Ka Leo Na 'Opio – The student news site of Kohala High School

May 16, 2019 • No Comments

Driver-less cars could greatly decrease the risk of accidents and traffic issues as well as increase fuel efficiency. They could benefit those with physical disabilities, impaired vision and the elderly who can't drive...

Congratulations Kohala Kowbotics for CREATE Award

Mitchell Canniff, Reporter

April 30, 2019 • No Comments

Congratulations to the Kohala High School Robotics team (Grace Todd, Gideon Rabang, Deighton Bell, Kaimi Hook, and Nicolas Tyler) for their achievements over the weekend. The High School Team won the Create Award for their...

The 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Waikoloa

Gillian Ward, Reporter

April 15, 2019 • No Comments

The Big Island felt a surprisingly large shake on Saturday. The earthquake was reportedly 14 miles from Waikoloa Village and was 5.3 in Magnitude. It was strongest in the Waikoloa area, but could be felt in Kona and even...

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Sports

Kohala Boys Basketball travels to states

Elijah Antonio, Reporter

February 21, 2019 • No Comments

This season we went 10-2 and we were the number 2 seed for division 2. Then came the BIIF playoffs we had to face Honokaa Dragons and we won 71-41. Finally came the BIIF...

Last game for basketball girls

January 24, 2019

Kohala vs. Honokaa

January 24, 2019

Boys Basketball Update

January 22, 2019

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Opinion

What’s Next Seniors?

Jonard Asencion, reporter

April 18, 2019 • No Comments

There comes a point in every high school senior's life, when reality starts to hit and they remember everything they've done up until now. As they walk down those halls, go in and out of those classrooms and hangout at...

Kohala High School’s “expose” account causes harm April 18, 2019
Winning Through Popular Vote Alone April 15, 2019
Stress growing for high school students March 25, 2019
Should age groups be separated on the school bus? March 14, 2019

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Staff Profile

Gillian Ward

Reporter

Hello there! My name is Gillian Ward. I am a Kohala High School senior. Here are some facts about me. My favorite activity is going to the beach. My favorite flower is a sunflower. My favorite drinks...

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Athlete of the Week

Johnnette Emeliano: Our Senior Spirit!

Kalia Emeliano, Reporter

May 3, 2018

Our athlete for this week is this years only Senior cheerleader and is now playing tennis. She's Johnnette Emeliano. Johnnette has been cheerleading for 2 years...

Miranda Canniff: Year Round Athlete

Kalia Emeliano, Reporter

March 8, 2018

Introducing our Senior athlete of the week. She ran cross country and plays both soccer and tennis. It’s Miranda Canniff! She’s been playing soccer since she was 4...

Cheyenne Fuertes: Team Player!

December 4, 2017

JSean Giron: Football Star #23

November 16, 2017

Zazttaney Matsu: Lucky Number 7

October 30, 2017

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Features

What’s Next, Seniors? P1 Colleges: Universities, and Private vs Public Schools.

Gillian Ward

May 16, 2019 • No Comments

For many high school students, just completing their final assignments to graduate requires major mental effort. So the question of what comes after can be extremely intimidating. There are many paths...

What’s Next, Seniors? P2: Trade Schools

May 16, 2019

What’s Next, Seniors? P3: Enlisting in the Armed Forces

May 16, 2019

What’s Next, Seniors? P4: Entering the Workforce

May 16, 2019

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Daily Bulletin

Cafeteria Lunch Survey for 11/15

November 14, 2018

Go online to choose which lunch you prefer for Thursday, Nov. 15. https://tinyurl.com/khs11152018

Notre Dame Cathedral Collapses From Fire

Kamaile Gusman, Reporter

April 15, 2019 • No Comments

Paris' historical cathedral of Notre Dame has been set ablaze, causing the roof to collapse, and the world to be in shock for the destruction of a famous site. Notre Dame...

Ariana Grande’s Tattoo Disaster

February 11, 2019

California Wildfire

November 14, 2018

Viral outbreak at N.J. Facility

October 25, 2018

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Sports Schedule

Tennis

February 26, 2019

Feb. 27, 1pm VS Kealakehe Mar. 02, 10am @ Waiakea Mar. 09, 11am VS Keaau Mar. 16, 10am @ Hilo Mar. 27, 1pm VS Konawaena Apr. 03, 1pm VS Makua Lani Apr. 06,...

February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019

Recent Sports Scores

Wednesday, January 17

Girls Basketball

Kohala High School 39 - HPA Ka'makanis 17
Wednesday, January 17

Boys Basketball

Kohala High School 40 - Pahoa Daggers 23
Wednesday, January 17

Boys Basketball

Kohala High School 49 - Pahoa Daggers 33
Saturday, December 2

Soccer

Kohala High School 1 - Konawaena 1
Thursday, November 30

Girls Basketball

Kohala High School 25 - HPA 24
Wednesday, October 4

Volleyball

Kohala High School 18,25,15 - Honoka'a 25,20,9
Wednesday, October 4

Volleyball

Kohala High School 25,25,25,25 - Honoka'a 27,13,9,11
Friday, September 8

Football

Kohala High School 6 - Pahoa 32
Tuesday, August 29

Girls Volleyball JV

Kohala High School 25, 18, 7 - Konawaena 22, 25, 15
Tuesday, August 29

Girls Volleyball Varsity

Kohala High School 25, 24, 20, 23 - Konawaena 23, 25, 25, 25

Calendar

First Quarter Calendar

August 16, 2018

August 17: Statehood Day Holiday Sept. 3: Labor Day Holiday Sept. 14: Picture Taking Day Sept. 17: Teacher Professional Development - No Classes Oct. 5: ...

What’s Up in Space (February)

January 23, 2018

MOON PHASES 1 : Full Moon 2-5 : Waning Gibbous 6-8 : Last Quarter 9-13 : Waning Crescent 14-16 : New Moon 17 -21 : Waxing Crescent 22 - 24 : First Quarter 25...

Whats in store for this new year; upcoming events!

January 23, 2018

As the new year of 2018 gets kicked off heres what to expect this year, the super blue moon eclipse, the Winter Olympics, and mars closest approach to the earth since 2003....