Hello, Hawks:

Today is President George Washington's Birthday! We've got a busy schedule this weekend and a packed Scoop. Wrestling and Boys Swim are at state. Many of our band members are participating in the Solo/Ensemble Festival this weekend at Union High School. Our Hawks are doing incredible things!

Speaking of incredible - AAA Boosters helps ALL of our students. One of the ways they do that is through the annual Auction. On February 26, from 6-7pm in the HHS Library, there is going to be a planning meeting. Thanks for all of the support!

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

• Tolo and Spirit Week
• Senior Graduation Information
• Senior Off-Campus Passes
• Senior Shirts
• Yearbook Sales
• Senior Portraits and Quotes - Due March 1
• Staff Spotlight
• College and Career Center Information
• HPSF Scholarships Open
• Winter Sports Wrap-Up
• Student-Athlete of the Week
• FBLA Regionals
• AAA Booster Information
• Theater Update
• Band Update

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

Go Hawks! #Elevate

Here is the Graduation Information for the Class of 2025.

Here is the information regarding Off-Campus Passes for Seniors.

Graduation is quickly approaching (too quickly)… We have many things to communicate regarding our Seniors so please take a minute to read through this email and continue to keep an eye out as there will be more to come. We are looking for a few things from you!

• Our email address is hhsgrads2025@gmail.com - if you aren’t getting our emails let us know
• Pictures for Senior slide show needed by 3/31– further communication below
• Baccalaureate survey needed. The committee is looking for feedback about what the students would like to see, please use this link to complete the survey: (due by 2/23)
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IMMYlsL7PhWvdo592KKP8UbmyEp5Kn7hgHyVRZ6wsrA/edit
• Chaperones needed for grad night event – if you would like to sign up please email hhsgrads2025@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and email address.
• This will run from the time graduation is over until around 4AM
• Chaperones have a number of duties - including but not limited to - bus check in and out, watching a particular area at the event (rotating positions), clean up at the end of the night, prize hand out, etc. etc. (You do not have to ride the bus)
• Reminder – yearbook pictures are due by 3/1 to the school (just a helpful reminder – this is not affiliated with the grad committee)
• Important Dates for Grad Committee Sponsored Events:
• 5/19/24 Senior Movie
• 6/4/24 Baccalaureate
• 6/4/24 Senior Breakfast
• 6/5/24 Senior Parade w/Happy Hour at Cloverlane

SENIOR SLIDE SHOW COMMUNICATION:

Hello families of Seniors,

As we begin this final stretch to graduation, we are in the process of producing the Senior Slideshow. Our goal is to make sure every senior is represented and that the effort of creating the slideshow goes as smoothly as possible. Here is what we need from you.

1. Click the link below.

(You will need a Google account to fill in the form. If you don't have one, you can create one. You can also use the Google account of your senior. If you do not have a Google account and would prefer not to create one, please email us directly and we will do what we can to get the information needed in a different way.)

2. Fill in your senior's preferred first name.

3. Fill in your senior's last name.

4. Upload 3 photos: a young photo, a senior photo and a favorite photo.

5. (optional) Tell us a fun fact or skill your senior has that others may not know about. Be aware, this may be posted on one of their photos in the slideshow.

6. Click submit

That is all we need from you, and we will do the rest!

In order to be included in the slideshow, please complete and submit this form no later than March 31st, 2025. Anything submitted after March 31st may not make it into the slideshow.

Thank you for taking the time to help us create this slideshow and making a memorable event for your senior!

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfarE8sSHQEe0pZuul7L1UVVTR5JH4WY1K2sQnU66aYeDHZpg/viewform

Your friendly senior slideshow committee volunteers!

Direct contact for questions or help: Marissa Matheson (marissa.matheson@yahoo.com)

Senior Portraits and Quotes are due March 1. Click on the link below for more information.

Our Yearbooks are on sale now for $43.26 at treering.com. Purchase it here:

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017073341001632. Our school code is:

1017073341001632.

The deadline for purchases for our school shipment is May 5, 2025. After that date, yearbooks may still be purchased, but there will be a shipping fee for delivery to a different address.

Here's a new feature of the Scoop. We will be recognizing various staff members. Up first - Ms. Heidi Morris. Ms. Morris teaches Civics, CWI (Current World Issues), Advanced Placement Government, and Advanced Placement Human Geography. She is also the Mock Trial advisor.

Boys Swim is competing at State - King County Aquatic Center (more information here)

Wrestling is compete in the Mat Classic (more information here)

We are thrilled to announce that Ben Nelson has been named the new Head Football Coach at Hockinson High School! Ben brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last eight years as an Offensive Coordinator at both Woodland High School and Battle Ground High School. In addition to his coaching background, he is also a valued member of our school community, serving as the counselor at Hockinson Middle School.

Ben is already hard at work preparing for the upcoming spring football season, and we are excited about the leadership and enthusiasm he brings to the program. To kick things off, we will be hosting a Parent/Player Night soon, where families can meet Coach Nelson, learn about his vision for the program, and get an overview of what’s ahead. Stay tuned for more details!

Please join us in giving a warm Hockinson welcome to Coach Ben Nelson!

The theater department is working hard on "The Sound of Music." Stay tuned for more information about showtimes.

Many of our band members are participating in this year's Solo/Ensemble Festival this weekend 2/21 - 2/22. Percussion is performing @ Union HS Friday evening 2/21. The rest of the instruments will perform all day Saturday 2/22 @ Heritage HS.

Congratulations to the Hockinson band students that attended the NAFME All Northwest Wind Symphony! 850 students were selected from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Way to go band!

Nyah Gomez (flute), Thilo Kluth (bass clarinet), Cami Christensen (clarinet),

Email: tim.fox@hocksd.org
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