College/Career

Hey Vikings! We're starting the new school year off right with some college and career visitation opportunities for you to explore. Check them out here!

9th-11th graders, please consider taking a practice NMSQT/PSAT test on October 14, 2023, to prepare yourself for the real SAT!

Interested in a veterinary career? 4-H will be hosting a program about this very topic this June!

Explore cybersecurity, app development, robotics, marine science, and more! No tech experience required!

Spring 2023 National Center NOAA/NWS Familiarization Sessions for Students and Early-Career NWS Employees

Nalukai offers intensive programs for Hawai’i high school students focused on technological, cultural, & social entrepreneurship as well as leadership development. Apply Now to the 2023 Nalukai Academy Summer Start-Up Camp: July 7-16, 2023

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to prepare yourself for the real SAT!

Wanna join the military? Then you must take the ASVAB!

Planning to join the military after high school? You'll need to take the ASVAB!

Information on the 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp this summer from June 20-24, 2022!

Interested in working in the medical field? Take the opportunity to work with Electro Cardiograms this August!

Cal Maritime is offering free tours of their training ship at Pier 1 Hilo Harbor on Sunday, June 18 & Monday, June 19, 2023 from 9AM - 2PM. Required: Photo ID, close-toed shoes, ability to walk up a gangway. High heels not allowed.

Want to take a course this 2023 summer? Well, course registration is now open!

Want to serve our community? Consider signing up for the Hawai'i Island Youth Commission!

Are you planning on joining the military post-high school? If so, take the ASVAB happening on Wednesday, April 12, 2023!

High school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will have the opportunity to participate in this free, engaging program with hands-on curriculum in agribusiness, plant, and animal science.

Learn about the upcoming college fair, a great learning opportunity for those looking to go to college!

Read on to learn about an amazing opportunity to intern at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel later this year!

Read more to learn about a paid internship opportunity at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

Topics will be centered around Hawaiian bird conservation and learning about solutions supporting critically endangered birds in Hawai’i. They are excited to host an expert team of local women scientists and conservation researchers practicing science here in Hawai’i to lead the event. Lunch is provided. All are welcome! They strongly encourage wahine and NHPI students to apply!

Auditions have been held for our spring musical and the show will be cast on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023! If you enjoy performing, consider joining the ensemble! If this is something you are interested in please come to the Auditorium at 3pm on Tuesday March 7th, 2023- it's not too late!

The University of La Verne will be visiting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:00am. If you're interested in this presentation please come to the LRC to sign up.

Ever thought of a career in astronomy or engineering, or just want to learn more about these possibilities? You're in luck! There are several speakers and presentations this week about these topics that you might want to check out!

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

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.

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

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.

Join up for a Free Gear Up Week Webinar

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.

Sign up for the Summer College Prep Session

Applications open NOW! Apply at: ZIPPYS.COM/CAREERS

Read here to find out about an upcoming college visitation at our school!

The last ASVAB administration of the year is coming up on Wednesday , April 13th, 2022!

HCC's early childhood education program will be visiting Hilo High on April 1st, 2022

Information on signing up for the Old Navy ONWard Field Trip on April 9th and 10th, 2022.

April 7, 2021 at 9 A.M.
For high school Juniors and Seniors to get assistance in finding the right financial fit for college.

Gear Up Hawaii February 2022 Announcements and Updates

We will be having on-campus PTP helpers starting March 31, 2021 during school hours. You are welcome to attend every day until you are finished with your Personal Transition Plan. You may virtually attend all of your classes while you are in the Hub, and work on your PTP during your breaks, or during periods that you do not have classes.

To sign up, please email Ms. Taniguchi at [email protected]
The last ASVAB of the year will be administered on Monday, April 5, 2021

Gear Up Manoa will be hosting a series of fun workshops for you on March 16 and March 17, 2021. These workshops are free and there are so many to choose from.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award. The Awards Zonta Club of Hilo provides $1000 awards recipients who later may be selected for a district/region award of US$1,500. Ten international recipients are selected from the district/region recipients to receive additional awards of US$5,000 each

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is an annual program to provide skills and character development, while opening the door to Rotary's value of service and ethical standards. Rotary clubs sponsor the students at $100 and $25 for high and middle school students, respectively.

Do you have plans for college in your future?
Want to learn what services Upward Bound provides?

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

Please join us Wednesday September 30, 2020 at 6 pm for our annual Senior Parent Night on Facebook & YouTube.

Class of 2020 Opportunity!

Wondering how to pay for College? Come to A-1 to check out some scholarships!

There are new scholarships available! Come to A-1 to check out some of these new scholarships this week!

Hey Vikings! There will be a few College and Career Visitations. Here is a list of the college's that will be coming.

New Scholarships posted on 2/7/2020.

Happy New Year, 2020! We have several new Scholarships available in A-1 for Seniors!

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.

Hey Vikings! There are still spaces available for the ASVAB test on December 4th. See Ms. Taniguchi in A-16 to sign up.

Seniors! Do you need help applying for Hawaii Community College?
Do you need help applying for financial aid?

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.

YMCA of Honolulu Atherton Branch is offering many virtual workshops.

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.

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.

There are several new scholarships available in A-1. Come by to check them out and apply!

Hawaii Saddle Club - several scholarships available to seniors from Hawaii Island with ranching or rodeo experience.

KEM Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship open to Hilo High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in Science beginning Fall 2020.

Mufi Hannemann Leadership Scholarship - open to students of Samoan ancestry with academic and leadership potential.

The Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarships - Open to Juniors and Seniors. $5,000 award for the winning video submission, and several $2,000 awards for winning essay submissions. Detailed application information can be found online.

Come check these scholarships and many more in A-1 today!

Scholars app offers information on tons of Hawaii-based scholarships (see attached flyer). Create an account on scholarsapp.com today!

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!

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.

Seniors! if you are planning to attend UH Manoa or UH Hilo, The family of G and M Nishiyama and N and J Haraguchi would like to award two $5,000 scholarships to qualified students. Come to A-1 for applications and their are due on April 1st.

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!

Friday is the last day to pay for AP tests. See Ms. Taniguchi in B-35 to pay for your tests.

AP fees is as follows:
Non-free/reduced eligible: $44 per test
Free/reduced eligible (with a turned in waiver form): $12 per test

*Non-refundable

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!

Students, Are you still interested in Early College? You can still get a packet In A-1, Mrs. Frias room this week. The Applications are due by March 9th.

Seniors! Don't Know what you might do after high school? If you plan to go to college, Hawaii Community College is coming to help with another application session. They will be coming at February 21st, during the second period. Go to Mrs. Frias room to pick up a pass.

Seniors Complete FAFSA by FEBRUARY 4TH @5PM!

Seniors UH Manoa And Chaminade University holding a Free Decision on the spot application At Hilo High!

HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY VISITATION:
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) will be visiting here with us on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Please come to Room A-1 to pick up your pass to attend this presentation which is coming up soon!

Western Oregon University Visitation will be visiting us on Friday, January 31, 2020 during Pd. 2. See Ms.Lawrence for a pass.

Football players interested in Linfield athletic program.

Do you love being outdoors in the natural setting of our beautiful island? Does conservation and sustainability matter to you? Want to get paid while doing what you love? Kupu's Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program would be perfect for you!

Information about several new scholarships is now available in A-1.

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.

Need help with financial aid and the scholarship process?

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.

Create your FSA ID before beginning your FAFSA. FSA ID instructions will be distributed in STARS on Monday, Sept 30th. See Mrs. Frias if you have any questions.

Hey, Seniors! If you are planning to apply to UH Hilo for college, please come to see Mrs. Frias in A-1. You may qualify for a FREE UH Hilo Decision-On-The-Spot Application Appointment on November 8th.

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.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019
Time: 8:00am
Location: Hilo High School Cafeteria
Sign up with Ms. Taniguchi in B35 from September 3-27.
Cash Only! Exact Change Please!

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!

Interested in a military career? Well come on down to Rm. A-1 and sign up to get your pass to attend any of these informational military presentations!

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.

We still have space on our two upcoming field trips. On Thursday, October 24th, we will be attending the Construction Career Day. On Friday, October 25th, we will be attending the College Fair.

There will be 3 sessions. Each senior will attend 1 session, depending on the period they have 12th grade English. Each of you will receive a pass indicating the session and time. Please head straight down to the New Gym at the indicated time.

Students attending the Construction Fair on Thursday, 10/24 - remember the strict dress code required to attend.

Hey, Seniors! Welcome back from October Break! Have you created your FSA IDs yet? Have your parents created theirs? What about your FAFSA? How many of you have completed it already? If you have not yet, don't worry - we're having a FAFSA completion event this Thursday, October 17th at Hilo High School from 5-7pm.

Hilo High School welcomes Lt. John Matagi from the Washington State Patrol, join us for his presentation to learn about a career in law enforcement.