🦅 Classroom Visit from the Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge! Several classrooms at Central had a special guest from the Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge! She taught our students all about the amazing shorebirds that call Grays Harbor home and the different habitats they thrive in. The students had a blast learning how to draw these local shorebirds, paying attention to their unique characteristics and adaptations. It was an awesome learning experience! Here’s a peek at Mrs. Jacobson’s 2nd grade class getting hands-on with nature education. 🌿✏️ #WeAreHoquiamSD
Mrs. Jones’ 4th grade class is having a blast learning math with Building Thinking Classroom! Math + fun = the perfect combo! 🧠✨ #WeAreHoquiamSD
Students learned all about the symbols of the United States! A huge thank you to the Hoquiam VFW (Jack Roman) and HHS Senior & Eagle Scout, Roman J., for coming in to teach us about proper flag etiquette, how to fold the flag, and how to display it. The students had a blast practicing and learned so much! #WeAreHoquiamSD ❤
We are so proud of these culinary students who prepared and cleaned the facility and prepared the five-course meals for the United Way Black and White Gala 2025. They served approximately 350 guests! It was an incredible evening!🖤🤍 #WeAreHoquiamSD
From lab coats to display boards! Our Earth Science and Biology students have been hard at work since November, experimenting, exploring, and preparing to share their findings with the world! 🔬🎉#WeAreHoquiamSD
Hi parents! We are sending out another round of invites to Rooms this Monday, Jan 20th. Rooms is our new two-way communication platform! Please make sure to review our Rooms support page if you have any questions, and before signing into the Hoquiam app, you will need to accept the invite that gets sent to you. Thanks for your patience during this transition!
4th graders from Mrs. Gaddis' class at Central Elementary are embracing one of the 4 B's (BE KIND) in honor of Kindness Month this February. They are learning to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud! #WeAreHoquiamSD 🌈💖
With the start of the 69th biennial Washington Legislative, Hoquiam Leadership attended a State Conference ensuring Hoquiam is expressing its support for the 'Big 3.'
1. Special Education: Advocate to fully fund districts that serve students with special needs and programming.
2. Pupil Transportation: Ensure that all districts receive adequate funding to provide transportation to students.
3. Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (MSOC): Provide additional financial support for skyrocketing costs to operate schools (insurance, heating, cooling, technology, curriculum).
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Nothing beats a good book and great company! Mrs. Bonnelle, Mrs. Cole, and Mr. Lewis' classes had a fantastic time reading with their reading buddies ! 💕 #WeAreHoquiamSD
Mrs. Byron's classroom has a runaway gingerbread man! A report straight from the source, "Our mischievous friend has turned into quite the world traveler. Prior to winter break, we received reports of sightings from across the United States, and even as far as Russia! This week, the adventures continued as more letters and postcards arrived describing holiday break sightings throughout the country. The most exciting news came when Ms. Gannaway visited our classroom with special deliveries from Ghana, Africa, where our gingerbread friend was spotted! Our students were thrilled to receive authentic Ghanaian chocolate bars and beautiful bracelets, along with a message from a local resident who briefly encountered our elusive friend before he dashed away once again." This engaging activity has brought geography to life for our students. It's wonderful to see their excitement as they track our gingerbread man's journey around the globe!
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The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold:
• Work Session Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary
• Regular Meeting Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.
Ecko successfully completed her Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint certification. We love seeing students gain applicable skills! #WeAreHoquiamSD
January is School Board Recognition Month! Today, we'd like to shout out School Board Member & Vice President, Don Oliver. As a Class of 1996 graduate of Hoquiam High School, Don wanted to give back to the community that shaped him. By being on the School Board, Don hopes to make a positive impact on our schools by supporting students, teachers, and families. With a focus on practical solutions and a strong connection to Hoquiam, Don is committed to helping create opportunities for every student to succeed. ❤️#WeAreHoquiamSD
January is School Board Recognition Month! Today, we'd like to shout out School Board Member, Chris Eide. Chris is a retired Engineering Group Supervisor who is very interested in all the Hoquiam School District programs related to STEM. As a Grizzly alumni and and former band/choir/drama participant, Chris has a passion for the arts and is proud of our arts programs. He also champions Hoquiam School District's other academic, leadership, and sports programs, as he knows they are all part of a well-rounded education. Chris is grateful for his opportunity to prepare our students for personal lifetime fulfillment and success while ensuring a peaceful yet exciting future for all of us. Thank you for everything, Chris! #WeAreHoquiamSD
This holiday season, Mr. Chávez's Spanish 2 students partnered with Blair Jones, Executive Director of Amer Empowerment Resilience, to spread some holiday cheer! Students wrote thoughtful holiday cards in Spanish for senior citizens across Grays Harbor County, bringing joy and festive spirit to our community.
From heartfelt messages to fun holiday imagery, the students had a blast spreading kindness and cheer. 🌟💌 #WeAreHoquiamSD
Thank you to all of our PTO members who made and delivered cotton candy to our students. What a sweet surprise! #WeAreHoquiamSD 🍭
Ms. Hewitt's sewing class is starting to complete their first projects.
Everyone is SEW talented! #WeAreHoquiamSD 🧵🪡
The 6th grade class got to see The Nutcracker. What a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season! 👑🐭 #WeAreHoquiamSD
As the holiday season approaches, we want to thank you for being part of our school community. We hope you and your family enjoy a joyful and restful holiday break!
We’re excited to see many families already connecting with teachers and staying informed through Rooms.
If you haven’t activated your account yet, it’s not too late. Rooms keeps you in the loop with:
📩 Direct Messaging: Connect with your student’s teachers easily.
📢 Class Updates & Announcements: Stay up-to-date on important news and events.
Check your phone/email for your personalized Rooms invite, or visit the Rooms Support page for help getting started.
We look forward to connecting even more in the new year. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Mrs. Jacobson's classroom elf sent over a 'sweet' challenge for the second-grade students. They worked in teams to design and build stable gumdrop houses and nailed it with their teamwork and creativity! 🍬👏 #WeAreHoquiamSD📸
