What is Aikane O Nu‘uanu?
Aikane O Nu‘uanu was founded in 1975 and is your parent-teacher organization. Our mission is to foster a spirit of ‘ohana between students, their families, staff and our community so that together, we can make every Nu‘uanu Elementary School student’s pursuit of lifelong learning a reality.
What do we do?
Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, we help to enrich our student’s learning environment by purchasing necessary items such as air conditioning, new classroom furniture, a new playground, TVs, computers and supplies, and providing field trip subsidies, just to name a few things. We also foster a spirit of ‘ohana and aim to create life-long memories by hosting family-friendly events such as Family Fun Night to bring our community together.
We need you!
For ‘Aikane O Nu‘uanu to be effective and truly representative of the school, it’s essential to have family involvement from as many families as possible. Many working parents feel that they can’t be included because they can’t attend every meeting but there are endless possibilities in ways you can help.
1. Volunteer. Please attend the monthly Aikane Board meetings to see how you can help our school! We always need parent-family support. We have several committees that need help such as Family Fun Night, fundraising, events, and much more. If you can give 5 hours of your time a month or only 30 minutes, we’ll take it. If you’re interested in learning more, email me at pres@nuuanuschool.org.
2. Donate and/or Fundraise. All your donations goes back to directly support the school.
The only way we can be successful and accomplish our mission is with the help of YOU! If you have suggestions, questions or comments, please contact me at pres@nuuanuschool.org.
Mahalo and I look forward to meeting you in person soon,
Shauna Raboteau
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Congratulations to Nu‘uanu Elementary School for being recognized as one of only three Hawai‘i public schools to achieve the U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School status.
According to the USDOE website, Nu‘uanu achievement was categorized as an "Exemplary High Performing School," meaning it was among the state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Thank you to Principal Uemae, all of the wonderful teachers, amazing staff and supportive parents for helping to make Nu‘uanu Elementary a place where students are "learners for life"! Go nene!
2025-2026
Aikane O Nu‘anu Board
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President
Shauna Raboteau
Vice President
Julia Porter
Treasurer
Kristine Lee
Recording Secretary
Nicole Do
Communications
Jessica Gong
Social Media
Laci Goshi
Fundraising
Kristy Aono
Trisha Lum
Events
Dayna Omiya
Kaitlyn Soriano
Family Fun Night
Vernay Saclot
Kahele Naeole
Hospitality
Des O’Neal
Brenda Montayre
Campus Beautification
Jessica Canyon
Marisol Peters
If you're interested in volunteering on a committee, please contact communications@nuuanuschool.org
The YMCA - Nu‘uanu will be running their Before School Program at Nu‘uanu Elementary School for academic year 2024-25.
Families who are interested in signing up their student for the Before School Care program should contact the Nu‘uanu YMCA at (808) 678-4296 or visit https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/kids/before-after-school
Through a partnership with the Department of Education, the YMCA of Honolulu also provides the A+ after school care for Nu‘uanu Elementary School. Please contact the Nu‘uanu YMCA at (808) 678-4296 or visit https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/kids/before-after-school
*Both programs are first come, first served and fill up quickly.