Hop on the Hood Canal bus and ride with us in the Mason County Forest Festival Parade today (Saturday)! Meet us in downtown Shelton at the corner of 10th & Franklin (Spot #50) at 10AM—parade kicks off at 11. 🎉 This year, our incredible new Pep Club will be leading us!
Everyone who rides gets a FREE Forest Festival button designed by our very own Lin Spichiger! 🚌💚🐋 Let’s show our Orca pride!
Some of our students had an unforgettable trip to Hoodsport Mechanical for some hands-on learning with Kevin Stanley! They were wowed by classic cars, a shop full of tools, a souped-up mini-car, and a museum-worthy collection of vintage photos and signs. Conversations buzzed with talk of engines, auto repair, and future career dreams—mechanic-fever was definitely in the air! A big thank you to El Puerto De Angeles in Hoodsport for generously providing a delicious lunch that fueled our students for the adventure. We’re so grateful for local partners who support learning in and out of the classroom!
First and second graders at Hood Canal took on an exciting clay unit led by art teacher Mr. Max. Students explored a range of sculpting techniques—starting with ball rolling, pinch pots, and coil pots, and advancing to slab work and relief carving.
To spark creativity, they watched Gumby and sculpted their own Gumbys from polymer clay. They also competed in fun challenges—like crafting the smoothest sphere and longest clay “snake”—and held mini art shows based on shared themes.
After plenty of practice, students designed and sculpted their own final creations using air-dry clay and Model Magic. Once dry, they painted and clear-coated their pieces to take home as keepsakes.
Hood Canal just wrapped up our annual Sports Banquet! It was a great evening of food, fun, and recognition as we celebrated this year’s athletic accomplishments. Student-athletes were honored with letters and certificates, and memories were shared from a fantastic season. Proud of our Orcas!
Our third graders are putting their engineering skills to the test! They’re designing and building bridges to see how much weight—in pennies—they can hold. It’s hands-on learning, problem-solving, and a whole lot of fun as they test their creations and improve their designs.
What a night! Our FTO/PEP Club Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction Fundraiser was a big success—delicious food, generous bids, and a packed house full of Orca spirit! The evening wrapped up with a fantastic performance by our Pep Club, proudly showing off their sharp new uniforms. Thanks to your support, we raised nearly $2,000 to keep the Pep Club going strong!
Next up: they’ll be marching and competing in the Forest Festival Parade on Saturday, May 30—don’t miss it!
Huge thanks to everyone who came out, donated, and cheered us on. This was an FTO-sponsored event, and we’re so grateful to our Family-Teacher Organization for making it all happen.
On Friday, Hood Canal School completed our annual flood evacuation drill—an important safety exercise in case of a Cushman Dam emergency. With help from the Washington State Patrol, Skokomish Police, and our amazing Joe Stanley, students and staff safely crossed the highways and hiked to high ground.
It was not only a great practice in preparedness, but also a fun hike in the woods and a chance to enjoy the outdoors. Big thanks to our emergency responders for keeping us safe and ready!
📣 Reminder: Friday, May 23 is a regular school day for all students. This day is being used as a snow make-up day from earlier this winter. ❄️➡️📚
We’ll see you at school! 🚌📓
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Hood Canal track & field athletes competed against students from five other schools at the district qualifiers—hosted right here at Hood Canal! 💪 Twenty of our students qualified for districts in a total of 38 events, with 13 earning 1st place finishes! 🎉 They’re now headed to the District Championships at Shelton High School on Monday, May 19 at 3:30 PM. Come cheer them on! 💙 Go Orcas! 💙
PFL Championship Game! 🏈 Today we wrapped up the inaugural season of the Hood Canal Paper Football League (PFL) with an epic championship game!
The PFL was created by bus driver “Commissioner” Brian Barden as a fun way to connect with students during lunch—and it quickly became a hit.
Over several weeks, 32 players competed in a high-stakes playoff bracket. After five rounds of exciting matchups, two finalists remained: Adalyn Sund and Kate Gouley-Miller.
They faced off at center court in the gym today, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd. After 10 minutes of fast-paced action, Kate claimed victory with a 109–61 win to become the first-ever PFL champion! 🏆
👏 Huge congratulations to Kate, Adalyn, and all the players—and a big THANK YOU to Commissioner Brian for making this incredible new tradition possible for our students!
Our kindergarteners had a fantastic time exploring Twanoh State Park—even with the overcast skies! Thanks to our friends from the Mason Conservation District, students got hands-on learning about the amazing plants and animals that call our shoreline home.
From searching for tiny critters to learning how salmon find their way back upstream, it was a day full of curiosity, wonder, and muddy boots. Big thanks to our teachers, chaperones, and the incredible MCD team for making this outdoor adventure one to remember!
🏃♀️🐬 DISTRICT QUALIFIERS TODAY! 🐬🏃♂️ Hood Canal is hosting the district track & field qualifiers starting at 2PM with 5 schools participating! Come out and support the Orcas as they compete on their home turf! 💪🎽
🚗 Please note: Parking will be limited after school—thanks for your patience and support!
🌱 Camas Dig Connection 🌱 Last Friday, our 7th and 8th grade student volunteers joined an intertribal camas dig at the Glacial Heritage Preserve near Littlerock. Hosted as part of a three-day celebration of Native plants and traditional foods, the event brought together Tribal members from across Washington to harvest camas—a beautiful purple-flowered plant and vital traditional food for Native people.
Our students got hands-on experience harvesting camas bulbs while learning directly from Tribal members about the cultural, historical, and ecological importance of this native plant. 🌸
More than just a harvest, it was a day filled with connection—between people, the land, and traditions passed down through generations. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and care for the prairie together. ❤️
7th Grade Math in Action! Students in Dr. Close’s class put their probability skills to the test this week—literally! They experimented with theoretical probability by asking: ⭐️ What are the chances of pulling a blue cube from a bag? ⭐️ How likely is it that both players throw “rock” in Rock-Paper-Scissors? ⭐️What’s the probability of rolling a 6 or pulling a joker card from a deck? Hands-on math + critical thinking = a winning combination!
FTO – Hood Canal Pep Club Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction Thursday, May 22nd at Hood Canal School Schedule: - Doors open at 5:00 PM - Dinner served from 5:30–6:30 PM - Gourmet Desserts available for purchase - Silent Auction open from 5:00–6:30 PM - Auction winners announced from 6:30–7:00 PM Dinner Pricing: - $8.00 per person - Groups of 4 or more: $5.00 per person - Limited seating What’s Included in the FUN: - Classic spaghetti dinner with Caesar salad, garlic bread, and a variety of beverages - Gourmet desserts available for purchase - Silent Auction featuring exciting items and experiences - Open Gym for the family and Fun Outdoor Activities. Tickets are available at the door, but seating is limited so please reserve your spot today here: https://tinyurl.com/3mhz763w. All proceeds benefit the Hood Canal Pep Club, supporting student spirit and school events. This event is sponsored by the Hood Canal Family Teacher Organization and is not a school-sponsored event.
You won't want to miss this incredible FREE Title I activity-packed evening on Wed. May 28 from 4:30-6PM! Enjoy a community meal of corn dogs, chips, and ice cream sundae and then check out our activities:
- Meet the Forest Festival Royal Court
- Carnival games & face painting
- Pick up Free Books
- Meet & Greet with the Fire Department and Sherriff's office
- Sign up for our Summer Programs
- Register for Kindergarten
- AND more!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
Safety First at Hood Canal School! The Skokomish Police Department and Washington State Patrol met with HCS safety personnel to plan our upcoming Cushman Dam Breach & Flood Evacuation Drill.
Together, we’re preparing to practice safely moving our entire school to higher ground in the event of an emergency. We’re proud to work side by side with our local and state partners to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Planning together, staying safe together!
This week, 7th and 8th graders in Ms. Akiyama’s class explored the diet and ecosystem of barn owls by dissecting owl pellets! 🦉 Students carefully identified rodent species and examined different bones, sparking great academic discussions as they pieced together clues from their findings. Awesome focus and curiosity on display! 🔍🦴
Our 3rd graders took advantage of the beautiful weather this week to enjoy some outdoor reading time! Nothing like a good book and a little sunshine. ☀️📚 #OutdoorLearning #HoodCanalPride #ReadingIs
Family Math Night was a huge success! 🧮✨ Our families had a blast enjoying free dinner, playing math games, and winning prizes. Best of all, they left with game bags to keep the learning going at home! Huge thanks to our amazing staff who planned and organized this fantastic event! Check even more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AtmWCCLyp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
