HSD News Round-Up

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Welcome to our first HSD News Round-Up of the 2026-27 school year! In this edition, you'll find highlights from the first day of school, our new district-wide school improvement campaign, cost-effective educational technology platform changes, and more!

This school year, we're launching Strong Foundations, Soaring Futures, a districtwide initiative that builds on our district's traditions of personalized learning and preparing all students for lifelong success. All HSD schools are focused on creating campuses and classrooms where every student belongs, grows, and is supported at school and home to realize their full potential. Learn more here: hocksd.org/strong-foundations

So much awaits all of our TK-12 students - from new curricula and learning materials to tech platforms to extracurricular opportunities such as band, athletics, and clubs. All of these levy-funded experiences enrich our academic programs and develop skill sets that will prepare our students for employment, enlistment in the armed services, or enrollment in post-secondary educational programs.

Beginning in 2027-28, 5th grade students will move to Hockinson Middle School to balance enrollments and reduce overcrowding at Hockinson Heights Elementary School. The HSD Citizens Advisory Committee will help coordinate a transition process, including family, staff and student engagement opportunities. Come by for the following two events to help identify student supports needed for a successful transition:

• Family Information Night: Mon. Oct. 19 at 6:30 to 8 pm at Hockinson Middle School

• HSD’s Tour of Schools: Wed. Oct. 21 at 8 to 11 am, begin at Hockinson Community Center

• Mon. Aug. 31: HSD School Board Regular Meeting at 6 - 8pm @ HCC and Zoom
• Mon. Sept. 7: Labor Day - No School
• Tues. Sept. 8: HHES Fall Picture Day
• Thurs. Sept. 10: HHS Senior Info Night at 5:30 - 7 pm
• Sat. Sept 12: Husky Band Day
• Mon. Sept 14: School Board Work Session at 6 - 8pm
• Thurs. Sept. 17: HHES PWT Back to School Bingo at 5 - 7pm
• Mon. Sept. 21: School Board Study Session at 6 - 7pm
• Tues. Sept. 29: IT Public Surplus Sale at 4 - 7 pm

• Mon. Sept 28 - Fri. Oct 2: HMS Spirit Week

• Mon. Sept 28: Regular School Board Meeting at 6 - 8pm @ HCC and Zoom

• Fri. Oct. 2: HMS Volleyball-a-thon at 6pm

• Mon. Oct. 5: Grades K-2 Recognition Ceremony at 8:15 - 8:45am @ HHES

• Tues. Oct. 6: Josten's Make Up Picture Day @ HHS

• Tues. Oct. 6: Grades 3-5 Recognition Ceremony at 8:15 - 8:45am @ HHES

• Fri. Oct. 9: State Inservice Day - No School

• Mon. Oct. 12: School Board Work Session at 6 - 8pm

• Tues. Oct. 13: HMS Fall Band Concert at 7 - 9pm @ MPR

• Thurs. Oct. 15: LCRMEA Honor Band Concert at 7 - 8pm

• Sat. Oct. 17: Annual AAA Booster Hawk-tion at 5 - 9pm @ 7801 NE Greenwood Dr in Vancouver

• Mon. Oct. 19: School Board Study Session at 6 - 7pm

• Mon. Oct. 19: 5th Grade Move Family Information Night at 6:30 - 8pm @ HMS

• Wed. Oct. 21: HSD’s Tour of Schools at 8 - 11am, begin @ HCC

• Thu. Oct. 22 - Sat. Oct. 24: HHS Fall Play - One Stop Light Town 7 pm @ MPR + Sat. Matinee

Fall Sports Schedule available here.

Email: justine.vazquez@esd112.org
Website: https://www.hocksd.org/
Location: 17912 NE 159th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606, USA
Phone: (360) 448-6400