HIDOE offices statewide on Monday, Feb. 9, due to current storm conditions.

Applicability

• This closure applies to all HIDOE public schools as well as state, district and complex area offices.

• This direction applies only to the conditions associated with the current severe weather event and does not establish a standing practice for future closures.

• All employees are excused from reporting to worksites tomorrow unless specifically notified by their supervisor.

Students and families

• There will be no in-person instruction on Monday, Feb. 9.

Additional updates

• The Department will continue to monitor conditions in coordination with state and emergency management officials.

• Teacher Institute day has been rescheduled.  Friday, Feb. 13.

• Information regarding reopening or additional closures will be communicated through official channels as soon as it becomes available.

Please prioritize your safety and continue to follow guidance from local and state emergency officials. 

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