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Good morning Vikings! This is your K-V-I-K-S News Bulletin for Friday, October 16, 2026. My name is Kumu Awa and my name is Kamaha’o. Today's periods are 1, 3, 5, 7, and LOT.
Today is class colors day! We hope you’re dressed in your colors and showing off your class spirit!
Don't forget that tonight is our Viking Hoʻolauleʻa! Join us on campus from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. for an evening of live music, craft vendors, and delicious food. Admission is completely free! Bring your family and friends, and come enjoy a fun night with our Viking community.
There will also be a student section at the Senior Night football game on October 17th! The theme is Neon Out, so wear your brightest colors and come out to support our senior athletes. Remember to show up and show out!
Happy Homecoming, Vikings!
Today at Hilo High School
HOSA RLC 2026 (10/16)
Aloha HOSA members, there will be a meeting TODAY in Mr. Assi's room, L3, during lunch. Please be there to pick up the conference schedule and the Map for the conference location on Saturday at UH - Hilo, and to sign up for volunteering at Ho'olaulea and Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you come to this meeting! Thank you!
Here’s What’s New Vikings
Driver Education (10/16-10/20)
Do you need to take a Driver Education class to get your license? There are a few openings for the October class. Go to the HHS website and search for 'Driver Ed'. If you don't get into this class, there will be classes in January, April, and June. Get on the waitlist!
UH Hilo Application Sessions (10/15-10/19)
Seniors! If you are interested in applying to the University of Hawai'i at Hilo for college next year, please see Mrs. Frias in N-103 to sign up and pick up a pass. She will be holding FREE UH Hilo application sessions on Monday, October 19th during pd 4 and lunch. All interested seniors should pick up a pass to attend and APPLY! Hope to see you there!
Softball Conditioning Practices (10/15-11/25)
The softball team’s conditioning practices are held Mondays through Fridays from 4:00–6:00 p.m., continuing until the JV softball season begins on November 30, 2026. Students interested in joining must complete all athletic paperwork in Rank One before participating. For questions, please contact the Athletic Department at [email protected] or Coach Devin at the number on the screen.
PALC Haunted House (10/14-10/30)
Are you, your friends, and family looking for a fun Halloween event to go to? PALC will be holding their 3rd annual Haunted House. This year's theme is “Out Past Dark”, where you will get to explore the Haunted forest, which will run on October 23-25, and again on October 30th from 6-9PM at the Hilo High School Auditorium. Entrance is $5 at the door, CASH ONLY! Thank you!
Next week in College and Career
Monday, October 19th - Oregon State University, home of the Beavers, will be here @ 8:45am during pd 2
Tuesday, October 20th - Representatives from Pacific University in Oregon AND Washington State University will be here together @ 1:00pm during pd 7
Wednesday, October 21st - Cal Poly San Luis Obispoh will be here @ 10:10am during pd 4
Thursday, October 22nd - Dartmouth College located in New Hampshire will be here @ 1:15pm during pd 7
As always, speaker sessions are open to all grade levels. If you are interested in learning more about any of these Universities, see Mrs. Frias in N-103 to pick up a pass to attend.
KVIKS will be back after these messages
[VIDEO] Science Olympiad Club Signups (10/13-10/16)
Have you ever thought about joining Science Olympiad, but told yourself, ‘No way, I’m not smart enough’? If that’s you, you are definitely not alone. It's the exact phrase we hear almost every time we try to recruit people.
While it does sound a bit intimidating, Science Olympiad isn’t about what you already know. First of all, you learn as you go. Nobody walks into this club as an expert on etymology or rocket propulsion. We choose topics that sound interesting, and we figure them out together from scratch. Second, it’s basically an open-book test—sort of. For most written events, you are actually allowed to bring a big binder full of notes right into the testing room.
If you're even a little bit curious, scan that QR code on the screen. Make sure you do it as soon as possible, because that’s how we send out updates or alert you if our schedule ever changes. We meet on Friday right after school at 2:20 in room C-209. If you have any questions or need help getting started, email me at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
[VIDEO] Hoʻoulu Academy Core Values (10/15-10/20)
Aloha, Ho’oulu Academy! Ho’oulu Academy is excited to recognize students who demonstrate one of our five core values throughout our campus.
These values help guide us in how we treat others, make decisions, and contribute to our school community.
Each month, we will be on the lookout for students who put one of these core values into action in their everyday lives at school. For the month of October, we will be focusing on Hō’ihi, or Respect!
Starting next week, we will be watching for students who show respect toward their classmates, teachers, staff, and our school campus.
Remember, showing respect can be as simple as listening when someone is speaking, using kind words, following directions, or treating others the way you want to be treated. Let’s continue to live our core values and show what it means to be part of the Ho’oulu Academy ʻohana!
Mahalo, and keep showing your Hō’ihi!
[VIDEO]FCA
[VIDEO] Speech and Debate
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Here’s today’s Menu:
For Wiki: Breakfast Quesadilla, Fresh Fruit, Applesauce, Cereal & Toast
For Lunch: Kalua & Cabbage or Tofu Poke Bowl, Hapa Rice, Sweet Potato/Lomi Tomato, Pineapple Chunks
Thank you for watching. Download the Hilo High mobile app, visit our website hilohigh.org, and follow @hilohighschool or @hilohighathletics on Instagram for more content. This concludes today's bulletin, have a great day Vikings!
Other Announcements
Dive Team Practice and Try-Outs (10/14-10/16)
Starting October 20th Hilo High School Dive team will be conducting voluntary practice on Tuesday and Thursday at Kawamoto Pool from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Try-outs will be on October 29th. If you are interested in being a part of the team please see Ms. Naukana in N101 for more information.
Baseball Conditioning (10/2-10/30)
The baseball team conditioning practices are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30–5:30p.m. until the JV Baseball season begins.
Students interested in joining should complete all athletic paperwork in Rank One before participating. If you have questions, please contact the Athletic Department at [email protected] or Coach Baba at 808-642-3870.
Girl’s Basketball Conditioning (9/14-10/30)
Girls basketball conditioning is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:15 PM to 7:50 PM. Weightlifting is Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Contact Coach Fred Collins with any questions using the phone number on the screen.