Inside Scoop

Hello, Hawks:

What a great first week of school! Thank you for bringing such great positive energy.

This week, we held our annual Fall Class Meetings to celebrate our students, set expectations for the school year, and share key reminders for remaining involved and successful at school. At the center of all we do is the love we have for all of our students. All of our expectations are centered around helping every student succeed, feel a sense of belonging, and overcome self-limiting beliefs or obstacles. As I expressed, you are loved and there is nothing you can do about it. Hockinson High School is a special place because of all of us in it.

Speaking of special, how about two years in a row of being named a US News Top High School in the Nation?

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

• HHS Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy
• Focus Policy
• Tech Platform Changes
• Class of 2027 Grad Committee Information
• Senior Night - September 10 from 6pm - 7pm
• Senior Yearbook Information
• Senior Off-Campus Information
• Athletics Information
• Athletics Calendar
• AAA Boosters Information
• Band Update

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

Go Hawks! #Elevate

Here are some big events happening soon at HHS:

• Monday, Sept 7: Labor Day - No School
• Thursday, Sept 10: HHS Senior Info Night at 5:30 - 7 pm
• Saturday, Sept 12: Husky Band Day
• Tuesday-Friday, Sept 15-18: HHS Spirit Week
• Friday, Sept 18: HHS Homecoming Football Game
• Saturday, Sept 19: HHS Homecoming Dance
• Tuesday, Sept 29: IT Public Surplus Sale at 4 - 7 pm

• Tuesday, Oct 6: Josten's Make Up Picture Day @ HHS

• Friday, Oct 9: State Inservice Day - No School

• Thursday, Oct 15: LCRMEA Honor Band Concert at 7 - 8pm

• Saturday, Oct 17: Annual AAA Booster Hawk-tion at 5 - 9pm @ 7801 NE Greenwood Dr in Vancouver

• Wednesday, Oct 21: HSD’s Tour of Schools at 8 - 11am, begin @ HCC

This one is easy! It's No Fly Focus...every day.

We love seeing our students connect with teachers, but during Focus period, we follow one very strict, supernatural law - The Vampire Rule.

Much like the creatures of the night, students cannot enter another teacher's classroom during Focus unless they have been formally invited with a pre-arranged pass.

• Why the rule? Focus is meant to be a high-value time for academic support, catch-up, targeted instruction, and to make up assessments. Hallway travel without a destination creates distractions for everyone.

• How it works: If a teacher needs to see you, they’ll issue a pass. Otherwise, your default location for Focus is where you belong for the duration.

PS - This is the one instructional period of the day that you get to use your phone - unless we've got HSBP, you're taking a test, or your teacher tells you no phones during Focus!

Hockinson School District will be updating some of our educational technology platforms for students and parents. We want to share what you can expect and where to find information beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Read more here.

Senior Families,

This Google Doc link will be frequently updated with all the latest Class of 2027 Grad Committee news, please save this Doc for easy reference throughout the year. The Grad Class Committee not only plans and fundraises for the Grad Party, we also are responsible for many other senior events that make the year special. In this newsletter you will find important resources to help you navigate the year, as well as opportunities to volunteer, donate and fundraise for these special events. We hope our seniors and their families have a memorable year!

2027 Grad Committee Newsletter

Warmly,

Class of 2027

Grad Class Committee

Join us for Senior Night on September 10 from 6-7pm here at HHS. More information to come.

Hockinson High School is launching our program allowing seniors to leave campus for lunch once a month. This initiative rewards students, supports local businesses, and builds time management and responsibility.

Key Details & Requirements:

• Eligibility: Seniors on track to graduate with good attendance (0 unexcused absences, no more than 3 tardies in the issuance month).

• Mandatory Permission Slip: Parents/guardians must opt-in. No signed form = no pass. Forms require signatures from both the parent/guardian and the student.

• Accountability: Returning late results in losing the pass for the following month. Off-campus privileges will be revoked for the entire year for drug/alcohol/vape violations or for transporting non-qualifying students off campus.

Note: This is a trial project. Future frequency or full continuation of the program depends on student compliance and community feedback.

Some reminders from Class Meetings:

🏆 Extracurricular Reminders & Academic Eligibility

Participation in athletics, theatre, band, and clubs is a privilege, and we encourage all students to get involved! To remain eligible:

• Attendance: Students must attend all classes on a given day to participate in after-school events or practices. If a student has a doctor's appointment during the day, they must return to school with an official doctor’s note to be cleared for practice or activities.

• Academic Standards: Students must be enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have no more than one failing grade. Grade checks will take place every 3–4 weeks throughout each season.

🤝 Extracurricular Code of Conduct

We expect our student participants to hold themselves to the highest standards across three key areas:

• Classroom: Arrive on time, stay in class, maintain passing grades, respect teachers and peers, and take responsibility for missed work during early dismissals for travel.

• Practice: Arrive on time, follow directions, respect teammates, and care for equipment and facilities.

• Games & Travel: Follow school rules during transport, represent our high school positively, and show respect to officials, opponents, and host facilities.

There’s a lot happening with the HHS AAA Booster Club this fall! Here are a few ways to get involved, support our students, and save the date for upcoming events.

Fundraising Opportunities for HHS Sports, Clubs & Classes

• Fall School Concessions

• Ridgefield Amphitheater Concert Volunteers

Save the Date!

• HAWK-TION: Rock the Night!

• Día de los Muertos 5K Run

• Holiday Bazaar

Thank you for supporting the Hockinson High School AAA Booster Club and the students, programs, clubs, and activities that make HHS such a special community.

Join us on Sept 22nd at Battle Ground Chipotle for our first dine-out fundraiser.

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