News & Announcements

Member Drive November 15 to December 31, 2021

Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Nani Mau Gardens
Continue reading this article for more information regarding packet pick-up.

Come and open an account at the Hilo High School Student Credit Union! Continue reading this article for more information.

This is an animated film titled "Kapaemahu." This story is based on the long-hidden history of four healing stones on Waikiki Beach placed there as a tribute to four legendary mahu who first brought the healing arts to Hawai'i.

To avoid a $20 late fee, orders are due Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Effective November 16, 2021, a Tardy Notification will be sent to parents or guardians for students late to class.

Recapping our amazing 2021 homecoming- Vikings Blast to the Past | Celebrating 115 Years! Thank you for your participation in this weeklong event, we hope you made great memories!

Seniors - the 2021 Big Island Virtual Job Fair & Workshops will begin on Nov. 1, 2021. Click on the link for more information

In November, your child will be asked to complete the 2021-2022 Panorama Student Perception Survey. Your child's perspective is highly valued. Their responses to the survey represent her/his voice in enhancing teacher practice and the whole school climate.

Watch the four-part series on Na Leo TV Channel 54

The application is due next Monday, November 8, 2021, at 12 pm (noon).

Homecoming Week is from November 2-6, 2021

Homecoming week is November 2-6! Order your Swag Bag Today!

This is a reminder that entering and/or parking in the Hilo Intermediate School Parking lot is not allowed. Students have been waiting in their parking lot until 8am in order to quickly park on Waianuenue Avenue after the one-way traffic pattern. This causes their faculty and staff parking stalls to be overloaded. Student drivers who wish to park on the Hilo High School campus are invited to complete a First Come First Serve Student Parking Application with the main office.

Since we are still wearing masks, we will take individual photos in the LRC Wednesday, October 27, 2021 right after school from 1:15-3 pm.

The last home game for Viking athletes marks a special occasion for seniors as they are recognized and celebrated for their athletic achievements within the team. Tomorrow, the girls volleyball team will be playing their last home game of the season against Waiakea High School and our Football boys will be played against Kealakehe on Friday.

Tune in to our KVIKS Media live stream on Thursday Morning at 10 AM to watch the JV Girls Volleyball game, with varsity soon to follow, and tune in on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 6 PM for the Boys Varsity Football match.

At the end of the game, don’t go away! Stay and watch the senior night festivities! To watch the live stream, go to hilohigh.org/livesports.

Report Cards will be distributed in STARS on Monday, October 25, 2021.

An informational meeting and sign-ups will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at lunch recess in the pool bleachers

Journey through rooms of Exhibitors and collect your possibilities in college or career.

Unity day is a day to promote kindness, acceptance and aloha. We encourage everyone to wear Orange in support of Unity Day and earn 10 HERO points. Create a poster sign with a positive message and let’s wave it during Wednesday morning from 7:20 to 7:50 am to show our solidarity. Please come to Mrs. Masuhara’s room A-16 to get poster supplies. Let's be united for kindness, acceptance and aloha!

In celebration of National Principals Month, we thank Principal Urasaki for her leadership and dedication. Principal Urasaki has demonstrated leadership in creating a stable learning environment and ensuring the safety of the entire school community as we navigate through a critical period in our educational system.

Thank you to the Vikings who spent their fall break doing campus beautification. Our campus looks so beautiful!

Hey, Seniors! Are you still working on your PTP? The LRC will be open to SENIORS WORKING ON PTP ONLY for the following Mondays and Wednesdays during lunch: October 20, 25, 27, 2021.

No need to sign up - just have your school ID with you and come on in! If we work on it together, you can get it done!

🌈It's a perfect time to just be brave and be yourself. Make new friends and positive vibes! The Hilo High Pride Empowerment Club invites EVERYONE to come to club meetings. Straight friends and allies are welcome too! Meetings are held every Thursday at lunch recess in Ms. Crowl's room, R-21. 🌈

Hey Freshman, YOUR class needs YOUR help for homecoming.

Tik Toc challenges for vandalism, violence or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may be subject to prosecution.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Hawai‘i Community College is offering a new opportunity for high school students to pursue college credentials and careers in the field of Early Childhood Education.

The Hawaii State Department of Education issued a notice outlining the medical exemption request form as well as new safety guidelines with vaccination requirements for athletes and adults participating in sports.

Do you think you have LifeSmarts? If so, register a team today for this year's competition.

HIDOE Interim Superintendent Keith T. Hayashi and his Chief of Staff visited Hilo High School on Friday, September 17, 2021. Here is a special message from him to the Hilo High School community.

The Youth Arts Series is turning 5 years old next month! To celebrate this milestone, The East Hawai'i Cultural Center is inviting keiki and teens to participate in our coloring book design contest.

All student-athletes parent(s)/guardian requesting religious accommodations MUST complete this form and submit the form directly to DOE Civil Rights Compliance Branch Equity Specialist Dee Sugihara at [email protected].

Join up for a Free Gear Up Week Webinar

Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding the modification of the TR28 Bus Route effective 9/13/2021

Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding the suspension of the TR22 and TR24 Bus Routes effective 9/13/2021

Watch the 9/11 Remembrance Video for SY 21-22 on our YouTube Page @hilohighschool

Mid-Quarter 1 Progress Reports were given out in period 1 on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 and are also loaded onto the Infinite Campus portal.

Due to a shortage of school bus drivers, children eligible for student transportation services may need to find alternative transportation to and from school.

Read this week's updates on activities and events.

September 15, 2021 at 6:00pm
LIVESTREAM on Hilo High's YouTube Channel and Facebook Pages.

Continue reading this article to register, fill out the google form.

LRC will be closed all day for ASVAB Testing on Monday, September 13, 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The Hilo High School Student Credit Union (located in the LRC) will also be closed and will be open for regular business on Tuesday.

Letter from the Hawaii Department of Education dated August 26, 2021 regarding procedures when close contacts are identified.

Did you miss last year's yearbook distribution? No worries!
Please come by Mrs. Mant's room L-5 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 during lunch to pick up your book. Please bring your receipt and your school I.D.

Monday, September 13, 2021
If you are planning on joining the military post-high school, you will need to take the ASVAB. Contact Mr. Nakasato IMMEDIATELY at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Need to know the difference between a case, close contact and contact of close contact? This document breaks down what you need to do in case you are considered one of these.

HIDOE implements new safety guidelines with vaccination requirements for athletes, adults to participate in sports.

Please, do not send your child(ren) to school if they are feeling ill.  ALL persons who plan to report to campus should conduct a Wellness Health Check prior to coming to campus.  If you need assistance or clarification regarding traffic, student drop-off or pickup, or any other general questions, please visit our website www.hilohigh.org, or call the school office at 808-313-5500.

KVIKS TV interviews new Performing Arts Teacher Ms. Sarah Williamson.

Continue reading this article to Pre-Register!
Friday, August 20, 2021 from 8 AM-10 AM
Hilo High School Gymnasium
Vaccine Administered: Pfizer (2 Doses for ages 12+)

Continue reading this article regarding HIDOE policy on tobacco and e-cigarette products.

Aloha Viking seniors! Have you taken your portrait for the yearbook yet? Have you submitted your quote? Do you have a baby picture to put in as well? Make sure you get all of these things turned into Mrs. Mant by September 1, 2021

Continue reading this article to learn about this week's updates such as: What clubs you can join, school supplies pick-up, and more!

Tuesday, August 24 & Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Picture taking sessions will be in your ELA class

Do you have extra school supplies and would like to share some with your classmates?
Student Association is having a basic school supply drive. Continue reading this article to see what and how to donate!

Continue reading this article to hear the questions and answers of some frequently asked questions for back to school!

Saturday, August 14, 2021 Testing and Vaccination clinic has been relocated to Hilo Civic from 9 AM - 1:30 PM

Pick up an election packet in Room A-16. Continue reading this article for more information

Welcome Back Vikings! Here are things that you need to know to start this school year!

Continue reading for more information regarding schedule pick-up, ID pick-up, and parking passes.

Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination this Saturday!
August 7, 2021 from 9 AM - 2 PM at the former Hilo Lanes
777 Kinoole Street

Aloha Viking Ohana! For our first Inside Scoops broadcast, we will be having a round table style information session with our Hilo High School administrators on August 2, 2021 at 6-7pm. As we transition back to in person learning, we will go over everything you need to know about the upcoming school year. Watch us live on YouTube, Facebook, or through the Hilo High School Website!

Help our school communicate with the Hilo High Viking Community through video production, graphic design, website/app writing and broadcasting! Now seeking student members to join our program.

Applications for the Project Hokulani Student Scholar Internship Program are now being accepted. Deadline is Friday, August 13, 2021

Information regarding Student Meal and Bus Applications for school year 21-22

We hope that you are all enjoying your summer! Remember to take the time to relax and have some fun, but always be safe. Welcome to all of our new students and families!

Apply to provide tutoring services for the Hawai'i Department of Education
Offer Deadline: August 16, 2021 4:30 PM

The Department is pleased to announce that all students at Hawaiʻi’s 257 public schools statewide will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year, thanks to a nationwide waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Student class schedules can be viewed online on the Infinite Campus portal on
Friday, July 16, 2021

If you are interested in becoming a substitute custodian, please contact Vice Principal Jason Trimble for an application - Email: [email protected]

Continue reading this article to learn about your students' counselors for the 2021-2022 School Year.

Continue reading this article for further information. Aloha Class of 2022! Since you are seniors next year, you have a bigger role in our yearbook. We need baby pictures, your portraits taken (Senior Photo), a quote to express your last sentiment (Senior Quote) and you could buy yourself an entire page!

Continue reading this article to learn more!

The seamless summer option meal program will begin on June 4 and run until July 19. Meal distribution will be at lunchtime only. All children ages 18 and younger may participate at the approximately 80 distribution sites, regardless of their enrollment status. Parents or guardians who choose to pick up meals without their child(ren) present must provide verification documents daily.

Do you need assistance getting Internet services? See if you qualify.

Every child should have access to healthy nutritious food year round. Kaukau for Keiki is open to children 18 and younger (children with disabilities raise the age to 22) who live in the 967xx zip codes.

June 2, 2021 from 10 am - 4 pm

Available for purchase ($16) on hilohigh.org/store
Limited sizes available.

Thank you to KITV4 for the wonderful opportunity to showcase our students and highlight our upcoming graduation ceremony this Friday, May 21, 2021!

Click here to view the photo album from the Class of 2021 Drive-Through Graduation

For the 2021-2022 school year scheduled to begin on August 3, 2021, all HIDOE schools will be fully open for daily, in-person learning. This includes resuming co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as clubs, band and athletics.

See attached signed letter.

Seniors! Graduation is coming up! To keep the event organized and going at a steady pace, please come at your designated time according to your last name. Click here to read the full guidelines.

Click here to download the program for the band spring showcase happening on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3 PM.

Please go to the HHS Website, hover over 'Activities/Clubs,' and select 'Driver Ed' in the drop down menu.
Fill out the Google form and upload a copy of your permit.

Jacelynn placed first in Hawaii County for the Future Farmers of America Plant Identification competition. Way to go Jace!!!

Our May Day festivities will be held from May 3, 2021 to May 7, 2021
May Day will premiere on May 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm

If you are interested in signing up your child, please complete the form below by May 21, 2021.

If you have any questions, please email Krystal Moore (Summer School Director) at [email protected].

Hawaii public schools are offering a food program to provide free meals to all students at select campuses that meet specific qualification standards. The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is participating in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to allow all students at those schools to receive free meal service. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows a school district, a group of schools or a single school with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged families to serve free meals to everyone even if they do not qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch reimbursement.

Show us how you've had a "Good Time Together" throughout your four years at Hilo High. Please send us some pictures of your favorite high school memories with your teammates, classmates, other Viking Friends and PANTHER PALS!

If you would like to purchase your copy, please send in a check or money order made out to Hilo High School for $50. Please continue reading this article for further information.

The Class of 2021 will be hosting a Zoom Movie Night Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7 PM. Movie: The Croods: A New Age

From April 26-29, 2021 come to the patio and take the pledge against distracted driving. Earn a goodie bag!

Sponsored by Title 1, the Hilo High Culinary Program will walk you through the steps on cooking fried rice!

Sponsored by Title 1, the Hilo High Culinary Program will walk you through the steps on cooking fried saimin!

You can receive free college advising over the summer to finalize your college admission and enrollment. You can take free college classes over the summer to begin earning college credits.

Hilo Medical Center is having a vaccination clinic on April 24, 2021 at Edith Kanakaole Stadium. Students who are 16 years of age or older can sign up to get the vaccine! Check out a PSA of student athletes from all over the Big Island to hear more!

Open Up Your Student Credit Account!
Email: [email protected]
for a membership packet

Last Instructional Day for Seniors: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Final Grades for Seniors DUE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021