Welcome to Niu Valley Middle School!

Aloha Niu Valley Middle School Families,

Welcome to the start of our 2025-2026 school year! As we launch this year with our new logo, we are messaging to our students the importance of celebrating who they are and no matter where they are from, we want them to unite and to carry themselves with humility, the pride in being students from Niu Valley Middle School.

A significant part of who we are rests with our beliefs and our actions. We strive to have all stakeholders embrace our school’s vision of inspiring compassionate learners who live aloha and make a difference. In line with our vision, our theme for this school year comes from the Japanese word “omoiyari”.

Omoiyari is the feeling of helping another by thinking of what it feels like to be in their shoes, being considerate, and empathizing with them. It is the feeling of wanting to do something for another. More than just feeling empathy however, we want our students to take action on their feelings.

Mahalo for entrusting us with your child’s education and thank you for being a part of our wonderful school ʻohana. We embrace your child, we embrace your family, and together, let’s continue to strive for excellence.

Kind regards,

Jeffrey Shitaoka
Principal

About the Principal

Jeffrey Shitaoka is Principal at Niu Valley Middle School.

Prior to joining Niu Valley Middle School in July 2024 as Principal, he was at Koko Head Elementary School where he was the principal for thirteen years.  He is well-versed in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, having been a former vice principal at NVMS and the lead author of the school’s original IB application.  Additionally, Principal Shitaoka was a former science and digital media teacher at Farrington High School.