News and Announcements

9/12/2025

School Pictures: School picture taking will happen during Social Studies classes on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16. Uniforms are not required on these days but the Dress Code will be in effect. Students must dress appropriately for both classes and pictures on these days. For Dress Code guidance, please refer to the Handbook for Students and Families. To order, use the forms sent home by Advisory teachers or visit https://v2.myproimages.com/nagaminephotomaui and use the code “IAOF251”.

No School this Wednesday: This Wednesday September 17 is a Professional Collaboration Day for ʻĪao staff. There is no school and no after-school programs for students that day. 

Free Meals Application: ʻĪao School needs families to apply for free and reduced-price meals to help us qualify for crucial Title 1 funding. This federal money, which has provided over $300,000 annually for the last decade, supports essential school programs, technology, and curriculum. Even if you're unsure if you qualify, we strongly encourage you to apply. You can do so easily online at ezmealapp.com or pick up a paper application from the Main Office. The deadline to apply is September 16. Your application directly helps our school, so please apply today!

STEMworks After-School Program: We are still accepting registration for STEMworks! Classes include Hula, Robotics, Aquaponics, and more. Sign up and read about all that is available HERE. Questions should be directed to edward.garcia@k12.hi.us.

Open House Mahalo: Thank you to all our families who attended Open House last week. If you missed the School Community Meeting or would like to revisit the presentation and offer feedback, please visit this LINK. 

Digital Aloha Month: September is Digital Aloha Month. This statewide initiative aims to encourage internet users of all ages to practice empathy, protect their mental health and take responsibility for their digital actions by following five principles of digital aloha: Act with aloha; Listen to yourself; Own your impact; Help when you see harm; and, All of us together. ʻĪao School encourages parents to maintain open communication with their children regarding social media and to “Wait Until 8th”. This means delay giving your children smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade (around age 13-14) to protect them from harms like anxiety, sleep disruption, and comparison to others on social media.