Hello, Hawks:

A beautiful weekend was capped off by a great Prom Assembly! A busy week is ahead with the Band Benefit Dinner and senior night for Boys Soccer tomorrow night, State Testing and spirit week, and prom to follow next Saturday. Prom permission slips, guest passes, and tickets must be turned and purchased by Friday, April 25. Spring is busy in a high school!

Spirit Days:

• Monday - Patriotic Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue
• Tuesday - Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad
• Wednesday - Camo vs Neon
• Thursday - Demin Day (Canadian Tuxedo, anyone?)
• Friday - Inside Out Day - this one has many options! Dress like your favorite character from the movie "Inside Out." Wear your mood color - Sadness (Blue), Joy (Yellow), Disgust (Green), Anger (Red), or Fear (Purple). OR - wear your clothes inside out!

Here is what you'll find in the Scoop this week:

• State Testing in ELA Starts Monday
• State Testing and AP Test Dates
• Senior Graduation Information
• Senior Scholarship Survey
• Senior Slideshow Information
• Senior Grad Committee Information
• Special Education Survey
• Yearbook Sales
• College and Career Center Information
• Spring Sports Information
• Athlete of the Week
• Annual Football Golf Fundraiser
• Earth Day Event
• Books and Blooms
• AAA Booster Information
• Theater Update
• Band Update

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at tim.fox@hocksd.org.

Go Hawks! #Elevate

As we move through the spring semester, Hockinson High School is preparing for the annual state assessments for our students. These tests are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and help guide instructional planning moving forward. Please read carefully for specific dates and details by grade level.

10th Grade State Testing – SBAC ELA & Math

• SBAC ELA testing for 10th grade students will take place from April 21–25 in English classes.

• SBAC Math testing is scheduled for May 19–22 in Math Classes.

• 10th Grade HVA Students will take the ELA portion April 28–May 2, and the Math portion May 27–30.

Note: All 10th grade HVA students will receive a personal phone call and email with specific information about their testing dates and times.

11th Grade – WCAS Science Assessment

• All juniors (including HVA and RS students) will take the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) on May 20 from 9:00 AM to 11:20 AM.

• Juniors in Running Start (RS) who have a class conflict during that time will have the opportunity to complete a make-up test on one of the following dates: May 27–30.

Make-Up Testing Dates

Make-up testing windows for both SBAC and WCAS assessments will be available from April 28-May 2 (SBAC ELA) and May 27–30 (SBAC Math and WCAS) for students who miss their initial testing session or need to reschedule due to conflicts.

We encourage all students and families to ensure devices are charged, arrive on time, and are well-rested on testing days. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact the school office or Kathy Pacheco.

Let’s support our students in showing all they’ve learned this year!

• SBA ELA Test for 10th Graders - April 21 to April 25
• SBA Math Test for 10th Graders - May 19 to May 22
• WCAS Science Test for 11th Graders - May 20 to May 21
• Advanced Placement (AP) Tests are below:

Here is the Graduation Information for the Class of 2025.

Seniors and Families:

Please complete the attached scholarships survey for each scholarship you have been awarded.

All scholarship awards that are reported by noon on Wednesday, April 30th will be printed in our Senior Awards Program and will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony on June 4th.

Hello families of Seniors,

As we begin this final stretch to graduation, we are in the process of producing the Senior Slideshow. Our goal is to make sure every senior is represented and that the effort of creating the slideshow goes as smoothly as possible. Here is what we need from you.

1. Click the link below.

(You will need a Google account to fill in the form. If you don't have one, you can create one. You can also use the Google account of your senior. If you do not have a Google account and would prefer not to create one, please email us directly and we will do what we can to get the information needed in a different way.)

2. Fill in your senior's preferred first name.

3. Fill in your senior's last name.

4. Upload 3 photos: a young photo, a senior photo and a favorite photo.

5. (optional) Tell us a fun fact or skill your senior has that others may not know about. Be aware, this may be posted on one of their photos in the slideshow.

6. Click submit

That is all we need from you, and we will do the rest!

In order to be included in the slideshow, please complete and submit this form no later than March 31st, 2025. Anything submitted after March 31st may not make it into the slideshow.

Thank you for taking the time to help us create this slideshow and making a memorable event for your senior!

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfarE8sSHQEe0pZuul7L1UVVTR5JH4WY1K2sQnU66aYeDHZpg/viewform

Your friendly senior slideshow committee volunteers!

Direct contact for questions or help: Marissa Matheson (marissa.matheson@yahoo.com)

Key updates for the class of 2025 Grad Activities:

• The parade is not going to happen unless we can get somebody willing to step up and take the lead. We have helpers and instructions, but we need a leader! Please email us at hhsgrads2025@gmail.com if you are willing and able or if you would like information on what the job entails.
• Senior movie night is 5/19. A flyer with additional information was emailed to grad parents. Use QR code to sign up. Sign up must be completed by 5/5.
• The permission slip for grad night is required and must be completed by 5/9. Use QR code for form. Parents and grads complete this together.
• We are missing photos for many seniors for the slideshow. We have extended the deadline to 4/27. Additional information below
• Our email address is hhsgrads2025@gmail.com - if you aren’t getting our emails let us know

Notice to Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services

Our district is participating in a parent survey from Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). If your child is receiving special education services, you will soon receive a link to the survey by email.

This short survey is anonymous, and it’s a great way for you to share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about your child’s educational experience. OSPI will use the results to measure parent engagement in the state and share them with our district to help improve our parent engagement efforts.

Please watch for the survey and take a moment to fill it out. Your feedback is important to us and helps improve programs and services for children with disabilities. Thank you for being an active part of your child's education!

Our Yearbooks are on sale now for $43.26 at treering.com. Purchase it here:

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017073341001632. Our school code is:

1017073341001632.

The deadline for purchases for our school shipment is May 2, 2025.

Keep up to date with Spring Sports scores and schedule changes at HockinsonHawks.com.

Congratulations to Alonzo Flores for winning Athlete of the Week! Alonzo is a senior in our Boys Soccer program. Great job, Alonzo! Keep up the strong effort.

Come out and support the Hockinson High School Football Team! Hawks Football Golf Tournament Fundraiser presented by the Hockinson Touchdown Club is coming up on May 10th at Camas Meadows Golf Course with a 9am scramble start. All are welcome to come out and golf: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-hockinson-hawks-golf-tournament-fundraiser. We are also hosting our EPIC ball drop to raise funds for playoff bus transportation!

Mark your calendars! Books and Blooms is back for another year!

We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help with book collection and during the event. Click here to sign up!

https://hockinsonpwt.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=0b673a1c-7358-4953-b2f8-12cbd6901871~s.9223370294892361483

The theater department is working hard on "The Sound of Music." Tickets are available online now by going to GoFan.

The band is selling plants! Order now and pickup your beautiful hanging or porch pots, veggie starts, and more, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Our benefit dinner and concert is sold out but please join us for our online silent auction. Bidding opens up 4/11 @ 5pm.

Congratulations to the Hockinson High School Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band for their excellent performances at the Columbia Basin College Band Festival!

• The Wind Ensemble was awarded the Gold Rating (highest concert band award)!
• Levi Brown (trumpet), Thilo Kluth (piano), Avery Berg (mallets), Jayden Corey (mallets), Logan Armstrong (mallets) were recognized as outstanding concert band soloists.
• The Jazz Band took Second place in the AA division for their performance!
• Thilo Kluth (piano), Sarah Boehi (alto sax), and Brenden Weber (bass) were recognized for outstanding jazz soloists
• Thilo Kluth (piano) was awarded Top Outstanding Jazz Festival Soloist!
• The Jazz Band Saxophones and Rhythm Section were recognized as outstanding sections!

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! Hockinson was awarded the Don Paul AA Division Outstanding Instrumental Music Program (highest combined concert and jazz band scores)!

The Hockinson bands worked hard and it paid off! Congratulations!

Email: tim.fox@hocksd.org
Website: https://hhs.hocksd.org/
Location: 16819 Northeast 159th Street, Brush Prairie, WA, USA
Phone: 360-448-6450
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