Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Waiakeawaena Elementary School is a public school run by the Hawai'i Department of Education in Hilo, the second largest city in Hawaii. It serves about 830 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Its mascot is the menehune.
| Waiakeawaena Elementary School | |
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| Address | |
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2420 Kilauea Avenue , , 96720 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational |
| Established | 1917 |
| Principal | Mr. Brad Bennett |
| Grades | K–5 |
| Enrollment | 830 |
| Mascot | Menehune |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Website | http://www.waiakeaw.k12.hi.us/ |
History
In 1917, the school was founded as a two-room classroom on the corner of Kahaopea Street and Kilauea Avenue. It moved to its present site in 1919. By then, it had eleven classrooms with 70 students. After 1949, new classrooms were added every three years. The cafeteria was built in 1955. In 1956 there were 576 students. By 1966, the population grew to 795. Three multi-story buildings were built in the early 1970s. The library was built in 1985. Today, the school is on an 8-acre portion of land, where 3.75 acres are for school facilities, and the remaining 4.25 acres are for a playground used by the school and the County of Hawaii.
Alma Mater
Our strong bond can ne'er be broken
Formed at Waiakeawaena School
Far surpassing wealth unspoken
Sealed by friendship ties.
Waiakeawaena, Waiakeawaena
Deep 'graven on each heart
Shall be found unwavering true
When we from life shall part.