Inside Scoop

Hello, Hawks:

I hope you're having a great in-service day! Many of our teachers are hard at work training for the transition to Google Classroom next year. These types of platform migrations are difficult and take a lot of time. We are thankful for the time and training to do this work.

This upcoming week, we have class meetings during Focus in the Commons:

- October 13: Grades 9 and 12

- October 15: Grades 10 and 11

Also this upcoming week, "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" opens! Dates and ticket information are below.

Here is another big date - On October 21, ALL juniors will take the PSATs free of charge. I see this as an investment in our students to help show them they can do hard things. Many - if not ALL - professions have a barrier to entry in the form of an exam. The PSAT is quite literally practice for these moments. It has also shown many students that they have more potential than they realized or shown that them there is more they need to do to fulfill their goals. More information below.

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

• Financial Aid Info Night - Tuesday, October 14 5:30-6:30pm at HHS
• Counselor, College, and Career Information
• Yearbook Information for Seniors
• Class of 2026 Information
• PSAT Information for ALL Juniors
• Athletics (New Website)
• Athlete of the Week
• Senior Athlete Recognition
• NHS Halloween Hawk-or-Treat
• Theater Update
• AAA Booster 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

Senior Apparel Drop

Show your pride with Class of 2026 apparel, comfy hoodies, tees, and more perfect for spirit days and senior events. Every purchase helps fund a safe & memorable Grad Night Party for our seniors. Shop here.

Senior Yard Signs

We are excited to be offering HHS Class of 2026 Yard Signs. Purchasing a sign is great way to celebrate and recognize your graduate and will help raise money for the Grad Night Party. Below is some important information about the fundraiser:

· Online ordering will end at 8pm, October 31, 2026.

· There are (3) yard sign designs available. Ordering link here!

· $5 per sign sold will be donated to the HHS Class of 2026.

· Signs will be available for pick up at school prior to Thanksgiving Break, location TBD.

· If you order a sign with a photo (Package C), please email a high resolution jpg image, without cropping of your senior to info@4everphotographynw.com within 48 hours of your order submission.

Senior Brick Sales

Put Your Name in Stone at the entrance to HHS! Great for Individuals, Teams, Clubs, Businesses and More! To be installed at HHS the summer of 2026! Every two years, the graduating class is given an opportunity to offer customized brick pavers to anyone who wants to purchase one!

To Reserve Your Brick Paver, fill out the form below and the AAA Boosters will follow up with payment options. All proceeds support the graduating class of 2026. *All brick text will be approved by Mr. Fox. Bricks are $100 each. Up to three lines with up to 18 characters each line.

Order Here: https://forms.gle/PkX1Jx8JNeY3oWnv9

All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 21st. If your student will not be participating or will be absent that day, please make sure to formally opt them out using the link below. It’s very important that we know in advance which students will not be testing so we can set up the correct number of seats and testing materials. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth testing day!

Sophomores can also take this exam on October 21st for a fee of $25, if they wish to join the Juniors during this time.

Fall Sports are off and running! If you haven't done so already, check out our new Athletics website here.

Kyla Kitchen is the athlete of the week! Kyla is a senior and is a member of the Volleyball team. Keep up the great effort, Kyla!

Shout out to these Senior Boys Tennis players! One of our newest programs on campus, Boys Tennis has come a long way in such a short amount of time. Thanks, Aiden, Jahlen, and Levi. You're leaving a lasting legacy at HHS.

On Halloween night, National Honor Society (NHS), will be hosting their annual Hawk-or-Treat event at Hockinson High School from 4-6pm. That's a home football game! This is a fun and safe trick-or-treating event right here in Hockinson.

Final preparations for the Fall Play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, are well under way and tickets are available NOW!

Showtimes:

- October 16 7pm

- October 17 7pm

- October 18 2pm and 7pm

Check out the AAA Booster Update here!

Also, if you are able and willing, there are volunteer opportunities in concessions. Thank you for your support!

Did you know? The annual AAA Booster Auction is going back to in-person this year!

If you need a new mattress or even a pillow, please come support the HHS Band Boosters during their annual mattress fundraiser on October 18th from 10am to 4pm in the HS Commons.

Come have dinner at Heritage Center Burgerville on Tuesday October 21st from 4-9 pm. Stop by before or after coming to support our ladies Volleyball teams at home against Ridgefield. Bring the flier or just mention Hockinson Music Boosters to support the band.

Also, it's fall so that means it's time for pie. Okay, it's always time for pie. Check out the flier below.

Go to https://hockinson-music-boosters.square.site/.

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/