HSD News Round-Up
August 5, 2026
Back to School Information
HSD staff are excited to welcome new students and welcome back returning students to the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 24 for Grades 1-12 and Thursday, Aug. 27 for TK and Kindergarten. Find school supply lists, school-specific orientation events, enrollment information, required annual forms, immunization requirements, athletic registration, and busing information on our Back to School page.
Hockinson Middle School Wins Second AWSP/AWSL Schools on the Rise Award!
Five HHS Student Athletes Honored at The Columbian’s All-Region Awards Ceremony
Five Hockinson athletes were honored at The Columbian Newspaper’s All-Region High School Sports Awards Ceremony on June 17 for their outstanding performance in their respective 2025-26 sports seasons:
Graysen Aldridge, Girls Cross Country
Georgina Romero, Girls Swimming
Ryder Hough, Boys Swimming
Teagan Trenda, Girls Wrestling
Ryder Cole Vogler, Boys Soccer
Summer Facility Improvement Projects Wrapping Up at HHS
Lace up your shoes! The HHS Track is officially open.
After a full resurfacing, the HHS Track is once again ready for runners, walkers, and the community to enjoy. The new track's "spongier" surfacing improves shock absorbency and safety.
This project was made possible by capital funds secured through the 2025 sale of district-owned property located to the east of HHES.
Please note that the high school grass playing fields remain temporarily closed while the turf recovers from aeration and sanding. This extra time will help create healthier, more durable fields for everyone to enjoy. We'll share an update as soon as they're ready to reopen.
School Offices Reopen August 17, Normal District Office Hours Resume Aug 3
We’re excited to see you back at school! School offices will reopen August 17. Normal district office hours resume on August 3. District office hours are as follows:
July 6-31: Mon through Thurs, 8 am to 4 pm
Beginning Aug 3: Mon through Fri, 8 am to 4 pm
Changes to Electronic Device Policy Strengthen Focus on Learning
Chromebooks support student learning in many ways, such as with state standardized assessments, practice tests, classroom home pages and assignment access, research, word processing, and the creation of spreadsheets and presentations. These devices also allow students to access learning materials and the Student Information System.
At the same time, Chromebooks can also distract from learning. This year, Hockinson School District is updating its electronic device policy to minimize these distractions. Case-in-point: Beginning this fall, students will not longer be able to access YouTube videos, except those approved by a teacher for a specific educational use.
The HSD has also adopted a district-wide cell phone policy, summarized below. Exceptions regarding phone use vary by grade:
HHES: devices must be "off and away" at all times throughout the school day.
HMS: devices must be "off and away" during all instructional times and passing periods throughout the school day. Cell phone use is permitted during lunch.
HHS: devices must be "off and away" during all instructional times throughout the school day. Cell phone use is permitted during passing times and lunch only.
Note: “Instructional time” is defined as the entire class period, from the beginning bell to the release bell. "Off and away" means that personal electronic devices are stored out of sight and not accessed (e.g., stored in a backpack or locker) and placed in a setting that does not disrupt students or the learning environment (e.g., turned off or placed in silent mode).
5th Grade to the HMS in 2027-28
At its regular meeting on July 27, 2026, the Hockinson School Board voted to move fifth grade to Hockinson Middle School beginning in the 2027-28 school year to help balance enrollment and relieve capacity issues at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. The district will offer informational and engagement opportunities to help support students and families through this transition.
HHES is the largest TK-5 elementary school in the state, and the move would bring HMS enrollment closer to the average middle school in Clark County. Learn more here.
HSD Maintenance staff painted fire lanes and sealed asphalt cracks at all four campuses.
Grounds workers edged along the HMS Track, which aside from protecting the surface, enabled lane painting just days later.
HSD Maintenance Supervisor Dave Wilson arranged for the touch-up painting of the track's inside lanes.
Hockinson High School Theatre Company Presents: One Stoplight Town
Planning for the Hockinson High School fall production has begun! We are excited to see the following students on stage in One Stoplight Town:
Kieran Harwood, Sydney Aldridge, Lucy Lyon, Matthew Anderson, Caleb Carter, Ivy Young, Louisa Brogan, Cecily Weed, Amira Ceresoli, Eli Carter, Alexis Plassmeier, Carmen Garrett, Nora Love, Vessa Holmgren, Joey Reinhardt, Lucas Crump, Sophie Sikes, Rya Colpron, Tatianna Ross, Vex Stupka, Sophia Chung, Lily Nguyen, Oliver Fallows, Danica Moses, Kaleb Williams, Nicholas Stanley, Sadie O’Neal, Emily Solis, Mac Tilghman, Lorelei Weed, Reagan Davis, Ava Diebert, Kylia Haddan, Cadence Juarez, Audrey Komathy, Kimlinh Leang, Lucy Meindersee, Gia Payton, Kamdyn Rayford, Judah Schiermeister, Lola Steinbacher, Sam Switzer-Vos, and Noah Young.
Applications to participate in the tech crew will be available at HHS Student Orientation.
Apply to be a 2026-27 AmeriCorps Student Learning Partner
Make a difference in a Hockinson classroom this year. Applications to join the HSD as a Student Learning Partner for the 2026-27 school year are now open. Partners serve alongside teachers at each of our three schools by providing academic support to individual students and small groups, assisting in classrooms, organizing student activities, and participating in community events throughout the school year.
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