OneTeam
This ethos shapes and defines an ʻIolani School education
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‘Iolani School is a place of culture, diversity and safety. We call this “One Team” and that spirit infuses student life at ‘Iolani.
Ethnic and cultural diversity are the very face of our school and this empowers students from many different backgrounds to be who they are, share their culture and form friendships that will last a lifetime.
Go Raiders!
We are One Team!
‘Iolani School is a culturally diverse, college preparatory school for 2,200 students in kindergarten through 12th grade founded upon Christian values.
Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, ‘Iolani's day and boarding programs foster educational excellence and personal growth in an environment that values collaboration, humility, and respect for all community members.
1863
Founded in 1863, ‘Iolani School currently educates 2,200 students of diverse racial and religious heritage.
Arts
With 32 performing arts groups and 18 visual arts course offerings, nearly all Upper School students participate in some form of the arts.
Boarding
Students from across the country and around the world live on campus in a state-of-the-art, five-story Residence Hall.
71.4%
Athletic participation is high at ‘Iolani School. Seventy-one percent of Upper School students participate in at least one sport.
News
The Latest at ‘Iolani
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Hawai‘i Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition
Thirty-five ‘Iolani School students currently have 47 stunning pieces of artwork on display at the 60th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM).
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Student-built E-Hawk electric aircraft soars!
After years of development, the E-Hawk, an electric-powered aircraft built by ‘Iolani School students in the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership, took off recently at Kawaihapai Airfield.
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Founders' Day Chapel honors Holy Sovereigns
The annual Founders’ Day Chapel, honoring the legacy of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, was held on Feb. 8, in two locations. Lower School students gathered in St. Alban’s Chapel, while Upper Schoolers congregated in the Lower Gym.
Community at The Core
‘Iolani Fair 2022
2021 HHSAA State Division I Football Champions
‘Iolani faculty
Sara Matsumoto
Class of 2023
(Tokyo, Japan)
“I learn a lot from living with my dorm friends and house parents, and it makes me grow not only as an individual, but also as part of 'One Team.'”
Grant Yoshida
Class of 2023
“The ‘Iolani community is very welcoming. The teachers and counselors will help you no matter what. The people here truly believe in the 'One Team' spirit.”
Jim Rubasch
Algebra Teacher
“Our students are appreciative of the education that they receive, are engaged in active classroom learning and are truly a blessing to teach every day.”