HSD News Round-Up
August 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
HSD News Round-Up
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
Grant Helps Kindergarten Readers Build Strong Literacy Skills
Soaring Futures
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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Updates & Reminders
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!
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.
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
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