[KVIKS NEWS BULLETIN INTRO]
Good morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Friday, August 14th, 2026.
My name is Ms. Z. Today's periods are 1, 3, 5, and 7. School ends at 2:15 PM.
Today at Hilo High School
Today, SGA will be hosting the first rally of the year! At lunch, come to the front of the auditorium wearing your best Hilo High attire and be prepared for some fun games and activities. See you all there!
There are several meetings also happening during lunch today, please listen carefully:
Hosa Club Meeting (8/14/2026)
There will be an important HOSA meeting today during lunch in Mr. Assi’s Room L2. Attendance is required. Important information will be shared about the upcoming Big Island Regional Leadership Conference 2026, so please make sure you attend to receive the latest updates and details. Interested in joining HOSA this school year? Please come to Room L2 during lunch to pick up your HOSA membership application. New members are always welcome!
HHS Tabletop Game Club (8/19/2026)
Got a Game? Let's Play! The Hilo High Tabletop Game Club is looking for new members. Join them for board games, card games, and more. They meet Wednesdays and Fridays, from 3PM to 5 PM in Room A-23. Bring a game of your choosing, or just bring yourself!
Ho'oulu Ambassador Meeting (8/14/26)
There will be a meeting today during lunch recess in A17 (Mr. Nakasato's room) to discuss upcoming events including Open House, the Academy All-Stars and officer elections.
Art Club Meeting (8/14/26)
Art club will be meeting after school in Ms. Z's room (L-4) today. New members are welcome to attend! See you there!
Here’s What’s New Vikings
Viking Merch Store (8/14/2026)
Hey Vikings! The Viking Store is now open every day at lunch. Stop by to purchase some Hilo High merch at room B-35 while supplies last.
Japan Club Meeting (8/13 - 8/17/2026)
Ohayo Gozaimasu to all returning Japan Club members, and good morning to any students interested in joining! We will be having our general membership meeting on Monday, August 17, during lunch recess in Shehata Sensei's classroom, P-3. We will go over club activities, dues and fees, and more! See you there, mata ne!
Ceramics Club Meeting (8/14-8/17)
Do you want to make ceramic items but did not get ceramics class this year? Well don't worry, join the Ceramics Club! The first meeting will be this Monday, August 17, during lunch. We will have information and our Google Classroom class code at C-101 in Mrs. Mant's room. See you there!
In Case You Missed it Vikings
Underclassman Picture Taking
Reed Takaaze is taking school photos for grades 9 through 11 on Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Picture taking is free, but if you would like to order prints, scan the QR code and enter access code: B2M5E. Visit the school website for the link and more information as well.
(5/22-9/1) It’s time to help create the cover for the 2026–2027 yearbook themed: Rooted to Rise. Submit your artwork for a chance to have your design featured on the yearbook cover. To submit artwork, scan the QR code posted around campus or on the bulletin slides. Submissions close on Tuesday, September 1st, so make sure your artwork is turned in on time. Thank you for helping create this year’s yearbook!
Youth Car Show Postponed
FYI Vikings, the Youth Car Show announced previously this week has been postponed to October 3rd, 2026 due to the incoming storm.
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Math Team Info Meetings (8/13/2026)
Aloha Vikings, Do you like competition? Do you like math? Do you like crushing our cross town rivals and that school up the hill to Volcano? If yes, come by Mr. Youngʻs room, A-5, on Friday during lunch to hear about and join the math team! Again, A-5 on Friday at lunch for the mathletes who want to hear about the math team. Go Vikings!
Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Portuguese Sausage & Rice, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple Chunks, Cereal/Toast
For Lunch: Roast Turkey w/ Gravy & Roll or Banh Mi Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Roast Zucchini/Fresh Fruit
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Other Announcements
Performing Arts Learning Center
Are you interested in acting, singing, dancing, or just working backstage? PALC sign ups are happening NOW! Form pick ups are located in the Auditorium and Front Office. These are due on August 25th, 2026, which just so happens to be PALC's first meeting! There is an additional Parent Meeting on August 20th, 2026 to go over the events happening throughout the school year. Thank you!
Nalukai Academy Program
Explore social entrepreneurship with the Nalukai Fall 2026 Academy! This program runs during Fall Break, October 5th through 9th, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at UH Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language building. Students will build key leadership skills and will also receive a laptop to keep! Scan the QR code on the screen to sign up by September 13th.
PAAC
Aloha Viks! Are you hungry after school? The Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, also known as the PAAC Club, will be selling cup noodles after school every Tuesday and Thursday in Shehata Senseiʻs room in P-3 from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm. This fundraiser will support our trip to the Jeju International Youth Forum in South Korea in October! Thank you!