\uc544\uc774\uc5d0\uc544 \uc911\ud559\uad50<\/strong><\/a> (Video and images courtesy AMLE) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guided by its core P.R.I.D.E. values, \u02bbAiea Intermediate School (AIS) delivers a challenging and engaging curriculum that inspires academic growth, personal integrity and lifelong success. AIS is committed to building a community of learners through strong relationships among students, teachers and support services staff, and through meaningful engagement with families and external partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe AMLE School of Distinction is not just for \u02bbAiea Intermediate, it is a recognition of the strong collaborative efforts between students, teachers, administrators, families and our community partners,\u201d Principal Michael John Jose said. \u201cThe award is the pinnacle of P.R.I.D.E. and I congratulate everyone on their hard work as we strive higher for the Kamali\u02bbi!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u02bb\u012aao \uc911\ud559\uad50<\/strong><\/a> (Video and images courtesy AMLE) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u02bb\u012aao Intermediate School meets the unique needs of middle school students by creating a thriving learning environment through a \u201cschool-within-a-school\u201d teaming model where every student is known and heard by a core group of teachers. This supportive structure prioritizes students\u2019 social-emotional wellness that bolsters high academic expectations and achievement, student agency and robust extracurricular programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReceiving the AMLE School of Distinction award is an incredible point of pride for our entire community and confirms what they already knows \u2014 \u02bb\u012aao School is \u02bbThe Place to Be,\u2019\u201d Principal Matt Dillon said. \u201cIt is a direct reflection of our dedicated staff, who bring passion every day to support our middle school students during these pivotal years. Pairing \u02bb\u0101ina-based learning with vibrant programs in athletics, arts and beyond, we ensure every single student finds their passion and a true sense of belonging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ub2c8\uc6b0 \ubc38\ub9ac \uc911\ud559\uad50<\/strong><\/a> (Video and images courtesy AMLE) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Niu Valley Middle School (NVMS) inspires compassionate learners to live aloha and impact the world. This vision guides daily practices and global initiatives such as partnerships in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, alongside building strong family, community and school ties. Academically, NVMS blends the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme with middle-level education best practices, empowering adolescents to think critically, collaborate and apply their learning in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing recognized by AMLE is deeply humbling, but this distinction belongs entirely to our faculty, staff, parents and students who do the heavy lifting every day,\u201d Principal Jeffrey Shitaoka said. \u201cWe must remain relentless and intentional in refining our systems to ensure every student feels a true sense of belonging during this critical developmental period \u2014 each day and every interaction counts!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\u2018Aiea](\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-AMLE-\u02bbAiea-Inter-students.jpg\")
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