The High Chiefess Kamakahelei (born 17??, died, circa 1794), was the daughter of Ali’i Käne (High Chief) Kaumehe’iwa, and his royal wife Ka’apuwai. Kamakahelei was Ali’i Nui (paramount chiefess) of Kaua’i circa 1778, at the time of Captain Cook’s arrival to Kaua’i. It is said that she was instrumental in the peaceful treatment of Captain James Cook, Royal Navy, and the crews of his ships, the HMS Resolution and Discovery, while anchored at Waimea Bay, Kaua’i, while others of the ‘aha ali’i – the ali’i rank, were more in favor of seizing the ships and cargo.
Also a noted kaula (prophetess), she was the mother of King Kaumuali’i (born circa 1780, died 1824), who later became the last reigning sovereign of an independent Kaua’i and Ni’ihau. Her husband was Ali’i Nui Ka’eokülani, son of King Kekaulike of Maui and of Ho’olau, a granddaughter of the great Ali’i Lonoikamakahiki of Hawai’i Island.
She was a benevolent woman who peacefully bridged the traditional culture and society of Hawai’i with that of the first foreigners that came to these islands…
E ola hou ka inoa ‘o Kamakahelei…
Let the name of Kamakahelei live on…
Students in grades 6-8, who live in the Hanamä’ulu, Lïhu’e, Puhi, Köloa and Kaläheo neighborhoods are within the school district serviced.
Grade Levels: 6-8
# of students ~ 925
# of Faculty/Staff ~110
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, built on the Puhi plain, is located just south of Kaua’i Community College and the Kilohana retail area on Kaumuali’i Highway, and southwest of Lïhu’e and Kukui Grove. It is nestled between Mount Hä’upu, the highest point in the Hoary Head mountain range, under the ever-watchful eye of Hinaiuka (lit., Hina of the uplands) and Kü (lit., Upright), (more commonly called “Queen Victoria’s Profile”) to the south, and Kilohana Crater and Mount Wai’ale’ale to the north.
The pueo, the Hawaiian owl, is an endemic species quite different from the Barn owl (also seen in Hawai’i). Many centuries ago, the pueo flew to the Hawaiian Islands, perhaps caught up in a violent storm that swept several owls across the Pacific Ocean, and landed them in these isles. Over time, they adapted and physically changed to live in Hawai’i, making then distinctly unlike their early ancestors. Often seen in the Puhi grasslands and plains, the pueo was chosen as the school mascot, and like its cousins across the seas, is likened to being wise and all-knowing, and a benevolent guardian of the school and Puhi plains.
The School Colors are:
Hunter Green, Tan and Red
Quoted from ckms.k12.hi.us
What is it? A 6-8 grade public school.
Where is it? 4431 Nuhou St., Lihue, Hawaii, USA
Why go here? One of the better middle school in Hawaii.
