Latest News and Announcements

4/27/2025

Summer School at ʻĪao: To learn more about all of our 2025 Summer Programs and to register your child, please view the flyer HERE. Reminder: All students that fail a core subject (Science, Math, Social Studies and English) for the school year will be enrolled in Summer Credit Recovery and may not attend any of the other summer programs.

Seeking Support for Teacher Appreciation: May 5-9 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week here at ʻĪao School. We like to provide breakfast, treats and prizes to celebrate all they do for students and the community. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation in support of our efforts please visit this LINK and complete the form. 

“Untangling Adolescence” Family Night: Middle schoolers ask for a special patience, understanding, and delicate balance of support, structure and independence. Let’s do this together! ʻĪao School invites all current and future ʻĪao families to our "Transitioning to Middle School: Untangling Adolescence" Chili & Rice Night on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Join us to build connections and gain valuable insights into adolescent development and how your child can thrive in the transition to and through middle school. We're partnering with Parents of Public Schools Hawaii and UH Mānoa experts to share helpful information and bring you this FREE and FUN event. Read more and RSVP by viewing the flyer HERE.

Spring Showcase: Save the date! Celebrate student achievements at our Spring Showcase on Friday, May 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Explore academic projects and creative artwork. Enjoy performances, presentations, and delicious food trucks. Come connect with our community and celebrate our amazing students. More information to come!

ʻĪao School and Student Leadership: We’re proud to share that ʻĪao School Student Leadership and Student Council  is one of only three Intermediate Schools in Hawai'i that has been nationally recognized as a “National Gold Council of Excellence”.  This honor reflects the dedication, creativity, and heart our students bring everyday.

4/17/2025

State Testing Information: Each year students at ʻĪao School take state assessments in ELA (Reading/Writing) and Mathematics. In addition, all 8th graders take a state Science assessment and our Algebra students take an end-of-course state exam. For the school, test results inform our improvement efforts. For students, scores on these state assessments are used to determine their eligibility for Honors or placement into academic support programs the following year. 

Testing takes place the next four weeks in ELA, Math and Science classes. Our daily bell schedule and lessons in non-testing classes will proceed as normal. Our students are expected to preserve an environment conducive to testing and disruptions will not be tolerated. Please encourage your child to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and do their very best throughout the testing period. Questions may be directed to our Testing Coordinator Mady Kaya at mandy.kaya@k12.hi.us. 

SUN Bucks Hawaiʻi: This grocery benefits program helps families buy food during the summer. Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $177. Children who get these benefits can still participate in other summer meal programs. Families may enroll and learn more here: 2025 SUN Bucks Flyer. Addresses need to be up-to-date with the school.

Letter re New District Boundaries Map of Revised School Boundaries