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!
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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!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners!Last weekend, we delivered 29 uncooked holiday meal kits—generously donated by Hood Canal Market Fresh plus another 16 fully cooked meals prepared by New Community Church of Union, all for our Hood Canal families. 💛
A special shout-out to our counselor Monica Carlson who coordinated this amazing project and to the volunteers, students and staff members who helped her organze and deliver meals. Thank you especially to staff memebrs Lisa Queen, Marcia Johnson, Max Cowdery, Suzanne Close, and Payton Herdman. Your kindness and service make a real difference.
We are grateful for our caring community and the way everyone comes together to support Hood Canal families. 🌟
#HoodCanalSchool #CommunityPartners #HolidayGivingi
On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re especially grateful for the people and partnerships that make Hood Canal School such a special place. To our students, families, staff, Tribal partners, and the many individuals and community organizations who support our work—you make a tremendous difference. Your generosity, collaboration, and care help our students learn, grow, and feel connected.
We are also grateful for the place we call home—the land, waters, and rich cultural traditions of the Skokomish Indian Tribe. This connection grounds our work and reminds us of the generations who have cared for this land long before us.
As we each celebrate in our own ways—sharing meals, reconnecting with loved ones, or taking time for reflection—we hope today brings peace, warmth, and moments of joy.
From all of us at Hood Canal School,
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🌊
We are thankful for you.
Our Builders Club (service club) students really stepped up today! 🙌They jumped in to help our Drama students build their sets and even painted a fantastic “brick wall” that will be featured in the upcoming holiday show.
Love seeing our students collaborate across programs and put their creativity (and elbow grease!) to work! 🎭🧱✨
Our 3rd graders dove into similes today in ELA! ✏️📚
Using our interactive whiteboard, students explored different feelings and expressions while learning how similes bring writing to life. Love seeing their creativity shine!
#HoodCanalSchool #ELA #InteractiveLearning #OrcaPride
