Join us in celebrating Waiakea High School’s 50th Anniversary!

You won’t want to miss the week-long festivities from September 25 through October 3, 2026! Mark your calendars and book your flights now!

  • WHS Foundation 50th Anniversary Dinner

    Friday, September 25, 2026
    Hilo Hawaiian
    Moku Ola Ballroom

    The Waiakea High School Foundation cordially invites you to their 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner. We will be honoring the founding members of the WHS Foundation. Ticket and table sponsorship info coming soon!

  • WHS Homecoming Football Game + Alumni Tailgating

    Saturday, September 26, 2026
    Waiakea High School
    Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium

    Come cheer on our Waiakea Warrior Football team during their homecoming game at the Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium! Then stay for some alumni tailgating fun! More info coming soon!

  • Campus Meet Up + Alumni Giveback Day

    Sunday, September 27, 2026
    Waiakea High School Campus

    Wear any WHS apparel and bring your ohana to campus to show them your alma mater! Catch up with past classmates, teachers, coaches and administrators! Take a walk down memory lane…check out your old hangout spots, reminisce about the simple good ole days, and laugh at your old yearbook pics! We will be taking group pics in the Quad by sport and by decade! Then stay for an Alumni Giveback campus service project! More details coming soon!

  • Taste of Aloha - Waiakea Style

    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
    Arc of Hilo

    Join us for a wonderful night of wine + sake tasting by Hilo’s own Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor. WHS Alumni, Sean Sumiki, the head of Hawaii Community College’s Culinary program has come up with a complementary menu of tasty bites, and world renowned artist, Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides, also a WHS alumni, will do a live painting. Ticket info and details coming soon!

  • WHS Academy Presentations

    Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    Waiakea High School

    WHS is a wall-to-wall academy school, meaning that all students and adults are part of an academy. Through these academies, students progress in the six General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) with particular emphasis on employability skills. After a year of exploration in the Freshman Academy, students choose from one of 12 career pathways and join that career academy. Academies include Industry + Technology, Arts + Communication, Health Services and Public Services. You can learn more about WHS Academies straight from the students and hear all about the exciting programs and projects currently happening at Waiakea! Sign ups coming soon!

  • WHS Campus Tours

    Thursday, October 1, 2026
    Waiakea High School

    Sign up for a guided WHS campus tour! You will be on-campus during school hours so you can experience what it’s like for current Warriors. Plus, see all the new facilities, hear the ghost stories, and learn more about Waiakea High’s 50 year history! Sign ups coming soon!

  • WHS Homecoming Parade + "Hana Hou" + Night Market

    Friday, October 2, 2026
    Waiakea High School

    Come watch the WHS homecoming parade that goes through Waiakea High, Intermediate and Elementary campuses. It’s followed by Homecoming “Hana Hou” where students do an encore performance for family + friends! Then stay for our very own Night Market! There will be live entertainment, food vendors and carnival games for the kids! More info coming soon!

  • Class of 2028 Fundraiser Golf Tournament

    Saturday, October 3, 2026
    Hilo Municipal Golf Course

    The WHS Class of 2028 is hosting a fundraiser golf tournament! All proceeds will go towards their class activities and programs! Details will be available soon!