🍎🌲 The adventure begins at Hood Canal School! 🌲🍎
Now enrolling for Kindergarten for Fall 2026 at Hood Canal School — a small, caring school community where students are known, supported, and inspired to grow.
At Hood Canal School, our kindergarten students benefit from:
✅ Small class sizes
✅ Hands-on learning experiences
✅ Outdoor education and exploration
✅ Strong academic foundations in reading and math
✅ Caring, award-winning educators
✅ A safe and welcoming school community
Hood Canal School is proud to be a multi-award-winning school district recognized at both the state and national level for student growth, innovation, communication excellence, and educational leadership.
Our students learn in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature, with opportunities to explore, create, discover, and build confidence from the very beginning of their educational journey.
Families who register now will also be eligible for our FREE Jumpstart to Kindergarten Summer Program!
☀️ Jumpstart to Kindergarten
📅 July 6–24
🕘 Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🍎 Free meals provided daily
🎨 Fun classes, activities, learning, and kindergarten readiness
This program is a fantastic way for incoming kindergarten students to become comfortable with school routines, make friends, and start kindergarten with confidence.
📍 Learn more and register today: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/new-student-enrollment
📞 Questions? Call us at 360-877-5463
Now enrolling for Kindergarten for Fall 2026 at Hood Canal School — a small, caring school community where students are known, supported, and inspired to grow.
At Hood Canal School, our kindergarten students benefit from:
✅ Small class sizes
✅ Hands-on learning experiences
✅ Outdoor education and exploration
✅ Strong academic foundations in reading and math
✅ Caring, award-winning educators
✅ A safe and welcoming school community
Hood Canal School is proud to be a multi-award-winning school district recognized at both the state and national level for student growth, innovation, communication excellence, and educational leadership.
Our students learn in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature, with opportunities to explore, create, discover, and build confidence from the very beginning of their educational journey.
Families who register now will also be eligible for our FREE Jumpstart to Kindergarten Summer Program!
☀️ Jumpstart to Kindergarten
📅 July 6–24
🕘 Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🍎 Free meals provided daily
🎨 Fun classes, activities, learning, and kindergarten readiness
This program is a fantastic way for incoming kindergarten students to become comfortable with school routines, make friends, and start kindergarten with confidence.
📍 Learn more and register today: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/new-student-enrollment
📞 Questions? Call us at 360-877-5463
Today’s special “Taste of the Day” was a hit! 🍝🐟
Our Hood Canal School Child Nutrition team served up a delicious smoked salmon Alfredo featuring creamy pasta and locally inspired flavors that students absolutely loved. These special tastings are part of the incredible work our kitchen team does to introduce students to new foods, fresh ingredients, and memorable meals that go far beyond the ordinary school lunch experience.
A huge thank you to Becky, Katie, and Lisa for their creativity, care, and commitment to making school meals something students look forward to every day!
#HoodCanalSchool #SchoolLunch #ChildNutrition #TasteOfTheDay #SmokedSalmonAlfredo #FarmToSchool #HealthyMeals #SchoolFoodRocks
Today we had a fun surprise visit at Hood Canal School! Representatives from Mason County Public Health and the Shelton Lions Club stopped by to donate playground balls for our students. 🏀⚽️🏈
The timing couldn’t have been better — students were excited to get outside and start playing with them right away during recess today!
We truly appreciate community partners like Mason County Public Health and the Shelton Lions Club for thinking of our students and supporting healthy play, activity, and fun at school. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make recess even more enjoyable for our kids!
#HoodCanalSchool #CommunityPartners #HealthyKids #RecessFun #HoodCanalOrcas
We’re proud to share that Hood Canal School District has once again received a clean Fiscal & Compliance Audit from the Office of the Washington State Auditor for 2025 (audits are always for the prior fiscal year).
This recognition reflects the hard work, integrity, and attention to detail of our entire team—from our business and finance office to our administrators, staff, and school board. Maintaining strong financial practices is essential to ensuring that resources are used responsibly to support students, staff, and our community.
In a small rural district, every dollar matters. We take seriously our responsibility to be good stewards of public funds while continuing to invest in high-quality programs and opportunities for students.
A special thank you to our finance team, Jeanie Beebe and BJ Howard, and everyone involved in supporting this work throughout the year.
#HoodCanalSchool #CleanAudit #FiscalResponsibility #PublicEducation #WashingtonSchools #StudentFocused #SmallSchoolBigImpact
It's Teacher Appreciation Week at Hood Canal School!
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re taking time to recognize the incredible educators who make Hood Canal School such a special place for students.
On any given day, learning here might look a little different—students gathered around a fire learning about native plants, testing cardboard houses against “hurricane” conditions, watching chicks hatch, or creating meaningful art connected to culture and community. These experiences don’t happen by accident. They happen because of dedicated teachers who bring creativity, care, and commitment to their work every day.
Our teachers go far beyond the classroom—building relationships, supporting students, connecting with families, and creating opportunities that help every child succeed. Their impact is lasting, and it extends throughout our entire community.
We’re proud to celebrate and thank our teachers this week—and every week.
👉 Read our full Teacher Appreciation Week column here: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/article/2866693
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re taking time to recognize the incredible educators who make Hood Canal School such a special place for students.
On any given day, learning here might look a little different—students gathered around a fire learning about native plants, testing cardboard houses against “hurricane” conditions, watching chicks hatch, or creating meaningful art connected to culture and community. These experiences don’t happen by accident. They happen because of dedicated teachers who bring creativity, care, and commitment to their work every day.
Our teachers go far beyond the classroom—building relationships, supporting students, connecting with families, and creating opportunities that help every child succeed. Their impact is lasting, and it extends throughout our entire community.
We’re proud to celebrate and thank our teachers this week—and every week.
👉 Read our full Teacher Appreciation Week column here: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/article/2866693
We’re incredibly grateful to Insert Coin in Olympia for their support of Hood Canal School! 🎉 On Monday, May 4th, they’re hosting a Star Wars Trivia Night, and throughout the day, guests can choose to “round up” their tab—with 100% of those proceeds going directly to support our students.
It’s a fun and easy way to give back while enjoying a great local spot. If you’re in the area, we’d love to see Hood Canal families and community members come out, have some fun, and show your support.
Thank you again to Insert Coin for partnering with us and investing in our students. We truly appreciate it!
May the Fourth be with you… ⭐
It’s a fun and easy way to give back while enjoying a great local spot. If you’re in the area, we’d love to see Hood Canal families and community members come out, have some fun, and show your support.
Thank you again to Insert Coin for partnering with us and investing in our students. We truly appreciate it!
May the Fourth be with you… ⭐
The Paper Football League (PFL) champ at Hood Canal School is officially crowned! 🏆
Started by bus driver Brian Barden, this student-led league kicked off with an incredible 64-player playoff bracket—and after weeks of competition, it all came down to Grayson Harris vs. Bentley Aylward in the championship match.
It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, Bentley took home the title! 👏 Check out the highlight video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B8zGh92JxJY
Huge congratulations to all of our players for the competition, sportsmanship, and fun—and a big thank you to our volunteer league commissioner, Mr. Brian, for making it all happen.
HCS Families- Earth Day is Thursday, 4/23! We'd love your help if you're interested in volunteering. Please let the front office know if you'd like to join. You're welcome to volunteer for the whole event or just during your student's time. All activities are outdoors.
PK-2nd grade: 9:30-11:00
3rd-5th grade: 12:05-2:30
6th-8th grade: Helping throughout the day
It's going to be a beautiful day, so bring a hat, come celebrate, and have fun with your student!
PK-2nd grade: 9:30-11:00
3rd-5th grade: 12:05-2:30
6th-8th grade: Helping throughout the day
It's going to be a beautiful day, so bring a hat, come celebrate, and have fun with your student!
We believe students learn best when they have opportunities to connect with the world around them. This week, with the lovely weather, our students enjoyed time in our outdoor classroom for a little outdoor learning, stillness, and the chance to warm themselves by the fire.
Experiences like these are part of what makes Hood Canal School such a unique and special place. We are grateful to be able to offer learning opportunities that help students grow, explore, and connect with nature.
This week, March 31-April 3, we're holding teacher conference week plus our terrific Book Fair is back by popular demand!
Sign up for your child's conference time at https://www.myconferencetime.com/hcs/
Learn more about the Book Fair and even shop online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hoodcanalelemjrhighsch. All proceeds benefit the Hood Canal School Library!
We had a great day celebrating local food and community connections with a delicious birria lunch made with Colvin Ranch ground beef!
Students not only enjoyed a fantastic meal, but also had the opportunity to meet Jennifer Colvin, a fifth-generation rancher from Colvin Ranch. This marked our district’s first purchase of locally sourced beef from the ranch, and it was a meaningful way to connect what’s on our plates to the people and places right here in our region.
Through the WSDA Local Purchasing Grant, we’re able to bring more Washington-grown, raised, produced, fished, and foraged foods into our school meals. This work strengthens our food service program while also helping students better understand the community that produces their food.
A big thank you to Colvin Ranch and our Child Nutrition team for making this experience possible!
#HoodCanalSchool #LocalFood #FarmToSchool #CommunityConnections ESD 113
Reminder! 🥧 Title I Family Pi (Math) Night is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM at Hood Canal School. Join us for a fun evening of family math games and a free Shepherd’s Pie dinner. Come learn, laugh, and spend time together as a school community. We hope to see you there!
💙💚 It’s Seahawks Day at Hood Canal! 💚💙. Tomorrow (Thursday) is Seahawks Day at Hood Canal School! Students are encouraged to wear blue, green, or Seahawks gear for a special pep assembly.
We’ll also be giving away some Seahawks swag that the team sent us — thank you, ‘Hawks! 🏈
Plus, we’ll be forming a giant “12” in the commons and taking a photo to send to the team as a big Orca thank-you. 📸
Let’s show our school spirit — Go ‘Hawks! 🐦⬛💙
#GoHawks #HoodCanalOrcas #12s
We’ll also be giving away some Seahawks swag that the team sent us — thank you, ‘Hawks! 🏈
Plus, we’ll be forming a giant “12” in the commons and taking a photo to send to the team as a big Orca thank-you. 📸
Let’s show our school spirit — Go ‘Hawks! 🐦⬛💙
#GoHawks #HoodCanalOrcas #12s
We were thrilled to welcome 200 family and community members who joined our students for last week’s 2025 Family Holiday Luncheon 🎄❤️ Our Child Nutrition team served a wonderful homemade meal, and the room was filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer. Here are just a few pics from the event. Check out many more here on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZGKEZ9RPn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🎭✨ What a Night! ✨🎭 Our evening drama production of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas… Kinda.” was an absolute delight! The audience loved it, and our students did a wonderful job bringing this fun, original show to life.
A huge thank you to Director Anne Riener and Megan Smith for their creativity, guidance, and support of our young performers.
And special thanks to Chris Eakes for the lighting assistance and for capturing these fantastic photos! 📸💡
We’re so proud of our Hood Canal Drama Club! 💙🐬
🌿 Our BYRDS Outdoor Education class had a great trip yesterday to Mclane Creek Nature Trail and the Mima Mounds! The weather turned out perfect, and students had a fantastic day exploring the trails, observing nature, and learning outside the classroom. Experiences like these are what BYRDS is all about—hands-on learning, curiosity, and connection to the natural world. 💚🌲
🏆 Champions! 🏀 Congratulations to the Hood Canal Boys Basketball Team for taking FIRST PLACE at the 5th Annual Evergreen Classic Tournament on Friday! This is the second year in a row they’ve taken the top spot!🥇 Check out these awesome photos (by Max Cowdery) 📸 Shoutout to our terrific coaches Brian Howell and Patty Gouley!
🎄✨ Join Us for a Holiday Treat this Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5PM! ✨🎄
Our Hood Canal Drama Club students are excited to present an original, humorous twist on the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas—you’ve never seen it quite like this!
This fun, family-friendly performance is sure to bring lots of laughs and holiday cheer. 🎅🧝♂️🦌
Fun for the whole family — and admission is FREE! 🙌
Our Hood Canal Drama Club students are excited to present an original, humorous twist on the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas—you’ve never seen it quite like this!
This fun, family-friendly performance is sure to bring lots of laughs and holiday cheer. 🎅🧝♂️🦌
Fun for the whole family — and admission is FREE! 🙌
Monday Morning, Dec. 1 Update: Bus 204 broke down this morning. Some students are currently on the bus and others have not yet been picked up. We have sent Bus 207 to assist, and our mechanic is on the way. This will cause delays on both routes.
Bus 214 is also running behind schedule today.
All students will be transported safely to school—it will just take a bit longer than usual. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as we have them.
Students from our Kiwanis Builders Club stepped up once again—this time helping distribute food at the Hoodsport Food Bank ahead of this holiday.
We’re proud of these young leaders for giving their time, energy, and hearts to support our community. 💙🤝🛒 Special thanks to advisors Mr. Max and Ms. Queen for making these opportunities possible.
Great job, Orcas!
