Families came out to celebrate the many cultures that make up the Huskies community at the International Festival hosted by Hawkins MS last month. Some brought their favorite dish to share, others came dressed in traditional costumes, and there was music and dancing to add to the ambience and fun. Despite an initial date change due to weather, the turnout was fantastic. Our 7th graders also had the chance to showcase their WA State History projects. Thank you to our MLL team, volunteers, and all who attended to make this such a successful event for our students and community.
💙 Recognizing Cooperation 💙
Principal Kalahan has nominated Megan Reznicek for the trait of 'Cooperation' as part of the Building Administration Appreciation series, sharing that, "Megan is the most cooperative and collegial staff member at Hawkins Middle School. Everyone looks to her for teacher leadership and support. From supporting new teachers through the BEST program to serving on multiple building leadership teams, we value her input, ideas, and guidance."
Congratulations on this recognition, Megan!
☀️ The Sound of Sunshine ☀️ Mr. Frost and his band students took their class time outside on this beautiful day, the sunbeams making the instruments shine just a bit brighter and the music sounding that much sweeter being carried along by the warm breeze. Thank you, Mr. Frost and students...it's always a treat for those working inside the district office to hear the outside practices!
📅 SAVE THE DATE - May 2nd & 3rd! 📅 Always a popular event -- the NMHS Spring Plant Sale! 🌼🌺🌷 Sponsored by North Mason FFA and NMHS Agriculture program. Hanging baskets $20, Mint and Rosemary plants $5. Pre-order: slanders@northmasonschools.org. Cash or check only. Thank you for your support!
❗️ALERT! Medivac Activity at District
We would like to inform school families, staff and students that the medivac activity is for an non-district related accident. This is impacting the lower parking lot by Phil Pugh Stadium, which is currently closed for parents picking up students.
🌿 As part of the 7th grade ecology unit, Ms. Kivi took her class to the Theler Wetlands last week for a field trip sponsored by the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG). Students learned about the ecosystem, focusing on native and invasive species, and also had the opportunity to remove English Ivy under the guidance of HCSEG and AmeriCorps employees.
The students also participated in several activities, including planting native willow live stakes, creating rain gardens to learn about the wetlands as natural filters, going on a native and invasive plant/animal scavenger hunt, and playing a native plant identification relay game.
Thank you to Brandi Kivi for sharing this glimpse into this incredible learning opportunity for our students, right in their own backyard! Thank you HCSEG and AmeriCorps for sharing your knowledge with our students.
* Photos courtesy of HCSEG
Photos: Hawkins TSA team enjoying the opening ceremonies at the "Tune into Technology" state competition in Spokane, and presenting their projects.
State bound!
Congratulations to the Hawkins Middle School TSA team, off to the state championship in Spokane today! Principal Kalahan, Mr. Wells, and the team of 6 students left early this morning to take their technology projects to the next level of competition. Visit https://www.washingtontsa.org to learn more about how TSA prepares students for careers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
#GoHuskies
Due to the severe weather warning for this evening, the Hawkins International Festival is re-scheduled for Monday, March 31st, for the safety of our students, families, and staff.
Hawkins International Festival - March 26th from 5:30-7:00 pm! All are Welcome!
📱📵TONIGHT! Community Conversation: Cell Phone Policies
Cell phones in the classroom is a big topic in our state and has resulted in many changes to policies in surrounding districts. Join Superintendent Rosenbach, building administrators, staff, and school board members, to learn more about what's happening around the state, and to participate in an interactive discussion about cell phone use in our district.
When: 6:00 pm, March 19, 2025
Where: Hawkins MS Commons
🎭 4th Annual Talent Show -- Vote for your Favorite Act! 🎭
Friday, March 21st @ 6:00 pm
NMHS Auditorium
Admission: $5
*all funds support the NMHS theater program
SAVE THE DATE!
Hawkins Middle School is hosting an International Festival on Wednesday, March 26th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. Come experience the variety of cultures that make up our school community, through dance, costumes, music, and food! Also featured will be presentations of 7th grade WA state history projects. Please join us for an evening to remember...ALL ARE WELCOME!
Hawkins Middle School wrestling @ West Sound Middle School Wrestling Championship. Thank you, Coach Harmon for sharing these results:
Hawkins had eight wrestlers compete at the end of the year tournament with five of them making their way into the finals. The team placed 3rd just 2.5 points behind 2nd place!
🥇Emanuel Salvador! Hawkins Middle School champion at 170lbs
🤼♂️At 78lbs Aaron Jimenez bringing home 2nd place
🤼♀️At 85lbs Loralye Talbot bringing home 3rd place
🤼♂️At 106lbs Milo Dela-Cruz bringing 2nd place
Also at 106lbs Basilio López with 6th place
🤼♂️At 138lbs Robert Blackwell-Vandling bringing home 2nd place
🤼♂️At 145lbs Gino Calafiore bringing home 3rd place
🤼♂️At 155lbs Nolan Shumaker bringing home 2nd place
🤼♂️At 195lbs Richard Jennings bringing home 4th place
Coach Harmon was extremely appreciative of his coaching staff and so proud of the team, sharing, "Thank you to my assistant coaches and volunteer coaches!
I'm beyond ecstatic with how the team performed this year and am looking forward to doing it all over next year! Aiming to bring home a trophy!! Go Huskies!"
North Mason High School rolled out the "blue" carpet last week, welcoming incoming freshmen at the Future Bulldog Night. School and Career Counselors presented information on high school requirements, understanding the importance of high school in developing healthy and successful adults, and the 8th grade registration timeline. The evening ended with a school tour led by Principal Collins and Assistant Principal Hackett, where they had the opportunity to highlight what it means to be a Bulldog.
Thank you, Mrs. Swaser, for sharing details and photos from this successful event!
💙 Recognizing Honesty & Integrity 💙
Honesty and integrity are the two traits being celebrated this month through a series of nominations by building administrators. Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison has nominated Megan Beisley, counselor for Hawkins Middle School, recognizing her as, "...a cornerstone of our counseling department. She is always willing to talk with students and staff regarding tough issues, and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is...in a nice way. She holds herself to the highest standards of Honesty and Integrity." Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Megan!
💙 Recognizing Honesty & Integrity 💙
Honesty and integrity are the two traits being celebrated this month through a series of nominations by building administrators. Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison has nominated Megan Beisley, counselor for Hawkins Middle School, recognizing her as, "...a cornerstone of our counseling department. She is always willing to talk with students and staff regarding tough issues, and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is...in a nice way. She holds herself to the highest standards of Honesty and Integrity."
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Megan!
🔴REMINDER: Future Bulldog Night is this Thursday, March 6th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Open to all 8th graders and their families. Contact Mrs. Swaser, dswaser@northmasonschools.org, with any questions.
🏞️🐍🥙🍰 8th Grade Tours CTE at NMHS 🌱🧑⚕️🩺
Our HMS 8th grade students had the chance to step inside NMHS Career & Technical Education classes Friday and explore the many options available to them next year. Thank you to Mr. Ottenbacher who teaches Health Careers, Mr. Sounders who teaches Culinary, Mr. Forseth who teaches Boat Building and Woodworking, and Ms. Landers who teaches Agriculture for welcoming students to their classrooms. BIG shout out to our student presenters on FCCLA and Applied Geometry.
Thank you, Deb Swaser, Career & College Counselor, for sharing how our middle schoolers are preparing for their next big step into high school!
Celebrating Us / Celebrándonos 🍲🍜🥘🕺🏽💃🏽🎸 Hawkins Middle School is hosting an INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL / FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL Bring an ethnic dish to share, wear a traditional costume, share dances and/or music from your culture! Traiga un plato tradicional para compartir, usa un traje tipico, comparta baile o musica de su cultura! Also featuring 7th grade WA State History Showcase. El septimo grade presenara evaluaciones de Historia del estado de wa. March 26, 2025,/26 de marzo de 2025, 5:30-7:00 pm
