Ke Kula 'o 'Ehunuikaimalino
Ka Mōʻaukala Kula ! School History
1990-1994 Pūnana Leo o Kona established as the Hawaiian Language Immersion private
pre-school site at Keauhou ma uka. One teacher employed.
1994-1996 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona established as the Hawaiian Language Immersion
public school program site.
1995-1996 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona classes held at the Pūnana Leo o Kona site.
1996-1999 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona site moved to Kealakehe Elementary School. Staff
grew each year from one to four.
1999-2000 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona site moved to Konawaena Elementary School. Staff
grew to five teachers.
2000-2001 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona projection of permanent site established for the
Konawaena Middle School site.
2002-2003 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino established as a separate school site temporarily
housed at the old Konawaena Elementary site. Staff includes a Poʻokumu (Principal),
a SASA and clerk, nine teachers which includes a 0.5 Special Education and a 0.5
Counseling position.
2003-2004 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino moved into newly renovated Konawaena Middle School
site as permanent home. Positions added are a full time SSC and a full time Librarian
with library. Brand new dining hall, portable, and bathroom facility built.
2006-2007 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino a full K-12 site. First class graduates.
FROM FORNANDER COLLECTION (THRUM)
Ehunuikaimalino was the king of Kona. He was a very strong man, and the father of Laeanuikaumanamana, but on account of old age Kona and Kohala were simply ceded to Umi-a-Liloa. When peace and quiet reigned in the government of Hawaii under Umi-a-Liloa, his name became famous from Hawaii to Kauai. No king was like unto him in the administration of his government ; he took care of the old men and the old women and orphans; he had regard for the people also; there were no murders and no thievings.
Among Maloʻs traditionʻs of chiefs who were killed by the makaʻāinana is his statement that “ʻEhunuikaimalino was an aliʻi who was secretly killed by lawaiʻa at Keahuolu in the Kona (district on the island of Hawaiʻi)” (266). This brief passage is the only source we have of a deliberate and outright killing of a high chief by commoners done “secretly.” ʻEhunuikaimalino was recognize as the builder of many pathways in the Kona district on the island of Hawaiʻi and the builder of the famous Puʻuhonua (place of refuge) Hōnaunau (Barrere). According to Kamakau, the chief ʻUmi-a-Liloa took over as ruler of ʻEhuʻs kingdom when ʻEhu was in his old age. Typically, for the traditions of ʻEhunuikaimalino, of which we are missing many pieces, Malo does not tell why fisherman would kill such an elderly high chief and in such a manner.
1990-1994 Pūnana Leo o Kona established as the Hawaiian Language Immersion private
pre-school site at Keauhou ma uka. One teacher employed.
1994-1996 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona established as the Hawaiian Language Immersion
public school program site.
1995-1996 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona classes held at the Pūnana Leo o Kona site.
1996-1999 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona site moved to Kealakehe Elementary School. Staff
grew each year from one to four.
1999-2000 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona site moved to Konawaena Elementary School. Staff
grew to five teachers.
2000-2001 Kula Kaiapuni Hawaiʻi o Kona projection of permanent site established for the
Konawaena Middle School site.
2002-2003 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino established as a separate school site temporarily
housed at the old Konawaena Elementary site. Staff includes a Poʻokumu (Principal),
a SASA and clerk, nine teachers which includes a 0.5 Special Education and a 0.5
Counseling position.
2003-2004 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino moved into newly renovated Konawaena Middle School
site as permanent home. Positions added are a full time SSC and a full time Librarian
with library. Brand new dining hall, portable, and bathroom facility built.
2006-2007 Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino a full K-12 site. First class graduates.
FROM FORNANDER COLLECTION (THRUM)
Ehunuikaimalino was the king of Kona. He was a very strong man, and the father of Laeanuikaumanamana, but on account of old age Kona and Kohala were simply ceded to Umi-a-Liloa. When peace and quiet reigned in the government of Hawaii under Umi-a-Liloa, his name became famous from Hawaii to Kauai. No king was like unto him in the administration of his government ; he took care of the old men and the old women and orphans; he had regard for the people also; there were no murders and no thievings.
Among Maloʻs traditionʻs of chiefs who were killed by the makaʻāinana is his statement that “ʻEhunuikaimalino was an aliʻi who was secretly killed by lawaiʻa at Keahuolu in the Kona (district on the island of Hawaiʻi)” (266). This brief passage is the only source we have of a deliberate and outright killing of a high chief by commoners done “secretly.” ʻEhunuikaimalino was recognize as the builder of many pathways in the Kona district on the island of Hawaiʻi and the builder of the famous Puʻuhonua (place of refuge) Hōnaunau (Barrere). According to Kamakau, the chief ʻUmi-a-Liloa took over as ruler of ʻEhuʻs kingdom when ʻEhu was in his old age. Typically, for the traditions of ʻEhunuikaimalino, of which we are missing many pieces, Malo does not tell why fisherman would kill such an elderly high chief and in such a manner.
Hale waihona puke (library)
The library at Ehunuikaimalino has over 7000 items available for checkout. In addition, there is an extensive collection of books in olelo Hawaii. Once the library is up and running (beginning of October) library hours will be 7 a.m - 3:30 p.m MTThF. Wednesday hours will be 7a.m. to 1:30p.m. The library will be open before and after school for tutoring, material check in/out, research, and homework completion. Several computers will be available for student use at these times also. During Wednesday rotation time, students will have the opportunity to look for/check out library materials. Teachers and classes will also have scheduled time throughout the year.
Malama waihona puke (librarian)
Aloha, my name is Kumu Malama, and I grew up in Austin, Texas. I've worked as a geography/social studies teacher for the past 13 years in Central Texas in both middle and high schools. I recently moved to Hawaii after graduating with my Masters of Library Science this past fall. As geographer I'm excited because Hawaii offers almost every climate present on earth. I've been obsessed with the history and environment here since I was a young child and have told my friends and family that I would someday live in the Kealakekua Bay area. Well, I've arrived in this beautiful setting, and it hasn't disappointed. I'm blessed to have been accepted by the Ehunui Ohana, a group of opinionated, loving, and passionate human beings. They love what they do, and care for the students and family that make up Ehunuikaimalino more than I've ever experience at a school. Mahalo for aloha. The re-opening of the library at Ehunuikaimalino is scheduled for the first of October. I am very excited to work with all of the students and staff here to build a strong library program that is inviting and inclusive to all.