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Good Morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Friday, September 19th, 2025. My name is_____. Today's periods are 2, 4, and 6 and is a modified schedule for the College Fair.
Today at Hilo High School
(9/18-9/19) HOSA will be having a meeting TODAY, September 19th, in Mr. Assi's room L-2. You will be going over important information regarding competition and fundraising.
This Week in the Career and College Counseling Office
US Representative Jill Tokuda is hosting an information session at UH Hilo, in UCB 100 from 5:30-6:45pm on Wednesday, Sept 24th about the different Military Service Academies. Representatives from the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy will be there. If you and your family are interested in attending in person, please RSVP at the link on the screen or scan the QR code on the left. If you cannot attend in person, but would like to listen in via zoom, sign up through the QR code on the right. If you have any questions and need further information before signing up, please see Mrs. Frias in N-103.
Bright Spot
A big Viking Congratulations to three seniors for being named among this year's National Merit Scholarship Commended Students! Kathryn Son, Micah Nichols, and River Flynn now have the chance to qualify for additional scholarships for college from National Merit donors and supporters! Keep up the great work - your Viking 'ohana is proud of you!
What’s New Vikings?
(9/17-9/22) DON'T FORGET Class of 2026! Senior Mobshot is on Monday Sept. 22, 2025 during STARS on the Field. Posters must be no larger than 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall and should include appropriate content such as a name, love, place,etc . No contraband, profanity, or inappropriate themes are allowed. Dress code will be enforced. No ball caps, no visible brands, no stomach showing, no strapless tops, no short shorts, and no alcohol or drug references. Please make sure to follow these guidelines or you will be unable to participate!
Also Seniors, Here’s a reminder for 2 upcoming yearbook deadlines! First, Senior portraits are due TOMORROW, September 20th. Submit through the Google Form using the QR code on the screen. Do not email photos, and no late submissions will be accepted.
Second, senior ad payments are also due TOMORROW September 20th, and completed ads must be submitted by December 10th. Submit online at hilohigh.org/yearbook. For more information, contact Mrs. Blair at [email protected] Don’t miss these deadlines seniors!
(9/18-9/25) Hey class of 2028! Want to be a part of this year’s homecoming? Fill out the google form attached to the QR code to show your blue and grey panther spirit!
In Case You Missed It Vikings
(9/8-9/21) Portrait retakes will take place during period 2 next Monday, September 22nd, 2025 in room C-215. Be sure to get a pass from your period 2 teacher. Students can also come in for retakes before school from 7:30 to 8:00 AM. Need a Photo packet? See Ms. Lawrence in Room N-103.
(9/8-9/19) Class of 2028! Want to be in the yearbook? Submit sophomore year photos with friends, a short description, and names in order. Use the QR code on screen to upload. The deadline is TOMORROW, September 19th.
(9/9-9/19) Hilo High School Athletics is conducting a survey to gather student interest in athletics. The goal is to explore adding more sports programs in the coming years, and student feedback will guide which sports are considered. The data collected will be used to help make these decisions. Students interested in participating should click the “BIIF Student Interest in Athletics Survey” link on the Hilo High website under News/Athletics.
(9/5-10/19) The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 and Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Those who are in 9th -11th grade, interested in attending college, and taking the SAT should consider taking this practice test to better prepare them for the real SAT. 11th graders who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch tests for free. For all others, the test costs $18. Priority will be given to current 11th grade students. To register, scan the QR code on the screen.
This Week in Viking Athletics
TONIGHT, September 19 - JV Football @ Kealakehe - 5pm, AND JV Girls Volleyball vs Waiakea @ Connections - also at 5pm
September 20 - Air Riflery @ Kamehameha AND Cross Country @ Waiakea
Support our Viking Athletes!
Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Portuguese Sausage with Steamed Rice, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple Chunks, and Cereal or Toast
For Lunch: Roast Turkey w/ Gravy, Whole Grain roll, Mashed Potato, Roasted Zucchini, and Fresh Fruit
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Other Announcements
(8/25-9/22) Have your permit and want to get your license? Sign up for Driver Education classes! Go to the HHS website, click on 'Programs & Activities', select 'Driver Ed', and click on 'click here to sign up for Driver Ed'. Click on 'Student Enrollment Form' for Hilo High School, and fill out the Google form. The next class starts in October. Watch your email, because if you miss the RSVP email, you will need to sign up again!