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Public Schools Closed Thursday Due to Storms
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FYI: Update - (*More at link)


http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26207...ears-state


HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

The Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) is scheduling closures at designated public schools in advance of storms Iselle and Julio. On Thursday, Aug. 7, all public schools in Hawaii and Maui Counties (Maui, Molokai, Lanai) will be closed. All other public schools will remain open and continue their regular school schedule and afterschool activities.

“The force of these storms remain uncertain, however, we do not want to wait until last minute to close our schools,” said Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “Additionally, many of our schools are designated emergency shelters and it is necessary to prepare these facilities as the storms approach.”

State and County Civil Defense officials expect Iselle to impact Hawaii Island and Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai) on Thursday. Julio is currently forecasted to impact the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday. School closures are being made according to the storms’ paths and in preparation of designated emergency shelter sites.

On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the following Hawaii County public schools, which are designated emergency shelters, will close at 2 p.m. This means all afterschool activities for students and staff are canceled at these schools, as well as any scheduled public meetings.

Hawaii County designated shelters:

Laupahoehoe

Kohala High & Elementary

Kealakehe High (pet friendly)

Konawaena High (pet friendly)

Hilo High (pet friendly)

Waiakea High (pet friendly)

Keaau High (pet friendly)

Pahoa High & Intermediate (pet friendly)

Honokaa High & Intermediate (pet friendly)

Kau High (pet friendly)

Waikoloa Elementary

On Thursday, Aug. 7, all public schools in Hawaii and Maui Counties (Maui, Molokai, Lanai) will be closed.

The schools in Hawaii and Maui Counties that are designated emergency shelters will remain closed on Friday.
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#2
Saw that one coming....probably Friday too. And maybe Monday if the other storm grows
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#3
Must have been a difficult decision to make on the second full day of school.
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