Important info for ʻIolani families
Announcements
MBS DIRECT TEXTBOOK BUYBACK 2025
MBS Direct offers two options for buybacks: EZ Drop at school or direct online return.
MBS Textbook Buyback EZ Drop starts Tuesday, June 3, and continues till Thursday, June 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before showing up with your books, you MUST visit the MBS Direct website to print a quote. Bring the quote with your books (one quote per six books) to the dropoff location. If you are not ready to sell your books on those three days, you also can coordinate your own shipment (free shipping) using the same website.
● Students will be able to start making their quotes on Monday, May 19.
● Go to the MBS Direct website.
● Click on “Menu,” then on "Sell Your Textbooks."
● Log in using the same ID used to purchase your books.
● Enter the ISBN for each book you desire to sell.
● Click "Submit Your Buyback" to process and receive an emailed quote.
● Print the quote from your email -- include one quote for every six books you wish to sell back.
● Bring your quote and books to the EZ Drop buyback at the ‘Iolani Campus Store in the Nangaku building during the drop-off days/times: Tuesday, June 3 thru Thursday, June 5 -- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
● If you have any additional questions, contact MBS Direct's 24/7 Customer Contact Center at 1-800-325-3252 or email customerservice@mbsdirect.com.
ONLINE ORDERING OF SUMMER READING 2025
Some Upper School courses have summer reading requirements. To make ordering your student's books as easy as possible, please review the information below:
When to Order:
Book ordering for summer reading opens on Monday, May 12.
Where to Order:
You can purchase books through MBS Direct.
How to Order:
- Visit the MBS Direct website.
- Click “Let’s Get Started”, then select “View Materials.”
- Enter your student’s ID number.
- Choose the correct term and course to view and purchase the required books.
Re-enrollment
► Veracross Link: https://portals.veracross.com/iolani/parent
Key Information
- Re-enrollment links will be sent via email in early February from the ʻIolani School Business Office. You can also find a re-enrollment banner in the Parent Portal that will link you to the re-enrollment portal.
- Please update your studentʻs race and ethnicity information, see below for FAQs and details.
- Signatures of both parents or guardians who are legally and/or financially responsible for the student are required to pay your deposit and complete your re-enrollment.
Accessing the Re-enrollment Portal
Click on the button at the top of your re-enrollment email. This link is personal to you, so please do not forward this link or email.
Re-enrollment FAQ
Re-enrollment Portal
- What if I have not received my re-enrollment email?
- It’s my first time re-enrolling. What is the process?
- Can I start my student(s) enrollment and save my progress to complete later?
What if I have not received my re-enrollment email?
It’s my first time re-enrolling. What is the process?
Can I start my student(s) enrollment and save my progress to complete later?
Household Profile - Race/Ethnicity Data
- How do I update my child’s race and ethnicity?
- What is the difference between Race and Ethnicity?
- What will the race and ethnicity data be used for?
- Are we required to complete the Race and Ethnicity sections?
- What if I do not see my Race or Ethnicity available in the Household Profile?
How do I update my child’s race and ethnicity?
What is the difference between Race and Ethnicity?
What will the race and ethnicity data be used for?
Are we required to complete the Race and Ethnicity sections?
What if I do not see my Race or Ethnicity available in the Household Profile?
Household Profile - Other
- Do I need to fill out all the fields in the Household profile?
- I updated my household profile information, and it shows Pending Updates. When will I see my changes reflected?
- What will grandparent information be used for?
- If I’m from a split household, should I enter my former partner’s information in my household profile?
- Will my contact information be published in the school directory?
Do I need to fill out all the fields in the Household profile?
I updated my household profile information, and it shows Pending Updates. When will I see my changes reflected?
What will grandparent information be used for?
If I’m from a split household, should I enter my former partner’s information in my household profile?
Will my contact information be published in the school directory?
Directory & Directory Preferences
- What information is displayed in the Directory? What's the difference between the Student Directory and the Household Directory?
- When am I able to update my Directory Preferences?
What information is displayed in the Directory? What's the difference between the Student Directory and the Household Directory?
When am I able to update my Directory Preferences?
Financial Aid
Re-Enrollment Contracts & Confirmation
- Why can’t I sign my student’s re-enrollment contract?
- Why have I not received a confirmation email?
- How can I check on my child’s re-enrollment status?
Why can’t I sign my student’s re-enrollment contract?
Why have I not received a confirmation email?
How can I check on my child’s re-enrollment status?
VCPay
- What is VCPay?
- Is VCPay optional?
- Is there a cost for using VCPay?
- Do I need to register for VCPay every year?
- Can I set my child’s tuition account up for AutoPay?
- Can I use VCPay to pay for school lunches (Sodexo)?
What is VCPay?
Is VCPay optional?
Is there a cost for using VCPay?
Do I need to register for VCPay every year?
Can I set my child’s tuition account up for AutoPay?
Can I use VCPay to pay for school lunches (Sodexo)?
Paying Your Deposit
- When I try to pay my deposit, the portal says “You have no unpaid enrollment charges that are due now.”
- Can I pay my deposit online?
- How can I pay with an e-check or ACH (electronic funds transfer)?
- Can I pay with a check or cash?
- Can I pay by Wire Transfer?
- Can I use my saved credit cards or bank account information to pay my tuition?
When I try to pay my deposit, the portal says “You have no unpaid enrollment charges that are due now.”
Can I pay my deposit online?
How can I pay with an e-check or ACH (electronic funds transfer)?
Can I pay with a check or cash?
Can I pay by Wire Transfer?
Can I use my saved credit cards or bank account information to pay my tuition?
GET HELP
If you need additional assistance:
- For Veracross login help and other IT-related questions, contact helpdesk@iolani.org
- For Magnus and health information, contact infirmary@iolani.org
- For questions about School Policies, Consents & Waivers, contact enroll@iolani.org
- For re-enrollment tuition-related matters, contact businessoffice@iolani.org
Links for parents
‘Iolani ‘Ohana
(parents organization)
Food Service Info (Sodexo)
- Daily Bulletin
- Weekly Bulletin
- L.S. Calendar
- Year at a Glance
- 2025-26 Year at a Glance
- Athletics Calendar
Health & Emergency Procedures
Arrillaga Student Center