By Journal on March 1, 2024
Education Week, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Rita Elementary School, Wilmer Joel
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![Marshall Islands High School students competed in a donut eating contest that had the audience laughing and cheering. Photo: Wilmer Joel. Students have a blast](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FL-education-week-3-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Education Week activities were in high gear in local schools last week around the Marshall Islands. Last week, most schools wrapped up a week of activities with field days for their students. Rita Elementary School events included running races. Majuro Middle School students joined in numerous games and activities. Marshall Islands High School students competed […]
By Journal on November 3, 2023
Alcina Thomas, Alvin Saimon, Ester Amram, hot lunch program, Majuro Middle School, Maria Jotai, Mathlynn Matthew, Public School System
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![Majuro Middle School celebrated the opening of its new cafeteria, the first Majuro public school to get started with PSS’s new program of re-establishing cafeterias at public schools. From left, students Ester Amram, Maria Jotai with teachers Alcina Thomas, Mathlynn Matthew and Principal Alvin Saimon. Photo: Hilary Hosia. PSS reinvents lunch program](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MMS-cafeteria-11-3.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Public School System is switching gears in its hot lunch program with plans to open school cafeterias. Last week, Majuro Middle School opened the first public school cafeteria in Majuro and with it four new hires were added to the school’s workforce. Principal Alvin Saimon and school staff officially opened the cafeteria following a […]
By Journal on June 8, 2023
Arlington Tibon, Barbara Ned, Daina Lafita, Hirobo Obeketang, Isatako Timothy, Kanchi Hosia, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Silass Andrike
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![Rita Councilman Arlington Tibon is flanked by MIHS Valedictorian Isatako Timothy, left, and Salutatorian Silass Andrike during the awards portion of the graduation ceremony in Majuro June 6. Photo: Daina Lafita. Big day for MIHS](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mihs-grad-6-9.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands High School wrapped up the school year by recognizing 209 graduates Tuesday at the gymnasium facility next to Majuro Middle School. The graduation theme was “The desire for knowledge brings greater reward.” The keynote speaker was Hirobo Obeketang, General Manager of the Marshall Islands Resort, who spoke at great length about the importance […]
By Journal on April 21, 2023
Constitution Day, first-ever Sports Day, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Marty Mark, Mr. Murray, showcasing their talents, Student Body Government, Wilmer Joel
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![Working out during the recent Sports Day at Marshall Islands High School, sprinters head to the finish line. Photo: Wilmer Joel. Ebb and flow of island life](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/mihs-sports-4-21.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL In an effort to recruit runners for the upcoming Constitution Day track and field events, Marshall Islands High School put together the school’s first-ever Sports Day last week. Many of the school’s best runners from five teams identified by their colors took to the field adjacent to Majuro Middle School. The running ground […]
By Journal on June 9, 2022
Alvin Simon, Joana Anuntak, Kanchi Hosia, Kitlang kabua, Ladie Jack, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Micro Game 2023, MIHS new gym, Ronnie Lakabung, Wilmer Joel
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![Students from Rita Elementary School celebrated the opening of the Marshall Islands High School gym with a song and dance performance. Photo: Wilmer Joel. MIHS gym opening celebrated](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/MIHS-gym-610.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL After more than two years of closure and no sign of redemption, Marshall Islands High School’s (MIHS) newly renovated gymnasium was finally re-opened during a blessing ceremony late last month at the school compound. The school gymnasium has been a landmark for memorable basketball games, iconic teams, and numerous graduations since MIHS’ founding […]
By Journal on December 24, 2021
Chewy Lin, Christmas Lighting Ceremony 2021, Glen Joseph, Handyme Lamin, Laura Elementary School, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Mejerik Club, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Moriana Phillip, Rairok Elementary School, Randon Jack, Rita Elementary School, Santa Claus Ben Wakefield, Tommy Lokeijak, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The former capital building was turned into a Tropical Christmas Wonderland illuminated with flickering lights which embellished the entire area during the Christmas Lighting Ceremony last Friday arranged by the RMI government and the Mejerik Club. The venue was packed with children as well as families waiting for the Christmas lights to shimmer […]
By Journal on August 19, 2021
Ailinglaplap, Aur, Dale Nabu, Eastern Oregon University, Food Certificates, Jackie Leung, K&K Islands Pride Supermarket, Kiana Juda Angelo, Living Islands, Majuro Middle School, Maleolap, Micronesian Islander Community, Mili, Namu, Non-profits, School Supplies, Utrok, Wotje
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![Two Oregon-based non-profit organizations are providing education-related donations to community members and outer island schools in need. Oregon groups aid schools](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sp-Dale-8-20.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Two Oregon-based non-profit organizations are providing education-related donations to community members and outer island schools in need. Dale Nabu, a recent graduate of Eastern Oregon University, was active with the two Oregon groups while living on the west coast. Now back in Majuro, he’s continuing to be a link between the Oregon groups Living Islands […]
By Journal on August 12, 2021
60 percent, Alvin Simon, Bomb results, Giff Johnson, Hilda Heine, Majuro Middle School, MISAT, Nitijela, Pre Nine, Public School System, Stanley Heine, Tony Aiseia
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![MISAT results spark debate MISAT results spark debate](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SP-Midddle-8-13.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON “Eighth graders’ results a bomb” blared the page one headline in the Journal’s August 28, 2020 edition.Fast forward to this week, and the high school entrance results are out with almost exactly the same result as last year. In 2020, only 109 — 12.5 percent — out of 868 taking the test managed […]
By Journal on June 27, 2019
Ebeye, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Jambo Arts, Majuro, Majuro Middle School
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![Students produce creative RMI stories Students produce creative RMI stories](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Animation-6-28-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON Local students in Majuro and Ebeye were given the chance to show their audiovisual creativity in a series of workshops that will lead to a soon-to-be-released film and graphic adaptations of Marshallese legends. A team from the United Kingdom collaborated with the local organization Jambo Arts to sponsor drawing and animation workshops involving […]
By Journal on November 1, 2018
Arlington Tibon, Hilary Hosia, Hirobo Obeketang, Majuro Cooperative School, Majuro Deaf Education Center, Majuro Middle School, MIEPI, Yolanda Lodge
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![MIEPI board members Hirobo Obeketang, Yolanda Lodge-Ned and Arlington Tibon hand over a $1,000 grant to the Majuro Deaf Education Center for a special project to develop awareness around mental health issues. Photo: Hilary Hosia. MIEPI celebrates by funding ideas](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/deaf-11-2.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands Prevention Group, otherwise known as MIEPI, is celebrating 10 years as a non-governmental organization in the RMI. MIEPI was established to provide epidemiological surveillance, community research, and public health planning and prevention to monitor, assess and improve health and social welfare of communities in the RMI. MIEPI set aside $1,000 annually since it […]