[KVIKS NEWS BULLETIN INTRO]
Good morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Friday, January 23, 2026. My name is Mr. Lyons. Today's periods are 2, 4, and 6.
Today at Hilo High School
(1/21-1/23) Ho‘oulu Academy students, if you received a reward coupon for your Quarter 2 accomplishments, TODAY is the LAST day to redeem it. Stop by Mrs. Pang’s room, L1, during morning or lunch recess to pick up your free ice cake.
(1/22-1/23) Junior prom packet pick up has been extended. TODAY is your last chance to pick up a packet in room A-16. Don't miss out!
ALSO (1/23-1/28) Junior prom packet turn-in will be from January 26th-29th please bring exact cash! If you are bringing a guest you need to turn in your packet and your guests packet together.
(1/23) There will be a HOSA meeting TODAY, January 23rd in
Mr. Assi's room during lunch regarding the state competition. Those competing in the state competition, be sure to attend!
(1/22-1/23) TONIGHT is the Boys basketball team Senior Night at the New Gym. JV starts at 5:30 PM, with varsity to follow. The student section theme is the 2000s, so come dressed in your best 2000s outfit and show your support for the Basketball team! 2000s-themed items will be given out, so don’t miss it!
Bright Spot
(1/22) Congratulations to Hilo High's Speech and Debate team for competing at the annual Neighbor Island Tournament this past weekend! Nine schools were represented with 147 individual students over two days. Despite the fierce competition, our Lincoln-Douglas debater, Amanda Son took first place in her category. She argued the resolution, "The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral". A big congratulations to her, as well as her teammates!
(1/23-1/26) Also, The fine arts department would like to recognize Tira Lei Irie for her portrait that earned a Hawai'i Art Scholastics Silver Key Award. Congratulations!
Here’s What’s New Vikings
(1/23-1/28) The Environmental Students of Change Club, or EAC, needs your help with an upcoming art project! Plastic bottle caps and used Expo pens are being collected for the rest of Quarter 3 to help create a school mural. To donate, please leave these items in a container outside your classroom in a visible and accessible spot. EAC members will collect items every Even Friday during Campus Cleanup. Donations may also be dropped off directly to Mr. Souza in room C-123. For questions, contact [email protected]
(1/22-1/28) There will be an open art exhibit featuring items from the Honolulu Museum of Art starting Monday, January 26 to Wednesday, January, 28 during lunch in Ms. Z's room (L-4). No food or drink permitted inside the exhibit. Come check it out, you won't want to miss it!
(1/21-1/27) This is your last chance to order your yearbook and name plates! Orders close January 27th. Not sure if you've already ordered? Check the list outside Ms. Switzer's room (A-17). Don't miss out on getting your yearbook!
In Case You Missed it Vikings
(1/13–1/23) The annual Teen Health and Traffic Safety Fair will be held on Thursday, February 12, in the upper parking lot. Clubs are invited to participate by hosting a booth or activity. Interested clubs should scan the QR code and complete the Google Form. For more information, see Ms. Switzer in A-17 or email Mariella Wasserman at [email protected]
This Week in Viking Athletics
TODAY, January 23 - Boys Basketball vs Kea’au, Hilo High Gym, 5:30pm
January 24 - Paddling BIIF Championships, Bayfront Park, 8am,
Swim @ HPA, 10am,
Wrestling @ Kea’au, 10am,
Dive @ HPA, 2pm,
And Girls Basketball @ Kealakehe, 4pm
KVIKS will be back after these messages
[VIDEO] Senior Prom (1/21-1/23)
[VIDEO] Gaming Club (1/22-1/23)
Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Portuguese Sausage with Hapa Rice, Fresh Fruit, and Blue/Apple Crunchables
For Lunch: Chicken Adobo with Hapa Rice, Broccoli/Corn, Slushie, and Pineapple Chunks
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Other Announcements
(1/13-2/2) Varsity baseball tryouts will be held on February 2nd, 2026 at 3:30 PM at Wong Stadium. If you have any questions, contact Coach Baba at [email protected]
(1/21-2/6) There will be a Girls Water Polo Parent meeting on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at the Multi-Purpose Room in the New Gym at 5pm.
(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.