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October 16, 2026

Parent NewsletterOctober 16, 2026

Note from the Principals Note from the Principals

HHES Families:


We are excited to see you soon for our Community Tour and Parent Conferences. You can find additional information about both events below.


Community Tour

The Hockinson School District is extending an invitation to our community to take a look inside its schools as part of its "2026 Tour of Schools" on Wednesday, October 21.


Participants will not only get better acquainted with each school’s campus, they will also meet members of the HSD School Board and Superintendent. Food samples will also be provided by our Nutrition Services Team…and this year every HSD “school tourist” will receive a Strong Foundations, Soaring Futures t-shirt!


We would love to have you join us on this year’s tour. Click here to register and preview the tour itinerary.


Parent-Teacher Conference Week: October 26-30

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held October 26-30. During conference week, students will be on a 3-hour early release schedule with school dismissed at 11:15 a.m. daily. Students will have a lunch break during the day. If you need a reminder about your scheduled conference time, or if you need to reschedule, please give us a call at 360-448-6430. We'd be happy to help. Conference week is also a school spirit week - see the flyer below for additional details on each spirit day.


Student Recognition

We recently had the privilege of honoring students for their efforts and achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Art, and behavior / character. Please join me in congratulating our student award winners for the month of September.


English Language Artist of the Month

K: Sebastian Y., Bosa M., Ellison H., Alex N., Juniper C.

1: Bennett C., Anderson V., Emmanuel O., Ezariah T., Harper G.,

2: Wyatt A., Lochlan G., Avalon D., Jackson Y., Carly H., James B., Emery M.

3: Michael L., Kaia L, Piper M., Layla S., Aubrianna T., Joni J., Darcy S.

4: Josiah H., Cooper S., Eleanor B., Arabella M., Barkey Y., Reagan K.,

5: Alden H., Kreo L., Brielle H., Adeline F.


Mathematician of the Month

K: Taj S., Deano C., Brett R., Aria M., Brooks F.

1: Hannah S., Aly M., Abby W., Grant H., Hayat R., James W.,

2: Crew M., Citlali M., Autumn C., Everett S., Holden G., Adeline C., Isaac H.

3: Odin T., Toren H., Gemma L., Beckett L., Josiah P., Kenneth N., Sloan J.

4: Dru R., Kingston B., Liam G., Owen F., Declan D., Dean B.

5: Jayden W., Eli S., Aubree G., Zahara R.


Hornet Super Star of the Month

K: Elsie N., James A., Rhylie P., Emmy H., Fallon P.

1: Avery N., Mert S., Laila Free D., Beckett B., Tristan L., Jeremy F.

2: Sullivan M., Lily R., Cole P., Evelyn V., Amelia P., Ayla H., Penelope K.

3: Meadow C., Sofia K., Adeline L., Joslyn J., Charlie M., Callista B., Marcos M.

4: Jack O., Braelyn P., Kinsley S., Briella P., Alarick H., Clara M.

5: Illa N., Annette S., Mia H., Willow L.


Artist of the Month

K: Nichole M.

1: Julian C.

2: Kimber S.

3: Elise A.

4: Clara M.

5: Lincoln C.


Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership!

~ Meredith and Michael

meredith.gannon@hocksd.org / michael.olson@hocksd.org

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Health Room Clothing Donations Needed Health Room Clothing Donations Needed

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Parent Information Night Parent Information Night

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Supporting Positive Behavior at HHES Supporting Positive Behavior at HHES

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Next Wednesday is Unity Day at Hockinson Heights Elementary! Unity Day marks the end of our Kindness Campaign. Over the last six week, students have been practicing showing kindness to themselves, their peers, their school, and their community. While we will continue to focus on kindness throughout the year, we are excited to celebrate this special day and to recognize the hard work of our students in demonstrating kind behaviors.


On Unity Day, we encourage all students to wear ORANGE for kindness. We will have students from HHS and staff members at our school entrances to greet students as they arrive. We will be handing out special kindness themed stickers to all students. Special events will take place throughout the day to celebrate our kind students.


We encourage you to speak with your student about their learning and to cheer them on as they continue to demonstrate RSR behavior at school.

Veterans Day Assembly Veterans Day Assembly

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Halloween at HHES Halloween at HHES

School appropriate costumes may be worn on October 30 to celebrate Halloween. To make the school day productive and safe for all, please ensure that your child’s costume meets the following guidelines:


  1. Costumes, including all makeup and accessories, need to be put on at home. Students will be wearing their costumes all day.

  2. Weapons or weapon-like accessories are not permitted at school.

  3. Students are not permitted to wear masks or to cover their face during the school day.

  4. All costumes should comply with the school dress code.

Hockinson PWT - People Working Together Hockinson PWT - People Working Together

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Upcoming Events Calendar Upcoming Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

October 19 - 23: School Bus Safety Week

October 21: HSD Community Tour

October 21: Police Activities League Visits Grade 2

October 21: Kindness Spirit Day - Unity Day - Wear Orange

October 22: Make Up Picture Day

October 24: PWT Fall Carnival - 4 p.m.

October 26 - 30: Parent Teacher Conferences - 3 Hour Early Release all week

October 26 - 30: PWT Book Fair

October 26 - 30: Spirit Week

  • Monday - College and Career Day
  • Tuesday - Mad About Plaid Day
  • Wednesday - PJ Day
  • Thursday - Trick of Treat Day - Halloween clothes / colors
  • Friday - Halloween Costume Day

November 2 - 3: Vision Screening

November 2 - 5: School Psychologist Week - Thank you, Elena!

November 5: HHES Parent Information Night - 6 - 7 p.m.

November 10: Veterans Day Assemblies

  • 8:20 - 9:00 a.m. - Grades TK / K / 2 4
  • 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. - Grades 1 / 3 / 5
November 11: No School - Veterans Day

November 16 - 17: Hearing Screening

November 23 - 27: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Important Information

HHES Parent Handbook

Educational Ombudsmen

Department of Health Immunization Information

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Hockinson Heights Elementary School

Website: https://hhes.hocksd.org/
Location: 20000 Northeast 164th Street, Brush Prairie, WA, USA
Phone: (360)448-6430
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HockinsonHES/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockinsonheightselementary

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