News and Announcements

12/9/2025

Winter Showcase – December 12, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM: Join us this Friday for our Winter Showcase, a schoolwide celebration featuring student performances and learning from all grade levels—including electives, core classes, UPLINK, STEM, clubs, and more. Families and community members are invited to watch performances, explore displays and activities, and celebrate the hard work of our students. A lineup of performances will take place throughout the evening, and ʻĪao School students are invited to the Winter Wonderland Dance from 6:00–7:30 PM. Come be part of the fun! Click this LINK below for more details and the event flyer.

3rd Quarter Bus Applications: As a reminder, all school bus applications for both paid and free-qualified student riders must be submitted on a quarterly basis. The Quarter 3 registration window is from December 12, 2025 to January 9, 2026. All applications submitted after this period will be automatically denied. Due to limited seating, we recommend registering as soon as the application period opens. Applications are reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Paper applications can be picked up from the ʻĪao School Main Office or visit https://go.hidoe.us/SchoolBusService to apply. 

ʻĪao Athletics Update: Congratulations to our boys’ and girls’ Wrestling teams on winning the Maui Middle School Wrestling Championship last weekend! Best of luck as well to our Volleyball teams, who will play their final matches of the season this Saturday. Looking ahead, boys’ and girls’ Cross Country and Flag Football will begin in January. Cross Country athletes should sign up using the Quarter 3 UPLINK registration form (see below). Information about Flag Football sign-ups will be shared in the morning announcements after the break. If you have any questions about joining these sports, please email our Athletics Coordinator, Sean Kawamata, at sean.kawamata@k12.hi.us.

3rd Quarter UPLINK: UPLINK is a free after-school program available for students. UPLINK continues in Quarter 3, from January 20 to March 6, and registrations are being accepted now. There are a number of enrichment, athletic, and academic activities as well as snacks and homework help from teachers. The UPLINK registration form, along with a list of activities to choose from, can be found at this LINK or in the Main Office. Hard copies may be submitted to the Main Office or you may email a pdf of the completed form to emelita.inosanto@k12.hi.us. 

Seeking “AMLE School of Distinction” Status: ʻĪao School is committed to providing an educational experience tailored to the unique needs of adolescent learners. Each year, the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) recognizes schools that exemplify best practices by awarding the “AMLE School of Distinction” designation. We are excited to share that ʻĪao School is currently applying for this honor—and we need your support! A Family Survey will be shared next week, and your participation will play an important role in our application. Mahalo in advance for helping us show the strength of our school community.

Spelling Bee Champs: Congratulations to ʻĪao School Spelling Bee Champion Theodore Bacchus and Runner-up Kira Yoshimoto! These students will proudly represent our school in the Maui District Spelling Bee next month.