HOOD CANAL

🌟 We’re Hiring: Special Education Teacher 🌟 Join our amazing team at Hood Canal School District, a small K–8 school nestled between the forest and the shore in the beautiful Skokomish Valley! We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher who wants to make a big impact in a small school community. ✅ Competitive Salary: $63,221 – $119,407 per year ✅ Additional days and opportunities for professional growth ✅ Beautiful rural location with supportive staff and families ✅ Close-knit environment where relationships and student success come first If you’re ready to make a difference and enjoy working in a supportive, student-centered setting, apply today! 👉 Apply here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2513/opening/141684

🍎 It’s Apple Crunch Time! 🍎 Today, Hood Canal students joined schools across the state for the Great Washington Apple Crunch! At the count of three, everyone took a big, juicy bite into local apples—celebrating National Farm to School Month and the bounty of Washington’s incredible apples, including favorites like Cosmic Crisp®. Students loved the fresh, delicious taste and learning about where their food comes from. A big thank-you to our local farmers and food service team for making this healthy, crunchy celebration possible! 🍏👏

Sign up online for teacher conferences being held Tues-Thurs, Oct. 21-23. Evening conferences are available on Thurs, Oct. 23. Choose your times here: https://www.myconferencetime.com/hcs/

As a reminder, students will be released at noon next Tuesday through Friday.

Questions? Call our office at 360-877-5463.

Good news! 💧 Our water pump system has been successfully repaired. The parts damaged by the power surge have been replaced, and everything is back up and running.

School will resume on our normal schedule starting Friday, October 17.

We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during the disruption — thank you for your support!

School is canceled today, Oct. 16. Our water pump was damaged as a result of a power outage. Repair crews cannot be here in time to make the repair for the start of school. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will provide an update later today. Thank you for your understanding.

School is on two-hour delay this AM, Thursday, Oct. 16. Water is not working at the school. We apologize for the late notice, but school cannot operate without water. We will keep you posted with updates. Thank you for your patience.

End of a great first day at NatureBridge! 🌲 Our 5th graders are having an incredible time exploring Olympic National Park—learning about ecosystems, teamwork, and the natural world around them. They’re settling in for the night after a full day of discovery, hiking, and fun with friends. We can’t wait to see what today brings! 🌊🏕️ More pics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1QCgLPCkqz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hands-On CPR Training for 6th Grade! 🫀🚒 A huge thank-you to West Mason Fire for visiting Hood Canal School today and training all of our 6th graders in CPR! Students got hands-on experience practicing chest compressions on training dummies and learning how to respond in an emergency. We’re so grateful for our local firefighters and the life-saving skills they shared with our students! 👏❤️ #HoodCanalSchool #WestMasonFire #CPRTraining #StudentSafety #CommunityPartners

Fun with Literacy Night & Harvest Dinner 📅 Wednesday, October 15th | 🕟 4:30 – 6:00 PM Join us for an evening of learning, laughter, and great food! 🍽️ Enjoy a FREE harvest dinner prepared by Ms. Becky and our Child Nutrition Team and supported by our amazing local farmers. 📚 Explore classroom literacy activities and learn more about our Really Great Reading curriculum. 🎯 Play fun games and complete a scavenger hunt to win prizes! 🏗️ Special Highlight: Meet the Architects! See the latest drawings and plans for Hood Canal School’s future and share your feedback. The event and meal are completely free for the entire family thanks to funding from our Title I program. Bring everyone and celebrate fall with us—We can’t wait to see you there!

🌿 Indigenous Peoples Day 🌿 Today and every day, Hood Canal School honors the Tuwaduq Nation and the Skokomish Indian Tribe, the first people of this place. Our school lies in the heart of the Skokomish Nation, on land generously gifted to the district by Skokomish families. We are committed to safeguarding the natural environment and their ancestral lands, and to working side by side with tribal leaders to improve the educational experience for Skokomish children and ensure generations of increased opportunities.

🌲 Outdoor Education Adventure! 🌲 Our 5th graders packed up and headed out this morning for three days and two nights of outdoor education at NatureBridge in Port Angeles! The weather looks perfect, and we can’t wait to share photos of their learning, exploration, and adventures over the next few days. 🌞🌊🌿 #OutdoorEducation #NatureBridge #HoodCanalOrcas #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

🎤 Morning Announcements, Student-Led! 🌟 Our middle school ASB students are continuing the tradition of preparing and delivering our morning announcements! They do it all on their own — from sharing events, reminders, lunch menus, and birthdays (sometimes even singing for the whole school!) — to closing with our code of conduct reminders and the flag salute. They make each morning fun, engaging, and full of school spirit! 💙🐋 #HoodCanalOrcas #StudentLeaders #SchoolSpirit

🌎✨ Pack Your Appetite—We’re Going on a Global Flavor Adventure! ✨🌎 National School Lunch Week is this week October 14–17, 2025, and Hood Canal is celebrating with a delicious theme: “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!” Each day, our cafeteria will transform into a new destination as we explore tasty dishes from around the globe! 🌍✈️ Here’s the travel itinerary: 🌎 Monday: Italian cuisine 🌎 Tuesday: Mexican cuisine 🌎 Wednesday: Asian cuisine 🌎 Thursday: Indian cuisine 🌎 Friday: American cuisine Healthy school lunches help our students stay energized, focused, and ready to conquer the day—both in and out of the classroom!

📣 A big thank you to Best Dental for bringing their amazing Mobile Clinic to Hood Canal School! 🚌🦷 Many of our students received free dental exams and teeth cleanings — and they had a blast checking out the really cool mobile setup. We are so grateful for their generosity and for helping our Orca students keep their smiles bright. 💙🐬✨ #OrcaSpirit #HealthySmiles #CommunitySupport #bestdentalhelp #dentalhealth

Now enrolling for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)!
If your child turned 4 by Aug. 31, they may qualify for this free, full-day program with in-district transportation, free breakfast & lunch, and free school supplies.

Questions or ready to register?
📩 Email Cathy Carlson at ccarslon@hoodcanalschool.org
📞 Or call us at (360) 877-5463

🌱🥕 Our first Farm to School produce order arrived today! This is just a sample of the fresh, local vegetables our students will be enjoying in their school meals. 🥦🍅 We’re excited to bring more scratch-made, healthy meals to our students while also supporting local farmers. 💙🐋💛 #FarmToSchool #OrcaPride #FreshAndLocal

🚨🔥 Today our students and staff successfully completed a fire drill as part of our ongoing safety efforts at Hood Canal. Safety is always a top priority, and we hold monthly drills throughout the year to make sure everyone is prepared in case of an emergency. Thank you to our students and staff for taking this seriously and doing such a great job! 💙🐋💛

📢 Schedule Update for Thursday, Sept. 25: Tonight’s football and volleyball games are canceled. 👉 Practice will still be held for both teams. Thank you for your understanding, and go Orcas! 🐋💙💛

✨ What a great night for Orca sports at Hood Canal! ✨ Our volleyball teams and football team played incredibly against Pioneer, cheered on by our always-enthusiastic Pep Club. 🏐🏈 The stands were packed with parents, families, and supporters showing their Orca pride. 💙💛🐋 Go Orcas!

🍲 On the menu yesterday: another delicious scratch-made feature — Potato Soup! 🥔✨ Served alongside fresh fruits, vegetables, and crisp salad. 🥗🍎🥦