PRE-ROLL: Hawaii Pono I Lyrics (10 Seconds)
[Lā Kūʻokoʻa Video]
Aloha Hilo High! On November 28, 1843 it was proclaimed and forever known as Lā Kūʻokoʻa or Hawaiian Independence Day. This year, the Thanksgiving holiday falls on our Hawaiian celebration day. So-this week, the Hawaiian classes and Hawaiian club invite you to WEAR RED on Wednesday November 27 in honor of Lā Kūʻokoʻa -Hawaiian Independence Day. If you wear RED on Wednesday, come to the Hawaiian classroom in K101 at MORNING RECESS to put your name in to win a free bento sponsored by the Hawaiian club to be given away at lunch. We will announce 3 winners at lunch, but you MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Again WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27---WEAR RED---HONOR Lā Kūʻokoʻa ---put your name in----possible free lunch. Simple! Mahalo nui loa.
[KVIKS NEWS BULLETIN INTRO]
Happy Thanksgiving Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. My name is Jace. The periods today are 2, 4, and 6. As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow and Friday November 28th and 29th, have a great four day weekend!
TODAY AT HILO HIGH SCHOOL
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Today, during Lunch (11/27/24)
To celebrate Thanksgiving, there will be a PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST during lunch!! If you want to participate, go to the front of the auditorium to play for your class! The WINNER of the contest will get a whole pumpkin pie to take home for Thanksgiving!!! Hope to see some brave participants TODAY at lunch!
Art Club Meeting After School Today (11/26/24-11/27/24)
There will be a short Art Club meeting after school at 1:15pm in Ms. Z's room (L-4) to touch base about upcoming school events. Hope to see you there!
Deadline for Cap and Gown Order is NEXT WEEK! (11/25/24-11/27/24)
SENIORS! FINAL CALL! Order your cap and gown by next week Monday, December 1st. Ordering AFTER December 1st will result in an additional $20 late fee when checking out, and YOU WILL NOT earn an extra commencement ticket. Refer to the Commencement Google Classroom to guide you through the ordering process. Time is RUNNING OUT!
HHS Softball Conditioning (11/26/24-11/28/24)
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this week's conditioning will be Monday to Wednesday only, no practice on 11/28/24 & 11/29/24. Today’s practice location is at the Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Be sure to bring your athletic shoes for jogging/running.
WHAT’S NEW VIKINGS?
UH Manoa and Oregon Institute of Technology Visitations (11/27/24-12/5/24)
UH Manoa will be here on December 2nd at 12 noon, during pd 6. Oregon Institute of Technology will be here on Thursday, December 5th at 10:00am during pd 3. Please go to N-103 to sign up for a session and pick up a pass.
Quarter 3 Bus Applications (11/26/24-12/6/24)
The application window for Quarter 3 bus passes is now open until January 17th. If you would like to ride for the third quarter, you can submit your application online or pickup and return a paper copy at the main office. Those of you who have a Quarter 2 bus pass may still ride until Winter Break, or December 20th. If you have any questions, please stop by the office.
KVIKS WILL BE BACK AFTER THESE MESSAGES
[Christmas Corners Video]
HO HO HO! Santa is here with a VERY special announcement: CHRISTMAS CORNERS is coming up on MONDAY DECEMBER 2ND in the HILO HIGH PATIO from 5-8:30! It will be a night you won't want to miss: classes and clubs will be having fun games and activities, serving food concession like TEAPRESSO, pictures with SANTA, and LOADS of gifts to give away! So don't forget to come down to CHRISTMAS CORNERS on Monday for FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Frias Announcement (TBF 11/26 during pd 7) FILMED ON BULLETIN SD, SECOND RECORDING, NOT THE FIRST.
Hey, Vikings! I would like to introduce Mr. Itokazu to you all today. He will be helping me with Career and College Counseling in N-103 this year. He has lots of experience working in high schools, as well as in college admissions at the college level on the mainland.
***Maybe Mr. Itokazu will say a few words to close.
- Main purpose: support ms frias in all the college/counseling work
- Assist with application process, especially essays for scholarships
- Admissions experience assists seniors to apply to private schools, but can help for any college applications
- Juniors who want a head start on all things college, come in and see me
So if you see him around, say Hi, and if you have a question, ask him!
[OUTRO]
Here is today’s menu:
For Wiki: Breakfast chicken patty, brown rice, pears, and sliced peaches
For Lunch: Roast turkey with gravy and whipped potatoes, craisins, zucchini, mixed fruit, and a whole grain roll
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