Sand Hill Elementary

🎉 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! 💙🖤

🎉 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!

🎵🥁🎷 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

📅 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!