Please join us on either Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00 am or Saturday April 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for a hot cup of coffee and conversation with
Superintendent Dr. Kristine Michael.
Location:
District Office Boardroom
250 E Campus Drive
Bring your questions and hear about the great things happening across our schools. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas together.
Please RSVP to:
Jackie Young
jyoung@northmasonschools.org
360.277.2300
We hope to see you there! If you can't make these dates, we will be doing another one on April 28, 2026 at 11:30 am.
🎵🥁🎷 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
🦷Molar Roller Team🦷 Thanks to our community partners at Peninsula Community Health Services, Sand Hill Elementary and North Mason Upper Campus students were able to access dental care this week though the mobile dental program; a service that removes the barrier many families face getting students to dental appointments. Nurse Jaclyn and her team are working to provide more valuable opportunities like this in the future. Thank you to all involved in making this possible for our students!
📅 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!
💙 Recognizing Cooperation 💙
Featured in our Building Administration Appreciation series is Allie Wojtanowicz, counselor at Sand Hill Elementary School." Assistant Principal Tyler Lunde shares, "Allie is a truly cooperative member of our team, always willing to collaborate and support others. She is deeply dedicated to serving students and helping adults do the same, ensuring that everyone has what they need to give students the very best. She comes to the table with heartfelt ideas and thoughtful suggestions that drive our shared mission forward, making a meaningful impact on both our team and the students we serve.”
Congratulations on this recognition, Allie!
🎵 1st grade concert: "Pajama Party" 🎵
Tuesday, March 25 @ 5:45 pm. Performers arrive @ 5:30 pm
📱📵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
💯 Happy 100th Day of School! Seen here are some of our favorite 1st grade Grannies, and Abuela, celebrating the day at Sand Hill Elementary!
Ready for Kindergarten-Save the Dates! Two opportunities to register your child for Kindergarten: March 10th at Sand Hill Elementary and March 12th at Belfair Elementary. Both events will be from 5:00-6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 💙
As part of the building administration appreciation series, Assistant Principal Tyler Lunde from Sand Hill Elementary has nominated 3rd grade teacher Maria Sweet for consistently demonstrating the trait of 'Empathy.' He shares, "Maria continually models showing empathy to her students and colleagues. She lends an ear when needed and gives endless warm smiles and encouragement to everyone."
Congratulations on this recognition, Maria. We appreciate you for creating an environment of empathy for students AND staff.
💙"I practice my gratitude every day, being in this position, because I know it's an extra. Today we're doing the Pawsitive Shop and every student participates. Then in a few minutes, I get the privilege of opening the doors and saying hello to everyone." This is how Andrew Shifrin, Library Tech at Sand Hill Elementary, starts his day. He beams with pride, knowing he is impacting the students each day and recalls when he was that student, going to Sand Hill as a young boy. "Every day I remind myself I'm in the most beautiful room in the school." He motions to the ceiling where the light is flowing in, "Look at that. They don't build schools like this anymore." After a few moments of being lost in his memories, he adds, " I remember the wonder I felt as a student coming to the library. And now I feel that every day."
🧟 The REAL Zombie 🧟
The invasion of the zombies is coming next week to our elementary schools. No, not THAT kind of zombie but rather the gooey, delectable, cheesy goodness kind. So when you hear your student talking about the zombies at school, now you know, it's a GOOD thing!
Thank you to our Child Nutrition Director Mackenna Long for this public service announcement!
💚 Leading with Gratitude 💚
Celebrating Jana Hoberg, 4th grade teacher at Sand Hill Elementary, who is being highlighted as part of our administrator appreciation series for how she approaches every interaction with gratitude! Nominated by Tyler Lunde, assistant principal, he shares that "Jana is so appreciative of everyone's efforts and she expresses gratitude to her students for the assets they bring to her classroom. She makes them known they are appreciated, too."
Congratulations on earning this recognition, Jana!
💚 Leading with Gratitude 💚
Congratulations to Sand Hill Elementary paraeducator, Jillie Mauer, on being nominated by Principal Jessica Collins as part of our building administrator staff recognition series. Thank you for all you do for our students!
📖 Mrs. Varick's first grade class had a special visitor today when Superintendent Rosenbach stopped by to read them one of her favorite Christmas stories, "Santa's First Christmas," by Mac Barnett. Before getting into the story, students raised their hands to share their observations in a thoughtful discussion about elves, Christmas magic, and their favorite holiday memories and traditions.
Most adorable book-club ever!
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
🍂 Harvest Hustle 🍂
It was a perfect day for Sand Hill's jog-a-thon on Friday. Over two sessions, kids gave it their all and logged lap after lap towards their fundraising goal of $8,000. Teachers and volunteers lined the field to track student progress, marking their cards as they ran by. One student proudly exclaimed, "I've done 20 laps!" Also on the sidelines were student sections, motivating the runners to keep going with high-fives and cheers. The water station was hopping and the "Parent Poppers" were seen inside preparing a ton of popcorn for a post-jog-a-thon snack.
Thank you to everyone who made this day possible for our students!
Well done, Cougars!
(for more pictures, please visit https://www.facebook.com/northmasonschooldistrict)
“We would like to enthusiastically nominate Irina Bailey for Staff Member of the Month! Irina truly goes above and beyond. Despite the whirlwind of changes that come with new administration, she has embraced every new task with grace, humor, and unwavering diligence. Not only is she incredibly hardworking but Irina also brings a joyful and positive attitude to everything she does. Whether she’s handling new challenges or simply sending out one of her famously fantastic emails, she does it all with a smile and a sense of humor that brightens everyone’s day. Her commitment and energy are nothing short of inspiring, and we couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.” Jessica Collins, Principal, Sand Hill Elementary
