Big congratulations to our students Carson Wilhelm and Greg Huffman for being chosen for the PSNS Work Study Program! This is a highly competitive selection process and we are so proud of you both!
#GoBulldogs
🎓 We are proud to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 PM at Phil Pugh Stadium. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.
We warmly invite our community, staff, students, and families to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates. NM does not require tickets for admission.
If you require accessible seating for individuals with disabilities, please RSVP to dhull@northmasonschools.org in advance so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.
We look forward to honoring our seniors and sharing this special milestone together.
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Nos enorgullecemos anunciar la ceremonia de graduacion de la clase 2025 lo cual se llevara a cabo el viernes, 13 de junio a las 7:00PM en el estadio Phil Pugh. Las puertas se abren a las 6:00 PM.
Con aprecio invitamos nuestra comunidad, miembros educativos, estudiantes, Y familias para unirse a nosotros para celebrar los alcances de nuestros graduantes. El norte de mason no requiere boleto para admisión. Si requiere acientos accesesibles para individuos con disabilidad. Por favor haganos saber antes, para que podamos asegurar acomodaciones apropriadas.
Esperamos con ansias brindar honor a nuestros seniors y compartir este recorrido significante juntos.
This Saturday, the NMHS Marching Band & Color guard will be performing in the Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade. The parade starts at 10AM and travels through downtown Bremerton. Come on out and support your Marching Bulldogs as they represent all of Mason county at this event. Go Bulldogs!!!
The NMHS Career Center took sixteen students on a field trip to Bates Technical College to explore the many different career paths available. Students delved into careers in fire and emergency medical services, barbery, construction, welding, auto body, and much more! They also received bonus free haircuts from students enrolled in the barber program. Good timing!
Speaking of timing -- there is still time to enroll for the Fall quarter at Bates Technical College. Visit batestech.edu to learn more.
This is just one of many field trips the Career Center has organized for students to explore the multitude of career paths available to them through post-secondary education career training.
💙Recognizing Courage💙
The trait of courage is being recognized in Jill Lowe, Pam Pettingill, Clarissa Rinehold, and Lori Johnson by the Director of Transportation, Maurine Simons. She shares that, “This group of staff members demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership by engaging in difficult yet necessary conversations with both their peers and the district. They approached these discussions with respect, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit, creating a space where all voices could be heard and understood. Their willingness to confront challenges head-on, while maintaining a focus on solutions and unity, reflects a deep commitment to the well-being of their school community. Through their respectful dialogues and teamwork, they helped build stronger relationships and laid the groundwork for meaningful, lasting progress. Their actions are a powerful example of what it means to lead with integrity and compassion, and they are truly deserving of recognition.” Congratulations on this recognition, Jill, Pam, Clarissa, and Lori! You make a formidable team! Thank you for your efforts to create lasting change in the district.
🎭 Opening night is TOMORROW for the NMHS production Mean Girls!
When: May 15, 16, 17, 29 & 30
Time: 6:30 pm
Matinee: May 18th @ 2:00 pm
Admission: $12 for adults, $10 ASB
For tickets, scan QR code or visit https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23286
🥎 The NMHS fastpitch team had a special guest join them to throw out the first pitch at yesterday's game. Before stepping up to the mound, Superintendent Rosenbach got some quick tips from Coach Youngberg as well as high-fives and encouragement from the team. After throwing a convincing toss over home plate, the team presented her with a signed ball as a commemorative keepsake.
NMHS students toured Clover Park Technical College to explore programs available in the areas of dental assisting, health care, esthetics, automotive, manufacturing, construction, CAD, computer programming and more. The orientation tour included many hands on activities, providing students with an in-depth experience that illustrated the full range of innovative educational opportunities available to them. Thank you to the NMHS Career Center for sharing this student experience with our community!
💙 Recognizing Courage 💙
As part of the building administrator appreciation series, Principal Klusman would like to highlight Alex Sanquist, who
"courageously took on the role of music teacher at Belfair Elementary for the '25-'26 school year and we are so excited for him."
This is a big role to fill, Alex, and we appreciate you taking it on so our students can continue receiving the benefits of musical instruction. Thank you!
Sand Hill Elementary getting some love from the Bulldog Java crew as part of our Teacher Appreciation Week festivities! Thank you, Bulldog Java, for celebrating our incredible educators with this special treat!
⚽ Congratulations to the Boys Bulldogs soccer team for making the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row! They play Washington on Saturday, May 10th at Franklin Pierce High, 315 129th St. South
Tacoma, WA. Game starts at 11 am. Hope to see some Bulldog Blue in the stands!
💙 Recognizing Courage 💙
For May, administration is recognizing the trait of 'Courage.' First up is this appreciation series is Dan Inch, security guard for Hawkins Middle School and James A. Taylor High School. Mackenna Long, Child Nutrition Director, nominated Dan with the following acknowledgement: "He puts himself in positions that a lot of people would not want to handle. He is amazing with the students and they benefit from his support."
Thank you, Dan, for all you do to keep our students and district safe.
🚌 Bus evacuation drills were conducted around the district this morning. 🦺
Three times a year, our drivers conduct drills at each building to ensure that students are equipped with safety knowledge in case of an emergency.
Before practicing the evacuation portion of the drill, drivers go over an important review about setting the brakes, importance of reflectors, location of first aid kits and fire extinguishers, and how to get help. Students are then shown how to open emergency exits and the top hatch door. Finally, the importance of arranging a pre-determined assembly point is discussed before students spend time practicing how to get out of the bus safely.
This activity is run by the bus drivers with the support of department and building administration. Thank you to all involved for prioritizing safety for our students.
Día de Los Niños
Belfair Elementary MLL team Amy Anderson, Dalia Pelico, Luz Geiser, hosted a 'Día del niño' for their students to showcase what they have been working on during the year. Students presented their poetry and readings to the audience that included their families, Principal Klusman, Superintendent Rosenbach, and the family engagement team, Mateo Santiago and Laura Pugh.
Thank you to all who made this enjoyable evening possible for our students!
❤️ Bulldog Java was on site at Belfair Elementary to spread the love to our teachers through their mobile coffee service. Teachers were excited for this annual teacher appreciation week tradition and, as they arrived for their day, visited with the students who were setting up their coffee station in the front office. One student, Cooper, enjoyed traveling down memory lane after running into his Kindergarten paraeducator, Alicia Covert. A feel good day for ALL! Next stop for the Bulldog Java mobile appreciation service will be Thursday, when they travel to Sand Hill Elementary. Thank you Bulldog Java for helping make teacher appreciation week extra special for our amazing team of educators!
🌷Tip-Toe Through the Tulips🌷At Hawkins MS, staff are starting Teacher Appreciation week with a garden-themed décor and an extravaganza of treats. The week ahead is bound to be fun, with a special theme each day.
We ❤️ our teachers!
🕺🎷🚶♀️Beautiful Day for a Parade!🥁🚶🏻🎺🚶
Our band students, families, musical directors, and bus drivers had an early start this morning, heading off to compete in the 75th Annual Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, WA. Enthusiasm was high during the pre-parade-pep-talk from their music instructors, Chris Drewry and Matt Frost, and there was lots of laughing and joking as parents loaded up the trailer with all the instruments. The bands typically do very well in this competition, amassing many awards through the years they have been participating. We wish you the best of luck!
🎵🥁🎷 REMINDER: All-District Band Concert Tonight!
This is one of the classic North Mason, not-to-be-missed events. The all-district band concert showcases the amazing musical talent of our students and their music teachers, in one large space, for maximum enjoyment. Come out and show your support for our students and the incredible music program we have here in the District.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please share!
When: Friday, May 2nd
Where: NMHS Gymnasium
Time: 6:30 pm
🏃Hawkins MS cross-country athletes competed against a number of schools in the area at a meet hosted at Phil Pugh Stadium Wednesday. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for doing North Mason proud with your effort and sportsmanship!
Full results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/255584/results/all
💙Recognizing Cooperation💙 As we finish up this month's Building Administrator Awards series recognizing 'cooperation,' Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison would like to nominate Brandi Kivi for demonstrating this trait consistently. He noted that, "Brandi is always looking for ways to get kids involved in Science. She has organized guest speakers from many different fields of Science as well as a recent trip to the wetlands for all of our 7th grade students." Thank you, Brandi, for all you do for our students. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
