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Aloha Hilo Union Families,

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! We hope you and your ‘ohana enjoyed the holidays. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back for the 3rd Quarter on Tuesday, January 6th.

Please mark your calendars for these important dates coming up this month:

Tuesday, Jan 6: 🎒 Students return to school.

Monday, Jan 19: 🇺🇸 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School).

Tuesday, Jan 20: 🏫 Hilo Complex Day (No School). Please plan for a 4-day weekend for students!

Friday, Jan 23: 💯 100 Days of School Celebration! Stay tuned for more details on how we will celebrate this milestone.

Week of Jan 26-30: 🤝 Kindness Week. We will have special activities all week long—more info coming soon!

Let's start 2026 strong!

Aloha HUS ʻOhana,

Next week is Holiday Spirit Week (Dec. 15–19)! Let’s wrap up the year with some festive fun. Please see the schedule below to help your student plan their outfits:

🔴 Merry Monday: 12/15 Wear Red, Green, and/or White!
⛄ Tuesday: Winter Character Day 12/16 — dress as your favorite holiday character!
📼 Winter Ball Wednesday 12/17: Throwback to the 90s! Think neon, baggy, and oversized fits.
🌙 ’Twas the Night Thursday 12/28: Wear your festive PJs or cozy flannel.
❄️Festive Friday 12/19: Go all out! Wear your best holiday gear and Santa hats.

We can't wait to see your outfits, and let’s make this a week to remember! 📸