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Good Morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Thursday, October 16th, 2025. My name is Wanvisa. Today's periods are 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Today at Hilo High School
(10/15-10/16) There is a Filipino Club Meeting TODAY, October 16th during Lunch In Mr. Caceres’ Room A-23.
(10/15-10/16) The varsity swim team will be having a short meeting for all interested athletes TODAY, October 16, 2025 at the pool during lunch at 12:25pm
This Week in the Career and College Counseling Office
TODAY is a busy day for college visits at Hilo High!
Dylan Matsuda from UH Manoa will be here at 8:30am during pd 1
Kapili Moniz from Pitzer College in California will be here at 10:30am during pd 3
and Whitney Bon-ner and Loui-sa Duley from Colorado Mesa and Colorado Schools of Mines will be here together at 1:00pm during pd 7.
Please see Ms. Lawrence or Mrs. Frias in N-103 to sign up and pick up a pass to attend any of the sessions. Remember that students in any grade are welcome to attend these sessions - all you need is your corresponding teacher's signature on the pass!
What’s New Vikings?
Hiroshima Kokutaiji School Visit
Ohayo gozaimasu,Vikings! Today, 68 students from Hiroshima Kokutaiji High School Super Science course are visiting Hilo High School. Some of them may visit your class during periods 3 and 5. If you see them, please welcome them and share your Aloha. Do you know how to say hello? Itʻs "Kon nichi wa!" Say it with me, "Kon nichi wa!" I hope you can make a new Japanese friend today!
ALSO!
Viks!
Take a front-row seat for a special, live performance of YOSAKOI Dance today during lunch in front of the Auditorium.
The high-energy Japanese festival dance, which originated in 1954, will be performed by special guests: students from Hiroshima Kokutaiji High School!
It's a vibrant, spectacular performance you won't want to miss. See you there!
(10/16-10/18) Class of 2028! Your class is looking for volunteers to help with decorating the sophomore section at the pool on Sunday for Homecoming. If you want to help please see Mrs. Sam in R13 to sign up.
Also, class of 2028 dancers, just a friendly reminder that dance practice will be in the old gym during lunch recess and after school daily.
(10/16-10/17) There will be a HOSA meeting TOMORROW, October 17th, during lunch in Mr. Assi's room L-2. Attendance is MANDATORY as major competition updates will be discussed. Members who have not yet paid the $15 dues should bring them to the meeting
(10/16-10/17) A mandatory EAC club meeting will be held TOMORROW, October 17th during lunch. The meeting will be brief, lasting only a few minutes.
(10/16-10/17) It’s time to celebrate the amazing faculty and staff who make Hilo High such a special place! Vote for the staff or faculty you think best fit each of the superlative categories. Your voice counts! How it works:Select just one faculty or staff member of each gender. You don’t have to vote in every category—just the ones you want. Voting will be open until Friday, October 17th, and the results will be revealed in this year’s Hilo High Yearbook. Let’s take a moment to honor the incredible teachers, staff, and mentors who make our Viking community so strong!
(10/15-17) Viking Band Car Wash Fundraiser
Come support the Viking Band this weekend! The band will be holding their car wash fundraiser this Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at Pu-aina-ko KTA from 9 AM to 2 PM. It’s $10 for a wash! Stop on by and help support our band!
(10/14-11/10) Boys varsity and junior varsity basketball tryouts will be held on November 10th thru Nov 12th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the new gym. All athletes trying out will need to fill out the required athlete forms found on the Hilo High website under the athletics tab.
In addition, players are also required to sign up for tryouts in Building F, room 85.
In Case You Missed It Vikings
(10/13-10/17) A second round of Federal Impact Aid surveys were distributed on Monday. If you received one, don't forget to turn them in! You can either bring them to the main office or give them to your teacher.
This Week in Viking Athletics
TODAY October 16 - Football vs KS Hawaii at Wong Stadium: 5pm
October 18 - Air Riflery BIIF Championships @ Waiakea High
Support our Viking Athletes!
Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Strawberry Gel, and Yogurt with Granola
For Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Lettuce/Tomato, Baby Carrots, Crinkle Fries, and Sour Raisins
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