ʻĪAO SCHOOL

News and Announcements

10/23/26

A huge mahalo to all of the families who volunteered for our annual Monster Mash last Saturday with special shout outs to Mr. Garcia, Mrs. Shupack and the ʻĪao Renaissance Foundation. This event would not be possible without everyone’s dedication and hard work and is a shining example of how the ‘Īao School community is connected, capable and contributing! A few updates and reminders:

Tomorrow, Friday, October 30th is Fall Spirit Day. Students and staff are invited to wear Halloween costumes (must be school appropriate and abide by the dress code), fall colors (orange, yellow, brown) or a school uniform (not a free dress day). Please note: no masks or makeup that cover the whole face, no props that resemble weapons, and no costumes that will prevent participation in class. There will be a costume parade during morning recess. Let’s keep it fun, safe and spirited!

Monday, November 2nd from 8:00 - 9:30 am is picture retake day. Order forms available at the main office.

As we get closer to winter and experience more rain, we urge all students to dress accordingly. Jackets, boots/shoes, umbrellas etc. help ensure students can move from class to class without getting soaked and cold. Mahalo for your kōkua.

Have a safe and fun weekend!

10/16/26

Current PE Students - Starting the week of October 19th, physical education teachers will begin delivering the state-required sexual violence prevention curriculum. If you prefer that your child does not participate in these lessons, please complete the opt-out form sent home or available here (SVP Opt-out) and instruct your child to return the signed copy directly to their PE teacher. If your child will participate no action is required.

UNITY DAY Reminder - This Wednesday, October 21st we are encouraging all students and staff to wear orange to show that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The color orange provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity for bullying prevention. By coming together and wearing orange, we hope to send a unified message to kids that they aren’t alone.

Monster Mash is coming up on Saturday, October 24th from 4-8:30 pm on our campus. We are looking for volunteers and donations. Parents interested in volunteering for the haunted house may contact ruby-lou.ruff@k12.hi.us or jolyn.pacheco@k12.hi.us. Important note: students who have been suspended are not eligible for school activities until 10 school days after their return. 

10/12/26

Q2 bus pass deadline is quickly approaching! The last day to apply is Monday, October 12th. Click here for more information.

Q2 UPLINK applications are now available in the office or on the homepage of our website linked here. The session runs from October 19th - December 11th

Looking ahead…on Wednesday, October 21st we’ll celebrate Unity Day (bullying prevention awareness). Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange or a school uniform. This is not a free dress day and all dress code rules (page 29 of handbook) apply (e.g. no inappropriate graphics, spaghetti straps).

Community Junior Golf session is coming up. Visit our website to view the flyer.

Our Hawaiian value for the 2nd quarter is KULEANA (responsibility). Hopefully by now students have settled into a routine with classes and friends and are ready to step it up and choose their actions wisely. Our staff members are standing by to support this effort and we encourage family members to be in touch and let us know how we can help.

SCC Meeting is this Wednesday Oct. 14 at 8:30 in the VP Conference Room. Parents are welcome to attend.

REACH Volleyball practice begins this Thursday, Oct. 15 after school.

MONSTER MASH: Iao School will be hosting our annual Halloween Themed fund raiser on Saturday Oct. 24 here on campus. Please bring friends and family and help support Iao School's clubs/activties while also dressing up in costumes and playing games.

Cookie Corner Fund Raiser begins this week.

Teacher Grades: Teachers will be finalizing grades this week for Quarter 1 and report cards will be sent out after. 

UPLINK and Buses: Applications for UPLINK for Q2 are now available in the office or on the homepage of our website linked here. The session runs from October 19th - December 11th. And the Q2 deadline to sign up for the bus is Monday Oct 12th. Click here for more information.

Drive Aloha: Safe & Efficient After-School Pick-Up: Daily after-school traffic is particularly heavy on Market St. and Kaohu St. prior to the dismissal bell. With cars backing up in both directions, we appreciate your patience, courtesy to our neighbors, and commitment to keeping everyone safe. Please help us make pick-up smooth and efficient by following these simple tips:

• Remind Your Child: Talk to your child about watching for your car while waiting so they are ready to get in as soon as you arrive. If they walk home, remind them to always use crosswalks, stay on sidewalks, and obey all traffic signals.

• Pull All the Way Forward: Pull your vehicle as far forward in the pick-up line as possible before stopping to allow room for cars behind you.

• Drive with Care: Take extra caution around crosswalks and keep your speed low.

• Consider Other Options: To skip the heaviest traffic, try arriving 15–20 minutes after the dismissal bell, or arrange to safely meet your child a short walk off-campus.