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Molokaʻi High School (MHS) is deeply intertwined with the history and community of Molokaʻi, particularly the Hawaiian Homestead in Hoʻolehua. Its campus, spanning 27 acres, stands as a testament to the vision of early homesteaders who sought to provide a local education for their children.
The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, spearheaded by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, led to the establishment of the first homestead in Kalamaʻula in 1922, with the project expanding to the Hoʻolehua-Pālāʻau area in 1924-1925. As homesteaders settled in Hoʻolehua, the need for a nearby school became clear. What began as a humble Kualapuʻu schoolhouse evolved, leading to the construction and opening of Hoʻolehua School in 1926. This initial school served grades kindergarten through ninth.
Further consolidation occurred in 1929 when the east-end junior high school merged with Hoʻolehua Junior High, forming Molokaʻi Junior High. A significant milestone arrived in 1939 with the establishment of the newly constructed Molokaʻi High and Grammar School. While some sources indicate "Molokai High School opened its doors and graduated its first class in 1939," other historical accounts of "Molokai High Celebrates 75 Years of Memories" imply its official opening year as 1939.
MHS proudly carries the colors green and white, and its mascot is the Farmer, a symbolic tribute to the original homesteaders of Hoʻolehua who cultivated the land and built the foundation of their community. This mascot continues to resonate with the island's strong agricultural heritage.