Students in our BYRDS outdoor education program had an amazing day learning on the water! They built teamwork, supported each other, and connected with the beauty of the natural world. Such a great way to learn and grow together! 🌊🌿 #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #Teamwork
🌿 Honoring Native American Heritage Month at Hood Canal School 🌿
This month, we take special pride in celebrating Native American Heritage Month and honoring the deep cultural roots of the Skokomish Tribe and the Tuwaduq people, whose history and traditions are woven into the fabric of our community. Hood Canal School is privileged to be located in the heart of the Skokomish Reservation, on land generously donated by Skokomish families, creating a place of learning that brought together children from across our region.
This heritage month, we recognize the significance of this land, the enduring legacy of the Tuwaduq people, and the invaluable contributions of our Native students, families, and community members. Together, we’re committed to preserving, learning from, and celebrating the rich culture that surrounds us.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #skokomishtribe #HoodCanalSchool
📸 Today, we are proud to share this inspiring moment from our Builders Club! These compassionate students raised $494.10 for the Humane Society by creating and selling cat toys and dog treats, all in memory of our beloved head cook, Lois Wagner, who touched so many lives here at Hood Canal School before her passing this fall. 🐾
Lois was a warm-hearted animal lover, and this fundraiser is a beautiful tribute to her legacy. Thank you to our Builders Club students for their dedication and to everyone who supported this meaningful cause. Together, we’re honoring Lois’s memory by making a difference for animals in need. ❤️ #HoodCanalPride
🎶 Huge thanks to Hoodstock - Hood Canal Music & Arts Festival for their incredible support of Hood Canal School! This week, we were thrilled to welcome Shannon Crabb-Stanton, Cindi Amadio, Kelli Kohout, and Kathy Geist, who presented the school with a generous check for $7,500—funds raised at this year’s Hoodstock Festival. This generous donation will make a lasting impact, helping us inspire a love of music and creativity in our students.
Principal Steven Torres and Superintendent Lance Gibbon were honored to accept this gift on behalf of our school community. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Hoodstock and support our school and The Salmon Center. Together, we’re creating opportunities for our kids to shine! 🌟 #HoodCanalProud #MusicMatters #Hoodstock
We wrapped up our October attendance challenge in the sweetest way possible! A huge shout-out to all our amazing students who achieved perfect attendance throughout the month. To celebrate their dedication and commitment, we hosted a special “doughnut walk” where they earned some delicious treats. It was heartwarming to see the smiles and excitement as our students enjoyed their well-deserved reward. Attendance is key to learning and growth, and we're so proud of these students for showing up every day, ready to learn and participate. Great job, everyone! Let’s keep the momentum going for the rest of the year! #PerfectAttendance #HoodCanalPride #SweetRewards
🎃👻 Halloween spirit is alive at Hood Canal School! Our students and staff went all out with some amazing costumes – from superheroes and princesses to creative DIYs and classic Halloween creatures. Here’s a peek at the spooky, silly, and downright awesome looks from around campus! Check out more photos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19RNfpeaxj/?mibextid=WC7FNe and let us know your favorite costume! 🧙♂️🧛♀️👩🚀
#HoodCanalHalloween #SchoolSpirit #CostumeFun
Tuesday, Nov. 5th is Election Day! Don't forget to vote!
🎃 Pumpkin Palooza at Hood Canal School! 🎃
Our talented students got into the fall spirit by decorating pumpkins inspired by their favorite books and literary characters! Each class put their creativity to the test, transforming pumpkins into everything from classic storybook characters to today’s beloved heroes. The results were both impressive and hilarious, with each pumpkin telling its own unique story. 📚✨
We’re so proud of our students and staff for making this project a hit! Here are just a few
highlights.
It's SPIRIT WEEK & RED RIBBON WEEK. We have dress-up themes selected by our ASB students for each day with some special themes for certain grade levels. Check it out and show us your spirit!
Monday - MY LIFE IS A MOVIE and SAY NO TO DRUGS FOR RED RIBBON WEEK: Dress like your favorite movie character.
Tuesday - TIE DYE TUESDAY (K-5): Wear your favorite Tie dye shirt and/or pants! ADAM SANDLER MOVIE DAY (6-8): Dress like your favorite Adam Sandler character.
Wednesday - GRADE LEVEL COLORS Wear a shirt with your grade’s color! TK/PK/K-Red, 1st -Orange, 2nd -Yellow, 3rd -Green, 4th -Blue, 5th -Purple. BLAST FROM THE PAST (6-8): Dress like you did two years ago.
Thursday: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!! Wear your costume! (see guidelines here: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/live-feed#7335007)
Friday: PAJAMA DAY! Wear your Pjams to school!
Hello Hood Canal Families,
As Halloween draws closer, we want to ensure that our students have a safe and successful day at school while still being able to celebrate the day. As a reminder, October 31st is a normal school day and dressing up for Halloween is optional. However, if students decide to dress up, then please be sure they are aware of the following costume expectations.
- Students must wear regular school shoes. Heels are not allowed.
- No blood or gore is allowed.
- No weapons (swords, toy guns, daggers etc. Wands are allowed but will be taken away if they become a distraction).
- No masks. We must be able to identify each student. Makeup is okay.
- The costume needs to be one that students can easily get in and out of to use the bathroom without teacher assistance.
- All costumes must align with school district dress code policy (if you are unfamiliar with the dress code, it is detailed in the school hand book that was handed out at conferences).
- Capes are allowed but must be an appropriate length so that students won’t trip.
Thank you for working with us to ensure that our students have a safe and successful day.
We’re looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our awesome team! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on our students while working part-time. If you love working in a school environment and helping provide healthy meals to kids, we’d love to hear from you!
Details: 🕒 3.25 hours per day
🍽️ Support food prep, serving, and clean-up
📍 Hood Canal School
Join us in creating a welcoming and nutritious dining experience for our students! Apply today and help make a difference!
📞 For more information or to apply, visit: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2513/opening/111125
Our amazing Builders Club students have been hard at work creating homemade cat toys and dog treats as part of a fundraiser for animal welfare in honor of our beloved Lois Wagner. They’ve already raised over $300, and sales will continue tomorrow during conferences! Donations are also welcome—thank you for your support!
#animalwelfare #communityservice #kindnessmatters
Our students have been having a lot of fun in the Early Learning Center. They thoroughly enjoyed painting pumpkins, singing songs with Dr. Gibbon, and spending time in the gym, including the climbing wall! What a great place to be!
#earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #transitionalkindergarten
📚 FREE BOOKS 📚 available this week at Hood Canal! During our family-teacher conferences we are offering a wide range of books at no charge to families and the community. There is no limit. Take whatever you can use! Stop by Tue & Wed from Noon to 4pm and Thursday from Noon to 6:30PM. Hope to see you there!
#bookgiveaway #freebooks #readingmatters
LET US HEAR FROM YOU! We’re shaping the future of Hood Canal School, and we need your input! Help us create a 5-year Strategic Plan and guide updates to our school facilities by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey. Your feedback will help make a real impact for our students! Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/GRy2pXS3w5Qzy5pr6
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Today, we celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Native peoples across the country, and we especially want to honor the Skokomish Tribe, whose land our school is on. We’re grateful for their partnership and all they bring to our community. Let’s take a moment to learn, reflect, and appreciate the Indigenous communities that have been here long before us and continue to inspire us today. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #SkokomishTribe #HonoringTraditions
📅 The Care-a-Van mobile immunization crew is coming to Hood Canal School on Wednesday, November 13th, from 12-4pm!
Our nurse, Lindsey Allwine, will be on-site to help coordinate and make sure everything runs smoothly. This is a great opportunity for the 10% of our students who are currently out of compliance with state-mandated vaccines to get caught up easily, with free immunizations available.
Let’s make sure all our students are ready for a healthy school year! 🎒💉
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yc53yw7s
Just a reminder: there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11, due to a staff Professional Learning Day. Our team will continue training on new curriculum, setting goals to support students, and collaborating on lesson planning. See you Monday!
Kindergarteners in Mr. Max’s art class got some hands-on experience with pumpkins seeds. Their reactions were precious! The students also guessed how many seeds were in a handful and got to count them. They later sampled roasted pumpkin seeds, which proved to be a big hit! #pumpkinseason #handsonlearning #PumpkinSeeds
Our Orca Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball teams both did a great job taking on McCleary. We are proud of you! Keep up the terrific work! #volleyball #bumpsetspike #SchoolSports #GoOrcas
