Inside Scoop

Hello, Hawks:

It has been a great week for HHS! And don't forget that Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, so turn those clocks back one hour.

Veteran's Day is on November, 11, which is a Wednesday. We will be celebrating in a variety of ways that week. Please use this form to submit your veteran's bio information and a photo, so that we can proudly recognize them. On the Tuesday, November 10, we will be hosting a luncheon for students and their veteran guests - these can be family members or friends. Please use this form to RSVP for the luncheon.

Pre-Arranged Absences - Regular attendance is critical to success in school. All vacations and planned absences require a Pre-Arranged Absence Form to be completed and approved by administration prior to the absence. Please go see Ms. Darci Robinson for copies of the form. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a focused learning environment for all students.

Qmlativ Parent Guide - We just wrapped up the eighth week of school, and we've transitioned to a variety of new tech tools. After using Skyward for my entire career, I am still getting used to Qmlativ, the newest version of Skyward. I am not only a principal, I am the dad of two students in our district, so this guide has come in handy for me. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about Q. Thank you for your patience as we work hard to transition to this new program.

Here's what you'll find in the Scoop this week:

• College and Career Fair on Monday
• Safety Topics
• Chromebook Gaming, Powerwashing, and Exploits
• AP Testing Payment Info and Spring Schedule
• College, Counselor, and Career Info
• Class of 2027 Grad Committee Information
• Senior Yearbook Information
• Senior Off-Campus Information
• Athletics Information
• Athlete of the Week
• Livestream of Games
• Boys Basketball at Moda Center
• Weightroom Schedule
• Athletics Calendar
• CTE Update
• AAA Boosters Information
• Band Update

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at tim.fox@hocksd.org. Thank you for your support!

Go Hawks! #Elevate

The annual Fall College Fair will be next Monday, November 2nd during Focus and both lunches.

About 70 reps will be here and all students will be attending during Focus.

We are not changing the bell schedule but students that want more time at the fair are welcome to come back during their lunch.

It takes all of us - students, staff, community - to create a safe school. We must work together to create a culture of safety at HHS. Here are some important topics to be aware of:

- Outside Doors: Once the school day has started at 9am, all exterior doors are locked. After 9am, ALL students should enter and exit through the Main Entrance doors. This requires us to see people through the camera and vetting them before allowing them to enter. Please do not prop doors open. If you see a door propped open, close it immediately. Also, please do not open doors for people who are outside.

- Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB): If you're experiencing this type of behavior, don't stand by. If you're witnessing this type of behavior, don't stand by. See you a trusted adult. For more information on how to deal with a HIB situation, please go here.

Gaming on Chromebooks: Gaming on Chromebooks is not permitted. We know that students are using HTML codes to bypass our filters. School Board Policy 2022 is very clear about this. Please do not use your Chromebook for gaming.

Tech Safety Note: Keeping Our School Chromebooks Secure

A quick reminder for all students and families: school-issued Chromebooks are configured with security controls and web filtering to keep students safe online and ensure equal access to learning materials.

Attempts to Powerwash (factory reset) or use web exploits to bypass device management:

• Violate school policy: Unauthorized tampering with district hardware carries disciplinary consequences.

• Cause technical locks: Exploits often fail or get patched, leaving the Chromebook in an unusable state where students cannot access assignments or exams.

• Don't remove management: Our enrollment system automatically re-applies management settings as soon as the device connects to Wi-Fi.

If you are having trouble with your Chromebook, don't try to reset it yourself. Bring it to the library.

If your student is currently taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class, it is now time to start ordering exams. I strongly encourage any student enrolled in an AP class to take the exam for that course.

Each exam is $99 between now and November 1. After November 1, the fee goes to $150 per exam.

To make payments:

• With credit card or debit card - go to our high school payment portal online.
• With cash or check - go to our ASB Office.

Senior Families,

This Google Doc link will be frequently updated with all the latest Class of 2027 Grad Committee news, please save this Doc for easy reference throughout the year. The Grad Class Committee not only plans and fundraises for the Grad Party, we also are responsible for many other senior events that make the year special. In this newsletter you will find important resources to help you navigate the year, as well as opportunities to volunteer, donate and fundraise for these special events. We hope our seniors and their families have a memorable year!

2027 Grad Committee Newsletter

Warmly,

Class of 2027

Grad Class Committee

Hockinson High School is launching our program allowing seniors to leave campus for lunch once a month. This initiative rewards students, supports local businesses, and builds time management and responsibility.

Key Details & Requirements:

• Eligibility: Seniors on track to graduate with good attendance (0 unexcused absences, no more than 3 tardies in the issuance month).

• Mandatory Permission Slip: Parents/guardians must opt-in. No signed form = no pass. Forms require signatures from both the parent/guardian and the student.

• Accountability: Returning late results in losing the pass for the following month. Off-campus privileges will be revoked for the entire year for drug/alcohol/vape violations or for transporting non-qualifying students off campus.

Note: This is a trial project. Future frequency or full continuation of the program depends on student compliance and community feedback.

Hawk Athletics: Fall Sports End-of-Season Update

As we head into the final weeks of the fall sports season, our student-athletes are finishing strong. From top district finishes to high-stakes games tonight, here is everything you need to know about the postseason action ahead.

Football While the Hawks have already secured a spot in the Week 10 playoff game, tonight’s regular-season finale carries major stakes. Hockinson plays at Washougal tonight, with the 2A GSHL South Division championship on the line.

Week 10 matchups will be announced this Sunday.

Cross Country Both the girls and boys cross country teams had a fantastic showing at the District Meet, with both squads taking 2nd place overall. Graysen Aldridge took 1st place in the girls race to win the district title and Tanner Hood placed 2nd overall in the boys race

Both teams are heading to Pasco next week to compete at the State Meet.

Volleyball Volleyball finished 6th in league play and will play in a postseason play-in game on the road.

• Matchup: Hockinson at Black Hills High School

• Date & Time: Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 PM

  
  

Girls Soccer Girls Soccer advanced to the district tournament as a #4 seed.

• Matchup: Hockinson at W.F. West

• Date & Time: Saturday at 12:00 PM

• Bracket: You can follow along with the full district tournament schedule on the WIAA District 4 Soccer Bracket.

Good luck to all of our athletes competing this week—Go Hawks!

Academic Eligibility

Our first grade check for fall athletes was on Monday, September 28. Student athletes must have a 2.0 GPA and no more than one F to continue to be eligible to compete in fall sports. Grades will be pulled from the Qmlativ gradebook that day so there is no need for students to do anything except their homework! The second grade check will be around October 8 and the final grade check for Fall Sports will be November 5. Students are encouraged to check their grades on a weekly basis in Qmlativ so there are no surprises.

🏆 Extracurricular Reminders & Academic Eligibility

Participation in athletics, theatre, band, and clubs is a privilege, and we encourage all students to get involved! To remain eligible:

• Attendance: Students must attend all classes on a given day to participate in after-school events or practices. If a student has a doctor's appointment during the day, they must return to school with an official doctor’s note to be cleared for practice or activities.

• Academic Standards: Students must be enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have no more than one failing grade. Grade checks will take place every 3–4 weeks throughout each season.

🤝 Extracurricular Code of Conduct

We expect our student participants to hold themselves to the highest standards across three key areas:

• Classroom: Arrive on time, stay in class, maintain passing grades, respect teachers and peers, and take responsibility for missed work during early dismissals for travel.

• Practice: Arrive on time, follow directions, respect teammates, and care for equipment and facilities.

• Games & Travel: Follow school rules during transport, represent our high school positively, and show respect to officials, opponents, and host facilities.

Congratulations to Carter Myers (Grade 12) of the HHS Football program, for being named Athlete of the Week for the seventh week of the fall season! Congratulations, Carter. Keep up the great effort!

Hawks Boys Basketball will be hosting Seton Catholic at...the Moda Center, home of the Portland Trail Blazers, on December 3. More details to come as we finalize details.

Check out this very cool video featuring Hockinson High School's own, Karina Onofrey. Karina was an intern at LSW Architect's Design CoMission. Karina and her team will be receiving the Award of Excellence at next week's National Learning Spaces 2026 Conference in Seattle. Great job, Karina!

There’s a lot happening with the HHS AAA Booster Club this fall! Here are a few ways to get involved and support our students. Fundraising Opportunities for HHS Sports, Clubs & Classes

Día de los Muertos 5K Run & Costume Mile
October 31, 2026 | Hockinson Meadows. Kids start at 9:30am and the 5k begins at 10am.
Register now!

Winter School Concessions
Hockinson teams and clubs can earn funds by volunteering at concessions at HHS Winter events. https://grasshoppersignup.com/respond/fd716ba9-462d-4da8-bceb-dde9272d154b

Holiday Bazaar at the High School. November 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Join us for one of our favorite holiday traditions!

Thank you for supporting the Hockinson High School AAA Booster Club and the students, programs, clubs, and activities that make HHS such a special community.

The Fall Concert featuring The HHS and Washougal HS Wind Ensembles and Jazz Bands is one of our favorite annual traditions!

You can watch the recording from the 10/26 performance here: https://youtu.be/eiBN4JG8Ke8?is=vS-87uX02IkoZHi5

Thank you Mr. Stewart and the Washougal band students and parents for joining us in Hockinson! We’ll see you next year at your place!

Photos: Hawks Fan Photography

Email: tim.fox@hocksd.org
Website: https://hhs.hocksd.org/
Location: 16819 Northeast 159th Street, Brush Prairie, WA, USA
Phone: 360-448-6450
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