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Donate supplies to local foster kids.

Learn about the class of 2024's loco moco fundraiser taking place on March 29th, 2022 at Cafe 100!

The first week of quarter four is full of athletic competitions! Check out the schedule for this week. KVIKS Media will be broadcasting the Baseball home game on Wednesday.

Check out what's happening on Thursday 3/24/22 for junior week!

Do you want to be the MC for class of 2023?

Check out what's happening on 3/23/22 for junior week!

Check out the athletic competitions happening on Saturday! There are no games this week between Monday and Friday.

Track and Field sign-ups and conditioning begin Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM at the Hilo High Track!

See more details and entry guidelines at www.ehcc.org. For further assistance, stop by Ms. Z's room in L-4. Deadline to submit is Saturday, February 19, 2022

The LRC and the Hilo High School Credit Union, will be closed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 for ACT makeup testing. The LRC and the credit union will reopen on Wednesday.

Please visit the Learning Resource Center to sign-up for these upcoming college presentations.

This week, we have Girls Basketball Semi-Finals and Finals as well as Girls Soccer Semi-Finals and the Canoe Paddling BIIF Championship.

Distribution: Monday, February 7, 2022

Gear Up Hawaii February 2022 Announcements and Updates

Aloha….February is Black History Month. This is the time to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans and African Descent in the world.

This week, there are competitions for Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Swimming and Diving and Paddling.

Congratulations to our four Class of 2022 seniors as they recently committed to playing collegiate level sports next year!

Hilo High School is offering voluntary free weekly COVID-19 testing to help keep our students, staff and community safe.

HIDOE employees, contracted service providers, visitors and students must complete a wellness check each morning before going to school or work if fully vaccinated or not. Please report any illness or COVID-19 exposure to the school or supervisor. Click on the article to read the guidance on performing a wellness check, and whether or not you have to isolate.

Seeking students for Super Smash Bros and/or League of Legends for Spring 2022 Season!

Continue reading this article to learn more about the spring audition.

Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022, school buses will not be operating for both morning and afternoon for these routes.

C-215 closed due to testing. DO NOT DISTURB

Blood Bank of Hawaii is visiting Hilo for a Blood Drive on January 18, 19, & 20, 2022. Volunteers are needed to donate blood. Students over age of 16, teachers, and staff are welcome to participate.

Check out what is happening this week in Viking Athletics.

Congratulations to Senior Enjl Himoya for being one of two Hawai'i state students selected to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program!

The Performing Arts Learning Center will be opening registration for the Second Semester very shortly! Stay tuned for more information. Auditions will be coming up soon!

Parents! You are invited to 2 workshops offered by UH Manoa. The focus of these workshops if to help students be a successful and contributing members of our community.

Aloha Vikings! There will be a School Community Council meeting on Monday Jan 10, 2022 at 6 pm over Zoom. Everyone is welcome to join.

Dear Parents and Guardians, please read the following letter from Principal Urasaki regarding an alleged threat to our campus.

Second Quarter Report Cards will be distributed in students' STARS classes on Monday, January 10th, 2022.  Students without STARS can see Mrs. Lawrence at the LRC to pick up their report cards.  Distance learners can make arrangements to pick up report cards or check the Infinite Campus portal for final grades.

As of Tuesday, January 4, 2022, new BIIF Guidance regarding Spectators went into effect. Click to read the full guidance.

Important letter sent to parents on January 3, 2022 from Interim Superintendent Hayashi regarding returning back to school after winter break during an uptick in the Omicron COVID variant.

Due to the weather and safety of our players, todays JV boys basketball game at Pahoa has been cancelled.

The girls varsity basketball game at Pahoa has been rescheduled until next week Wednesday December 29th at 3:30pm at Hilo High School Gym.

Please continue to read this article for updated information on recent HHS Sporting Events

Click to watch the concert from Hilo Intermediate School and Hilo High School!

Mrs.Tillery, an HHS counselor, will be holding this meeting for incoming 9th-grade parents. During this meeting, we will go over registration guidelines and provide assistance for filling out the paperwork.

UPDATE: (12/6/21, 1:11pm) Girls Volleyball Game at Hilo vs. Waianae High is on as scheduled - 3:30pm.

If you would like to support our GVB team during their HHSAA play-in game vs Waianae today, December 6, 2021 at 3:30pm, here is the link to purchase tickets. All ticket purchases MUST be made online. Spectators must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 and present Vaccination Card, or present a negative antigen or PCR COVID 19 test taken through a certified CLIA certified laboratory within 48 hours. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

Streaming live TONIGHT @ 7:30 PM. Hilo High School's Performing Art's Learning Center presents, Agatha Rex!

The Hawaiian Kingdom became an independent Nation state on November 28th 1843, with the leadership of Mōʻī Kamehameha the third- Kauikeaouli.  With the help of Timoteo Haʻalilo, William Richards, and Sir George Simpson who travelled to France, Europe and the United States,  Hawaiʻi became one of the the first non-European Nations recognized as an independent state in the world. This day became known as Lā Kūʻokoʻa or Hawaiian Independence Day.

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

Hey Vikings! The Viking Store will be close on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. It will be open next week Wednesday!

The next National Honors Society Meeting will be taking place next week Monday, November 29th, during lunch recess at Mr. Yamamotos room (B-44).

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!

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

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

Attention all Honor Society members, there is a meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021 during lunch recess at Mr. Yamamoto’s Room, B-44. Please be prompt.

All those in Wrestling may go every Tuesday & Thursday at 3:30 - 7:30 PM to train your Strength/Wrestling Techniques and Drills at the Old Gym. You will need to show proof of full vaccination, and /or exemption along with negative COVID test results within 72 hours of every practice. Please contact Coach Ryan at (808) 313-5678 or [email protected] to come forward.

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.

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.

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.

Any HHS student interested in trying out for the 2021-22 HHS Varsity Swim & Dive team is invited to the informational meeting today Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:25p at the swimming pool (Section C). Hope to see you there!

In remembrance of Veterans Day, the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band Woodwind Quintet will be performing at lunchtime on Wednesday, November 10, in front of the auditorium. Please join us for this rare, musical event!

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

🌈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. 🌈

For those interested in participating in tennis & are not currently in a Fall sport, you are welcome to come out to conditioning/hitting practice at Hilo Intermediate Tennis Courts which starts this week, October 18, 2021.

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!

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.

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

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

Read this week's updates on activities and events.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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