Hoquiam School District No. 28

🌱 Earth Day Learning 🌍 What an amazing Earth Day celebration at Emerson! Mrs. Byron's kindergarten class was thrilled to welcome some of Mr. McMillan's Environmental Science students from Hoquiam High School for a special hands-on learning experience. Our young learners discovered how seeds sprout and flowers grow, then got creative making "Nature Nuggets" using clay, wildflower seeds, and soil. The collaboration between our kindergarteners and high schoolers was beautiful to see—messy hands, big smiles, and lots of learning happening all around! 🌻🪴 Thank you, Mr. McMillan and high schoolers for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our youngest learners. These cross-grade partnerships create memorable experiences and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! 🫶 #WeAreHoquiamSD

As part of the district's commitment to communication and connection with staff and our community, we publish a monthly newsletter.

Please take a minute to learn more about district-wide happenings in April: https://hoquiam.edurooms.com/engage/hoquiam-school-district/newsletters/hoquiam-school-district-newsletter-april-2026

🏀 March Madness hit Ms. J’s 5th grade classroom at Lincoln—and it was a SLAM DUNK! 👏 Students practiced math skills while tracking brackets and making predictions. 📊 Congrats to our winners: 🏆 Men’s Bracket: Carter S. and🏆 Women’s Bracket: Taylor K. ❤️🩶 Learning + fun = the best kind of win! #WeAreHoquiamSD

Miss Andrews’ 5th grade class at Lincoln tried an alternative protein source... CRICKETS! 🦗🦗🦗 Have you tried them? Would you try them!? 🤨 #WeAreHoquiamSD

Check out these memorable moments from the Homelink Techie Awards event! 🤩💻 Students were recognized for their strong monthly progress, and staff honored students’ achievement and hard work with Techie Awards. Pizza and snacks were provided, creating a fun and celebratory atmosphere. We truly appreciate the support of our families and the continued dedication of our staff and students! 👏👏👏 #WeAreHoquiamSD

Building Construction Trades students recently built a work bench for a community member. 🛠️🦺 The community member wanted to pay them back for their stake in the build in the best way possible: STEAK! 🥩😋 Great job completing the project, students! 🙌 #WeAreHoquiamSD

Ready Set Preschool Night is right around the corner! We hope you'll join us for more information about your early learning options, and stay for dinner.

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold:

● Special Meeting- Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office

Business to be transacted-

● Personnel Changes

Check it out! 🤩 Third graders in Mrs. Jacobson’s class recently created Shorebird posters for the 30th annual Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival poster contest! 🐦🪶 #WeAreHoquiamSD

These students are reaching for the moon! 🌛

Mrs. King's and Mrs. Meeker's classes used Oreo cookies to demonstrate their knowledge of moon phases.

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Lucky Charms and math go together better than you might think! 🍀💚

Mrs. Meeker's 1st graders spent time graphing, tallying, adding, and comparing the marshmallows in their Lucky Charms.

Magically delicious math work! 🌈

#WeAreHoquiamSD

Court is in session in Mrs. Gaddis' 4th grade class! ⚖️

As part of the the Judges in the Classroom program, Judge Vingo stopped by Central Elementary to give 4th graders a look at what judges do and the difference between appeals and trials.

A wonderful experience for these young minds! Thank you, Judge Vingo! 👏🎉

#WeAreHoquiamSD

Lorax sighting at Lincoln Elementary! 🧡😁 No Dr. Seuss birthday celebration would be complete without a “mustache day” which is when this character popped up! 🙌 #WeAreHoquiamSD

The Board of Directors of Hoquiam School District No. 28 will hold:

1. Work Session on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Elementary

2. Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026 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- Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. at the District Office

Business to be transacted-
● Approval of Amended Geotechnical Contracts K6 & 7-12
● Personnel Changes

After completing a personal affirmation or recognizing an act of kindness, students joined Hope Squad members to spin the prize wheel and celebrate positive actions within our school community! ❤️🧡💛💙💜 #WeAreHoquiamSD

Dr. Villarreal visited Hoquiam Middle School to chat with Mrs. Krohn's AVID students. His message was to be kind, look for the positive, and take risks! 🤩🙌 #WeAreHoquiamSD

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, former Hoquiam High School Band Director Ms. Susan Peters was inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame. Huge congratulations to her! 🎶✨ #WeAreHoquiamSD

A BIG Grizzly thank you to everyone who came together to make this rooter bus a reality. A full bus of fans attended districts to support both boys and girls basketball. 🚌 Grizzly Pride on display in the greatest way! A great season for our boys, and best of luck to our Lady Grizzlies as they head off to state! 🐻🎉🙌 #WeAreHoquiamSD