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