Ho‘okele Faculty and Staff Blog

Updates from Principal Rankie  Please check your email for messages and any new updates from Principal Rankie.   We would like to again share our appreciation for our faculty and staff.  We are grateful to be a part of such an amazing community. Please see the above request from our SHA, Sherri.  You can drop off donations to the health room.  Thank you for your support! If you are in need of a professional counselor to assist you, then call Employee Assistance of the Pacific (EAP), an employee assistance program sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department). This program has been extended through 6/30/2026. See the attached flyer for more details. EAP Flyer (1) (1).pdf Picture taking day for all Ho‘okele students is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th .  Please check for a schedule coming out shortly! SEL Pacing Guide If you have any questions or need support, please let your grade level counselor know. SY 25-26 Nā Hopena A‘o...

Updates from Principal Rankie 9/5/2025 Notice of Public Hearing (No Ka Oi Liquor Licensing): On September 25, a hearing will be held concerning a "Food Mart" seeking a liquor license in the lot adjacent to Ho‘okele. Please note that the Honolulu Liquor Commission has the authority to deny a liquor license to any establishment located within 500 feet of a school. If you are comfortable doing so, please use the provided document to submit testimony in opposition to this application. Testimony must be submitted by September 19 and can be emailed to liquor@honolulu.gov . The recommended subject line for your email is: T estimony for Application No. 25-00735, IES Retail, LLC FYI, we will be sending out this communication to our families this evening regarding the same topic. School Based Budgeting Process: Below is the tentative timeline for the submission of the 2025-26 school year Academic and Financial Plan. Information will be presented in advance as each deadline approaches...