Class of 2025 high school graduation schedule announced

Hawai‘i Department of Education on Thursday announced the schedule for upcoming graduation ceremonies for the class of 2025 at public high schools throughout the state.

“High school graduations are a special tradition in Hawai‘i, bringing together families, schools and entire communities to celebrate the achievements of our students,” said state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi in the department’s announcement.

Each individual school will provide future grads, their families and their communities with their specific event details.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive,” Hayashi said. “We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.”

Families are encouraged to directly contact their child’s school with any questions about commencement schedules, as the list reflects only the most current information.

2025 GRADUATION SCHEDULE

MAY 23

• Kapaʻa High School: 5:30 p.m., Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex field, 4536 Olohena Road, Kapaʻa.
• Kauaʻi High School: 5:30 p.m., Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field (next to Vidinha Stadium), 3170 Hoʻolako St, Līhuʻe.
• Waimea High School: 6 p.m., Hanapēpē Stadium, 4451 Pūʻolo Road, Hanapēpē.

MAY 29

• Niʻihau High & Elementary School: 10 a.m., Niʻihau High & Elementary School, Niʻihau.

This schedule will be updated on the state Education Department’s website as needed.

Here’s a look 2025 graduation plans at other non-state Department of Education public schools:

• Hawai‘i Technology Academy – Kaua‘i (public charter school with campuses on O‘ahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawai‘i Island): NO SOONER THAN MAY 23; last year’s commencement ceremony was hosted at 3:30 p.m. in the Kalākaua Ballrooms at Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
• Island School (3-1875 Kaumuali‘i Highway, Līhuʻe): MAY 24; no further information about this year’s ceremony yet available as of March 27; however, 2024 commencement was conducted at 10 a.m. in Wilcox Gymnasium on the school’s campus.
• Kanuikapono Public Charter School (4333 Kukuihāele Road, Anahola): MAY 28; no further information about this year’s ceremony yet available as of March 27; however, the 2024 ceremony was conducted at 5:30 p.m. at Kaweloleimakua Field on the school’s campus.
• Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School (3-1821 Kaumuali‘i Highway, Līhuʻe): NO SOONER THAN MAY 23; no further information about this year’s ceremony yet available as of March 27.
• Ke Kula Ni‘ihau O Kekaha (8135 Kekaha Road, Kekaha): MAY 27; no further information about this year’s ceremony yet available as of March 27; however, the 2024 ceremony was at 6 p.m. at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center Hula Mound.
• Kula Aupuni Ni‘ihau A Kahelelani Aloha New Public Charter School (8315 Kekaha Road, Suite K, Kekaha): MAY 16; no further information about this year’s ceremony yet available as of March 27.