📢Calling all 8th grade students and families! Join us as we explore the essentials of high school, including the significance of 9th grade, the principles of The Bulldog Way, graduation requirements, and more! We look forward to seeing you on March 6, 2025 from 6-7 pm in the NMHS gymnasium.
💙 Recognizing Perseverance 💙
In our ongoing Administration Appreciation series, Joan Moore, Director of Facilities & Maintenance, nominates Carol Ames for how she personifies the trait of 'Perseverance.'
“Carol is the lead custodian at Hawkins Middle School. She is PERSISTENT, DEDICATED, TENACIOUS, and COMMITTED. She demonstrates unwavering effort and consistently puts in the effort, regardless of obstacles. She never gives up. She is fully invested in achieving goals despite difficulties and takes the initiative to find solutions and move forward. She is motivated to succeed no matter the challenges faced.”
Congratulations on this recognition, Carol!
💙 Recognizing Perseverance 💙
Assistant Principal Pattison has nominated Hannah Kidd as part of the building admin appreciation series. He shares this story of her recent accomplishment, and how she demonstrates the trait of perseverance in her teaching: "Hannah recently received her master’s degree. She earned it while teaching full-time in a new building, and didn’t let anything drop. On top of this, she is a club advisor. She always puts her best foot forward to do what is best for students and our school."
Congratulations, Hannah!
📚✖️➕➗🔢GIRLS EXPLORING MATH & SCIENCE 🧬👩🔬🔬🧫
FREE EVENT FOR GRADES 5-8
Explore hands-on science and math-oriented workshops and discover career opportunities. Parents and guardians may attend concurrent workshops on guiding students for their future.
When: Sat., Mar. 22nd, 2025
Time: 9am - 12:30pm
Where: Olympic College - Bremerton Campus
Learn more: https://www.olympic.edu/document/gems-registration-form/view
Sign up today to select your workshops! There is no onsite registration.
Questions? E: OCOutreach@olympic.edu | P: 360-801-4508
💙 Recognizing Perseverance 💙
Our 'Building Admin Appreciation' series continues this month by celebrating the trait of 'Perseverance' in our staff members. First up is Oma Wilcox, nominated by Principal Kalahan: “Oma is constantly trying new things with her students to support them in their learning. She is always willing to experiment with lessons, assessments, and interventions that support the curriculum as a whole. She doesn’t give up on her students and constantly expects high levels of engagement in the class.”
Thank you, Oma, for all the ways you model this trait and apply it to your teaching. We appreciate all you do for our students!
🤼 Another awesome night of wrestling! HMS dominated the mat ! 🤼
JV matches
92 Davis Watts won by pin
92 Christian Millar win by pin
92 Christian Millar win by pin
99 loss
170 Hailey Jennings win by major division
170 Hailey Jennings win by pin
Varsity
78 loss by pin
85 Loralye Talbot win by pin
92 Cash Shumaker win by forfeit
99 Titus Cornelius win by pin
106 Milo Dela Cruz win by pin
113 forfeit
120 forfeit
126 forfeit
132 forfeit
145 loss by pin
155 Nolan Shumaker win by pin
170 Emanuel Salvador win by pin
195 loss points
220 loss by points
250 forfeit
Final score
Mountain view 52
Hawkins 36
Thank you, Coach Colton, for sharing how proud you are of your athletes. Great work, Huskies!
🎉 It's SPIRIT WEEK at Hawkins Middle School! 🥳 Today was 'Dress like Adam Sandler' day. Each day has a theme and the week will end with the school's Valentine's Dance. Check back for fun photos that capture what Hawkins does best...SPIRIT!
National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme this year is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.
Thank you to our amazing counselors (left to right, top to bottom): Deb Swaser, Juliet Tran, Allie Wojtanowicz, Victoria Edwards, Katelin Lacoste, Jane Adams, and Ashley Lyon. We appreciate all you do to help our students thrive!
❄️Due to road conditions in parts of our district and the prediction of more snow this afternoon, North Mason School District will be closed today.
💙 Recognizing Empathy 💙
Today, as part of the building administration appreciation series, we highlight Katie Sprague, our nurse at Hawkins Middle School. Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison made the nomination, sharing that, "Katie has a passion for our students and is always going above and beyond to understand a student's background and creative ways that she can help, whether this be outside agencies, meetings with admin, or anything else that will help students."
Congratulations on this nomination, Katie! We appreciate all you do!
💙 Recognizing Empathy 💙
Katelin Lacoste, counselor at Hawkins Middle School, is being nominated by Principal Kalahan for this month's trait of 'Empathy.' He shares, " Katelin's nature is to be empathetic with others and it shows in the way she works with staff and students."
Congratulations on this acknowledgement Katelin! We all thank you for the support you provide our students.
💙 Before we dive into celebrating our employees who have been nominated by admin for the trait of 'Empathy,' we have one more employee to highlight for the trait of 'Gratitude.' Apologies to Michele Peterson for not sharing this recognition prior to the break.
Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison, Hawkins Middle School, shared this: “Michele exudes gratitude every day in her role running our Huskies Solution Project (HSP) room and she always works hard to do what is best for students.”
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Michele!
Next up we will be highlighting staff members nominated by administration for bringing the trait of empathy to their role with the district. Stay tuned!
Have a wonderful long weekend, Huskies! See you back here on Tuesday, January 21st!
CTE Careers Highlighted by West Sound Tech Guest Speaker
West Sound Tech came to speak to 8th grade science and 7th grade computer science classes today! Tony Sharpe, who teaches the animation and video game design program at WST came and talked about the offered programs and opportunities for students coming up in their near future. West Sound Tech offers programs such as welding, cosmetology, medical careers, construction, video game design, and more coming with the addition of their new building: dentistry, HVAC, early childhood, and more. Got kids thinking about careers in CTE!
Thank you to teacher Hannah Kidd for sharing this with our community and highlighting the power of this partnership between North Mason and West Sound Tech that provides our students so many amazing CTE career opportunities to explore!
💚 Leading with Gratitude 💚
This week we highlight Julie Moosman, recognized by the administration for the trait of gratitude and what she brings to her role as Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the district. Amber Nygard, Director of Inclusive Education, shares, "Julie is in a role that is new to North Mason this year and has stepped in and done amazingly with students and staff. She is always professional and gracious for the opportunity to serve the students in any way that she can. She is working with our staff as well and helping us all learn ways to appreciate the uniqueness of the students we serve and helps our educators be better each day. Julie truly seems to be grateful for the opportunity to work at NM but we are the ones that are grateful that she has chosen to work with us!”
Thank you, Julie, for making an impact with our students and staff!
Real-World Connections
"Last Thursday, Jon and Rebecca Hobson visited 6th grade science in Mr. Wells, Ms. Kivi, and Ms. Kidd's classes to talk about Hecla Mining, what Jon's job is like up in Alaska, and how science connects to his daily job. 6th graders have been learning about rock types and how they form, so learning about what minerals miners look for was a great connection to what we've been working on. Thank you to Jon and Rebecca, who took time out of their lives to spend their day with 6th grade! "
Thank you, Hannah Kidd, for sharing this glimpse into the interesting learning opportunity our 6th grade science students experienced, and for taking the time to highlight two guest volunteers!
The theme for National School Psychology Week is, Spark Discovery,” recognizing the work that school psychologists do to help their communities seek out new ideas, effect change, and expand horizons for children and youth. One of our school psychologists, Chasity Johnson, shares what sparks her to do this important work. “I am driven by a passion for helping others, embracing teamwork, and honoring every person’s unique worth. I believe that joy is found in the little moments, and each day is a chance to make a positive impact.”
Thank you to all of our school psychologists, Chasity Johnson, Maria Gent, Annie Kuznik, and Anthony Wilborn, for supporting our students through your commitment to this important work.
Not pictured - Anthony Wilborn
💙 Recognizing Responsibility 💙 Congratulations, Dan Inch, on being recognized by building administration for your contribution to the district. You make a difference to all of us, but especially to our students!
💙Recognizing Responsibility💙
As part of our ongoing series of nominations by building administrators, Rene Winn is being recognized for RESPONSIBILITY. Congratulations, Rene, and a big thank you for your tremendous commitment to North Mason students!
Good luck to Hawkins' track and field athletes today as they attend their last competition of the season. Seen here checking in with Coach Dittmer as they head off to the meet.
#GoHuskies
