Kalakaua Middle School

All about Kalakaua

Kalakaua Middle School is named in honor of the last king of Hawai'i, David Kalakaua (1836-1891), who was also known as the "Merrie Monarch". The school first opened its doors in 1928 to 1,550 students and 61 teachers. Today Kalakaua Middle School serves approximately 1,060 students and is part of the Farrington Complex, which includes Fern, Ka'ewai, Kalihi, Kalihi-Kai, Kalihi-Uka, Kalihi-Waena, Kapalama, Linapuni, Pu'uhale Elementary Schools, Dole Middle School, and Farrington High School. Click here to learn more about King Kalakaua.



Who's Who on Campus ...?

Administration:
  Principal(interim):Robert Ginlack
  Vice-Principal: Peter Tovey
  Vice-Principal: Arnold Shimomura
 
Counselors:
  6th Grade Counselor: Lea Palimoo
  7th Grade Counselor: Ricky Fung
  8th Grade Counselor: Marietta LaForga
  Outreach Coordinator: Geoffrey Jones
 

Link here to the Honolulu Advertiser Letter to the Editor 
written by Board of Education member Lei Ahu Isa concerning Kalakaua.

Daily Bulletin

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Support Staff:
  School Administrative Services Attendant 
 (SASA): Pauline Takao
  Account Clerk: Edith Moresako
  Clerk-Typist: Jasmine Yamauchi
  Registrar: Melanie Kohler
  Attendance Clerk: Brenda Tedosio
  Curriculum Coordinator: Dale Nakamatsu
  Testing Coordinator: Melvin Nakama
  Student Activities Coord.: Carol Tanji
  Student Services Coord.: Ruth Wong
  Librarian: Nancy Shim
  Technology Coordinator: Shaughn Kayatani
  Health Aide: Rowena Holloway
  School Food Services Manager: Maureen Morita
  Head Custodian: Henry Amoy
  Safety Manager: Paul Stevens
  School Security Attendants: Manuel Tactay