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This Friday’s post is an illustration of a quote by the famed Mr. Rogers: “It's not so much what we have…that matters, it’s what we do with what we have.” It is also an update to the Nov. 10 Spotlight on HSD Facilities post “HHS Gym: Updated, Refinished, and Safe.”
Read about what HMS has been doing to uplift school culture, HHS student artwork on display at the state's regional art show, HSD Facilities Planning Committee priorities, and more in the March 15 edition of the HSD Round-Up. Find it here!
Today’s HSD History story is not so much a throwback to the HSD’s past as it is to Hockinson’s. Some area residents are aware of the story of Otto Brown and his handcrafted bicycle, but not all. So, with springtime bicycle rides just around the corner, we thought we would share a unique story from the 1890s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This HSD History post takes us back to 2016, when the HSD was profiled in the video Hockinson Schools: A Place to Grow. The video is a 4-minute time capsule that features past and present staff members, graduates from the Class of 2016, as well as students from the Class of 2024…when they were in 5th Grade!
February has been a busy month for the HSD. Read all about our two new AmeriCorps volunteers, student victories at regional and state-wide competitions, the upcoming Hockinson Silver Socials event, and more in the February 29 edition of the HSD Round-Up. Find it here!
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.
Nearly a decade ago, an anonymous benefactor made a surprise donation that eased the minds of many HSD families. The donor did not want any attention, but he did want to pick up the tab for 300 Hockinson students who were struggling to pay for $1,080 in school meals.
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.”
With today being the official opening of Hockinson Public Schools Foundation (HPSF) Scholarships, we thought it would be appropriate to put the HSD History spotlight on the origins of this amazing community organization.
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.
Today’s HSD History post takes us back thirteen years to a late February cold snap in 2011 that froze a water line in the sprinkler system at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. The pipes broke, sending water through the ceiling into two classrooms and forcing two 4th grade teachers and their students to relocate to other areas on campus.
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’™
Recently, something dramatic happened in the MPR at Hockinson High School. While it wasn’t a performance on the stage, it will enhance all of the school’s theatrical and musical performances in the future: New LED stage lights were installed over winter break and debuted at the school’s student-directed play Almost, Maine.
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.
Today’s post is an exciting side benefit related to the DOC Grant. Because the HSD replaced older HVAC equipment with new, energy-efficient heat pumps, we qualified for a $24,500 Clark Public Utilities’ incentive!
Today, we are going way back courtesy of a webpage entitled 7 Pieces of History Near Hockinson, WA. It reads kind of like an express version of Washington State History class with an emphasis on our local area. A transcript from the website is below. Enjoy!