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Class of 2023 Senior Mob Shot

Class of 2023 Senior Mob Shot

Senior Mob Shot will be taken at the New Gym on Monday, September 19, 2022 during STARS. Poster Size: No bigger than 24" wide and 18" tall. Please be appropriate! No contraband, cursing or naughty-ness.
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ASVAB Administration

ASVAB Administration

The next ASVAB will be taking place on Tuesday, September 13th. 2022!
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Wellness Guidelines

Wellness Guidelines

Eating habits and active lifestyles developed in childhood can take hold throughout life. Read More...
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Hilo Blood Drive (January 18, 19 & 20, 2022)

Hilo Blood Drive (January 18, 19 & 20, 2022)

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.
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PALC Spring 2022 Registration

PALC Spring 2022 Registration

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!
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 is Unity Day

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 is Unity Day

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!
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Mahalo Principal Urasaki! #ThankaPrincipal

Mahalo Principal Urasaki! #ThankaPrincipal

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.
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

🌈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. 🌈
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Traffic, Safety, and Campus Logistics Reminders

Traffic, Safety, and Campus Logistics Reminders

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.
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Virtual Winter Concert 2020

The Hilo High Viking Band Winter Concert will be premiering live on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 at 6 PM on Hilo High School’s YouTube and Facebook Pages.
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Loyalty and Honor Mask Sale

Support Hilo High Athletics by purchasing a Loyalty and Honor Mask! Masks are $7 each. Go to tinyurl.com/vikingmask2 or click on this article to purchase one today!
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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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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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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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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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Infinite Campus Portal

Need help with Infinite Campus?
Forgot your user name and password?
Parents and Guardians need an Activation Code?
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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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Grab-and-Go Meals to Continue At Certain Sites

Grab-and-Go Meals to Continue At Certain Sites

Most sites will serve breakfast and lunch while others will offer lunch only (indicated in list below). Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
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Graduate Drive Through Guidelines Shared

Graduate Drive Through Guidelines Shared

All graduating Hilo High School seniors are invited to participate in our first ever Graduate Drive Through Event on May 22, 2020. School Administration released the guidelines for the event via social media, the most important being: "The public is not invited to participate in the event as we must observe the social distancing regulations."
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Looking for Apple or Android Coders!

Looking for Apple or Android Coders!

Click for application. Are you interested in Coding? Perhaps you want to learn how to code? Hilo High School is looking for students who are interested in joining our School Design App Development Team. The app will be made using Android Studio and Apple XCODE. This app that is being developed has the potential to be used by many people, outside of Hilo High! Anyone who wants to learn is available to join this project as well!
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2020 School Quality Survey

2020 School Quality Survey

The School Quality Survey (SQS) Parent Letters were sent home with your child on Monday, 01/13/2020. Please complete and mail in the enclosed pre-paid envelope at any time, no later than March 13, 2020.

If your child would like to earn 10 HERO points, please have your child bring their COMPLETED (and sealed) SQS envelopes to Ms. Julie Ann Lawrence in A01-B by February 14, 2020.
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Water Polo

Water Polo

water polo preseason practices have started
-Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 7:00
-Saturdays from 8:00-11:00
@ the hilo high pool
attire :
-one piece (fitted) bathing suit (game suit provided depending on size needed)
-latex swimming cap (will be provided)
-goggles (optional)
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Class of 2020 Senior Luau

Class of 2020 Senior Luau (February 29th, 2020)

Class of 2020 senior luau will be on Saturday February 29th, 2020 at the Hilo High first patio, the cost will be $20.00 and forms are available for pick up at A12B from January 13-17 and payment will be on Jan 20-24.
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Performance Arts Learning Center-PALC

Performance Arts Learning Center-PALC

The Performing Arts Learning Center, PALC, will hold 2 registration meetings for semester 2. You only need to attend one of the two meetings. The first is meeting is Tuesday, January 14, from 3-4:30 pm. The second meeting is Wednesday, January 15, from 3-4:30 pm.
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Hot Dog Jam Ticket Sample

6th Annual Hilo Complex Band Hot Dog Jam (February 15, 2020)

Hey Vikings! The 6th Annual, Hilo Complex Bands, Hot Dog Jam Fundraising Event is happening on February 15 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at our own Hilo High Gym. Tickets are $7.00 (pre-sold) or $10.00 at the door. Please see any band member or Mrs. Yokoe to purchase yours by Jan 23. Mahalo for your support!
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Hilo High Special Olympic UNIFIED Program (January 15, 2020)

Hilo High Special Olympic UNIFIED Program (January 15, 2020)

Anyone still interested in volunteering, or becoming a UNIFIED Partner for Hilo High School Special Olympic UNIFIED Program, please come to room N105 to complete forms. First practice will start on Wednesday, January 15th during lunch recess at the track.
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2020 May Day Court Applications (1/8 - 1/16, 2020)

2020 May Day Court Applications (1/8 - 1/16, 2020)

Do you love to dance? Do you love the Hawaiian culture? Do you think you have what it takes to represent your class and ʻohana in this yearʻs May Day Hōʻike? Come to P-3 (Mr. Fernandez rm) and K101 (Kumu ʻAwaʻs rm) to pick up a May Day Court application. Applications will be available from Wednesday, 1/8, to Thursday, 1-16. If you have any questions, please go see Mr. Fernandez or Kumu ʻAwa.
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2020 Senior Song Practices Begin

2020 Senior Song Practices Begin

Seniors! Your commencement song practices are starting on January 13th. Every Monday beginning January 13th, please report directly to the Pool when pd 2 ends. Song practice begins at the start of 1st recess. Anyone who reports more than 5 minutes late will be considered absent for that day's practice and will lose that ticket. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Arbles.
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Chapter 19 Revised

HIDOE Letter: Chapter 19 Revised

"The Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) is committed to create and sustain positive and supportive learning environments where our students feel safe, secure, and welcomed."
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2019 HHSAA Division 1 Football CHAMPIONS

2019 HHSAA Division 1 Football CHAMPIONS

Once again, history was made! With a breathtaking, unbelievable final field goal, Vikings take home the HHSAA Division 1 Football trophy! 20-17
'Iolani
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Viking Band Strawberry Mochi Fundraiser

Viking Band Strawberry Mochi Fundraiser

Attention all Vikings! The Hilo High Viking Band will be launching a Strawberry Mochi fundraiser! Tickets will be sold the first two weeks of December and pick up will be January 29th - February 1st and February 5th - February 8th at Two Ladies Kitchen from 11am-3pm. If you would like to purchase any tickets please see any band member or Mrs. Yokoe in the band room. We appreciate your support!
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Fukunaga Scholarship (19-20)

Fukunaga Scholarship (19-20)

The Fukunaga Scholarship is open to any graduating senior planning to attend a 4-year college or university next Fall and major in an area of Business. This scholarship could be worth $5,000 every year of college for a total of $20,000! Come to A-1 for more information.
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Bezos Scholars Program (19-20)

Bezos Scholars Program (19-20)

Listen up, Juniors! This Leadership/Scholarship program is just for you! The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership program that amplifies youth voice and action. Accepted scholars are invited to attend an all-expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival during the summer after Junior Year.
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AVID Christmas Tree Sale (November 30, 2019)

AVID Christmas Tree Sale (November 30, 2019)

Hilo Y’s Men Club Christmas Tree Sale. Nov. 30 at Ben Franklin Parking lot. Come and support our local service club by donating dollars to determine the winner of our ugly sweater contest. Ugly sweater contest will be presented by our Hilo High 11th grade AVID class.
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Attention Seniors!

Attention Seniors!

Senior cap and gown orders are due to Balfour BEFORE December 1st to avoid the $20 late fee.
See Ms. Arbles (A-22) if you have questions.
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Thanksgiving Rally (11/27/2019)

Thanksgiving Rally (11/27/2019)

The Thanksgiving Rally is an event that will send off our students on their very much anticipated Thanksgiving break.
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Scholars App

Scholars App

Scholars app offers information on tons of Hawaii-based scholarships (see attached flyer). Create an account on scholarsapp.com today!
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Deadline for Donating Blood (December 6, 2019)

Deadline for Donating Blood (December 6, 2019)

Hey Juniors and Seniors Do you want to be a hero and save lives right here in Hawaii? On January 22nd we will be having our annual blood drive . By donating blood you can help save up to 3 lives! Sign Up to get a form today until December 6th,2019 in BB102, or if you have the teachers you can also sign up with Mrs. Kalawe, Mr. Sato, and Mrs. Blair. Sign Up before its to late because remember, YOU ARE SOMEONES TYPE! Thank you!
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Hilo High PTSA Craft Faire

Hilo High PTSA Craft Faire

Come and enjoy the PTSA Christmas Craft Faire on December 7 at the Hilo High School Cafeteria.
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JV and Varsity Softball Conditioning (December 2nd, 2019)

JV and Varsity Softball Conditioning (December 2nd, 2019)

Voluntary conditioning will begin on Monday Dec. 2nd at Kapiolani Elem. School Ball Field from 3:30 - 5:30PM Must have current physical on file prior to conditioning. Please contact the athletic dept with any questions.
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Scholarship Live!

Scholarship Live!

Need help with financial aid and the scholarship process?
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NHS General Meeting (December 3, 2019)

NHS General Meeting (December 3, 2019)

Attention all National Honor Society members. Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday, December 3rd during FIRST Recess. Please meet at the Pool, and remember to wear your club t-shirts! See you there!
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“It is Unlawful for Anyone under the Age of 21 to Purchase, Use or Possess any Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device”

“It is Unlawful for Anyone under the Age of 21 to Purchase, Use or Possess any Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device”

Pursuant to Act 206 (2018), Section 712-1258, Hawaii Revised Statutes, it is unlawful for any student under the age of 21 to purchase or possess any tobacco product or electronic smoking device. In addition, any tobacco product or electronic smoking device found in a student’s possession is committing a Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 19 offense. It shall be seized by school administration and forfeited to law enforcement.
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Student Booths Available: Christmas Craft Fair 2019

Student Booths Available: Christmas Craft Fair 2019

Need to fundraise for a club, school project or trip? ALL students groups get FREE space at the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7th, Hilo High Staff pay only $35.00 for a half booth.
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ASVAB Test (November 22, 2019)

ASVAB Test (November 22, 2019)

Hey Vikings! There are still spaces available for the ASVAB test on December 4th. See Ms. Taniguchi in A-16 to sign up.
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Class of 2023 - Christmas Parade Community Service

Class of 2023 - Christmas Parade Community Service

Attention class of 2023, with Christmas fast approaching, we are coming together with Grand Naniloa to help with the Christmas Parade in Hilo on November 30th. To sign up, please see Ms. Switzer or Mr. Finley at BB-302 or B-45. Thank you!
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Temporary Telecom Outage (11/5/2019)

Temporary Telecom Outage (11/5/2019)

Aloha Hilo High Community. Today, November 5, 2019, around 10 AM, Hilo High experienced a network outage that disrupted bells, paging, internet and phone communications. Service was restored at 10:45 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused to those trying to reach us.
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Hilo High Paddling Conditioning (11/4 - 11/7, 2019)

Hilo High Paddling Conditioning (11/4 - 11/7, 2019)

Hilo High School Canoe Paddling conditioning will be from Monday, November 4, 2019 to Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM at the Hilo High pool. You must have a current physical on file to participate.
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Harriet Bouslog Labor and Hilo Women's Club Scholarships

Harriet Bouslog Labor and Hilo Women's Club Scholarships

The Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship - $2,000 - open to students who are related to a current, retired, or deceased member of ILWU Local 142, planning to enroll in one of the UH System schools.

The Hilo Women's Club Scholarship - $1,000 - open to students graduating from an East Hawaii High School, with a GPA of 3.0 and higher, planning to attend UH Hilo or Hawaii Community College next year.
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Project Vision Hawaii Conducts Free Screening

Project Vision Hawaii Conducts Free Screening

On October 28, 29,& 30 Project Vision Hawaii offered FREE vision screening for all students at Hilo High School! The screening took about 15-20 minutes per student as they underwent various preliminary vision checks. Students from our Clinical Health Pathway classes assisted with the screening process, along with members of our local Lions Clubs. Students identified for further testing may also be eligible for free glasses!!

Mahalo to Project Vision Hawaii!
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Yokoe Takes Girls HHSAA Air Rifle Championship!

Yokoe Takes Girls HHSAA Air Rifle Championship!

A great big VIKING Congratulations to Junior GIANNA YOKOE! Yokoe rallied in the championship round to 631.9 for the girls title at the Sporter Air Rifle/HHSAA State Championships! Way to go, Gianna!
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ASVAB Test (December 4th, 2019)

ASVAB Test (December 4th, 2019)

To all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, we will be having our second ASVAB test of the year on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019. The ASVAB test is a must take for anyone interested in joining the military. To sign up or to get more information, see Ms. Taniguchi in A-16 during morning or lunch recess. Spots are limited.
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Halloween Rally on Thursday 10/31/2019

Halloween Rally on Thursday 10/31/2019

Hey Vikings! It's spooky season! Dress up on Halloween to get hero points during recess and lunch in front of the auditorium. There will be a lunch time rally with fun games and a costume contest! Hope to see you there!
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Career Fair (11/14/2019)

Career Fair (11/14/2019)

We will be attending the Career Fair on Thursday, November 14th. You'll have the chance to speak directly with professionals in different careers, who represent all 6 career pathways. We will need to miss all of pd 1 and 1st recess on November 14th. We will return to school a few minutes tardy to pd 3. Forms can be picked up from Ms. Lawrence or Ms. Frias in A-1. Signed forms are due back to A-1 by Nov 12th. Space is limited to 2 buses - return your forms ASAP.
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Debate Club Meetings

Debate Club Meetings

Debate club meeting on Thursday afternoons from 2:45-4pm. Come to R13, Mrs. Laliberte's room after school.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa Scholarship Workshop (10/30/2019)

University of Hawaii at Manoa Scholarship Workshop (10/30/2019)

Hey, Seniors! Planning to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa? Interested in learning about some scholarships specific to us in Hawaii? Need some time to work on scholarship applications? Come sign up for a scholarship workshop scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th during pd 4. Representatives from UH Manoa will be here to share some scholarship information, as well as give you some time to work on scholarship apps online. See Mrs. Frias in A-1 to pick up a pass.
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Free Hawaiian Studies 100 College Class (SY 19-20 2nd Semester)

Free Hawaiian Studies 100 College Class (SY 19-20 2nd Semester)

Attention ALL Vikings! Are you interested in starting to earn College Credits while you are still in high school? Want to earn those college credits FOR FREE?
You're in luck! Hilo High School and Hawaii Community College are offering an AFTER SCHOOL Hawaiian Studies 100 Class during 2nd semester of this school year. Space is limited, so please see Mrs. Frias in A-1 as soon as possible if you are interested.
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Swim Team Meeting (10/17/2019)

Swim Team Meeting (10/17/2019)

Anyone interested in joining the Hilo High Swim team, there will be a meeting on October 17, 2019 during lunch at the pool bleachers.
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Hawaii Community College Application Session (11/05/2019)

Hawaii Community College Application Session (11/05/2019)

Good morning, Seniors! Do you still need to apply to college? Did you miss the first Hawaii Community College application session last month? Well, you're in luck! Hawaii Community College will be back to conduct another application session with us on Tuesday, November 5th. Please see Mrs. Frias in A-1 to sign up for the session and pick up a pass. Remember, the application is FREE, and non-binding! Hope to see you there!
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Hilo High Dive Team Meeting (10/31/2019)

Hilo High Dive Team Meeting (10/31/2019)

If you are interested in trying out for the Hilo High Dive Team, please stop by N101 on October 31 during lunch to sign up. Diving tryouts will be held on October 31, 2019 to November 1, 2019 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Hilo High Pool. You must have a current physical to participate.
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Japan Club Jamba Juice Jundraiser (October 2019)

Japan Club Jamba Juice Jundraiser (October 2019)

Jamba Juice is being sold at the front of the auditorium for 5 dollars.
They will be available after school on Mondays and Wednesday’s until the end of the month. Stop by and pick one up!
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Class of 2022 - T-Shirt Pre-Order (10/16 - 18, 2019)

Class of 2022 - T-Shirt Pre-Order (10/16 - 18, 2019)

Calling all Sophomores. We will be collecting pre-orders for your class t-shirts on Wednesday, October 16 until Friday, October 18 in Mrs. Araki's room C209 at lunch recess. Sizes small to large will be $10 and 2XL is $11. Buy a shirt and show your class pride!
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College Fair Field Trip Reminders (10/25/2019)

College Fair Field Trip Reminders (10/25/2019)

Students attending the College Fair on Friday, 10/25 - you will be missing lunch on Friday. Please plan accordingly by eating Wiki, or by bringing a home lunch with you that day. You will all report to your pd 4 classes as usual. An announcement will be made to excuse you at 10:30am. Buses will leave Hilo High at 10:45am. We will return to pd 6 around 12:15pm.
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HERO POINT OPPORTUNITY! VETERANS DAY CARDS

HERO POINT OPPORTUNITY! VETERANS DAY CARDS

Please come to A-16 at recess and lunch beginning on October 14th (the first day back from fall break) to pick up cards that you can make. Each card can be turned in for 5 HERO points and you can make a total of 4 cards to earn a maximum of 20 points. All cards are DUE on October 30 back to A-16 at recess and lunch.
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Construction Career Day (October 24/25, 2019)

Construction Career Day (October 24/25, 2019)

Are you interested in gaining more first-hand experience and information about your post-high school plans? You're in luck! We have TWO upcoming field trips that can help you do just that.
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