Hawaii Scholastic Journalism Association

Have questions?

If you are involved in student journalism in any way and have questions, email hawaiisja@gmail.com. Cindy Reves, the adviser of McKinley High School's student newspaper and the Hawaii director for Journalism Education Association, will respond.

Right now, Cindy is maintaining HSJA on her own. If you want to help, reach out.

Using Contests to Build Your Craft

JEA

Imua ‘Iolani journalist named HiJOY 2026 winner

Hawaii adviser wins JEA Medal of Merit

Opinion – Consider combining NSPA Portfolio Contests with HiJOY

Hawaii Journalist of the Year Application Information

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Student First Amendment Issues

Opinion: DOE doesn’t do what it says it will do

Opinion: How to handle new DOE social media account guidelines

School-Sponsored Student Media Guidance Document

Opinion: Student Publication Release Form Violates Law

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Student Journalism Leadership Council

Moanalua, McKinley, Punahou, Mid-Pac, and UH Manoa journalists share successes and challenges.

Apr. 12 ‘Lunch and Journalism’

April 17, 2025

Seventeen student journalists representing five high schools and one college convened at McKinley High School to build connections.

Oahu Student Journalists Gather for ‘Lunch and Journalism’

October 5, 2024

Hawaii High School Journalism Awards

2026 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards

Journalism Day

October 16, 2025

Kevin Knodell contributes to Journalism Day

Althea Cunningham, McKinley High School • November 6, 2020

A Voice to the Next Generation: Gene Park Speaks at J-Day

Lichen Forster, Waiakea High School, Editor-in-chief • October 31, 2020

UH Rainbow Warrior Marching Band impacts lives of its members

Ashley Angel, The Governor, Farrington High School • October 1, 2019

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