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Get ready to stand together, spread kindness, and make our school a place where everyone feels safe, included, and supported! In honor of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, we are celebrating Unity Day 2026!

Planning your next steps after high school? Join us on October 20, 2026, for an interactive afternoon designed to help students and families navigate the financial aid process and learn more on other financial aid assistance.  Whether you're aiming for a four-year university, community college, or trade program, we’re here to help you get funded.

As we return from Fall Break on Monday, October 12, 2026, Pāhoa High & Intermediate School will begin a two-week Tardy Sweep initiative running through Friday, October 23. This program is designed to protect valuable instructional time and foster safe, productive classroom environments.

Share the joy this spooky season by donating unopened candy for our annual Halloween event.

Attention Class of 2027 Seniors, Early Graduates and Families! It’s time to order your Jostens Graduation Cap & Gown Unit! The unit includes a cap, gown, and standard tassel and is required for participation in the PHIS Commencement Ceremony.

Get the academic support you need to succeed! Whether you need help with a specific subject or simply want a quiet, focused space to complete your assignments, drop into any of our after-school tutoring sessions.

Due to anticipated severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Nolo and the potential for flooding and unsafe travel conditions, all Hawai'i State Department of Education public schools on Hawai'i Island—including Pāhoa High & Intermediate School—will be closed on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2026.

Attention all student-athletes, parents and guardians, Winter sports tryouts are right around the corner, and spring sports aren't far behind! Before our athletes can hit the field, court, track, or pool, Hawaiʻi public school rules require a completed annual physical exam.


To make sure every athlete is cleared and ready to compete for the upcoming winter and spring seasons, Hawaiʻi Keiki is offering no-cost sports physicals directly on campus for students who are unable to see their primary care provider!

Aloha Pāhoa High & Intermediate School ‘ohana! You are invited to join our monthly Community School Hui—a gathering for students, families, staff, and community partners to connect, share information, identify needs, and work together for our keiki.

Get ready to kick off an incredible school year! Join our PHIS 'ohana for the SY26–27 Open House to enjoy light meals and refreshments, tour the school campus and classrooms, and connect with our faculty and staff.

Aloha HIDOE families, Following assessments of school campuses and surrounding community conditions, Pāhoa High and Intermediate School will be closed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The additional closure will allow time to restore utilities where necessary and address storm-related impacts.

Aloha Pāhoa High & Intermediate Families, Please review the following important updates regarding school operations and upcoming schedule changes:

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, Pāhoa High & Intermediate School is committed to creating a safe, focused, and deeply connected learning environment. In strict compliance with Hawaiʻi Board of Education Policy 301-11, our campus will implement a cell phone-free learning environment starting on the first day of school.

Aloha PHIS Students and ’Ohana! As we gear up for the new school year, we are thrilled to invite all incoming and returning families to our 4th Annual Back to School Resource Fair. This event is the perfect opportunity to kick off the year with confidence, get connected with our community, and ensure our students start the year strong.

All public school students participating in sports are required to complete an annual physical. To help ensure all student-athletes are cleared and ready to compete, the Hawaiʻi Keiki: Healthy & Ready to Learn Program is offering no-cost sports physical exams at school for students unable to schedule an appointment with their primary care provider.