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School closures: 2 on Hawaii Island closed following Lala storm damage
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Key Points:
- Two public schools on Hawaiʻi Island, Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, will close this week due to damage and hazardous road conditions caused by Storm Lala.
- Nāʻālehu Elementary will be closed from August 17 to 20, with closures attributed to storm damage and unsafe access routes.
- Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary will close on August 17 while officials assess campus and roadway conditions.
- All public schools statewide are already scheduled to be closed on August 21 for Statehood Day.
- The Department of Education prioritizes safety and will provide families with updates on instructional plans and reopening timelines as assessments continue.
