The Hawaii State Department of Education has issued the following press release:
The Hawaii State Department of Education on May 3 announced the dates, times and formats for public high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021. Alternative ceremony formats will continue for a second year and limit guest access to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
"We are so proud of our Class of 2021 graduates for their scholarship, student leadership and resilience during this very difficult COVID-19 period," Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto said. "Our high schools across the islands have been working with graduates, parents and families to plan the best possible celebrations while adhering to social distancing requirements and other health and safety guidelines. We thank our school communities and partners who have been working to make these events truly special."
Schools are sharing logistics and safety details with parents and guardians. An overview of statewide commencement celebrations is below (as of today's date). This list will continue to be updated on the Department’s website as more details become available. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.
Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pahoa Complex Area
| School | Date | Location | Details |
| Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary
Principal: Sharon Beck Participating Seniors: 48 | May 21 | School field | In-person with limited guests and vehicles |
| Keaʻau High
Principal: Dean Cevallos Participating Seniors: 269 | May 21 | School stadium | In-person with limited guests and vehicles |
| Pahoa High & Inter.
Principal: Darlene Bee Participating Seniors: 100 | May 23 | School campus | Drive-thru diploma pickup |
Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
| School | Date | Location | Details |
| Hilo High
Principal: Jasmine Urasaki Participating Seniors: 265 | May 21 | School campus | Drive-thru diploma pickup with virtual ceremony to follow, one vehicle per graduate |
| Waiākea High
Principal: Kelcy Koga Participating Seniors: 276 | May 22 | School stadium (two ceremonies) | In-person with limited guests and vehicles |
Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex Area
| School | Date | Location | Details | |
| Honokaʻa High & Inter.
Principal: Rachelle Matsumura Participating Seniors: 130 | May 22 | School campus | Drive-thru diploma pickup with virtual ceremony | |
| Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino
Principal: Keli‘ikanoe Mahi Participating Seniors: 9 | May 21 | Konawaena High baseball field | In-person with limited guests, virtual ceremony | |
| Kealakehe High
Principal: Glenn Gray Participating Seniors: 300 | May 28 | School football field | ||
| Kohala High
Principal: Amy Stafford Participating Seniors: 55 | May 22 | School campus | Drive-thru diploma pickup with livestream | |
| Konawaena High
Principal: Shawn Suzuki Participating Seniors: 180 | May 22 | School football field | In-person with limited guests with vehicles |