Mission Statement
To provide and promote quality educational services to the Hopi public; to provide consistent educational services to the Hopi schools; to preserve the good things of Hopi life through the infusion of the Hopi language and culture into all the schooling systems on Hopi; to provide a mechanism to assist the schooling systems on Hopi to resolve any differences; and to integrate modern technology in all services provided.
Our department oversees the educational process for both youth, young adults and adults by administering various programs, that includes the special needs population, from preschool to post-secondary education. Program services are:
Higher Education & Workforce Development Programs
- Hopi Grants & Scholarships Program
- Adult Vocational Training Program
- Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Program
Early Childhood Education Programs
- Hopi Head Start Program
- Early Intervention Program
- Hopi Child Care Program
Additional Services
- Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Hopi Family Assistance Program (TANF)
- Hopi Public Library
- Tutuqayki Sikisve (Bookmobile)
- Wuwanamptapsikisve (Mobile Computer Lab)
Department of Education Staff
Dr. Noreen E. Sakiestewa, Director – NSakiestewa@hopi.nsn.us, (928)734-3501
Nelia Naha, Office Manager – NNaha@hopi.nsn.us, (928)734-3502
Hopi Board of Education
For more information on the Hopi School System, please visit their website at www.hopischoolsystem.org or you can contact to NSakiestewa@hopi.nsn.us