#High School

Big Island students are recognized for essays about volunteering in their community

Two students were awarded $500 for their essays about their volunteer service and connecting it with their specific communities.

Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students

Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.

92-year-old Kaua‘i veteran received high school diploma last month – decades after making secret sacrifice

Kaua‘i man Stanley Masao Oshima, a 92-year-old veteran, received his high school diploma only one month ago – due to a selfless and secret act.

High school girls can participate in free STEM summer program at UH Hilo

STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.

Over $25K in scholarships available to Big Island graduating seniors

Applications are open now through June 15. Awardees will be notified in July.

Makua Lani students on Big Island win international ‘space elevator’ academic challenge

High school students from around the world competed in the International Space Elevator Consortium’s Academic Challenge.

Hawaiian language students name new astronomy instrument on Mauna Kea

The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.

Five students suspended following altercation at Hilo High School

The Hawai‘i Police Department has slammed videos “popularizing and overplaying” the incident on social media.

Be part of Hilo High history: Attend the 2023 Homecoming Ho‘olaule‘a this weekend

A Big Island high school is celebrating its past, present and future this week, and the community is invited to come be part of its history. The 2023 Hilo High School Homecoming Ho‘olaule‘a will wrap up a week of festivities that looked back at the events that contributed to the school’s storied history. This year’s […]

Big Island Public High School Graduation Dates Released

With high school graduations just around the corner, the Hawai’i Department of Education has released official graduation dates for public and public charter schools across the state.

Ten High School ‘STARS’ Complete Workshop

Ten high school girls from around the state got a glimpse of what it is like in the aerospace industry during the second-annual STARS program.

UH Hilo 2015 Chancellor Scholars Named

Thirteen Hawai`i high school students have been awarded the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship.

Scholarships Offered for Students Interested in Broadcast

Hawai`i Association of Broadcasters is offering scholarship awards to students interested in pursuing a career in the broadcast industry in Hawai`i.

Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Students for Teen Advisory Council

High school students sought for community outreach effort in meth use awareness and prevention.

UH-Hilo Offers Free Admission This Week to Middle, High Schoolers

Middle and intermediate school students are allowed to attend UH-Hilo sporting events this week for free, according to the Vulcans’ athletic department.

Students to Reach the Moon in Space Act Agreement

A non-reimbursable Space Act Agreement could allow high school kids to make history by conducting the first student experiment on the Moon’s surface.

DOH: E-Cigarette Usage Climbing Among Public School Students

Usage of non-traditional tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, among middle and high school students are higher in Hawai’i than the rest of the country.

Hilo Claims BIIF DI Crown in 11-Inning Thriller

Hilo’s three runs in the top of the 11th inning gave them enough distance past the defending state champions in Sunday’s championship contest.