Preparation for School Year 2026-2027

Aloha Hilo Union School Families,

We hope you and your ohana are enjoying a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer break! As we get further into July, we want to share some important dates and information to help you start preparing for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.

🗓️ Important Dates
Monday, August 3, 2026: First Day of School! We can't wait to welcome back our students in Grades 1–6 for a brand-new year of learning and growth.

Friday, August 21, 2026: Statehood Day Holiday - No School

🚌 SY 2026–2027 Bus Application Periods
If your child will be riding the school bus this year, please take note of the application windows for each quarter. Applications must be submitted within these specific timeframes:

Quarter Application Window
Quarter 1 July 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Quarter 2 September 14, 2026 – October 12, 2026
Quarter 3 December 7, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Quarter 4 February 22, 2027 – March 22, 2027

⚠️ Reminder: Please be sure to apply during the Quarter 1 window starting next Monday, July 13th, to ensure your child has bus transportation secured for the start of the school year.

If you have any questions about registration, bus applications, or the start of the year, please don't hesitate to give our main office a call at (808) 933-0900.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Mahalo,

Tyson Tomono
Principal
Hilo Union School