There’s just something special about eating lunch outdoors with friends, and judging by the smiles, our students absolutely loved it!
A huge thank you to our Child Nutrition Team and volunteers for all the hard work that goes into creating these memorable experiences for our students. We appreciate you!
Join us in the Hood Canal Gym on June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm for this special celebration of our 8th graders as they transition to Shelton. Family and friends are welcome! There will be a short reception after the ceremony. Hope to see you there!
To recognize their hard work and dedication, our bus drivers hosted a special pizza and video game celebration. Thank you to our transportation team for honoring these students and for the care and support they provide to our riders every day!
Five top readers received new bicycles donated by the Union City Masonic Lodge. We sincerely thank the Union City Masonic Lodge for their generous support of our students and reading program. This year, students checked out more than 5,100 library books and logged over 260,000 reading minutes through the Beanstalk program, far exceeding the goal of 100,000 minutes.
Congratulations to all of our readers on an outstanding year!
At our May 28th board meeting, our art teacher, Max Cowdery, surprised each of our school board members with a one-of-a-kind student-created portrait.
Mr. Max shared the artistic process students used to create the portraits. Students began by projecting images of the board members and creating initial traced outlines before adding their own creative vision through color, shading, and artistic interpretation. The result was a collection of bold, vibrant, and highly imaginative works of art that reflected both the likeness of each board member and the unique creativity of our students.
The board members were absolutely delighted by the portraits and the thoughtfulness behind them. Thank you, Mr. Max, for creating such a meaningful project and for helping our students develop both their artistic skills and creative confidence. It was a wonderful reminder of the talent and imagination that fills our classrooms every day.
For us to continue to improve as a school district and as a school, it is important for us to understand stakeholder perceptions about the job we are doing in providing a quality education for all our children. We are seeking information through an 8–10-minute anonymous survey available through Friday, June 5.
Click here to access the survey: https://ceeffectiveness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OhI94imnyy2Hqu
- Choose your language preference on the opening page of the survey.
- Select our school.
- Complete the survey and click submit
The information that we receive will be reported back to us as a building. This feedback gives us valuable information to support our School Improvement Plans and all our students.
We value your input as we strive to continue to improve our school. Thank you for your feedback!
You won’t want to miss this FREE Title I evening packed with food, fun, and activities for the whole family!
🌭 Free dinner!
🎯 Carnival games & face painting
🚒 Meet the Fire Department & Skokomish Police Officers
📚 Pick up FREE books
☀️ Sign up for summer programs
🎒 Register for kindergarten
🏫 Meet our architects, share ideas & students can win prizes for design drawings
🎁 Complete our family survey for a chance to win prizes
…and MORE!
Bring the family, spread the word, and we’ll see you there! 🎈
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
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.
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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
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.
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!
