Sullivan Center update
Sullivan Center update

The tall wooden barricades that surrounded the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership are gone and landscaping is well underway. Trenches were dug for irrigation lines and the courtyard graded to provide proper drainage. Lots of activity is going on inside the building, as well. Click for more info and pictures.

Summer School
Summer School

‘Iolani School's Summer Programs began on June 10. The three-week Session 1 ends on June 28. The three-week Session 2 and six-week courses end on July 19. Click for more info and autoline maps.

Congratulations graduates!
Congratulations graduates!

‘Iolani School's commencement exercises for the mighty Class of 2013 took place on June 1 on campus. Dr. Timothy R. Cottrell, who is in his first year as Head of School, conducted the memorable ceremony. There are now 235 more ‘Iolani alums in the world. Congrats! Click for full story and photos.

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Fine Arts

Innovative Japanese artist visits ‘Iolani
Photography/mixed media project
May 21 Miki Nitadori, Tam & Young Arts Chair, worked with students for eight days on a photography/mixed media project.
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National Champs!

‘Iolani wins Economics Challenge
Economics team wins national title
May 19 Four Raider seniors staged a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the final quiz-bowl buzzer round in New York City.
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Grades 4, 5 and 6

Dozen students receive Raider Awards
Raider Awards (fourth quarter)
May 15 Each quarter, recipients are honored for exemplifying 'Iolani's "One Team" philosophy in the Lower School.
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Class of 2019

Sixth graders interview ‘Iolani alums
Sixth graders interview alumni
May 13 "Bound Fast to Thee" featured interviews with ‘Iolani's last graduates of the Nu‘uanu campus and first female graduates.
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Class of 2025

Kindergarten Ho‘olaule‘a wows crowd
Kindergarten Ho‘olaule‘a
May 10 Festivities highlighted by wonderful performances for parents and grandparents in the One Team Fieldhouse.
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Classes of 2018 & 2020

Global Natural History Day projects
Global Natural History Day
May 8 Students presented the history and impact of their "Great Migrations: Animal, Botanical, Anthropological" topics.
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Class of 2020

Reconstructing old Nu‘uanu campus
Fifth graders building Nu‘uanu campus
May 7 Fifth graders used math skills to create digital images of buildings that are being transformed into actual 3D models.
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Traffic update

Sewer main repair along Date Street
Date St. construction/traffic update
May 6 Two center lanes of an additional portion of Date Street will be closed 24 hours per day for several more weeks.
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Surprise party!

Happy 150th Birthday ‘Iolani School
Happy 150th Birthday ‘Iolani School
Apr 30 Following May Day, students were sent to enjoy a concert by Anuhea, lunch, games, inflatables, photo booths and more!
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'Celebrating a Legacy'

Students shine in May Day program
May Day 2013 'Celebrating a Legacy'
Apr 30 The entire school gathered in the Lower Gym for the annual K-12 May Day program, featuring more than 250 students.
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Class of 2024

First graders put on Fairy Tale Festival
First grade 'Fairy Tale Festival'
Apr 26 Four separate performances of an original production of "Snow White" wowed for parents and grandparents.
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Raiders got talent

Thirty-six shine in annual Variety Show
Variety Show wows audience
Apr 17 All six Upper School grade levels were represented in the show, which featured musical and dance performances.
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