HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

There are lots of exciting events going on in the HSD this spring! Check out our calendar to keep up-to-date: https://www.hocksd.org/events?view=list-month

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The HSD Annual Report is now available! The 2023-24 Annual Report is published on our website! Every year, we publish the annual report for the previous school year online. Check it out on our website here: https://5il.co/2skwi

Based on staff and family feedback, Hockinson School District is adopting a new calendar for the 2025-26 school year. This calendar is similar to the 2025-26 calendar adopted by Camas School District and other districts around the state. View the 2025-26 calendar here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5079/HSD/5494052/20252026HSDCalendaredited032125.pdf Here are some highlights: - First Day of School: Aug 25 - a 5-day first week of school. - First day of TK & K: Aug 28 - Full week no-school (Nov 24-28) at Thanksgiving - Full week no-school (Feb 16-20) at Presidents Day holiday - Last day of school: June 17 - Two built-in snow days on March 16 and May 22 Hockinson Community Education will be coordinating low-cost student camps for the six non-school days during the Thanksgiving and February breaks.

Read the HSD News Round Up: The April 4 edition features information on the Safety & Security Capital Levy, stories on student achievements in the performing arts, updates on grant-funded school improvement projects, and more. Find it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/63yse

Jan. 10 HSD Family Message Dear HSD Community: We have now completed our first week of school in 2025 and I have accumulated a few timely updates that I wanted to pass along to everyone: Norovirus, Influenza, COVID and other illnesses are impacting our schools. We need your help. I don’t think this news comes as a big surprise as I am aware many families were battling illness over winter break. Norovirus, influenza, and COVID are still circulating in our community and in our schools. To help keep our schools open and our staff and students healthy, our custodians are disinfecting surfaces and we are encouraging students to regularly wash their hands. I am also asking for your help: Please keep your students home if they are feeling sick, especially if they have a fever or have vomited recently. I also ask that families reinforce good hand washing habits at home. The standard is that students wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - not a momentary wave under the faucet that my own kids try to get away with before dinner. If you have questions about your child’s health situation, feel free to contact your school nurse. Here are a few facts about this winter’s “Big 3” infectious diseases: Norovirus can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping. People with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks after they have recovered. Learn more about Norovirus. Influenza spreads easily from person to person through coughs and sneezes. You can spread the flu to others before you know that you are sick, and for five to 10 days after showing symptoms. Learn more about Influenza. People with COVID-19 are often contagious for 5-10 days after their illness begins. I think we are all familiar with COVID, but you can find additional information here. Apply by January 12 to participate in the HSD Bond Oversight Committee. At its December 9 meeting, the Hockinson School Board approved the Facilities Planning Committee’s (FPC) recommendation to form a Bond Oversight Committee. Should voters approve the bond on February 11, this committee would ensure that all bond-related projects are executed efficiently, transparently, and as promised. Five applicants will be selected by the FPC this month based on their relevant experience. If you are interested in applying, please submit your application by 5 p.m. this Sunday, January 12. Hockinson School District awarded $427,000 Department of Commerce Grant Late last month, we were informed that our district was selected to receive $427,000 in grant funding to replace aging HVAC units and install new energy-efficient tankless water heaters at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. These upgrades will improve energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and enhance comfort for students and staff. This is the second major energy efficiency grant awarded to HSD in the past four years, reflecting our commitment to maintaining and improving school facilities through creative funding solutions. These improvements will be made to HHES buildings that are not up for replacement if voters approve the February 11 bond to update the campus. Click here to learn more about this exciting news. Safety Trainings Keep Staff-Student Boundaries Top-of-Mind While student learning is our mission, safety is Hockinson School District’s top priority. I want to make you aware that last month all HSD staff participated in the first of two professional conduct trainings, over and above the safety trainings that our employees are required to complete every year. I know that it’s unsettling to hear about allegations of staff misconduct, especially when that news is not national, but local. I want to reassure you that our staff and leaders take student safety and professional boundaries very seriously. If you ever have any concerns about staff conduct, I encourage you to contact that staff member directly, reach out to your school’s principal, or file a report anonymously online. I wish you and your family the best in 2025. Thank you for taking a moment to read this update and for partnering with us to make this a great year for our students. Sincerely, Steve Marshall HSD Superintendent

10/3 HSD Parent Email: Family Reminders and Event Previews Dear Parents:We wanted to be sure that you saw these timely reminders. Plus we wanted to get in another trial of our new parent notification system before we have our first inclement weather day. As a result, you are receiving this email! Last Thursday’s test seemed to go fairly well. Only 36 families indicated that they did not receive the test text, email, and phone message. We will keep at it until everyone hears from us who wants to hear from us! Don’t forget: HSD texts will originate from 98900.Here are three reminders:Last call for Chromebook assuranceFree/Reduced Meal Program application deadline approachingFacilities Planning Committee Survey #4 coming soonand Three “Save the Dates”: Community tour, Booster events, and community concertPlease know we are trying to abbreviate our messaging to families. At the same time, we want to make sure that families are aware of school news and updates! Thank you for taking the time to read the details below.Sincerely,Steve MarshallSuperintendentMore info:Reminder #1: Attention All HMS & HHS Parents: Last Call for Chromebook Assurance!We are extending the Chromebook assurance enrollment deadline to 4pm tomorrow Friday, October 4th. If you haven't yet signed up, and would like to, all you have to do is click on this link. The cost is still $20 per student or free for families who qualify for FRL benefits. Step-by-step directions and other information on this program is available in the 9/25 HSD News Round Up.Reminder #2: 2024-25 FRL Deadline Approaching: Free/reduced lunch applications need to be submitted by 4 pm on Wednesday, October 9. There was a delay in updating this year's form, which has been corrected and is available on the Nutrition Services web page (scroll mid-page).Reminder #3: Getting closer… Facilities Planning Committee Survey #4OK, this one isn’t a reminder. It’s more of a heads up: Be on the lookout for the latest FPC Survey over the next few days. This survey, which will be emailed out to HSD families and posted to social media, will ask for community input on project proposals and cost estimates. The committee will use this information in finalizing its recommendation to the HSD School Board later this fall.Three “Save the Date” announcements:HSD Community Tour Set for Fri. Oct. 18: This year's fall community tour will have a triple focus on facilities, school culture, and student learning. Participants have the option of joining us for the full tour (8-11:30 am) or a partial tour. The itinerary is available in the tour registration form.AAA Booster Auction, Fun Run, and Holiday Bazaar: Our AAA Boosters have organized three events to bring our families together and raise funds for HHS sports and activities:Sat. Oct. 26 - Sat. Nov. 2 Hawk-o-Ween Online AuctionSat. Nov. 2: Dia de los Muertos Fun RunSat. Nov. 23: Holiday Bazaar at HHSYou can find more information on the HHS Boosters website.Community Concert Thur. Dec. 5 at 6:30 pmFor everyone who was raised on radio, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss. More information will be revealed in the next HSD News Round Up!Please fill out FPC Survey #4 by Wednesday, Oct. 16.After reviewing 540 responses to district-wide surveys this year, the Facilities Planning Committee (FPC) conducted extensive research with industry experts to propose facilities solutions and their cost. Once again, the FPC is seeking your input on the following 5 key improvements that would cost an estimated $44/month for the average owner of a $750,000 home in Hockinson:Build a Second Elementary School to address overcrowding at HHES, the largest elementary school by student population in Clark County.Safety Improvements & Remodeling at HHES, improving lockdown functionality at all campuses. There is currently no capability to display emergency messages in classrooms or automatically secure exterior doors during a lockdown at HHES. Replace Track & Install Synthetic Turf Field at HHS: A multi-use, synthetic turf playing field and track would cut maintenance expenses while expanding year-round student and community use. Add Job Readiness Education Building & Install Classroom Emergency Messaging System at HHS: This building - a partnership with industry donors - would be a hands-on classroom space for Career & Technical Education classes. The messaging system would equalize safety resources across all Hockinson schools.Construct a Covered Play Area at HMS to shield our middle school students from the weather during recess and before and after school activities.Your participation in surveys like this one is at the heart of the committee’s process as it develops facility solutions that are both cost-effective and meet current and future needs. 

Good morning,If you have already purchased Chromebook Assurance please disregard this email. Hockinson School District is extending the Assurance deadline to Friday, October 4th. This means that if you haven't signed up yet, and would like to, all you have to do is click on this link. Then, follow the directions to login and sign up your student. If you want step by step directions click here. Note: Any damages that happened before signing up for Assurance will not be covered. For more information on the Assurance program click here. Thank you,Hockinson School District