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HSD News Round-Up

August 5, 2026

HHS Marching Band members pose for a photo inside of Husky Stadium.
HSD NewsRound-UpAugust 5, 2026

Pictured: The HHS Marching Band joined the UW Husky Marching Band on the field for the 73rd Annual Husky Band Day. Great job, Hawks, for representing Hockinson on one of the biggest stages in the Pacific Northwest!


From phonics instruction to honoring Dolly Parton, the September 30 edition of the HSD News Round-Up has a little bit of everything. Learn about the HSD's newest School Board member, how HHES is utilizing its $10,000 education grant and HMS fall athletes engaged in competitive conditioning, where HHS alumni are building successful careers, and so much more!

September 30, 2026 September 30, 2026

HSD News Round-Up HSD News Round-Up

Strong Foundations, Soaring Futures Strong Foundations, Soaring Futures

This school year, we're launching Strong Foundations, Soaring Futures, a districtwide initiative that builds on our district's traditions of personalized learning and preparing all students for lifelong success. All HSD schools are focused on creating campuses and classrooms where every student belongs, grows, and is supported at school and home to realize their full potential as a student and as a graduate. Learn more here: hocksd.org/strong-foundations

Strong Foundations Strong Foundations

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Grant Helps Kindergarten Readers Build Strong Literacy Skills

Thanks to a $10,200 Ellison Education Award, kindergarten classrooms at Hockinson Heights Elementary School will be stocked with decodable books! Decodable books use words that beginning readers can sound out with basic phonics skills, in alignment with the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) phonics program. Learn more here!

Soaring Futures Soaring Futures

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High School Coding Class Leads to Information Technology Career for HHS Class of 2018 Alumnus Brian Schauer

Brian Schauer, Class of 2018, built basic coding skills in Berit Ferarri's class at Hockinson High School. He now uses the same coding principals to automate computer policies and programs as an IT Operations Engineer at Fisher Investments.


Any advice for current students at HHS? "I would tell current Hockinson High School students that it's important to find a career path that you enjoy. Apply for lots of internships and be really involved with your peers in the field that you choose," said Brian.

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HMS Principal and Student Bond Over Hands-On Science Project

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Annual Kindness Campaign Kicks off at HHES

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New Academic Screener Gives HMS Timely Insights into Student Learning

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Annual Tradition: HHS Band Performs at 2026 Husky Band Day

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New Coach Prepares HHS Golf Team for Post-Season

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Student Cellphone Policies Take Shape Across Clark County

The Columbian

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HHES Students of Girl Scout Troop 90390 Host Clean-Up of Hockinson Meadows Park

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HMS and HHS Bands Honor Dolly Parton at Sept. 25 Football Game

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HMS Football & Cross Country:

Unity through Competition, Fitness through Cooperation

Updates & Reminders Updates & Reminders

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Harmina Mansur Sworn in as Hockinson School Board’s District 5 Director

At the Hockinson School Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, Harmina Mansur was sworn in as the board’s District 5 director. Mansur is an HSD parent and has chaired the district’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee for the past three years.


On the Citizens Advisory Committee, Mansur helped to lead community outreach efforts on important topics, bringing parent and community perspectives to the table in district decision-making. That experience will inform her work on the school board. Read more here!

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Families, Community Invited to Oct. 21 Tour of Schools

The HSD is extending an invitation to our community to take a look inside its schools as part of “Hockinson's 2026 Tour of Schools” on Wednesday, October 21.


Participants will not only get better acquainted with each school’s goals and facilities, they will also meet members of the HSD School Board and Superintendent. Food samples will also be provided by our Nutrition Services Team. We would love to have you join us on this year’s tour. Click here to register and preview the tour itinerary.

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September HSD Food Services Newsletter

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Reminder: Apply for the Free/Reduced Meals Program!

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3 hr early release on parent-

teacher conference days!

See below

Upcoming Events

  • Fri. Oct. 2: HMS Volleyball-a-thon at 6pm

  • Mon. Oct. 5: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting at 6 - 7:30 pm @ HSD and Zoom

  • Tues. Oct. 6: Josten's Make Up Picture Day @ HHS & Silver Social 11 am @ HCC

  • Fri. Oct. 9: State Teacher Inservice Day - No School

  • Mon. Oct. 12: School Board Work Session at 6 - 8pm

  • Tues. Oct. 13: HMS Fall Band Concert at 7 - 9pm @ MPR

  • Wed. Oct. 14: LCRMEA Honor Band Concert at 7 - 8pm

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

  • Mon. Oct. 19: School Board Study Session at 6 - 7pm

  • Mon. Oct. 19: 5th Grade Move Family Information Night at 6:30 - 8pm @ HMS

  • Wed. Oct. 21: HSD’s Tour of Schools at 8 - 11:30 am, begin @ HCC Sign up here

  • Thu. Oct. 22 - Sat. Oct. 24: HHS Fall Play - One Stop Light Town 7 pm @ MPR + Sat. Matinee

  • Thu. Oct. 22: Make Up Picture Day @ HHES

  • Sat. Oct. 24: PWT Halloween Carnival at 5 - 7 pm @ HHES

  • Mon. Oct. 26: Regular School Board Meeting at 6 - 8pm @ HCC and Zoom

  • Mon. Oct. 26: HHS Fall Concert at 7 - 9 pm

  • Mon. Oct. 26 - Fri. Oct. 30: HHES Parent Conference Week - 3 hour early release

  • Mon. Oct. 26 - Fri. Oct. 30: PWT Book Fair @ HHES

  • Tues. Oct. 27 - HHES Evening Conferences

  • Wed. Oct. 28 - Fri. Oct. 30: HMS & HHS Parent Conferences - 3 hour early release

  • Wed. Oct. 28: HMS & HHS Evening Conferences

  • Mon. Nov. 2: Fall College Fair at 10:30 - 11:45 am @ HHS

  • Mon. Nov. 2: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting at 6 - 7:30 pm @ HSD and Zoom

  • Mon. Nov. 9: Regular School Board Meeting at 6 - 8 pm @ HCC and Zoom

  • Wed. Nov. 11: Veterans Day - No School

  • Mon. Nov. 23 - Fri. Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break - No School


HHS Fall Sports Schedule available here HMS Fall Sports Schedule available here

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Contact Us

Email: justine.vazquez@esd112.org
Website: https://www.hocksd.org/
Location: 17912 NE 159th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606, USA
Phone: (360) 448-6400

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