HSD News Round-Up
April 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.
HSD News Round-Up
June 6, 2025 Graduation Edition 🎓
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 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.
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!
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.
“You’re off to great places!” HHS Seniors Paving the Way to Enroll, Enlist, or Enter the Workforce
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.
More News
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
- 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!
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