🌟 Highly Capable Program Referrals Are Open! 🌟
Hood Canal School is now accepting referrals for the Highly Capable Program! This is an exciting opportunity to recognize and support students with exceptional abilities.
📅 Referral Deadline: March 3rd, 2025
📬 Referral forms have been mailed to HCS families, but you can also complete a referral online on our HCS webpage: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/highly-capable
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lankford at mlankford@hoodcanalschool.org.✨
Due to current weather conditions, Hood Canal School District will be on a 2-hour delay, Friday, Feb. 14. There will be no developmental preschool and no out of district transportation, but Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will still be offered. Please check your email, our district website, app, and on Facebook for updates. Stay safe and warm!
🎉 Great News, Hood Canal! 🎉 BOTH of our school levies have passed! ✅ The EP&O Levy was approved with 59.94%, and the Capital Levy passed with 53.63%! With only a few votes left to count, these results are nearly final.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community for supporting our students, staff, and school! Your investment means we can continue providing great programs and making much-needed improvements to our facilities.
What’s next? We’ll be working to finalize designs and plans for the upgrades, and we’ll keep you updated along the way. Stay tuned! Want a sneak peak check out here: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/2025-levies
We are so grateful to be part of this incredible community. 💙
📢 Weather Alert: After-School Student Activities Canceled ❄️
Due to snowfall expected over the next few hours, all after-school activities for students are canceled today, Thursday, Feb. 13. We apologize for the late notice and appreciate your understanding.
Additionally, 8th Grade Registration Night at Shelton High School is postponed—stay tuned for a new date.
However, this afternoon's school board meeting will continue as planned.
Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
Election Day is Here! Your vote matters, and it directly impacts the future of Hood Canal students. There are two important measures on the ballot that support our schools, ensuring students have access to quality learning environments and essential resources.
If you haven’t already, make sure to drop off your ballot by 8 PM tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 11, at an official ballot box. Every vote makes a difference in shaping the opportunities we can provide for our kids.
Thank you for being a part of our school community and for making your voice heard! 🗳 #HoodCanalVotes #EveryVoteCounts
Support Our Builders Club & Give Back! 🏀❤️ Our amazing Builders Club students have been hard at work making beautiful blankets—and now you have a chance to win one! They’ll be selling raffle tickets at tonight’s girls’ basketball game, with all proceeds benefiting A Gift for Special Children, an organization that helps community members in need.
Come out, cheer on our team, and grab a ticket to support a great cause! 🎟️🏆 #HoodCanalOrcas #BuildersClub #CommunityMatters Hood Canal Kiwanis
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 Our Hood Canal girls basketball team is ready to hit the court for their first home game against St. Mike’s today, Tues Feb. 11 at 3:30 PM! Check out these shots from yesterday’s practice—our Orcas are putting in the work! 💪🐋
No charge for entry—let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! Go Orcas! 🔵⚪
#HoodCanalOrcas #GameDay #GoOrcas #CommunitySupport
🌅 Morning Views Like No Other! ❄️ One of our staff members captured these stunning shots of snow-capped mountains glowing in the sunrise over Hood Canal on their way to work this morning. A breathtaking reminder of how lucky we are to live and work in one of the most beautiful places on earth!
🎉 Excellent News! 🎉 Hood Canal School is making waves at the Mason County Forest Festival—4 of the top 10 finalists out of 561 entries in the Button Design Contest are from our school! That’s an incredible achievement!
🌟 Congratulations to our talented students:
🎨 Harper Myirsky (3rd Grade)
🎨 Lin Spichiger (7th Grade) – Twice in the Top 10!
🎨 Lindy June Kufman (8th Grade)
With submissions from 11 schools (including high schools), the competition was tough, and we’re so proud of all the students who submitted their designs. A huge thank you to our art teacher Max Cowdery and our students’ families for supporting these young artists!
Finalists will be invited to the March 15 Forest Festival Coronation & Button Finalist Presentation, where they’ll each receive a $50 prize, and the grand prize winner will earn $100 and have their design featured on this year’s Forest Festival Button!
🎨❄️ Our kindergarteners had a fantastic time learning about wax resistance in art with Mr. Max today! They created some adorable snow scenes, and their creativity was on full display.
Thanks to our local levy, we’re able to provide art education that sparks imagination and creativity for our students. We appreciate our community’s support in making programs like this possible! 🖍️✨ #HoodCanalOrcas #CreativeKids #WinterArt #LevyFunded
Cozy and Kind! ❄️🧶 A huge thank you to the Hood Canal Kiwanis Club “Thread Slingers” for their generous donation of handmade hats! These cozy creations were a big hit today as our counselor, Monica Carlson, passed them out. So many smiles and so much excitement—just in time for a chilly winter day!
We’re grateful for our community partners who help keep our students warm, inside and out. ❤️ #CommunityKindness #KiwanisCares #WarmHeartsWarmHats
🚍❄️ Shoutout to Our Amazing Bus Drivers! ❄️🚍
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated Hood Canal bus drivers for safely transporting our students to and from school despite the snowy conditions! Your hard work, skill, and commitment ensure that our students arrive safely every day, no matter the weather. We appreciate you! 👏👏
#ThankYouBusDrivers #SafeAndSteady #HoodCanalStrong
🚨 School Closure – Tuesday, February 4 🚨
Due to worsening road conditions this morning, Hood Canal School is now closed for the day.
We sincerely apologize for the late change, but safety comes first for our students, staff, and families. Stay safe and warm! ❄️☃️
Due to current weather conditions, Hood Canal School District will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 3. There will be no developmental preschool and no out of district transportation, but Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will still be offered.
We will assess conditions again in the morning to determine if further schedule changes, including a possible closure, are necessary.
Please check your email, our district website, app, and here on Facebook for updates. Stay safe and warm!
Hood Canal School District will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 3, due to weather conditions. We will re-evaluate in the morning to determine if further schedule changes are needed. Please stay tuned for updates.
❄️ Snow is in the forecast! At Hood Canal School, safety is our top priority. Here’s what you need to know in case of school closures or delays due to weather:
📢 How We Notify You:
✅ Website – Alerts will be posted on our district homepage: https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/
✅ School App – Get push notifications straight to your phone. Download it today! Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2n79spnb; Android: https://tinyurl.com/2s3k9mvu
✅ Facebook – Follow us @HoodCanalSchool for the latest updates.
✅ Phone Call, Text & Email – Make sure your contact info is up to date in Skyward so you don’t miss important messages!
🚍 Types of Schedule Changes:
🔴 School Closed – No school, no activities, no transportation.
🟠 Two-Hour Delay – Buses run two hours late, no preschool, no before-school activities.
⚠️ Limited Bus Service – Snow routes may be in effect (posted on our website).
❌ Evening Activities Canceled – If conditions worsen later in the day, events may be postponed.
🌨️ Plan Ahead! Some areas in our district experience more severe weather than others. If roads near your home are unsafe, please do not attempt to drive to school—just notify us.
🔗 For more details, visit our delay and closure webpage: https://tinyurl.com/ypf9xbn2
Stay warm and stay safe!
🚒🔥 Fire Drill Success! 🔥🚒. Today, our students and staff participated in a fire drill to practice our emergency procedures. Everyone did a fantastic job evacuating quickly, staying calm, and following safety protocols. These drills are an important part of keeping our school community safe and prepared.
A big thank you to our staff for guiding students and to our local emergency responders for their support!
Check out these photos from today’s drill. Great job, Orcas! 🐋👏
📈🍌🎉 Celebrating Growth in 6th Grade Math! 🎉🍌📈 Yesterday, Ms. Padgett held a Term 2 STAR Math Diagnostic Rewards Party, and her 6th graders had a “sweet” time celebrating their hard work! 🍨✨ Every student who increased their STAR Math score earned an invite to enjoy banana splits—a well-deserved treat for their dedication and progress!
We love seeing our students challenge themselves and grow as learners. Keep up the great work, Orcas! 🐋💙
🚀🤖 Exciting News! Hood Canal Robotics Club is Launching! 🤖🚀
We’re kicking off our Lego Spike Prime Robotics Junior Team on Tuesday, February 11, in the Library! 🎉 This club is open to twelve 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who are ready to build, create, and compete using Lego Spike Prime robots! 🏗️⚙️
Students will work in teams to design, program, and test their robots, engage in friendly skirmishes, and explore the world of STEM and engineering in a fun and hands-on way.
📄 Permission slips are available now! Find them in:
📌 4th-5th-6th grade backpacks on Thursday
📌 Our front office
📌 Our Library
📌 Our school foyer (entry)
Spots are limited—so grab a permission slip and sign up soon! We can't wait to see our future engineers in action! 🚀
✨ Did you know? All of our clubs, including Robotics, are supported by our local levy! Your support makes these amazing opportunities possible for our students. 💙
🏀 Tournament Schedule Update! 🏀 Orcas fans, the wait is over! Here’s the official game schedule for this weekend’s state qualifier tournament. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Hood Canal boys basketball team as they battle for a spot in the WA Middle School Championships! 🐋💙
🏆 Orcas' Tournament Schedule
📅 Saturday, February 1, 2025:
9:00 AM – 🏀 Orcas vs. TSD Yelm (NW Sports Hub - Court 06);
11:00 AM – 🏀 Orcas vs. Olympia White (NW Sports Hub - Court 11);
📅 Sunday, February 2, 2025:
4:00 PM – 🏀 Orcas vs. Seahawks (NW Sports Hub - Court 09);
6:00 PM – 🏆 Finals (TBD);
📍 Location: NW Sports Hub, Centralia, WA
💵 Gate Entry Fee: $5 per person (Kids 5 and under are free)
🚗 Perks: Free parking, on-site restaurant, and concessions!
Top 2 teams in each division move on to the WA Middle School Championships in Spokane this March—let’s get loud and help our Orcas take the next step!
