Hoquiam School District No. 28

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Special Meeting- Friday September 6, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. at the Hoquiam School District Office. Business to be Transacted- Personnel Changes, Collective Bargaining Agreement HSD/HTA 2024-2027, Resolution 24-06 Lincoln Elem. Final Acceptance of Renovation Completion & IPD Increase Approval for Admin/Exempt Staff.

• Work Session Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Hoquiam High School Library • Regular Meeting Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library. • School Board Retreat- August 24th, 2024 at 14 Grays Harbor Boulevard, Hoquiam, WA 98850) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Combined Work Session & Regular Meeting Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Special Meeting- Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at the Hoquiam School District Office

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Regular Meeting & Executive Session (45 mins to evaluate personnel-no action taken) Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library. Link to Zoom on district event page on website.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session - Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Emerson Elementary Cafeteria/Gym. • Regular Meeting- Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The retirement celebration will be live streamed on YouTube this evening starting at 5PM. If you would like to watch follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@HoquiamSchoolDistrict

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session - Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Homelink’s Library. • Regular Meeting- Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session - Monday, April 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary Room 14. • Regular Meeting - Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session- Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Middle School Library. • Regular Meeting- Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session- Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Elementary Library. • Regular Meeting- Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

👋 Our focus this week is all about our school counselors, and I wanted to share a bit about the standards that guide our counseling program. One standard that's particularly important and aligns with our district strategic plan is collaborating with families, teachers, principals, and all school staff to ensure our students success. Student influences, both at home and here at school, shape their journey, and we're all here to work together in supporting them. Our counselors are committed to making sure every student feels not just a part of our school but also supported as an individual. 🌈 Any ideas on how we can work with your families to make your school experience even more positive? Reach out to you students counselor at HMS or HHS! 🗣️

🌟 Celebrating National School Counselor Week! 🌟 This National School Counselor Week, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the incredible counselors at our middle school and high school! Your dedication, empathy, and guidance make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for being the pillars of support, helping our students navigate challenges, and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Your commitment to their well-being is truly commendable. Join us in expressing gratitude to our phenomenal counselors for their hard work and unwavering commitment to our school community. 🙌👏

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold: • Work Session- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library. • Regular Meeting- Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library. Zoom links can be found on our district website events calendar.

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this letter finds you well at the start of Winter Break. We are writing to inform you about a recent incident that occurred on our Middle School campus and to reassure you that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. On December 13th there was letter sent home stating there was a 'potential firearm' found in a student backpack. We want to assure you that the situation was addressed promptly with the cooperation of law enforcement, and a thorough investigation was conducted. After a comprehensive search of the school and thorough investigation from the Hoquiam Police Department we are pleased to report that no firearm was found. The investigation did conclude a student did bring a toy gun in a backpack and it was shown to students. At no time was it used to threaten anyone. All the parties involved in the incident have been dealt with in accordance with school district policy and Washington State law. The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance to us, and we take any potential threat very seriously. We are grateful for the swift response and collaboration between our school staff and local law enforcement in ensuring the security of our school community. Our schools have established and continue to maintain rigorous safety protocols to respond to any incident promptly. We are committed to providing a secure and conducive learning environment for all students. We encourage students to report any concerns they may have, and we appreciate the vigilance of our school community in helping to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere. We appreciate your continued support in working together to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment for all. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Sincerely, Dr. Mike A. Villarreal Superintendent

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold a combined Work Session & Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold a combined Work Session & Regular Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Library.

In Hoquiam School District, we believe in the power of community connections to shape the future of our students. 🤝 Our core value revolves around fostering trust and shared responsibility to achieve exceptional student outcomes. We understand that to make our communities stronger and nurture character in our children, we must come together as one cohesive force. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We influence the lives of our students not only by what we think and believe, but also through our actions, behaviors, and the words we choose to share. 🙌 💪 Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our children and create a supportive environment for their growth. 🌱 You can find many great resources for Character Development on the Character Counts Website https://charactercounts.org/

Character Counts Week: Doing the Right Thing Isn’t Always the Easy Thing We will not always know the answers to life’s ethical questions. Doing the right thing isn’t always the easy thing, and it’s okay to struggle with the tough choices. As hard as we try to get it right, we’ll all eventually make a wrong choice. No one will be “Six Pillar Perfect,” so just vow to do better next time. But as you allow yourself to rebound from bad choices, remember that we owe that same forgiveness to others. Next time we’re tempted to judge another person’s decisions, maybe we need pause to remember that just like ourselves, everyone else is simply trying to get it right too. Have a great week and remember Character Counts!

Character Counts Week - Tips to have a positive attitude Having a positive mindset is an important part of responsibility. Here are six easy tips to have a positive attitude – they are easy to do and you can involve your entire family. - Be Grateful At some point during your day (perhaps at dinner) ask each member of your family to say three things that they are grateful for today. Ask them to make their answers specific to today. For example, saying “I’m grateful for my family,” isn’t specific to today. Saying, “I’m grateful that I have a dad who read with me today,” is specific. - Journal Spend five minutes journaling about something you are thankful for from that day. Journaling about a positive experience allows us to relive the experience, which helps us build a positive mindset (while also working on writing skills). - Exercise Studies show that exercise helps our brains feel more positive - Meditate Simple meditation exercises help our brains de-clutter and focus. Apps like Headspace can help you get started with meditation. - Random Acts of Kindness We can always do nice things for others – either in our family or community. It helps others and you’ll feel great. - Connect Reach out to friends and family via text, phone, video chat, or even handwritten notes.