North Mason School District

Lots of activity around the district today, as preparations are underway for the big day tomorrow. The Food Services team has been busy creating the most amazing assortment of food for the grad breakfast. Graduates will be treated to a waffle buffet including sausages, hashbrowns and the most incredible fruit kebab display. Our Facilities, Grounds, Maintenance and Custodial teams have been putting the shine on the stadium and grounds, beautifying everything for all of YOU! We can't wait to see you tomorrow to celebrate our Class of 2025. Come one, come all!

Hawkins Annual STEM Career Fair TONIGHT from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come out and enjoy the student presentations and musical performance!

🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2025 🎓 Please join us Friday, June 13th, to celebrate our graduating seniors! Where: Phil Pugh Stadium When: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm) All are welcome! No tickets required. See picture for map of parking and overflow lots. If you require disability accommodation, or have any questions, please contact Dannette Hull at NMHS: dhull@northmasonschools.org / 360.277.2303 x 3003

Thank you to the community members who took the time to visit our students at Sand Hill and Belfair Elementary to highlight their industries for Career Day. This provided our students valuable insight into a variety of careers they could pursue for their futures. (pictures attached are from the event at Sand Hill Elementary)

Fifth grade students from Sand Hill and Belfair Elementary learned about all things middle school at the recent Hawkins Orientation Day. Greeted by building administration, counselors, staff, and the student leadership team, our future sixth graders enjoyed a group presentation in the gym before heading off to tour the school with student leaders. It was a day filled with information and fun for our new group of Huskies! Welcome!

Grad Walk tradition continues - Friday, June 6th from 12-2 PM.

Did you know that June 3rd is World Bicycle Day? Here in NMSD, at this glorious time of year, bicycles are everywhere. As part of the PE program at Hawkins Middle School students have access to a fleet of bikes thank to a grant from Safe Routes to Schools, and the off-season upkeep by retired NMSD employee Thom Worlund. The official theme for World Bicycle Day 2025 is 'Cycling for a Sustainable Future,' signifying the importance of bicycles in fostering healthier habits, decreasing carbon emissions, and promoting a more sustainable planet. Teachers Paula Grande and Jennifer Mathews believe the program greatly enhances the students' experience by promoting: 🚲Physical Fitness: - Promotes cardiovascular health and overall fitness - Helps students stay active and healthy 🚲Teamwork and Social Skills: - Group rides encourages teamwork, communication, and the development of lasting friendships - Develops teamwork and support when students help other students learn to ride 🚲Independence and Confidence - Biking helps students gain confidence in their abilities - Fosters independence - Excitement when a student learn to ride for the first time All these benefits are evident when witnessing the camaraderie and hearing the sounds of laughter in the air while the students are biking around the campus, and a reminder that biking is just plain FUN!

🎓Seniors & Families: All seniors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm. There will be recognition for all seniors who completed a Scholarship Notebook for local scholarships as well as for those receiving awards from institutions outside of our community. If your student received a scholarship or award outside of the North Mason Scholarship Notebook, please let Deb Swaser know by 3:00 pm today so we can recognize this evening. dswaser@northmasonschools.org *********** 🎓Senior Estudiantes y familias: Todos los estudiantes de último año y sus familias están invitados a la Ceremonia de Premios para Estudiantes de Último Año el martes 3 de junio a las 18:00 h. Se reconocerá a todos los estudiantes de último año que completaron la Libreta de Becas para becas locales, así como a quienes recibieron premios de instituciones fuera de nuestra comunidad. Si su estudiante recibió una beca o premio fuera de la Libreta de Becas de North Mason, por favor, avísele a Deb Swaser antes de las 15:00 h de hoy para que podamos reconocerlo esta noche. dswaser@northmasonschools.org

🌿Field Biology Site Survey🍃 Field Biology students have been conducting site surveys at the Theler Wetlands classroom as part of their final project in their plant research unit. In groups of two, students map off 10 by 10-meter areas to research and identify plants they have been studying throughout the semester. The students travel to the Theler Wetlands four days a week as part of their studies. Classes like this at the North Mason School District Theler classroom have been happening over the last 35 years, 10 of which have been under Erin Varbel's instruction. She is proud to share that the class has gained a tremendous amount of interest and is now offered as part of the robust CTE programs available in our district. "Next year, we have 56 students who have signed up for the class, which is an increase from the 17 enrolled now." Challenges to this course offering include transporting students that are not able to drive themselves, as "the recent levy failure threatens being able to offer a program like this, going forward." Thank you for sharing this classroom experience, Erin, and for highlighting how our students are benefiting from this pristine wetland environment that we are fortunate to have right here in our community.

Congratulations to our track and field athletes who medaled at the state championship this past weekend. Adrianne Tupolo (Senior) 8th at State Long Jump 16' 5 1/4" Adrianna Tupolo (Senior) 2nd at State Discus 121' 10" Samantha Neil (Freshman) 2nd at State Pole Vault 10' 6" Big round of applause to the coaches and the entire team for a tremendous season! For more details, visit https://www.instagram.com/northmasonbulldogs/

Congratulations to our state qualifiers Alisha Carpenter, Adrianna Tupolo, Adrianne Tupolo, Samantha Neil, and Brylie Biehl, who are headed to the WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School this weekend! In classic Bulldog fashion, the athletes were sent off to the big competition with the band playing and surrounded by an amazing show of support from their fellow students, teachers, coaches, administrators, district staff, and family members. Great way to start the day, witnessing the unity that exists in our district as everyone gathered to support these students and their success. Go get 'em, Bulldogs! We're so proud of you.

🏈 Football Frenzy! 🏈 Hawkins Huskies are in the championship! Could it be a better day to celebrate?! Come on down to Phil Pugh Stadium and MAKE SOME NOISE! Game starts at 4 PM. Go Huskies!

🎭 There is still time to see the NMHS performance, Mean Girls! 🎭 When: May 29th & 30th Where: Toni M. Smith Auditorium, NMHS Time: 6:30 PM Cost: $10 with ASB/ $12 general admission

⛳ Congratulations to NMHS golfers who competed at the state championship last week. Mari Morris placed 11th overall. Jackson Bergdahl represented North Mason in the boys' division. Congratulations to these athletes and coaches on making it to the state championship. We are so proud of you!

Save the Date for Graduation 2025! When: June 13th @ 7 PM (doors open at 6 PM) Cost: FREE! No tickets required! ALL are WELCOME to come celebrate our Senior Class! For those requiring disabled seating, please contact Dannette Hull at dhull@northmasonschools.org to make arrangements.

🚒 Students in Ms. Kidd's 6th grade science class were visited by Frefighters Henry and Lechner from North Mason Fire. It was a great opportunity for students to learn first hand from local first responders about wildfires -- how they are caused and how they can be prevented, climate change, and the firefighting profession. Ms. Kidd really appreciated the classroom visit and shared, "We loved having them in for now the 2nd year in a row and hope to continue our partnership." Thank you, Ms. Kidd, for sharing this glimpse into your classroom, and thank you to Firefighters Henry and Lechner for taking the time to make an impact on our students. We appreciate all you do!

🐳🐬🐟🐠🐡 Fair Harbor Field Lab Marine Biology 🦈🐙🐚🐋🦑 Ms. Landers' Marine Biology students from NMHS brought hands-on science to Fair Harbor through an engaging field experience. In collaboration with the Case Inlet Fisheries Task Force (https://www.caseinletfish.com/), students conducted a variety of scientific investigations, including surface and deep-water quality testing, Secchi disk transparency analysis, zooplankton net sampling, and microscopic plankton observation. They also utilized an underwater camera to explore aquatic environments and practiced knot-tying techniques used in salmon netting. A highlight of the day was the successful capture of a Comb Jelly, belonging to Phylum Ctenophora. An additional piece of exciting news to add on to this field trip information comes from Principal Hadfield about the arrival of the Salmon Net Pens (see photos). The Net Pens will be placed at the marina next year and utilized in the CTE pathways of Aquaculture, Advanced Robotics (with an underwater focus), and Marine Biology. Thank you Ms. Landers and Principal Hadfield, for sharing the students' experience on this field trip and for shining a light on the exciting opportunities available to our students through the robust CTE program offered in the district.

Needing to stock up on Sasquatch Spirit Wear? James A. Taylor's team shop is open for the next two weeks! Visit https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/UVWDSAPTLh to get your favorite items before the end of the school year!

🥏🏀Tupolo Twins Signing Day Adrianna and Adrianne Tupolo, fondly known as 'A' and 'E' around North Mason, celebrated with family, friends, coaches, and staff on their signing day, committing to continue their academic and sporting careers at the next level. Adrianna has committed to Central Washington University where she will compete on the track & field team, and Adrianne has committed to Umpqua College in Oregon where she will play basketball. Congratulations to both of the twins, and a big thank you for the many years of enjoyment watching you compete as a Bulldog. We look forward to following your achievements! For more about the twins' journey, visit the NM Bulldogs instagram page links below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR22QdvDCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR5Dc8vM8Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #GoBulldogs *Thank you, Mari Alexander, for capturing these photos.

💙 Recognizing Courage 💙 As part of our ongoing Building Administrator Appreciation series, Amber Nygard, Director of Inclusive Education, would like to highlight the following members of the Inclusive Education department: Kate Perkins-COTC AIOC support staff (Mary Mohr, Hillary Cook, Danna Fore) Pathways to Inclusion (Jen Arbogast, Sa Trihn) HMS Flexible Learning (Tabitha Pellow, Michele Peterson, Kim Romo) “These paraeducators and behavior specialists show up daily and serve the students with integrity and patience. They see the students as the incredibly capable human beings they are and provide the supports and compassion that every child deserves regardless of the type of day they are having." Thank you for for your courageous service to North Mason students. We appreciate all you do!