‘Iolani School's commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 took place on Saturday, June 7. Dr. Timothy R. Cottrell, who is in his 13th year as ʻIolani's Head of School, conducted the ceremony, which was held on campus. Hoʻomaikaʻi to our 254 graduates!
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This ethos shapes and defines an ʻIolani School education
With completion estimated for January of 2026, the new Arrillaga Student Center will transform the heart of the ‘Iolani School campus. It will be an engaging and inviting new gathering space for our entire school community.
Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and visitors will come together to learn, dine, collaborate and celebrate, while developing bonds that will last a lifetime.
We are One Team!
‘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.
‘Iolani School is a culturally diverse, college preparatory school for 2,200 students in kindergarten through 12th grade rooted in the tradition and values of The Episcopal Church.
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.
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ʻIolani School's commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 took place on Saturday, June 7. Dr. Timothy R. Cottrell, who is in his 13th year as ʻIolani's Head of School, conducted the ceremony.
Following a national search that began with 200 candidates, ‘Iolani School is proud to announce the appointment of Melinda Bihn, Ed.D., as its next Head of School, effective July 1, 2026.
So many wonderful memories were made during this year's ‘Iolani Fair! Mahalo nui loa to all the students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and volunteers, who made "Cosmic Craze" such a stellar success!
Community at The Core
2024 Spring Musical -- "The King and I"
2024 HHSAA State All-Girl Cheerleading Champions
Lower School
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.”
Anna Heshiki
Robotics Teacher
“The opportunity to work with eager and like-minded faculty in similar engineering fields further propels your drive to take risks and to try new ventures both personally and with students.”
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