Hawkins Middle School

🎉 Future Huskies on Campus! 🐾

Last week, Hawkins Middle School was thrilled to welcome our incoming 5th graders from Belfair Elementary and Sand Hill Elementary School!

Before their visits, Mr. Hackett and Mr. Davis traveled to both elementary schools to answer questions, calm any nerves, and give students a sneak peek of what middle school life is all about.

During their time at Hawkins, students toured the campus, met teachers, explored the classes they offer, and even had the chance to work alongside current Huskies!

From classrooms to hallways, the excitement was contagious as they got a true taste of middle school life.

We loved meeting our future Huskies and can’t wait to welcome them back this fall! 💙🐾

💙 Honoring Our North Mason School District Retirees 💙

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary group of individuals whose dedication, compassion, and commitment have shaped the heart of North Mason School District. Each of our retirees leaves behind a legacy of service that will be felt for generations to come.
Through countless hours, quiet acts of kindness, and unwavering support for students and colleagues alike, you have made a lasting difference in our schools and our community. Because of you, students felt seen, encouraged, and inspired; staff felt supported; and families found a place that truly cares.

While we will miss seeing you in the halls and classrooms, we are excited for the next chapter of your journey. May it be filled with well-earned rest, new adventures, and time to enjoy all the things that bring you joy.

From all of us at North Mason School District, thank you for your years of service, your dedication to education, and the lasting impact you’ve made. You will always be part of the NMSD family.

🌟 Congratulations and best wishes in retirement! 🌟

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible volunteers from Windermere Peninsula Properties who generously gave their time and energy to help beautify our campus 🌿🏫💙

Each year, Windermere Real Estate sets aside the first Friday in June for their annual Day of Service—closing both their Allyn and Belfair offices so brokers and staff can give back to the communities they serve 🤝✨ We were so fortunate to be one of the recipients of their kindness and hard work this year!

Despite the weather not cooperating 🌧️, these dedicated volunteers showed true resilience and spirit. They were caught in a downpour that temporarily paused their efforts, yet through it all, they kept smiles on their faces 😊 As soon as they could, they were right back outside—working even in the rain—to make a difference for our students and staff 💪🌧️

Your commitment, teamwork, and willingness to serve—even in less-than-ideal conditions—did not go unnoticed 🙌 Because of you, our campus is a more beautiful and welcoming place 🌸🌼

Thank you to each and every one of you for your generosity, enthusiasm, and community spirit. We are truly grateful! 💖👏

🎓 Graduation Reminder! 🎓

📅 June 12
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Phil Pugh Stadium

🎉 NO TICKETS REQUIRED — EVERYONE IS INVITED! 🎉

Come celebrate our graduates and this special milestone with us!

♿ Handicap Seating Information:
If you have guests who require handicap seating on the track, please contact Dannette Hull:
📧 dhull@northmasonschools.org
📞 360‑277‑2303 x3003 (Main Office)

We look forward to celebrating with our graduates, families, and community! 💙🖤

🎨 Mural Progress Update + Reminder! 🌿🐸

We’re excited to share that even more progress has been made on the Secret Wetlands Garden mural at Hood Canal Art & Gifts! The wall is really starting to come alive with color, creativity, and the hard work of our amazing student artists and community volunteers. 💚

From hidden frogs to vibrant wetland details, every brushstroke is helping tell the story of our local environment and the beauty of the Theler Wetlands. We couldn’t be more proud of this collaboration between NMSD students, Nicole Bonnell, Joanne Trejeda, and our community partners—including Oly Fed for sponsoring the paint!

📸 Check out these latest photos to see how far it’s come!
👀 If you’re driving by, take a moment to watch the progress in person:
📍 23710 NE State Route 3, Belfair

🎉 Don’t forget!
Join us for the Mural Reveal Ribbon Cutting & Open House tomorrow at 5:30pm

Thank you for supporting local art, our students, and projects that bring our community together. 🌸

🎉 Join Us for Hawkins Middle School STEM Night! 🔬🎶

We’re excited to invite our families and community to a fun-filled evening of innovation, creativity, and music!

✨ Explore amazing student STEM projects and opportunities
🌭 Enjoy a FREE hot dog dinner
🎺 Stay for our End of Year Band Concert 2026
📅 June 10th
🕔 5:00 PM at Hawkins Middle School

Come early to check out the STEM activities, grab a bite to eat, and then enjoy some fantastic music performed by our talented students. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

🎓✨ Senior Awards Night – A Community of Generosity ✨🎓

What an incredible night celebrating our seniors!

Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our community, nearly $300,000 in scholarships was awarded to the Class of 2026—opening doors, creating opportunities, and fueling dreams for the next chapter.

💙 To our scholarship donors:
Your kindness and belief in our students does more than provide financial support—it sends a powerful message that our seniors are seen, valued, and supported as they take their next steps.

Because of you, futures are brighter.
Because of you, dreams feel possible.
Because of you, this night mattered in a big, lasting way.

We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and our community.

👏 Congratulations to our seniors—we are so proud of you!

🚀 Innovation. Creativity. Leadership. 🚀

Our High School and Hawkins Middle School TSA students recently delivered an outstanding presentation to the Board, showcasing the incredible work they are doing through the Technology Student Association (TSA)! 👏

Students highlighted projects and experiences in areas including 🤖 robotics, 👗 fashion design, and 💙 community fundraising — demonstrating impressive creativity, dedication, and initiative along the way.

Beyond the projects themselves, students shared how TSA has helped them build valuable life skills such as public speaking, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. These future leaders represented their schools with confidence and pride!

The Board commended the students for their accomplishments and for being such positive representatives of our schools and community. We are so proud of all they have achieved! 🌟

Hawkins Annual STEM Career Fair TONIGHT from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come out and enjoy the student presentations and musical performance!

Fifth grade students from Sand Hill and Belfair Elementary learned about all things middle school at the recent Hawkins Orientation Day. Greeted by building administration, counselors, staff, and the student leadership team, our future sixth graders enjoyed a group presentation in the gym before heading off to tour the school with student leaders. It was a day filled with information and fun for our new group of Huskies! Welcome!

Did you know that June 3rd is World Bicycle Day? Here in NMSD, at this glorious time of year, bicycles are everywhere. As part of the PE program at Hawkins Middle School students have access to a fleet of bikes thank to a grant from Safe Routes to Schools, and the off-season upkeep by retired NMSD employee Thom Worlund. The official theme for World Bicycle Day 2025 is 'Cycling for a Sustainable Future,' signifying the importance of bicycles in fostering healthier habits, decreasing carbon emissions, and promoting a more sustainable planet. Teachers Paula Grande and Jennifer Mathews believe the program greatly enhances the students' experience by promoting: 🚲Physical Fitness: - Promotes cardiovascular health and overall fitness - Helps students stay active and healthy 🚲Teamwork and Social Skills: - Group rides encourages teamwork, communication, and the development of lasting friendships - Develops teamwork and support when students help other students learn to ride 🚲Independence and Confidence - Biking helps students gain confidence in their abilities - Fosters independence - Excitement when a student learn to ride for the first time All these benefits are evident when witnessing the camaraderie and hearing the sounds of laughter in the air while the students are biking around the campus, and a reminder that biking is just plain FUN!

🏈 Football Frenzy! 🏈 Hawkins Huskies are in the championship! Could it be a better day to celebrate?! Come on down to Phil Pugh Stadium and MAKE SOME NOISE! Game starts at 4 PM. Go Huskies!

🚒 Students in Ms. Kidd's 6th grade science class were visited by Frefighters Henry and Lechner from North Mason Fire. It was a great opportunity for students to learn first hand from local first responders about wildfires -- how they are caused and how they can be prevented, climate change, and the firefighting profession. Ms. Kidd really appreciated the classroom visit and shared, "We loved having them in for now the 2nd year in a row and hope to continue our partnership." Thank you, Ms. Kidd, for sharing this glimpse into your classroom, and thank you to Firefighters Henry and Lechner for taking the time to make an impact on our students. We appreciate all you do!

Hard work paid off for more than 100 students at HMS today, earning them some free time at the field for completing two math iReady tests per week over the course of a month. This more than doubles the amount who qualified last month. Great job, Huskies!

🏒 Hockey Club is just one of the many after-school clubs available at Hawkins MS. Thank you Ms. Kivi for sharing these fun photos!

🕺🎷🚶‍♀️Beautiful Day for a Parade!🥁🚶🏻🎺🚶 Our band students, families, musical directors, and bus drivers had an early start this morning, heading off to compete in the 75th Annual Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, WA. Enthusiasm was high during the pre-parade-pep-talk from their music instructors, Chris Drewry and Matt Frost, and there was lots of laughing and joking as parents loaded up the trailer with all the instruments. The bands typically do very well in this competition, amassing many awards through the years they have been participating. We wish you the best of luck!

🎵🥁🎷 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

🏃Hawkins MS cross-country athletes competed against a number of schools in the area at a meet hosted at Phil Pugh Stadium Wednesday. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for doing North Mason proud with your effort and sportsmanship! Full results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/255584/results/all

HMS Events May 1st: 🏈 4:00p-5:30p 6/7/8th Boys Football vs. Klahowya MS 🏈 5:30p-7:00p-6/7/8th Boys Football vs. Klahowya MS