FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2020

‘Iolani School Suspends On-Campus Academic Operations as of March 16

HONOLULU – The following statement by ‘Iolani’s Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell explains the decision
to immediately suspend on-campus academic operations as of March 16 until further notice:

“The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in our country and our community is developing, and every indication
is social distancing is the preeminent strategy to slow the rate of contagion. At this time, we are aware that at
least one parent in our community is in the COVID-19 testing protocol, awaiting results. Therefore, out of an
abundance of caution and following the advice of medical experts, ‘Iolani School has made the decision to
immediately suspend on-campus academic operations until further notice.

“This announcement means we are suspending on-campus academic operations on Monday, March 16, four
days in advance of our scheduled spring break, which begins on Friday, March 20 and ends on Friday, March
27. In this coming week, our online distance learning plan will begin. Spring break will then continue as planned
with distance-based academic operations resuming on Monday, March 30.

“The option to reopen remains and will be evaluated based on community conditions and safety. At this time,
Summer Programs are still scheduled to take place as are full operations for the next school year. Please see the
School’s website for further updates: https://www.iolani.org/coronavirus.

“We are confident this is the right decision for our students, families, and community.

“‘Iolani School has been planning for this regrettable development and are committed to keeping our families
and community safe, while also keeping the education of our students our number one priority. Together as
One Team, we will maintain excellence in our daily education while also supporting each other through this
difficult time.”

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Hee
Director of Public Relations
mhee@iolani.org
808-943-2347 (office)
808-722-1030 (mobile)