We are fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers at HCS. Long time volunteer Jean Moore reads with 1st and 2nd graders and shares her other skills, such as pasta making.
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Mr. Churchill 's Corner
8Summer Update:
School Office to be Closed During Summer - Cost Savings
Our school office will be closed this summer in an effort to help reduce district expenditures. The office will reopen on August 25th.
Should you need assistance, you can contact me at 877-5463 extension 202 or contact our business manager, Scott Blomberg at 877-5463 extension 204.
Due to significant cuts in revenue from the state for the 2009-2011 biennium, we will continue to look at ways to reduce expenditures. If you have cost-saving ideas, please contact me via e-mail at tchurchill@hoodcanal.wednet.edu. We are looking for creative ways to help our district live within our means while providing an excellent learning opportunity and safe learning environment for our students.
Have a great summer and remember to read and do math activities/games often with your children.
Tom Churchill
Superintendent/Principal
Hood Canal School District #404
Hood Canal School webpage. Last update June 30, 2009
Contact: patc@hoodcanal.wednet.edu
"Parent's Right to Know"
In keeping with the regulations of the "No Child Left Behind" act, parents can request information regarding the professional qualifications of their students' teachers. An online publication called the "Parent's Right to Know" brochure is available in English and Spanish at : www.k12.us/TitleI/NCLB
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Click this link to find out more about FERPA. It is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and also sets the guidelines for parents to inspect and review student records.
New mascot design available on school t-shirts and sweatshirts
Kindergarten Rodeo
Ms. Thomas's class had a romping good time last Thursday at their kindergarten rodeo. Lots of people (and horses) were on hand to make it a fabulous success. Each student received their very own, personalized stick pony. There were barrel races, a roping competition, square dancing and thanks to busdriver Elaine, real pony rides. A chuckwagon lunch was served too under the appreciative eye of Sheriff Churchill.
8th grade Promotion Ceremony
Seventeen HCS 8th graders attended the promotion ceremony Thursday evening. Valedictorian was Brenda Harms; Salutatorian was Darrian McCloud. Teacher Lisa Queen was the guest speaker. Matt Barr received the Principal's award.
Scholarship from HCEA
At the ceremony Pat Carpenter, Hood Canal Education Association president, presented a $500 scholarship to Austin Linder, a former HCS student,who just graduated from Shelton High School. Austin intends to continue his education at Central Washinton University.
What's Happening
There will be a summer school program this summer, beginning July 6th. Info is available in the office.
Be an Americorps member at Hood Canal School for the Washington Reading Corps. We have 2 openings for next year. Phone Pat Carpenter for more information
We are looking for volunteers to help with the summer program. Check out the new Hood Canal Education Foundation link to find out more about volunteering and the Foundation.
School Hours: School starts at 8:45 for K-6 students and 8:30 for 7th -8th.
Remember to read with your child for 20 minutes or more everyday. Keep track of reading time on the monthly Reading Calendars.
Tune into KMAS radio at 1030 am for info on school closures/late starts or go to this website: http://pugetinfo.net for the most up to date information.
NEW for you: Our school lunch menu