🎨❄️ Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students are getting into the holiday and winter spirit! They practiced their cutting and shape identification skills while making these adorable penguins. Great job, TK! 🐧✨ #WinterFun #TKCreativity #HoodCanalSchool
Today, we were thrilled to receive 436 fleece beanies lovingly made by the talented members of the local Hood Canal Kiwanis sewing club, the Thread Slingers! These beanies will keep our Hood Canal students warm this winter and are a beautiful reminder of the power of community care. Thank you, Kiwanis!
A heartfelt thank you also to the Shelton Senior Activity Center for donating enough fleece to sew 40 beanies, a generous Thread Slingers member who donated the remaining fleece to complete the project, and Saint Germain’s for providing the space for the club’s weekly sewing sessions.
Thank you all for making a difference for our students! 💙
#HoodCanalCommunity #ThankYou #WarmHeartsWarmHeads
📸 Hard at Work, Big Hearts in Action! 💙
Our amazing Builders Club students rolled up their sleeves in our Hood Canal POD Pantry! They helped sort and organize food and clothing donations to ensure our families and community members get the support they need.
We’re so proud of these young leaders for stepping up and showing what it means to give back. 🌟 Thank you for making a difference!
#BuildersClub #HoodCanalPride #CommunityMatters #OrcasInAction
🎉 Huge shoutout to our amazing school counselor Ms. Monica, and our incredible teachers Ms. Queen and Ms. Cindy for their hard work and dedication in making this Thanksgiving special for our Hood Canal families! 🦃❤️ Together, they handed out 37+ full Thanksgiving meals, spreading joy and care throughout our community.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors and community partners, Hood Canal Market Fresh and New Community Church of Union. Their support through food donations and meal preparation made this possible. We are so grateful for them and for their love and kindness.
We are very fortunate to be part of such a supportive and caring community! #HoodCanalPride #ThanksgivingGratitude #CommunityStrong
🚍 We’re excited to announce that Bus Route 207 has been restored starting today! 🎉 Thank you for your patience and understanding as we had to combine Routes 207 and 214 while we worked to hire a new driver. These are now separate routes again.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Megan, who is learning the route this week with Ms. Debbie and will officially start driving on Thursday. 🚍
👉 Updated schedules for Bus Routes 207 and 214 are now available here: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/transportation
Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize safe and reliable transportation for our students. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! 😊
#HoodCanalSchool #TransportationUpdate
Hood Canal School District is inviting applications for individuals interested in serving on committees to draft the for and against statements for the Mason County Local Voters’ Pamphlet regarding the District’s levy ballot measures. These measures will be considered in the upcoming election on February 11, 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their name, address, phone number, and indicate which position (for or against) they wish to represent. Submissions can be sent to:
Lance Gibbon, Superintendent
111 N State Route 106
Skokomish Nation, WA 98584
Or via email: lgibbon@hoodcanalschool.org
Deadline:
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Selection Process:
The School Board will review applications and take action at a Special Meeting scheduled for:
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hood Canal School Library, 111 N State Route 106, Skokomish Nation, WA 98584
This meeting will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those wishing to participate virtually.
For more information, please contact lgibbon@hoodcanalschool.org.
🕵️♀️🔢 Ms. Johnson’s Class Cracked the Case! 🔢🕵️♂️
Our 3rd grade detectives-in-training took on The CSI Case of the Super Bad Math Superhero! 🦸♂️🚨 Students solved tricky multiplication problems to uncover clues about the identity of Math-hattan’s superhero gone bad.
Using their math skills, they eliminated suspects, cracked secret codes, and tracked down the villain in a thrilling mystery. The excitement was off the charts, and their teamwork and problem-solving were super impressive!
Way to go, Math Detectives! 🔍💥 #MathAdventures #MsJohnsonsClass #LearningIsFun
🌟Our bilingual students dove into a hands-on exploration of tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and paintbrushes! 🛠️🎨 Through engaging activities, they not only learned the names of these tools but also discovered how to use them safely and effectively.
From practicing fine motor skills to building confidence in their abilities, these activities are helping our students connect language learning with real-world applications. 🌎💡
We’re so proud of their curiosity and teamwork! 🐋💙 #LearningByDoing #HoodCanalSchool #BilingualSuccess
📢 Important Update: State Route 106 in Mason County is closed in both directions along Hood Canal due to a landslide. We’re working to adjust our afternoon bus routes as needed and will communicate any changes directly to families. Please plan for potential delays and allow extra time for travel.
🚧 Closure Details:
- From milepost 1.78 near Purdy Cutoff Road to milepost 6.9 near East Dalby Road.
- Detours are in place, but it is anticipated the road will re-open early this evening.
📌 For more information, check out: https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/?featuretype=alert&featureid=626184
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation! 🚌
#HoodCanalSchool #CommunityUpdates
Our Hood Canal Builders Club has been hard at work making a difference in our community! Since last week, these amazing students have been running a food drive to support the Hood Canal Food Bank. Today, they took their efforts even further by volunteering at the food bank, helping hand out food to local families.
We are so proud of their dedication and the positive impact they’re making! 💙 Together, we’re building not just skills but also a stronger, more compassionate community.
Thank you to everyone who supported the food drive so far, and a special shoutout to our Builders Club for their hard work and big hearts! 🐋 Our students are collecting food until Thanksgiving. #HoodCanalCares #OrcaPride Hood Canal Kiwanis
A heartfelt thank you to the Shelton VFW for their incredible support in making our Veterans Day assembly so meaningful. Your dedication, through the color guard and our inspiring guest speaker, brought honor and depth to our event as we recognized and celebrated the service of our veterans. We are grateful for your partnership and the important work you do in our community. Thank you for helping us teach our students about the importance of honoring those who serve. #VeteransDay #honorthosewhoserve #HonoringOurHeroes #VFW
🌟 Our transitional kindergarten (TK) students are off to a great start! 📚✨From diving into books in our cozy reading nook to developing fine motor skills with some creative cutting practice, these little learners are building the foundation for lifelong success. We’re so proud of their growth and curiosity! ❤️👏 #HoodCanalTK #LoveOfLearning #OrcaPride
🌪️ Our kindergarten scientists explored extreme weather and created their very own “tornadoes in a bottle”! 🧪 This hands-on science lesson sparked curiosity and excitement, making learning about weather both fun and memorable. 🌟 #FutureScientists #ScienceIsCool #LearningWithJoy
#scienceforkids #scienceiscool #msfrizzle🧑🔬
🌊🌲 Our 5th graders had an amazing time at Lake Crescent. They started with a canoe ride around the lake, using an echosounder to measure the depth of the water at various points and estimating how deep it was as they moved further from the shore. 🛶📏
Afterward, they enjoyed a peaceful story time after lunch, soaking in the natural beauty of their surroundings. 📖✨
The day also included some fun team-building activities, where students worked together, strengthened friendships, and demonstrated their awesome collaboration skills. 🤝💪
Check out these moments of learning, teamwork, and adventure! 💙 #HoodCanalOrcas #OutdoorLearning #NatureBridge #5thGradeAdventures #TeamworkInAction
Ms. Warren’s kindergarten class explored the states of matter yesterday, and the students unanimously decided that “gas” was their favorite! 😄
Later, they impressed everyone with their focus and determination as they worked hard at their desks, writing their letters to the very best of their ability. 📝💖
Today, the class had a special visit from their Big Buddies, who joined in the fun of making scarecrow paper bag puppets. 🍂🎨
These moments highlight the joy of learning and teamwork in Ms. Warren’s classroom! 💕 #HoodCanalOrcas #KindergartenLife #BigBuddies #StatesOfMatterFun
Our 5th graders at NatureBridge are up bright and early this morning waiting for breakfast and ready to start a great day of learning and adventure!
📣 Exciting Update! Our 5th graders have safely arrived at NatureBridge for an incredible two-night, three-day field trip filled with hands-on learning, hiking, and adventure! 🌲🌊
Today, they kicked off their experience with interactive group activities focused on exploring the watershed. Through teamwork and outdoor discovery, they’re gaining a deeper understanding of our environment and the importance of water in our ecosystem. 🌎💧
Check out these photos of our students diving into learning and connecting with nature! We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish over the next few days. 🌿 #HoodCanal5thGrade #NatureBridge #HandsOnLearning #OutdoorEducation
📜 Our 6th graders in Mr. Grant’s class are diving into Ancient Egypt! 🐪
They’re creating biographic posters on famous pharaohs, exploring everything from their accomplishments and years in power to their influence on history and their dynasties. These students will soon be the teachers, sharing all they’ve discovered about how their chosen pharaohs shaped the future! 🏛️✨
#ancienthistory #Egypt #projectbasedlearning
Today, we pause to honor the incredible men and women who have served our country. At Hood Canal School, we are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. To all veterans in our community and beyond, thank you for protecting our freedoms and inspiring future generations. Happy Veterans Day!
#VeteransDay #thankaveteran #HonoringOurHeroes
Our students who met their Accelerated Reader (A.R.) goals enjoyed a well-deserved celebration! They had a fun pizza party with the principal at Chuck E. Cheese and topped it off with a visit to Barnes & Noble to pick out new books for our library. What a wonderful way to celebrate their reading achievements! 📚🍕 #ReadingCelebration #ProudReaders
