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Aloha HUS ʻOhana,

Following storm assessments, all public schools on Hawaiʻi Island — including Hilo Union — will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 18, to allow time for campus safety checks, utility restoration, and storm cleanup.

🚫 No in-person classes Tuesday
🏫 Students should not report to campus

This closure currently applies to Tuesday only — updates on reopening will be shared as soon as they're available.

Please stay safe and follow guidance from local and state emergency officials. Mahalo for your understanding 🌈

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Following storm assessments, all public schools statewide — including Hilo Union — will be closed Monday, Aug. 17 to allow time for campus safety checks, utility restoration, and storm cleanup.

🚫 No in-person classes Monday
🏫 Students should not report to campus
👷 Only staff supporting reopening prep will report to work sites

This closure currently applies to Monday only — updates on reopening will be shared as soon as they're available.

Please stay safe and follow guidance from local and state emergency officials. Mahalo for your understanding 🌈

Full letter below 👇

Quick summary:

* Campuses close Fri 5:30 pm–Sun (Tropical Storm Lala)

*⚠️ A+ will NOT be operating tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

*Any other events during the closure window are canceled/postponed

*Expected to resume normal operations Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 — updates to follow if that changes

Full official notice posted in picture.

We'll continue monitoring the storm and will share updates if plans change. Stay safe, Hilo Union ʻohana 🌺