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Learn how the community came together to build the new HHS concession stand, meet our new community education coordinator, recap the first week of school, and more in the September 8 edition of the HSD Round-Up. Find it HERE!
![Governor Jay Inslee with five kids at HHES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694034662/hocksdorg/qdv5d4y8hi8jqfvpje8v/IMG_6925_1.jpg","width":1920}])
Governor Jay Inslee visited Hockinson School District on Wednesday, September 6, to discuss recent commerce-supported energy efficiency projects at Hockinson School District. Energy efficiency projects conserve taxpayer dollars by lowering energy bills.
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Welcome to the 2023-24 school year, HSD families! Find important back-to-school information HERE.
![HMS Dean of Students Sid Slom with his family.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691880150/hocksdorg/ahc24whe3eur5b0lqcwj/SidSlom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691880150/hocksdorg/ahc24whe3eur5b0lqcwj/SidSlom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691880150/hocksdorg/ahc24whe3eur5b0lqcwj/SidSlom.jpg","width":620}])
HMS has a new position - and a new addition - in its main office this fall. Sid Slom will join the middle school as its Dean of Students.
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The Hockinson Blueberry Festival is returning to highlight the community’s blueberry farms and small businesses on Saturday, July 15.
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Find important 2023-24 back-to-school info here!
![HSD's property that purchased in 2023 adjacent to Hockinson Meadows Community Park.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689732742/hocksdorg/n6dqg9utlwpjqci2egul/property.jpg","width":190}])
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about HSD Purchases Property with an Eye on the Future
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about Fun Days: Fun - and Sun - for HSD Families
![Dave Olson, Hockinson School Board of Directors member, steps down in 2023 after 18 years of service.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689734586/hocksdorg/cdlizxpxkg4ivtf97ke4/DaveOlson.jpg","width":190}])
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about Dave Olson Reflects on his 18 Years on the HSD School Board
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about HHES Multicultural Night Hosted 1,000 Attendees
![A Hockinson student and his father pose for the camera holding a pile of books they received at the Book Swap.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689735425/hocksdorg/t640ypwreyjcnto9p15m/hsdbookswapreceivedover5000donations.jpg","width":190}])
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about HSD Book Swap Received over 5,000 Donations
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about HSD Teachers Take the Cake
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about Olson to Join HHES as Associate Principal
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Hockinson High School’s jazz band competed at the Clackamas Jazz Festival hosted by Clackamas Community College on March 18. Hockinson High School’s jazz band was named the top band in the division by the end of the night. Student musicians Avery Viles and Thilo Kluth (trumpet) were also recognized as outstanding soloists.
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Hockinson High School’s Drama Club has been making waves in the theater space after their stellar performance at the Southwest Washington Regional Thespys in January. Most recently, the group wrapped up performances at the Washington State Thespian Conference hosted by Western Washington University on March 17-18.
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Hockinson Schools are preparing for parent-teacher conferences, spring break, and a strong finish to the 2022-23 school year! Check out the latest HSD News Round Up to learn about $55,000 in scholarships available to HHS students, levy-funded clubs, activities, and projects, and important end-of-the-year reminders.
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Motors have been revving - ok, buzzing - at Hockinson Heights Elementary School as 29 students spent the last few months preparing to compete in the county-wide Solar Car Challenge. This engineering competition, hosted by Clark Public Utilities, was open to all school districts across Clark County. Several of HHES teams finished in second and third place in multiple categories.
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Applications for Transitional Kindergarten are due by Friday, March 24. Online registration for Kindergarten opens Monday, April 10. "Read More" for online links and additional information on Kindergarten Round-Up and boundary exceptions.
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Changes in administrative assignments are being made to elevate teaching and learning in Hockinson Schools.
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Read all about it! HSD environmental efforts, Jazzercise generosity, career education, solar cars and more in the March 6 edition of the HSD News Round-Up.