Hawai'i State PTSA

06/02/2026

🌺 Join Us for the Hawai‘i State PTSA 98th Annual State Convention!

📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💻 Virtual Event
📝Registration Link: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/hawaiiptsa/events/4e79a1624b17

Local PTA leaders, educators, parents, and advocates from across Hawai‘i are invited to connect and learn at the Hawai‘i State PTSA 98th Annual State Convention!

✨ Why Attend?
✅ Strengthen your leadership skills through engaging training and workshops
✅ Learn about advocacy, family engagement, PTA programs, and more
✅ Network with PTA leaders and education partners from across the state
✅ Celebrate outstanding PTAs and volunteers
✅ Vote on State Board leadership and proposed bylaws that help shape the future of Hawai‘i State PTSA

Whether you're a seasoned PTA leader or just getting started, this convention offers valuable tools, resources, and connections to help you make an even greater impact in your school community.

Invest in your leadership. Invest in your PTA. Invest in Hawai‘i's students.

📧 Questions? Contact us at [[email protected]]

06/01/2026

Kick off your summer reading adventure at “First Taste of Summer”, the launch event of the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!

Join us Saturday, June 6, 10 AM–2 PM at the Hawai‘i State Library (Downtown Honolulu, next to historic ‘Iolani Palace) for a fun-filled day of activities, community booths, and prize giveaways for all ages.

This year’s theme, “E Heluhelu Kākou: ‘Umeke Kā‘eo,” celebrates a calabash overflowing with knowledge and wisdom. Like an ‘umeke filled to the brim, reading nourishes our minds, hearts, and communities, bringing people together through stories and shared experiences.

Sign up for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge at the event! The first 400 registrants will receive a FREE frozen dessert from Asato’s.

Meet featured local artist !

Mahalo to our sponsors: Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, Alaska Airlines, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, and more.

More info: librarieshawaii.org/hawaii-state-library or call (808) 586-3500

05/18/2026

Outgoing PTA treasurers, this one’s for you 💼

Set your successor up for success with a simple transition checklist. From financial records to reporting, a smooth handoff keeps everything running seamlessly.

Get the checklist >> https://hubs.ly/Q04dntKV0

05/18/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📅

Join us for the Hawaiʻi State PTSA 98th Annual State Convention!

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
💻 Virtual Convention
⏰ Starts at 8 am HST

More information and registration details coming soon. We look forward to connecting and celebrating with you virtually!

05/17/2026

Outgoing PTA presidents, this one’s for you 👋

Set your successor up for success (and save yourself a few headaches) with a simple transition checklist. A smooth handoff makes all the difference for your school community.

Get the checklist >> https://hubs.ly/Q04dn55v0

05/15/2026

Ho'omaika'i 'ana (congratulations) to the 2025-2026 “I Belong” program national winners! Our Hawai'i State PTSA is so excited for the following student winners in the Film Production category:

🎥 Jasmine Cacayorin received the Award of Excellence for their artwork, “Disabilities Don't Define YOU.

📽 Tauriel England received the Award of Merit for their artwork, "The Return to Web Quarters"

🎥 Mia Parr received the Award of Merit for their artwork, "A Place to Belong"

📽 Caden Koehl received the Award of Merit for their artwork, "To Love is to Belong"

We are so proud of all the student artists who participated and thankful to the Reflections volunteers who make Reflections possible.

Check out National PTA’s 2025-2026 national winners in the “I Belong” virtual exhibit at PTA.org/ReflectionsAwards. Hawai'i Public Schools

05/05/2026

🗣🗳 2026 Call for Candidates 🗣🗳

Several statewide board positions will be up for election at the 98th Annual Convention of the Hawai‘i State PTSA on June 27, 2026.

Interested in serving or know someone who would be a great fit? Submit an application or nomination here:
www.hawaiistateptsa.org/call-for-candidates.html. You can also email the Nominating Committee at [email protected].

Want to learn more or recommend a potential leader? Complete the Potential Leader Form at www.hawaiistateptsa.org.

05/04/2026

Wishing our incredible education community a joyful Teacher Appreciation Week! Mahalo for your dedication, heart, and the difference you make every day (and the share Hawaii State Teachers Association)!!

Start Teacher Appreciation Week off right! Head to McDonald's starting TOMORROW, May 4, and get a free medium hot coffee OR medium iced coffee AND two chocolate chip cookies today through Friday! ☕️ 🍪 You must present valid school ID or paystub. One redemption per person, per day. No purchase is necessary. The offer is available all day either at the drive-thru or at the front counter only.

04/29/2026

This year’s Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8) theme is… ✨ Teachers Create Magic! ✨

We’re lookin’ at you, Ms. Frizzle 👀🍎 — because great educators make learning an adventure every single day.

Get ready… we’ll see y’all next week for a magical celebration! 💫