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HHS Athletics Food Packages Sale Order Form

Please continue to read this article if you are interested in purchasing an "All is Meaty and Bright HHS Athletics Food Package"
$20 for:
1 - 1 1/2 pounds of Keoki's Kalua Pork
2 - 10oz Redondo's Mild Portugese Sausage
2 - 1 pound packets of Georgie Boy Chicken Franks
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Holidays at Home Decorating Contest Winners

Holidays at Home Decorating Contest Winners

Thank you to those who entered our Holiday Decorating Contest! It was great to see all the different entries submitted from our students and faculty. Read further to view the winners!
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Mele Monday Holiday Concert with Mark Yamanaka

Mele Monday Holiday Concert with Mark Yamanaka

Enjoy this special 30 minute concert with your 'ohana! Hilo High School, in partnership with GEARUP MANOA, presents a special virtual Hawaiian holiday concert with alumnus Mark Yamanaka.
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Distance Learning to Continue Through SY 20-21 Quarter 3

Distance Learning to Continue Through SY 20-21 Quarter 3

High schools in our complex, Hilo High School along with Waiakea High School will be continuing with our distance learning program throughout Quarter 3. Our teachers will continue to provide lessons virtually and our Learning Hubs will continue to be open. We will continue to closely monitor COVID activity to ensure a safe and successful transition and communicate more details for the 4th Quarter.
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SY 21-22 Course Registration

SY 21-22 Course Registration

Attention all current and future Vikings! Click on the link or press, "read full story" to go straight to the Registration Hub for School Year 2021-2022. Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2020.
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Viking Store Now ONLINE!

Viking Store Now ONLINE!

For all of your HHS Merchandise needs plase visit hilohigh.org/store
Finish your holiday shopping, we provide free gift wrapping!
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Mindful Monday | 2020 Wellness Week

Mindful Monday | 2020 Wellness Week

To start off our wellbeing week, we have Miss Darcy demonstrating a yoga exercise to get you through the week. If you've never tried yoga, now is the time to practice with friends and family! Yoga works out every muscle in the body, boosts your immune system, and help you get a better nights sleep. What a perfect way to end the day!
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December 13, 2020 - Ninth Grade Cram Jam

December 13, 2020 - Ninth Grade Cram Jam

During this time, 9th graders that need help with last-minute homework questions, test prep, essay readings, and study tips will have access to free tutors that can help them prepare for their final week of school.
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2020-21 Student Feedback Panorama Survey

2020-21 Student Feedback Panorama Survey

Dear Students, Our school needs your help! Your experiences and opinions are an essential part of making our school the best place it can be. Please complete the survey to share your thoughts.
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Food Friday: Holiday Cookie Baking!

Food Friday: Holiday Cookie Baking!

Hilo High School Title I, in partnership with GEARUP MANOA presents Holiday Cookie Baking! Getting into the holiday mood by learning how to make and bake holiday cookies with Mrs. Nakamura!
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Class of 2023 Teapresso Fundraiser

Class of 2023 Teapresso Fundraiser

This Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 10 AM - 2 PM at 235 Waianuenue Ave.
Support the class of 2023, come and get some yummy Bentos, musubis, and BOBA BOBA!
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Bright Spot: Hilo HS National Merit Semi-Finalists 2020

Bright Spot: Hilo HS National Merit Semi-Finalists 2020

Congratulations to John Marrack and Shwe Win for being selected as Semi-Finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Also, congratulations to Shwe Win, for being awarded the Harvard Book Award earlier this year. #hhsvikingpride
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Rescheduled Steak Fry Fundraiser

The previous Spring 2020 Steak Fry Fundraiser has been rescheduled for
Spring 2021 on Sunday, April 11, 2021
- At this time all Spring 2020 Steak Fry tickets will be honored
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Holidays at Home Decoration Contest

Corner decorating is a tradition here at Hilo High and we would like to continue this tradition virtually. This year's theme is Holidays at Home. Participants should decorate their “corners” (homes) in a way that evokes comfort and shows the coziness of the holidays from the comfort of their own home. Teachers and Students are welcome to participate! Please continue reading the article for more information. Go to https://tinyurl.com/HolidaysAtHome2020  to sign up!
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HHS Virtual Winter Talent Show Sign Up

Show off your cool talents and sign up to be in our Virtual Winter Talent Show hosted by HHS Student Association. Please read further for more information!
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Special Thanksgiving Grab and Go Meal

Join us on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 12:40 - 1:20 PM for a special Grab and Go Thanksgiving lunch! All DOE students are welcome.
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Virtual Drivers Ed Program Sign Up (January - February, 2021)

Virtual Drivers Ed Program Sign Up (January - February, 2021)

Tentative dates: Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting: January 21, 2021, classes: January 25, 2021 - February 18, 2021, BTW: TBD. By completing this form, you will be placed on a waitlist for upcoming Driver Education classes at Hilo High School. Classes are currently being held virtually with a maximum number of participants of 14. In-person classes may resume once students are back on campus. Computer and WiFi connectivity are necessary, as well as a working camera and microphone.
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Election Day Reminders

No school on Tuesday November 3, 2020
HHS is not a polling place, Hawai'i votes by mail!
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Night Marchers: A Zoom Performance

A group of local campers are confronted by the Night Marchers, ancient Hawaiian spirits who walk the night. Students from Mrs. Seaquist's Acting Class prepared this spooky Halloween special, all through Zoom!
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Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshops

Learn how to pay for college. Join UH Hilo for their financial aid information nights.

The Federal Government is offering $billions to help you pay for your college education. Find out how you can apply.
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Hawai'i Keiki

Hawai'i Keiki School Health Program

Did you know that Hilo High School has a nurse in the health room to work with the School Health
Assistant (SHA) in supporting your child’s health and education? Hilo High School is staffed with a
Hawai‘i Keiki registered nurse (RN). When your child is sick at school, this nurse can assess your child
and decide if your child needs to go home, see a medical provider, or can stay at school.
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Upward Bound

Are you ready for College? Upward Bound at UH Hilo is accepting applications. Sign up for their Virtual Information Nights on their website.
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Senior Ads for Yearbook 2020-2021

Class of 2021 Seniors! Do you want to have your own special place for you and your friends in this year’s yearbook? Well, now you can by purchasing a Senior Ad! Prices are as follows:
Full Page: $200, ½ Page: $100, and ¼ Page: $50.
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10/12/2020 Letter to Parents - HIDOE Statement on Acellus

Parent message from Supt. Kishimoto regarding instructional review of Acellus. In a letter to families, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said the HIDOE has completed a review of Acellus and is working to move forward in a manner that supports students in the least disruptive manner possible.
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Free Grab-and-Go meals program launching at Hilo High School this fall

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be returning for the fall semester at 203 public schools beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Dec. 18, to provide free meals to children ages 18 and younger. The meals are available to children regardless of whether or not they are enrolled at the distribution site, are public school students, or are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program.
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Annual Title I Meeting SY 2020-2021

Every year, Hilo High School holds an annual Title I meeting during Open House. Since Open House did not happen this year, please click here to read what Title I is, and how Hilo High School is qualifies and uses Title I support.
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Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Rent & Mortgage assistance for Hawaii County residence who lost income due to the pandemic.
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Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualification SY 20-21

Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualification SY 20-21

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides parent(s)/guardian(s) of a HIDOE student, the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher(s) and if the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so their qualifications. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s) and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner upon request.
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Letter to Parents on Quarter 2 Plans | 9/25/2020

Letter to Parents on Quarter 2 Plans | 9/25/2020

As we plan to phase in our students, our second quarter will continue with distance learning. Please click to read the full letter to parents and guardians regarding Hilo High School's plan for second quarter.
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Special Parent Information Network

Please SAVE the DATE for the 34th annual SPIN conference. When: Saturday, October 17, 2020. Time: 9am - 2pm. Place: Virtual conference- Zoom
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Lōkahi | Enjl Himoya

This video was written and produced by Enjl Himoya for his bid for Hawaii State Student Council Historian.
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Patriot Day

Virtual Service Opportunity
We will never forget September 11, 2001
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This infographic contains information regarding PALC Virtual Registration. All classes for semester 1 will be online. Classes begin September 8. All classes will occur after school on ZOOM. You can choose from 4 classes: Technical Theatre, Voice training for Musical Theatre, Acting, Play writing, and Directing. To complete the registration form, go to: http://bit.ly/PALC_REG

August 28. 2020 - PALC Virtual Orientation

This semester, we are offering a distance learning curriculum in Acting, Music, Technical Theatre, and Play Writing. Our goal is to produce a virtual New Playwrights Festival in December. This is a project we have done annually for 23 years. It's exciting new territory to have our students write and perform for a virtual stage!
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SY 20-21 Upward Bound Virtual Information Nights

Are you in high school and have plans for college in your future? Will you be a first-generation college student and/or meet eligibility guidelines? Learn about what services Upward Bound provides in your journey to get to college.
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Free Guided Tour of Hilo High School

Get to know the campus of Hilo High School with this guided tour. Learn about our history, and services available to students. Click here to reserve tickets for a free guided tour of Hilo High School.
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Distance Learning Opt-In Form

Attached is a PDF of the Hilo High School Distance Learning Opt-In Application. If your browser is compatible, you can fill it out digitally and print it directly from the website. Additionally, you can download it directly from the website to print and sign.
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Virtual Parent Orientation (August 5, 2020)

Welcome to Hilo High School! Our Administrators and PCNC welcome you to attend our first virtual parent orientation. Please share this article with anyone who would be interested in attending!
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Student ID Photo Submission (SY 20-21)

Attention Class of 2024 or other incoming students. Please submit a photo for your student ID card. You will need to log in with a google account to access the Google Form.
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General Diploma Pickup 2020

General Diploma Pickup 2020

Hey class of 2020 Alumni! If you haven't picked up your diploma, you or a parent/guardian can now pick it up at the Main Office during business hours!
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LIVE: 2020 Graduate Drive Through

LIVE: 2020 Graduate Drive Through

Click here to go to the Hilo High School YouTube page where the 2020 Graduate Drive Through will be streamed live from 3 - 5 PM on Friday, May 22, 2020.
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Instructions for Oiwi E Video Submissions (May 2020)

Instructions for Oiwi E Video Submissions (May 2020)

Hilo High School is working on a compilation video of Oiwi E! We would love to have others record themselves singing, dancing or playing an instrument along with the song! Please read the full article for more information.
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Distance Learning and Enrichment Packets FAQs

Distance Learning and Enrichment Packets FAQs

Frequently asked questions from parents, teachers, and students regarding Distance Learning and Enrichment Packets. This article will continuously be updated as more questions are asked.
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Distance Learning Readiness Survey

Distance Learning Readiness Survey

Aloha Students of Hilo High School! Fourth quarter will be starting very shortly. Since we are unable to meet traditionally on our campus, we must prepare distance learning opportunities for you all until we are able to return to classes on campus. To ensure that everyone has access to a form of distance learning, please complete this survey immediately. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Stay safe!
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UPDATE: Grab-and-Go Meal Menus

UPDATE: Grab-and-Go Meal Menus

If you plan to pickup Grab & Go Meals, attached are the meal menus for Breakfasts and Lunches for serving sites in the Hilo Area.
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2020 Senior Prom Cancelled

2020 Senior Prom Cancelled

Hey Class of 2020, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Senior Prom has been cancelled due to Department of Health recommendations to cancel large gatherings. More information to come. Stay tuned.
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03/15/2020 Letter to Parents on Spring Break Extension

03/15/2020 Letter to Parents on Spring Break Extension

The Department will use the additional time to plan for implementation of social distancing within the school setting, arrange for professional development to support modified operations, and thoroughly clean schools.
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BIIF Events Cancelled Until Further Notice (3/13/2020)

BIIF Events Cancelled Until Further Notice (3/13/2020)

Attention athletes, as of 3/13/2020, any BIIF related event is cancelled or postponed until further notice. This includes practices and matches. Check back here as more information is released. This is in accordance to a similar decision from the HHSAA to suspend all athletic activities statewide due to the rising threat of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Sophomore Days

Sophomore Days

Sophomore Days will be held on April 16 and 17, Class of 2022 would like to hold two rallies in front of the auditorium where we will have festivities.
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SBA Test for Juniors

SBA Test for Juniors

The Smarter Balanced Assessment is coming up juniors!
The dates will be:
March 30-April 3 for the Math portion during your math class,
ELA will be taken from April 13-24 during your english class, and
Makeup testing will be from April 27-May 1.
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Senior Prom Packet Dropoff / Payment

Senior Prom Packet Dropoff / Payment

Seniors - prom packet dropoff and payment have been extended from Tuesday, 3/3/20 to Friday, 3/6/2020 during lunch recess in front of A12B.
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YMCA COLLEGE CAMP

YMCA COLLEGE CAMP

YMCA College Camp from May 30th-June 5th on Oahu. It is an all-expense paid for Accepted Students. Application information can be picked up in A-1 or found online at Athertonymca.org . Please see Mrs. Frias if you have any questions!
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U.S Army Visitation

U.S Army Visitation

The United States Army will be visiting us on Thursday, March 12, 2020 @9:55am during Pd. 3. Come to Room A-1 to sign up and receive a pass to attend their presentation. See you then!
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Iolani SAT/ACT Prep Program

Iolani SAT/ACT Prep Program

Listen up 9th,10th, and 11th graders! Would you like to attend Iolani School's SAT/ACT Prep Program this summer? The dates that the program will be from June 15th to July 24th. The program will cost $690, but Iolani will grant a FULL SCHOLARSHIP to ONE Hilo High Student. Please See Mrs. Frias For more Information ASAP!
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Support Hilo High Through Shopping!

Support Hilo High Through Shopping!

Hey Vikings, Do you want to support our school while going grocery shopping? Well, now you can! For the next 5 weeks till March 31st, If you go grocery shopping at Sack-N-Save, at the checkout, let the cashier know that you want your points to go to Hilo High. Come on Vikings lets support our school!
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