About Niu Valley Middle

School Profile

Situated within the Niu Valley neighborhood, we service the East Honolulu Communities of Kalama Valley, Hawaii Kai, Kuliouou, Niu Valley, Aina Haina, Wailupe Valley, and Waialae Iki. Students also hail from all administrative districts on Oahu. We implement with fidelity, the National Middle School philosophy, with students in Grades 6 through 8, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Levels 1-3, and the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) issued a three-year accreditation to 2013. The International Baccalaureate Organization has granted us IB World School status on February 23, 2010, with the Authorization Certificate arriving from Geneva, Switzerland on March 11, 2010. We have the distinction of being Hawaii’s first and only public middle school authorized by IB to deliver the Middle Years Programme.


Our Vision:
To prepare students with the mind and character to be self-reliant, reflective, and compassionate young adults in a global community.


Our Mission:
To provide a holistic education that nurtures students to:
•Take responsibility for their own learning
•Create quality performances and products
•Solve problems with creativity and logic
•Use technology competently and ethically
•Communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively
•Value differences and work together toward a common goal