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Good morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Thursday, January 8, 2026. My name is Ren and Aly. Today's periods are 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Today at Hilo High School
(1/6-1/8) There will be a KVIKS Media General Meeting TODAY, January 8th in C-215 during Lunch.
(1/8) Interested in Judo or planning to return this season? Attend the Judo informational meeting TODAY, January 8th, at 3:00 PM in the new gym mat room. Students interested in serving as team managers are also welcome to attend. If you’re unable to make the meeting, contact Coach Carson at 808-895-2447 for more information.
Here’s What’s New Vikings
(1/6-1/15) The Blood Bank of Hawaii is returning to Hilo next week for a three-day blood drive! There are no walk-ins, appointments are required, be sure to reserve a time using the QR code on screen, by calling 808-848-4770, or visiting bbh.org. The drive will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hilo, located on 1373 Kilauea Avenue.
Here are the dates and times:
Tuesday, January 13th, from 9 AM to 7 PM;
Wednesday, January 14th, from 8 AM to 6 PM;
and Thursday, January 15th, from 6 AM to 3 PM.
When checking in, remember to provide the Hilo High School Lifesaver Club sponsor code, 383.
Students under 18 who would like to donate must pick up a parent authorization and eligibility form from Mr. Assi’s room, L-2.
(1/7-1/15) Boys and Girls Tennis tryouts will take place February 9th through the 11th.The schedule is as follows:
February 9th — Girls from 3 to 4:30 PM, Boys from 4:30 to 6 PM
February 10th — Boys from 3 to 4:30 PM, Girls from 4:30 to 6 PM
February 11th — Boys AND Girls from 4 to 6 PM
A current physical and a completed Rank One account are required to try out. Students who still need to sign up or have questions should see Coach Leanne.
(1/8-1/22) All 10th to 12th graders, the next ASVAB administration is on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. The test will be administered in C-217 and will start promptly at 8:00 AM. If you are planning on joining the military post-high school, you will need to take the ASVAB.
Email Mrs. Fukushima at [email protected] to reserve your spot.
The number of test-takers per session is 20 on a first come first served basis.
Reserve your spot by January 22, 2026.
(1/8 -2/4)The PreACT is scheduled for March 2nd, 2026 to March 6th, 2026. This PreACT test is FREE and ONLY open to current 9th and 10th graders currently attending Hilo High School. Students who are in the 9th and 10th grade interested in attending college and want to prepare for the ACT should consider taking this practice test to better prepare them for the real ACT. Test dates will depend on the amount of students signed up. To register, fill out the Google form at hilohigh.org/preact26. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
In Case You Missed it Vikings
(1/6-1/9) Art Club! Please wear your club shirt TOMORROW, January 9th for your group photo after school in Ms. Z's room (L-4).
(1/6-1/13) Hilo High School Boys and Girls golf will be having an informational meeting on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:30pm at the Hilo Muni driving range. All interested, please call coach Randy Pak at 808-934-0049
This Week in Viking Athletics
January 9 - Girls Soccer vs Kealakehe, Hilo High Field: 2pm
and Boys Soccer vs Kealakehe, Hilo High Field: 4pm
January 10 - JV Softball and JV Baseball @ Kealakehe,
Regatta Paddling @ Hilo Bay: 9am,
Swim @ KCAC: 10am,
Dive @ HPA, 2pm,
Wrestling @ Ka’u: 10am,
Boys Basketball vs Waiakea, Hilo High Gym: 2pm,
and Girls Basketball vs HPA, Hilo High Gym, 6:30pm.
KVIKS will be back after these messages
[VIDEO] Junior Prom Packet Pickup Video (1/8-1/15)
Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Fresh Fruit, and Strawberry Fruit Gel
For Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Crinkle Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Baby Carrots, Sour Watermelon Raisins, and Fresh Fruit
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