K. Mark Takai Transition Center
E Komo Mai!
Welcome to Kailua Intermediate School!
The Kailua Intermediate School Mark Takai Transition Center (TC) provides new students to KIS an inviting and inclusive environment to connect with other students, learn about the culture of the Aloha State, and enjoy friendship-building activities.
Pu'ola Aloha Ambassadors
Our Pūʻōlā are Kailua Intermediate School’s ambassadors to new students. These young leaders welcome students to our KIS Ohana through their initial tour; they also provide a personal connection on a student's first day and a familiar face in the classroom. Aside from tours, our Aloha Ambassadors also play a key role in our school community as a peer resource to all students. Whether through volunteer activities, or friendship in the classroom, our Ambassadors help maintain a fun and inclusive environment here at KIS.
Transition Center Programs
New Student Orientation
Community Service Projects
School Service Projects
Games/Puzzles During Lunch
New Student Orientation
First Day of School
Persoanlized Tour
"All About KIS" Presentation
Invitation to have lunch w/ an Ambassador
A Hui Hou Program
"Until We Meet Again"
Transition kit from our Anchored4Life partners
Farewell lei from the Aloha Ambassadors
Anchored4Life Student Transition Form
Is your student going through a difficult transition (friendship changes, moving, deployment, divorce, etc)? Use the form below to let us know - we're here to help!
Moving to Hawaii?
School Information & Tours
Please contact our PCNC, Jana Refowitz, for school information and tours.
Hawaii Enrollment Information
Military PCS Information
Kailua Intermediate Social Media
KIS Transition Center
Transition Center Coordinator:
Rochelle Rice
rochelle.rice@k12.hi.us (during school year)
jr.surfriders@gmail.com (during summer months)
808-307-1360
Adminstration: Nathan Maeda (Principal), Joseph Wood (7th Grade VP), Vernon McMillian (8th Grade VP)
