School News

Meet Bryce Mansur, a HMS student who joined us from another district and now serves on Leadership! Bryce takes on the responsibility of connecting with his peers, promoting inclusivity, and engaging in school events and activities. He’s doing an excellent job! More from Bryce:

In Hockinson, it’s possible for students to connect across schools and form bonds that extend beyond the classroom. A recent case-in-point: You may have seen (and heard) HMS Band at the football game on October 18! HMS 8th grade band members joined the HHS Band on the field to perform the halftime show and in the stands at the game's conclusion.

Read a summary of FCP Survey #4 results here!

Meet Courtney Tomlinson, a Hockinson parent and Facilities Planning Committee member!

Michael Olson, Assistant Principal at HHES, is taking on an unexpected new role—volunteering as the advisor for the Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) club at HMS.

The sixteen members of the HMS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are now able to step out of the weather and store their backpacks and gear under their new team tent, donated by Hockinson parent and HHS JV Wrestling Assistant Coach Nate Governor.

Here is a rundown of final contests and upcoming league and district competitions for Hockinson's middle and high school fall sports athletes:

Today’s Spotlight on HSD Facilities has an emotional storyline that includes surprise, disappointment, and ultimately happiness because it was resolved without negatively impacting the HSD’s finances and its services to students.

The Sept. 17 HSD Facilities Open House was the first of three opportunities to engage directly with HSD parents and community members about the district's facilities challenges. Join School Board members and school leaders at the Oct. 18 Community Tour and Oct. 24 Open House to learn about the district's facilities needs and discuss possible solutions.

Hockinson School District is focused on ensuring student success through regular attendance, which is vital for academic and social growth. At HMS, students recently achieved 96.6% attendance, with 98.2% of students arriving on time. Good job, Hornets!

Meet Brian Hebert, a Hockinson parent and Facilities Planning Committee member!

Read a summary of FCP Survey #3 results here!

The HSD is excited to introduce our five Student Learning Advocates for the 2024-25 school year. These members came to us through the AmeriCorps’ Washington Reading Corps (WRC), a statewide program designed to improve K-12 students’ reading, math, and literacy skills.

HMS received some big-time recognition…over the summer. Despite the awkward timing of this award, we are celebrating it now! HMS was one of only 21 schools across the state to be named as a “School on the Rise” by the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP).

HMS’s XC team is gearing up for a strong start this season with 17 participants who all share a love of running and representing their school. The team has been hard at work preparing for one of their biggest events, the Steve Maas Run-A-Ree, scheduled later today.

On May 16, over 600 Hockinson School District students and family members gathered in the HHS commons for the Launching Futures College and Career Fair event. The event brought together 94 representatives from local colleges, universities, trade schools, military, and career industries. This is part of a broader initiative to prepare students for Senior Launch Week, a week-long celebration packed with college and career readiness activities leading up to graduation day on June 7, 2024.

Sunday's Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, WA promises to be a memory for the HMS Marching Band and Flag Team. This parade, which started in 1950, is organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is touted as the "longest consecutive running Loyalty commemoration in the nation." This year, it involves over 80 entries, including 24 school marching bands.

HMS has a new position - and a new addition - in its main office this fall. Sid Slom will join the middle school as its Dean of Students.

Welcome back! You'll find school supply lists, orientation information, and more here.