Parent Newsletter
January 23, 2026
Note from the Principals
Thank you to the HHES families who attend yesterday's Science Fair. It was wonderful to see so many of you there! We are so proud of our HHES student scientists for show casing their science learning!
School Bus Information
We want to be sure that each student has a safe, pleasant ride to school. We know that some students get to school via parent drop off and pick up and that many others use our school buses for transportation. We recently had a meeting with our transportation team from First Student to discuss how we can improve the bus riding experience for our students. Here are a few key takeaways from our meeting with First Student:
- All buses use common bus rules. These are posted on each bus and reviewed by drivers throughout the year.
- Each bus is equipped with a child alert alarm. When the driver turns off their bus and removes the key, an alarm sounds if movement is detected on the bus. This is to ensure that no student is left behind. Unfortunately, shadows of people walking past the bus and other things can trigger these alarms. When the alarm sounds, it is a repeated honking of the school bus horn. We have received reports of excessive honking by school buses. This is usually because a child alert alarm has been triggered.
PWT Coin Challenge
Our PWT coin challenge takes place next week. Students can bring in coins for the challenge each day and can drop them off in their grade level coin jar in the HHES library between 7:45 and 8 a.m. You can read more about the challenge below.
Report Cards
We are excited to share more about your child's progress at school this year. First semester report cards will be sent home with your child on Wednesday. Please be sure to check your child's backpack for their report card envelope.
~ Meredith and Michael
Remember to vote: Renewal Levy Supports Student Programs & School Operations
Hockinson School District has a measure on the ballot to renew funding for student programs and school operations. Remember to vote: mail ballots or drop ballots in a drop box by Tuesday, February 10.
Without levy funding, HSD would face difficult decisions including potential reduction or elimination of art & music programs, Advanced Placement & elective classes, sports & extracurricular activities, staffing to maintain small class sizes, school nurses, extracurricular transportation, learning technology replacement cycles, textbooks & curriculum replacement cycles, security staff & school/family communication tools, and building maintenance.
Find more information on the HSD levy webpage or in this informational mailer.
Hockinson PWT - People Working Together
Upcoming Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
January 1 - 31: School Board Appreciation month - Thank You School Board!
January 23: No School - Semester Break
January 26 - 30: PWT Coin Challenge
January 27: Columbia River Maritime Museum Visits Second Grade
January 28: Report Cards Sent Home
January 30: Highly Capable Program Nomination Window Closes
February 2 - 6: School Counselor's Week - Thank you Ms. Starkey and Mr. Coons!
February 3: K-2 Student Recognition Assembly - 8:15 - 8:45 - gym
February 6: K-2 Student Recognition Assembly - 8:15 - 8:45 - gym
February 10: Election Day - Remember to Vote
February 11 - 13: PWT Candy Gram Sale
February 12: Second Grade Concert - 6:30 - 8:00
February 16 - 20: Mid-Winter Break - No School
Important Information
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/