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Aloha Vikings,
Today we come to you with an important message. As administrators on campus, it is our duty to provide a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that empowers all students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. The most important thing you can get from Hilo High School is an education, and it is our goal to ensure that all students have a free and appropriate public education here at Hilo High School.
Recently, our campus has been plagued by rumors, accusations, disrespect, and social media posts created by a select few of our students. This has affected everyone on campus, from students, to teachers, educational assistants, custodians and security. People have gotten hurt because of these actions, and all that are involved share responsibility in the pain it has caused our campus. Most importantly, it has disrupted the purpose of this school, to get an education and grow as individuals. We are here today to tell you it will not be tolerated.
We want to remind our students about our commitment to a safe and supportive learning environment, and the consequences that follow those who chose to engage in disruptive, disorderly behavior.
Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 19 sets the rules for how student misconduct is dealt with. If a student is found in violation of a Class A or B offense, school administrators will take appropriate disciplinary action including suspension and even a referral to the police for charges. We want to take a moment to remind our students what types of behavior fits into these categories.
Disorderly conduct is considered a Class B Offense. According to Chapter 19, “Disorderly conduct” means the following actions or activities on campus or other department of education premises, on department of education transportation, or during a department of eduacation sponsored activity or event on or off school property:
(1) Engaging in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior such as yelling or screaming, or both;
(2) Making unreasonable noise as to cause disruption of normal school operations;
(3) Making any offensively coarse utterance, gesture, or display, or addressing abusive language to any person present, which is likely to provoke a violent response;
In addition, we want to remind you of the definition for “Fighting”, a Class A offense. Fighting does not just include those that struck first, but everyone involved in the fight, including the spectators if they are encouraging the situation:
“Fighting” means instigating or provoking physical contact involving anger or hostility. Fighting includes but is not limited to:
(1) Engaging in mutual physical contact involving anger or hostility;
(2) Teasing, harassing, threatening, or intimidating others resulting in physical contact involving anger or hostility;
(3) Retaliating physically for teasing, harassing, threatening, or intimidating behavior; verbally inciting; or
(4) Physically supporting a fight by one’s presence and encouragement.
Please understand that in consideration of the disciplinary action we always take into account the 5 factors including if the act was a part of a group of friends or gang which results in harsher consequences due to the threat of safety on campus and the disruption it causes to your education.
My advice to everyone is to stay calm, stay neutral, and stay safe. Remember if you want to stay out of trouble it's not enough to just “not swing”, you need to ensure your actions do not contribute in any way towards the disruption on campus.
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Hawaiian Language KVIKS Intro
Aloha kakahiaka kākou! ʻO wau ʻo (name) me (name) ma KVIKS. ʻO ka lā (ʻehiku) kēia o Pepeluali, he (Poʻakolu). Aia ka papa ʻelua, ʻehā a ʻeono ma kēia lā. Eia ka nūhou o ka lā.
Good Morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. My name is Mahea. The periods today are 2,4 and 6.
TODAY AT HILO HIGH SCHOOL
Hilo High Paddling Regatta (2/7/23-2/7/23)
Today there will be a paddling regatta at 1:00 pm @ Bay Front. Please make sure to cheer on Hilo High and don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event. Hope you’re there!
Traffic Safety Week (2/2/24-2/9/24)
Yesterday, we embarked on an engaging emoji emotion hunt, delving into effective ways to keep our emotions in check while driving. Today's rally is all about honoring our skills in recognizing traffic signs—a hands-on activity designed to enhance our understanding and memory of each road signal. We're excited about this opportunity to boost our road safety knowledge, and we can't wait to see you there!
WHAT’S NEW VIKINGS?
Hilo High Boys and Girl Golf Tryouts (2/7/24-2/9/24)
Tryouts for the Hilo High School Boys and Girls Golf Team will be held at the Hilo Golf Course from Monday, February 12th 2024 to Wednesday, February 14th 2024. You will need a physical, golf equipment, and money for green fees. Please call Randy Pak @ 808 934 0049 for any questions.
Career Day Field Trip (2/7/23-2/13/23)
Aloha, Vikings! We have an exciting field trip opportunity for you all. Hilo High School is taking 120 students to the Hawaii Island Construction Career Day at the Ho'olulu Complex on Thursday, February 22nd. On this field trip, participants will have the chance to operate heavy machinery, test their skills on different construction and engineering related activities, and learn about future career options. See Mrs. Frias in N-103 to pick up a field trip form. Completed forms are due back by Wednesday, February 14th, and seats are filled on a first come-first served basis so don't wait! You won't want to miss this!
New LEO Club Project (2/7/24-2/9/23)
Attention all LEO Club Members! Please check Google Classroom for the new project that is happening THIS SATURDAY. All members must fill out the Google Form to inform Ms. Tanaka if you will be attending or not. We need as many members as can to be there. Again, ALL members, please fill out the Google Form in Google Classroom. Thank you~
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Hawaiian Word of the Day
Aloha kākou! ʻO wau ʻo Kalehua a ʻo wau ʻo Freeman.
a eia ka huaʻōlelo Hawaiʻi o ka lā.
(palakai niho-palakai niho)-show the item in your hand) which means (Toothbrush)
A eia he laʻana (or example sentence) me (Palakai niho):
( i kēlā me kēia kakahiaka palaki niho au.)
(Every morning I brush my teeth)
We hope you can use this word in your daily life!
Mahalo. I lā maikaʻi!
Aloha!
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Thank you for watching! Find more announcements and watch the bulletin again at hilohigh.org or download the mobile app. Follow @hilohighschool on Instagram and Facebook. This concludes today’s announcements.
Have a great day Vikings!
Other Announcements
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Tennis Tryouts (1/29/24-2/9/24)
Students who are interested in trying out for Tennis this spring. Make sure your physical is done and that all forms are filled out and turned in to coach Leanne in F-bldg. Physical forms can be picked up at the school office, on the school website, or from coach Leanne. Tryouts for Boys is Monday Feb 12 and Wed. Feb. 14 only 3:30-5:30pm. Tryouts for Girls is Monday Feb. 12, Tuesday Feb 13, and Wed. Feb 14 4;00-6:00p. Across the street at Hilo Intermediate. Any questions, please see coach Leanne in F-Bldg.
Junior Prom Payment Collection (2/5/23-2/9/23)
Attention Juniors,
Junior prom payment collection will be held from Monday, February 5 to Friday, February 9. Guest packets must be submitted with a sponsoring Junior packet.
Thank you!
Boys Volleyball Conditioning (2/2/24-2/8/24)
All boys interested in playing volleyball this season should attend the upcoming days of conditioning at the Hilo High new gym.
Wednesday and Thursday, February 7 & 8, from 6pm - 7pm
All participants must have a current physical on file with the athletics office and a comfortable pair of shoes. Information about tryouts will be shared at a later date.
Yearbook Hall of Fame (1/31/24 - 2/14/23)
Attention all Seniors! It is time to cast your vote for the senior's Hall of Fame! Who is a future C.E.O.? Who is the most athletic? Please cast your vote for the Viking Boy and Girl of each category by February 14th. Winners will be notified to take pictures in L-5 when the polling is pau. Thank you from the yearbook staff!
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February 2024
Aloha… February is Black History Month. This is the time to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans and African Descent in the world.
In your social studies classes as well as some of your other classes, teachers are prepared to provide lessons that focus on the contributions of African Americans and African Descent across the world this month.
In 1926, Carter G Woodson established Negro History Week, and in 1976 it was expanded to the month long celebration we observe today.
Carter G Woodson was an African American historian who graduated with a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Please stop by my classroom (C-216 A) During lunch recess and we can share stories about African American culture this month.
Thanks, Ms. Walker.