PFL Championship Game! 🏈 Today we wrapped up the inaugural season of the Hood Canal Paper Football League (PFL) with an epic championship game!
The PFL was created by bus driver “Commissioner” Brian Barden as a fun way to connect with students during lunch—and it quickly became a hit.
Over several weeks, 32 players competed in a high-stakes playoff bracket. After five rounds of exciting matchups, two finalists remained: Adalyn Sund and Kate Gouley-Miller.
They faced off at center court in the gym today, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd. After 10 minutes of fast-paced action, Kate claimed victory with a 109–61 win to become the first-ever PFL champion! 🏆
👏 Huge congratulations to Kate, Adalyn, and all the players—and a big THANK YOU to Commissioner Brian for making this incredible new tradition possible for our students!
Our kindergarteners had a fantastic time exploring Twanoh State Park—even with the overcast skies! Thanks to our friends from the Mason Conservation District, students got hands-on learning about the amazing plants and animals that call our shoreline home.
From searching for tiny critters to learning how salmon find their way back upstream, it was a day full of curiosity, wonder, and muddy boots. Big thanks to our teachers, chaperones, and the incredible MCD team for making this outdoor adventure one to remember!
🏃♀️🐬 DISTRICT QUALIFIERS TODAY! 🐬🏃♂️ Hood Canal is hosting the district track & field qualifiers starting at 2PM with 5 schools participating! Come out and support the Orcas as they compete on their home turf! 💪🎽
🚗 Please note: Parking will be limited after school—thanks for your patience and support!
🌱 Camas Dig Connection 🌱 Last Friday, our 7th and 8th grade student volunteers joined an intertribal camas dig at the Glacial Heritage Preserve near Littlerock. Hosted as part of a three-day celebration of Native plants and traditional foods, the event brought together Tribal members from across Washington to harvest camas—a beautiful purple-flowered plant and vital traditional food for Native people.
Our students got hands-on experience harvesting camas bulbs while learning directly from Tribal members about the cultural, historical, and ecological importance of this native plant. 🌸
More than just a harvest, it was a day filled with connection—between people, the land, and traditions passed down through generations. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and care for the prairie together. ❤️
7th Grade Math in Action! Students in Dr. Close’s class put their probability skills to the test this week—literally! They experimented with theoretical probability by asking: ⭐️ What are the chances of pulling a blue cube from a bag? ⭐️ How likely is it that both players throw “rock” in Rock-Paper-Scissors? ⭐️What’s the probability of rolling a 6 or pulling a joker card from a deck? Hands-on math + critical thinking = a winning combination!
FTO – Hood Canal Pep Club Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction Thursday, May 22nd at Hood Canal School Schedule: - Doors open at 5:00 PM - Dinner served from 5:30–6:30 PM - Gourmet Desserts available for purchase - Silent Auction open from 5:00–6:30 PM - Auction winners announced from 6:30–7:00 PM Dinner Pricing: - $8.00 per person - Groups of 4 or more: $5.00 per person - Limited seating What’s Included in the FUN: - Classic spaghetti dinner with Caesar salad, garlic bread, and a variety of beverages - Gourmet desserts available for purchase - Silent Auction featuring exciting items and experiences - Open Gym for the family and Fun Outdoor Activities. Tickets are available at the door, but seating is limited so please reserve your spot today here: https://tinyurl.com/3mhz763w. All proceeds benefit the Hood Canal Pep Club, supporting student spirit and school events. This event is sponsored by the Hood Canal Family Teacher Organization and is not a school-sponsored event.
You won't want to miss this incredible FREE Title I activity-packed evening on Wed. May 28 from 4:30-6PM! Enjoy a community meal of corn dogs, chips, and ice cream sundae and then check out our activities:
- Meet the Forest Festival Royal Court
- Carnival games & face painting
- Pick up Free Books
- Meet & Greet with the Fire Department and Sherriff's office
- Sign up for our Summer Programs
- Register for Kindergarten
- AND more!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
Safety First at Hood Canal School! The Skokomish Police Department and Washington State Patrol met with HCS safety personnel to plan our upcoming Cushman Dam Breach & Flood Evacuation Drill.
Together, we’re preparing to practice safely moving our entire school to higher ground in the event of an emergency. We’re proud to work side by side with our local and state partners to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Planning together, staying safe together!
This week, 7th and 8th graders in Ms. Akiyama’s class explored the diet and ecosystem of barn owls by dissecting owl pellets! 🦉 Students carefully identified rodent species and examined different bones, sparking great academic discussions as they pieced together clues from their findings. Awesome focus and curiosity on display! 🔍🦴
Our 3rd graders took advantage of the beautiful weather this week to enjoy some outdoor reading time! Nothing like a good book and a little sunshine. ☀️📚 #OutdoorLearning #HoodCanalPride #ReadingIs
Family Math Night was a huge success! 🧮✨ Our families had a blast enjoying free dinner, playing math games, and winning prizes. Best of all, they left with game bags to keep the learning going at home! Huge thanks to our amazing staff who planned and organized this fantastic event! Check even more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AtmWCCLyp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🌸 Happy May Day! 🌸 Today, our bilingual students embraced the spirit of May Day by crafting and delivering beautiful flower bouquets to our dedicated staff members throughout the school. Their heartfelt gestures brought smiles and a touch of springtime cheer to everyone’s day. We’re proud of our students for participating in these meaningful traditions, fostering community spirit and cultural appreciation. 💐
🎓🧥 Each year, our 8th grade class designs and sells custom hoodies to celebrate their final year at Hood Canal School! Thanks to generous donations, our 8th graders receive theirs for free 🙌—but anyone can buy one!
👉 Hoodies are $35 each and available in sizes XS to XXXL.
📝 Just print and fill out the order form and drop off your cash or check at the school by May 9 to get yours!
Show your Orca pride and support our 8th grade class! 💙🐋
🌟 A huge thank you to Alderbrook Resort & Spa for hosting our Builders Club students (sponsored by Hood Canal Kiwanis) for a special end-of-year celebration! 🌟
Our students were wowed by the beautiful facilities and grounds, enjoyed some beachcombing, and loved walking along the dock. 🏖️🚶♂️
They also had a wonderful meal at the restaurant, where the server took time to teach them about fine dining etiquette — including which fork to use and how to navigate the place settings. 🍽️✨
It was a fantastic day of learning, celebrating, and making memories. Thank you again, Alderbrook! 💙
Our Orcas are ready! Check out these photos from track practice as our students geared up for their first meet of the season.
Join us Tuesday, April 29 at Hood Canal School — we’re hosting Evergreen, Pioneer, and McCleary starting at 3:30 PM.
Come out and show your support for our amazing athletes! Go Orcas!
🎥 Did you know? All of our regular Hood Canal School Board meetings are video recorded and available online! 📚🎬
We believe in complete transparency, so you can check out our board meeting videos anytime here:
👉 https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/meeting-recordings
You’re also welcome to join us in person or watch live via Zoom! 🌟
Learn more and get the Zoom link here:
👉 https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/page/school-board-info-page
Stay informed and stay connected! 🐋
🎉 We're very grateful to Tracing the Fjord Magazine for featuring Hood Canal student Lin Spichiger, this year’s Mason County Forest Festival Button Contest winner! 🏅👏
In a separate article, we’re also thrilled they highlighted our brand-new guitar program led by instructor Chris Eakes—made possible through the generous support of the Hoodstock - Hood Canal Music & Arts Festival. 🎸🎶
We’re proud of our students and grateful to our amazing community partners for helping make opportunities like these possible! 💙
The complete spring 2025 issue of Tracing the Fjord Magazine is available here: https://issuu.com/northwestevent/docs/spring_fjord_2025?fr=xGAEoAT3_NTU1
Congratulations to our 6th Grade Honor Roll students for Term Three - they are serious about their learning! We’re proud to recognize these Orcas for their hard work, dedication, and academic success. Keep up the great work—you’re setting a great example for others!
#HoodCanalProud #OrcaExcellence
🌎 Huge thanks to the Shelton-Mason County Journal and reporter Gordon Weeks for joining us at our Earth Day celebration this week! We appreciate the coverage and loved seeing the great photos featured in the paper. 📸 It was a fantastic day of learning, service, and community in partnership with the Skokomish Indian Tribe. 💚🌿
🎉 Our amazing ASB students have planned another great Spirit Week — happening Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2! Let’s show our school pride and have some fun each day:
👚 Mon: Pajama Day
🐋 Tue: Orca Spirit Shirts or Blue, Black, or White
⚫⚪ Wed: Wear Black & White Day
🎨 Thurs: Monochromatic Day (wear all one color)
🏖️ Fri: Beach Day (dress like you’re headed to the beach — no swimsuits, please!)
Let’s go, Orcas! 💙🖤🤍
#OrcaPride #SpiritWeek #HoodCanalStrong
