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Spotlight on HSD Facilities: “New” HHS Roof and HVAC in Need of Replacement, not Repair

This Friday we again turn our attention to a facility in need of some attention: The HHS roof and HVAC units. We anticipate that this may come as a surprise to many, if not most, Hockinson families. After all, isn’t Hockinson High School relatively new? On one hand, yes. The building is 20 years old. On the other hand, 20 years is about the time when big-ticket items (roofs, HVAC, carpet, appliances) need to be replaced. 

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11th grader Nora Tormanen submission to the SW WA Regional HS Art Show titled “On the Mountainside.”

Today’s HSD History piece takes us back nearly 7 years to the day when an article “High school art show celebrates exceptional student artwork” appeared in Clark County Today, which you can find here. The article saluted five then-students, Zoie Bryant, Juana Ladunskiy, Corey Brooks, Kyle Brabek, and Ben Tilkin, whose works received awards at the ESD 112 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show. Fast forward to 2024.

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Spotlight on HSD Facilities: HHES Kitchen Remodel Improves Food Preparation and Service Efficiency

Today's Spotlight on HSD Facilities is about improvements to one of the most important spaces in a home or school: The kitchen! Specifically, we are talking about the HHES Kitchen and Cafeteria. Every day, over 900 students eat lunch in the HHES Cafeteria in shifts from a little after 10 am until a little after Noon.

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Students hold wind instruments indoors

This winter, middle and high school band students in Hockinson School District showcased their musical talents and dedication at North County Honor Band, Jr. All-State Jazz Band, and Lower Columbia River Music Educators Association (LCRMEA) performances. Twenty-two students from Hockinson Middle School and Hockinson High School were selected to rehearse with leading mentors and perform among top student musicians at regional and state-wide performances.

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Bubbling of the HHS track.

We initially planned to sprinkle upcoming facility needs into our Facility Friday posts beginning in January, but we had a lot of exciting Winter Break projects to share. Today, on the eve of HHS Spring Sports season, we turn our attention to a facility in need of some attention: The HHS track. 

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a new College and Career Center was created out of a space that was previously used as the school’s conference room.

Today’s Spotlight on HSD Facilities is an example of the HSD’s commitment to preparing all graduates for future success and a timely illustration of National Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. Let’s start with some background: In 2019-20, budget reductions resulted in program reductions. Unfortunately, one of those program reductions was the HHS College & Career Counseling Center. Not surprisingly, on the 2021 Parent Perception Survey, the lowest scoring responses were to the statement: “My student is learning about college and/or career options.” 

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New Sound System Installed at Hockinson Community Center

An increase in enrollment in the HSD’s After School Adventures program both led to, and financed, the installation of a new sound system in the program’s expansive play area. The area, formerly the HMS library and computer lab, has been updated for the 21st Century - it now has wireless microphones and in-ceiling speakers.

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This month’s HSD Round-Up features many articles that focus on HSD staff and students, which is not all that surprising since education is so people-based. We hope you enjoy getting better acquainted with the HSD’s most important resources: Its students and staff. Read it here! đź’™

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Kendall Jones’ ASB Leadership Class.

Nine years ago, HMS students realized the power of a group effort and a supportive community. Kendall Jones’ ASB Leadership Class set an initial goal of raising $1,000 in three weeks for the Pennies for Patients Drive to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. However, the student body reached the goal within the first week.

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