Kamiloiki Elementary School (Honolulu, Hawaii)

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7788 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
www.kamiloiki.k12.hi.us

Opened, in 1970, in portable classrooms, located just north of the present school (now a park). Grades Kindergarden to 5th Grade.

Kamiloiki Elementary School is located on a hill above Kamiloiki Valley, in the heart of Hawaii Kai. It is on the south eastern side of the island of Oahu. Kamiloiki, which means "the little milo tree", opened in 1970 and has a population of close to 500.

According to legend, when the Gods were busy making the Hawaiian Islands, they decided to make a special tree that was sacred to them. They wanted a tree with a strong stem to represent their strength, and one that had fruit to represent their fertility. They wanted one with flowers that captured the morning sun's brightness and the colors of the sunset. Most important, however, they wanted a tree with heart-shaped leaves to represent their love for the islands.

The symbol of Kamiloiki School is a tri-leaved branch of the Milo tree with a flower in the center. A tiled mural with the symbol can be seen on the Library building. It was presented to the school by the Class of 1985 and the tiles were made by Barry Nakasone.

Added by William Drew Bertrand, Class of 1975.