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HSD News Round-Up

April 18, 2025

HSD News Round-Up April 18, 2025
HSD NewsRound-UpApril 18, 2025

Pictured: Last year's graduating seniors threw their caps up in celebration following graduation. Today, the Class of 2025 will join them as Hockinson High School alumni!


We not only celebrate another year of learning in the HSD, we are also celebrating the many ways Hockinson students are finishing strong and preparing for what’s next. The June 6 edition of the HSD News Round-Up includes what families need to know about upcoming graduation and promotion events, Chromebook collection and summer use, and a preview of Hockinson’s Community Education summer programs. Plus, we highlight how Hockinson students are making headlines, beautifying their school, earning top honors—and how your support makes it all possible.

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June 6, 2025 Graduation Edition 🎓 June 6, 2025 Graduation Edition 🎓

Short & Sweet: The Round-Up Has a New Look Short & Sweet: The Round-Up Has a New Look

We’ve updated our newsletter format to make it more reader-friendly. Enjoy quick story highlights with links to full stories for when you want to learn more.

Preparing Students for Future Success: All Students, All Levels, & All Careers Preparing Students for Future Success: All Students, All Levels, & All Careers

"Preparing all Students for Lifelong Success" is more than the HSD's motto. It's a commitment to providing our elementary learners with opportunities to explore a variety of careers, creating career preparation experiences for middle school students, and equipping our graduates with the tools and support they will need to successfully launch into gainful employment, the military, or post-secondary education.

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Preparing All Students for Lifelong Success: HHES Student Leaders Enhance School Garden Mural

Led by Ms. O’Neill, Ms. Miles, and Mr. Tracey, the team has worked throughout the year to support school spirit, service projects, and student leadership at HHES. Learn more here!

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Funded by Your Levy Dollars: Hockinson High School's Marching Band on winning top honors at the Portland Rose Festival's Starlight Parade!

The band’s crowd-pleasing performance, broadcast live on KPTV FOX 12 Oregon, stood out among dozens of entries. Read more here.

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“You’re off to great places!” HHS Seniors Paving the Way to Enroll, Enlist, or Enter the Workforce

The Class of 2025 was recognized for an impressive array of accomplishments at Hockinson High School’s Senior Awards Ceremony on June 4. As illustrated in this slideshow, our graduates’ post-graduation plans are as diverse as their talents and interests! Read more here.
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Budget Bites:

Insurance prices are outside of Hockinson School District’s control, but have a big impact on the district’s budget. In the last five years, Hockinson School District’s annual insurance premium costs have risen by 212%. The HSD is keeping an eye on cost projections for next school year and making responsible adjustments furthest from the classroom. Learn more about the budget here.

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Celebrating Seven Incredible Retirees

2024-25 Expenditures" showing the breakdown of a school's budget.  In the center, it reads: "Total Staff Portion: 87%."  A large blue section labeled "Teaching Staff & Support – 61.5%" includes teachers, paraeducators, counselors, and health & safety staff.  A lighter blue section labeled "Other Staff – 25.5%" includes technology, school administration & office staff, food service, and transportation staff.  A dark blue section labeled "Supplies & Other – 13%" represents the non-staff portion of the budget.
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HSD Responds to Statewide Funding Issues with Budget Reductions Furthest from the Classroom

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Levy Dollars at Work: HHS Coach Earns Two CoY Honors

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June Silver Social: FD3 Shares Strategies to Boost Wildfire Preparedness

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Three HHS Scholar-Athletes Honored at Columbian’s All-Region Awards Ceremony

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Graduation & Promotions Across the HSD: What You Need to Know

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HHS Students Brought the Spirit at Annual Color War

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Chromebook Collection and Summer Use Information

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Class of 2025 Reflect in Senior Exit Interviews

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Summer Program Registration Open Now: Camp Hockinson, UTSA Tennis

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June 5 Grad Walk: HHS Seniors Inspire HHES and HMS Students

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2025-26 TK Enrollment and Kindergarten Enrollment is Open Now
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New Elementary Math Curriculum Arrives to “Amplify” Student Math Skills
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Remember the Hornets: Thanks to Donor, HMS Football Returns for 2025-26

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2025-26 School Year Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Fri. June 6 - HHS Graduation 7pm start at HHS Stadium

  • Mon. June 9 - Field Day @ HHES

  • Mon. June 9 - School Board Regular Mtg. & 2025-26 Budget Hearing 5:30 - 8 pm @ HCC and Zoom

  • Tues. June 10 - 8th Grade Promotion 6 - 9 pm @ HMS

  • Thurs. June 12 - Last Day of School

  • Sun. June 15 - Father's Day. We appreciate you, dads!
  • June 20 - HHS Main Office closes for the summer
And for next year...
  • Mon. Aug. 25 - First Day of School
  • Thurs. Aug. 28 TK & K First Day of School
  • School Orientation information is available on each school website

ICYMI: In case you missed a previous newsletter, our Round-Ups are archived here!

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Contact Us

Email: justine.hanrahan@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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