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Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
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Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled

News Release from Hawaii DoE, 24-Mar-2023

High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023. Commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.

High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023 with date, time and location information listed below. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state.

"Our public schools strive to ensure that every student reaches their fullest potential and can be successful and thrive after high school, no matter what path they choose," Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. "Graduation is the culmination of that effort, reflecting years of dedication by our students and their families, teachers, administrators and peers who have helped them achieve their goals along the way. I know that our Class of 2023 will continue to make Hawai‘i proud as they embark on their next journey."

While there are currently no planned health and safety restrictions for this year's graduation ceremonies, attendees are asked to continue to be mindful of COVID-19 precautions and to stay home if they feel sick, have symptoms of illness, or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past five days. 

Schools will be sharing logistical details with parents and guardians. An overview of statewide commencement celebrations is below, based on the latest information available. This list will be updated on the Department’s website as needed. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.

O‘AHU 
Kaimukī-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area
School
Date Location
Roosevelt High 18-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Sean Wong 6 p.m.
Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue School 20-May School campus
Principal: Christopher Yim 10 a.m.
Kaimukī High 20-May Waikiki Shell
Principal: Lorilei Aiwohi 5 p.m.
McKinley High 21-May School campus
Principal: Ron Okamura 5 p.m.
     
Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Kaiser High 19-May School stadium
Principal: Justin Mew 6:30 p.m.
Farrington High  20-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Alfredo Carganilla 5 p.m.
Kalani High 23-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Mitchell Otani 6:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind 24-May School campus
Principal: Angel Ramos 5:30 p.m.
     
Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Mililani High 16-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Frederick Murphy 6 p.m.
Leilehua High 19-May School stadium
Principal: Jason Nakamoto 6 p.m.
Waialua High & Intermediate 20-May School athletics field
Principal: Christine Alexander 5:30 p.m.
     
‘Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
ʻAiea High 18-May Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Principal: David Tanuvasa 6 p.m.
Moanalua High 19-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Robin Martin 5:30 p.m.
Radford High 20-May School stadium
Principal: James Sunday 6 p.m.
     
Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Waipahu High 17-May Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Principal: Zachary Sheets 6 p.m.
Pearl City High 20-May Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Principal: Joseph Halfmann 7 p.m. 
     
Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Waiʻanae High 19-May School stadium
Principal: Ray Pikelny-Cook 6 p.m.
Nānākuli High & Inter. 20-May School campus
Principal: Darin Pilialoha 5 p.m.
     
Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Kapolei High 19-May School stadium
Principal: Wesley Shinkawa 6 p.m.
Campbell High 20-May Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Principal: Jon Henry Lee 12:15 p.m.
     
Castle-Kahuku Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Kahuku High & Inter. 18-May Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi Cannon Center
Principal: Donna Lindsey 6 p.m.
Castle High 20-May School stadium
Principal: Bernadette Tyrell 5 p.m.
     
Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Olomana School 18-May School campus
Principal: John Secreto  4 p.m.
Kailua High 20-May School football field
Principal: Stacey Oshio 6 p.m.
Kalāheo High 24-May Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Principal: James Rippard 6:30 p.m.
     
HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pahoa Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Keaʻau High 19-May School stadium
Principal: Dean Cevallos 4 p.m.
Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary 19-May Kaʻū District Gymnasium
Principal: Sharon Beck 5 p.m.
Pahoa High & Inter. 21-May School gymnasium
Principal: Kim Williamson 1 p.m.
     
Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Hilo High 19-May Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium
Principal: Jasmine Urasaki  7 p.m.
Waiākea High  20-May Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium
Principal: Kelcy Koga 6 p.m.
     
Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino 19-May School campus
Principal: Jessica Dahlke 12 p.m.
Konawaena High 20-May School football field
Principal: Ami Akeo 9 a.m.
Honokaʻa High & Inter. 20-May School campus
Principal: Erika Blanco 10 a.m.
Kohala High 20-May Hisaoka Gymnasium at Kamehameha Park
Principal: Amy Stafford 2 p.m.
Kealakehe High 27-May School football field
Principal: James Denight 6 p.m.
     
MAUI
Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihākoʻi-Maui Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Kekaulike High  18-May School stadium
Principal: Amy Strand  6 p.m.
Baldwin High 19-May War Memorial Stadium
Principal: Keoni Wilhelm 5 p.m.
Maui High  20-May War Memorial Stadium
Principal: Jamie Yap 4:30 p.m.
Kūlanihākoʻi High  N/A Note: First senior class planned in School Year 2025-26.
Principal: Halle Maxwell
     
Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lāna‘i-Moloka‘i Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Lāna‘i High & Elementary ​May 20 Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium
Principal: Douglas Boyer 2 p.m.
Hāna High & Elementary 20-May School campus
Principal: Christopher Sanita 3:30 p.m.
Moloka‘i High  20-May School football field
Principal: Katina Soares 4 p.m.
Lahainaluna High 21-May School campus
Principal: Richard Carosso 6 p.m.
     
KAUA‘I
Kapaʻa-Kauai-Waimea Complex Area
     
School
Date Location
Kapaʻa High 19-May Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex
Principal: Thomas "Tommy" Cox 5:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i High 19-May Antone “Kona” Vidinha, Jr. Memorial Stadium
Principal: Marlene Leary 5:30 p.m.
Waimea High 19-May School front lawn
Principal: Mahina Anguay 6:30 p.m.
Niʻihau High & Elementary N/A Note: No senior class this year
Principal: Daniel Hamada
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