🦅Mascot: "Io Iki (Little Hawks)"
1 school use the "Io Iki (Little Hawks)" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Hawaii (1)
- Top state per capita
- Hawaii
- Popular school level
- Elementary (1)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Bird
Most common states: Hawaii (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)Kelly GreenWhite
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The Io Iki, or Little Hawks, mascot is a unique and cool symbol for Nanaikapono Elementary School in Hawaii. This mascot is inspired by the 'io, or Hawaiian hawk, which is a native bird found only in the forests of Hawaii Island 🐦. The 'io is not just any bird; it's an important part of Hawaiian culture and is even considered a family guardian or deity by some Hawaiian families. The name "Io Iki" translates to "little hawks," which is adorable and fitting for an elementary school mascot. It's a great way for students to connect with their local heritage and feel proud of their school spirit. Plus, the 'io is known for its sharp eyesight and agility, making it a perfect symbol for quick and sharp students 🚀 So, if you're a part of Nanaikapono Elementary, you're part of a community that values both culture and excellence. 🏆
Community Voices
Hear how the Io Iki (Little Hawks) fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Io Iki (Little Hawks) banner across Hawaii. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Carter
Hawaii Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Hawaii. With 1 schools per million residents, the Io Iki (Little Hawks) is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Kim
Hawaii Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Io Iki (Little Hawks) delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Io Iki (Little Hawks) Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Io Iki (Little Hawks) mascot across 1 state.
The Io Iki (Little Hawks) shows up most in Hawaii (1). Hi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Io Iki (Little Hawks) as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Io Iki (Little Hawks) most often (1 schools).