ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY News
15 Years of Service: Sabine Yamamura
| School, Teachers
It’s been a big year for IPA faculty member Sabine Yamamura. This year she celebrates her son Aston’s graduation from IPA and her own 15-year anniversary with the school. Yamamura joined IPA on May 13, 2005 and is one of seven current IPA faculty and staff members who are celebrating their 15th year of service.
Read More 
IPA Seniors Receive Diplomas in Special Ceremony
| Academic News, Class of 2020, Events, Secondary
On Saturday, May 30, the ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY Class of 2020 received their diplomas at a special drive-in, family-only ceremony on campus. Although this was not a traditional commencement ceremony, it was a memorable, unique, and heartfelt celebration of the Class of 2020.
Read More 
IPA Student Takes First Place at First-Ever Virtual HSSEF
| Academic News, Middle School, Secondary
For all of the IPA middle school scientists who advanced to the 2020 HSSEF, participating in this year’s science fair required extra grit and resolve to quickly adapt to a virtual format and transform their original display boards into an online experience.
Read More 
Grade 8 Students Create and Market Energy Products for Innovation Fair
| Academic News, Middle School, Secondary
Grade 8 students applied their design thinking skills to solve real-world problems in the IPA's second annual Innovation Fair. They identified energy-related issues, designed and created a prototype to solve the problem, and pitched their ideas to investors in the "Shark Tank."
Read More 
IPA Welcomes Dr. Brandy Sato as New Secondary Principal
| Academic News, School, Secondary
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY is pleased to welcome Dr. Brandy Sato as the new secondary principal. Dr. Sato has twenty years of experience in the education field, including teacher, curriculum coordinator, and assistant superintendent. She is currently the vice principal at Sacred Hearts Academy.
Read More 
Aloha for Patients
| Academic News, Community, Elementary
It's always good to spread aloha! That's why IPA Elementary students showed their support for their community by creating cards and messages for the patients at some of our local hospitals who can't receive patients because of COVID-19.
Read More