Jarrett Middle School Foundation

🎉👏 Rev Owen Nakao has accepted his induction to the Circle of Honor.

🍽️ The Jarrett Middle School Foundation Fundraising Dinner pamphlet

OWEN NAKAO

Born and raised in Honolulu, Owen attended Jarrett Intermediate School from 1967-1970 and graduated from Kaimuki High School in 1973.

He has served as the head minister of Tenrikyo Pearl Church in Palolo Valley, since 1994 and in 2009. joined the JMS Foundation Board thanks to the urging of his brother, Elmer.

From 2009-2022, he served on the JMS Foundation Board. He served as Board President for five years and Vice President for seven. He admired JMS teachers and staff, noticing how they collaborated and communicated as a team. He always recognized how hard they worked to serve parents and students.

A longtime Palolo resident, he and his siblings attended Jarrett, and it is where he sent his own children. Owen shines as a true example of what it means to give back. He is a tireless volunteer, community advocate, proud parent, and minister. He continues to pour his heart into the community that helped shape him. Owen doesn't just talk about faith and service, he lives it every day, inspiring us all to do the same.

The Jarrett Middle School Foundation is getting closer to the Annual Fundraising Dinner on November 22, 2025. We are excited to honor the contributions of Mr. Owen Nakao and help raise money for Jarrett Middle School. Please share with JMS alumni and community members! Last day to register is November 10th. See you soon!

2025 Jarrett Middle School Foundation Dinner Join us for a special evening at the 2025 Jarrett Middle School Foundation Dinner to support our school and enjoy a delicious meal together!

Save the date! It's official, the Jarrett Middle School Foundation will present the Circle of Honor Award to Reverend Owen Nakao on November 22, 2025 at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. His contributions to Palolo, Jarrett Middle School and the community will be recognized at the annual fundraising event. Please join us for this celebration and share with your friends and neighbors in the coming days and months.

🎭 Congratulations to the Jarrett Middle School Kulia All-Stars' first opening Musical Production of Cinderella!

👏 The students and staff produced a fantastic show!

This month's school newsletter: April

🎭👏 Congratulations on an amazing performance of "The Lion King Jr." by the Kulia After School All-Stars Jarrett Middle School students at Stage

JMS Newsletter 2024 January

📢 Dr. Kuba has reported on Jarrett Middle School's ranking:

"For the second year in a row since they started to rank middle schools in Hawaii, Jarrett Middle School was ranked as one of the top middle schools in Hawaii in the recent US News & World Report Best Middle Schools Rankings. We ranked #12 amongst 65 middle schools across the state. This ranking is FIRST in the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex and SECOND in the Honolulu District! I would like to commend our staff for the efforts they put in on a daily basis to push our kids to be EXTRA-ordinary, and I thank all of our families who support the growth of our adolescent learners."

👀 See our ranking profile here:
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/hawaii/william-p-jarrett-middle-school-270157

🎉 Jarrett Middle School Foundation is proud to induct Dr. Reid Kuba in the Circle of Honor for his amazing efforts as the school principal.

🙏 Thank you Dr. Kuba! 😊