‘Iolani ‘Ohana

‘Iolani ‘Ohana

The ‘Iolani ‘Ohana, a parent organization, offers opportunities for ‘Iolani parents to be informed and involved in their student's education by providing programs and activities that foster relationships and promote continued interaction within the ‘Iolani community.

‘Iolani is a Hawaiian word which means "heavenly hawk." ‘Io is a Hawaiian Hawk that is a highly regarded figure in Hawaiian legend and culture. Today, the ‘io live on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the island of Hawai‘i. The ‘Iolani ‘Ohana logo depicts two ‘io. The parent‘io is depicted in black with wings spread to embrace and guides its fledgling shadowed in white. The parent-child-teacher relationship is represented by the three-layered wingspan. Working together to nurture this is our ‘Ohana.

‘OHANA EVENTS

New Parents Welcome Reception

  • A welcome reception for all parents NEW to ‘Iolani at the start of the school year.

‘Ohana Speaker Series

  • Provides parents with unique opportunities to learn about a variety of subject matter through informative and educational presentations.

Parent Interest Groups

  • Hosts gatherings for ‘Iolani parents to provide them with opportunities to foster relationships and promote interaction within the ‘Iolani community who share common interests.

College Life After ‘Iolani

  • A unique event that provides an opportunity for ‘Iolani seniors and their parents to receive first hand information about the transition to college life from a panel for recent ‘Iolani graduates and former and/or current parents.

Career Shadows

  • Professionals from the community are recruited for ‘Iolani juniors to shadow, providing insight into a various careers.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

President:  Teri Matsukawa
Immediate Past President:  Terry Foy
Treasurer:  Tracy Ide
Treasurer Elect: Gary Miyashiro
Secretary:  Claire Aniya and Andrea Ching

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Timothy R. Cottrell, Head of School
Ann Yoneshige, Interim Dean of Upper School
Mr. Gerald Teramae, Dean of Lower School
Mrs. Lucy F. Lewis, Director of Institutional Advancement
Mr. John Tamanaha, Director of Interactive Media
Mrs. Toby Y. Morioka, ‘Iolani ‘Ohana Liaison

CONTACT

liaison [at] iolani [dot] org
(808) 943-2322

INDIVIDUAL CLASS PAGES

Class of 2025 - Kindergarten
Class of 2024 - 1st Grade
Class of 2023 - 2nd Grade
Class of 2022 - 3rd Grade
Class of 2021 - 4th Grade
Class of 2020 - 5th Grade
Class of 2019 - 6th Grade
Class of 2018 - 7th Grade
Class of 2017 - 8th Grade
Class of 2016 - Freshman
Class of 2015 - Sophomore
Class of 2014 - Junior
Class of 2013 - Senior