April is an important month at Hoquiam Middle School, and really just about any school, any where. As we enter the final stretch of the school year. With spring break behind us, this is a time to refocus, stay consistent, and build momentum toward a strong finish.

In our classrooms, this is the time of year when we need students to continue to engage in  learning that emphasizes not just completing work, but thinking deeply, explaining their reasoning, and applying their knowledge.  This is also a time when consistent effort and attendance make a HUGE difference. Being here, on time, and ready to learn each day is one of the most important factors in student success.

As we move into the spring season, we are proud of the many ways our students are getting involved—through athletics, music, and other activities that build teamwork, responsibility, as well as personal and school pride. These experiences are an important part of the middle school journey, and our track team is looking for anyone who wants to try out sports who may not have yet.

We also recognize that this time of year can bring increased academic, social, and mental demands. We encourage students to take advantage of support opportunities, communicate with their teachers, and adults, and stay organized with their work. Families can help by checking in regularly, supporting routines at home, and reinforcing the importance of "sticking to it" and "never never ever giving up". Great messages for sports and life.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school. We appreciate and are proud of the progress many of our students are making and look forward to a strong and successful finish to the year.

I have been reminded by my office coordinator to remind parents that if your student is taking a bus home and needs permission to board, THOSE MUST BE DONE BY 2:00.

Thank you for all that you do. 

 Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns that we need to be aware of. Our office phone number is 360-538-8220.

Photo by Ms. Shasanmi

Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer are winding down their campaigns. At the time of this writing Soccer and Volleyball still have two matches to go. I want to thank our early spring athletes, who have turned out in such great numbers (81 volleyball players????), and braved some of the worst weather of the year (two soccer matches in monsoon conditions) to represent Hoquiam Middle School! Track and Field begins at the Middle School on April 13, the day we get back from Spring Break. All forms must be current in Final Forms for your athlete to be able to practice on day one. Track and Field schedule is not complete yet, but we will get it out as soon as it is.

For newcomers to Hoquiam Middle School, we use Final Forms to house our athletic paperwork, and all forms must be completed and the athlete cleared before the first day of practice for the student to participate.

If you are looking for Final Forms, you can find it at this web address: https://hoquiam-wa.finalforms.com/

Parents need to create an account. Here is where you can find directions for making an account: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/2656/2020/12/14094353/Hoquiam-FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf

You can find updated Fall Sports Schedules here, when they are created: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

Please understand that contests can change at any time. We face an age of limited number of bus drivers and referees, so changes are likely. We will work hard to keep you abreast of changes as we are made aware of them.

Counselor's Corner

 Where did March go?  I think it came in just as fast as it went out like the rain we had.  As we go into spring break, I hope we all get the needed sunshine and rest.

Tidbits from Face to Face: Cultivating Kids' Social Lives in Today's Digital World:  Middle school is definitely the middle years for our children.  They are learning to figure out themselves and understand the why of others-- developing and understanding feelings.  How do we help our children understand what they are feeling is normal when they are seeing things online that are not the same?  They start asking questions to better understand themselves and others.  With this comes the understanding of empathy.  Students ask me all the time, "Why do I have to understand where they are coming from?"  The answer is because we will better understand the why.  Why is the student doing what s/he is doing, wearing, saying, reading, etc?  It helps us be kind and forgiving.  Some ideas of fostering the gift of empathy (Chapter 2:9):

- Practice self-care and stress reduction together.

- Alternate active days with calm days.

- Recognize and honor that mistakes, conflict, and process are critical components of learning.  Everyone makes mistakes; it is how we learn and grow.

- Work to dismantle shame.

- Listen carefully and patiently to children's voices and stories.

- Teach your children to be flexible in their problem solving.

Hope Squad

Believe it or not, our whole month was getting ready for conferences.  The students worked very hard on their presentations for you.  I hope you are all able to attend.

Attendance

Absences are a signal, no matter if they are excused or unexcused. Understanding the factors contributing to chronic absence is a key first step to breaking down the barriers to attendance. More: http://ow.ly/w1V850KshCw #ShowingUpMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

February's almost perfect homeroom was once again Leadership/ASB!  

Not only do we look at unexcused absences, but we are also looking at excessive excused absences and tardies.  It is important that your child comes to school and be on time for all classes.

We love seeing your child(ren) at school.  If they are absent, make sure you are calling the school to excuse them.  If they have a doctor's appointment, bring in a doctor's note to excuse.  If you are planning a vacation, contact the office to set this up in a timely manner.  Mrs. Strom is our attendance person, 360-538-8221 or hms.attendance@hoquiam.net.

Each month 8th grade faculty recommends two students for the Rotary Students of the Month. These students are usually students who show academic skills, good citizenship, involvement both in and out of school in a variety of activities and are leaders. This month, we are proud to point out two students that check all of the boxes!

Alonso Aguilar and Sebrina Brock are outstanding examples of the character and commitment that Rotary wishes to celebrate through Rotary’s core values of service, leadership, integrity, and perseverance. Alonso, supported by his parents Alex Aguilar and Anna Espinoza and his sister Anna Aguilar, is a dedicated student-athlete who demonstrates perseverance and teamwork in all he does. He enjoys Algebra with Mr. Gwin and is actively involved in football, basketball, baseball, and after-school lifting. Outside of school, he values time spent playing sports with his dad. Alonso is especially proud of his undefeated football season, a reflection of his hard work and dedication to his team. Looking ahead, he is excited to continue his athletic journey in high school and looks forward to competing at the varsity level in front of larger crowds, embracing opportunities for growth and leadership.

Sebrina Brock, daughter of Colby Rogers and Amy Horton and sister to Terence, exemplifies integrity, curiosity, and excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. She enjoys Honors ELA with Ms. Krohn and participates in volleyball, band, and pageants, showcasing her well-rounded talents and commitment to personal growth. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her dogs. Sebrina is especially proud of winning the State Elks Writing Competition, a testament to her dedication, skill, and voice as a writer. As she prepares for high school, she is most excited about exploring new classes and building relationships with her future teachers, demonstrating a strong sense of curiosity and readiness to learn. Both Alonso and Sebrina reflect the Rotary ideal of striving for excellence while contributing positively to their school and community.

FEBRUARY:

8th Grade: Alan Hernandez Nieto, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Eli Jones, Hunter Dewald, Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway, Jonathan Kelley, Juan Quintero-Arellano, Katie Mondragon, Natalie Bojorquez, Noah Longenbaugh, Nolan Roberts, Peyton Tobias, Santiago Garcia, and Zoey Shope..

7th Grade: Achilles Holcomb, Ashlynn Arndt, Avery Smith, Axel Armas-Enriquez, Bella Hodges, Brayden Mills, Brooklee Coleman, Brynn Hnilica, Cassidee Matsen, David Osorio, Dessa Orris, Eden Park, Ezra Eaton, Gracie Jahner, Harper Niemi, Hunter Vail, Jayce Membreno-Paulsen, Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Kadie Prentice, Lawyer Niemi, Layna Bozich, Leila Booth, Levi Tillery, Loreen Cooper, Luis Vazquez, Malachi Dowd, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Ounsted, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Paislee Broadway, Rylee McCollum, Rylie Smith, Sunna Hawes, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, and Waylen Voynow.

6th Grade: Alakai Rotter, Amber Alcala-Medina, Aubree Delbrouck, Audoro Tapia Higareda, Avery Troseth, Camden Hinton, Cesar Arevalo-Sanchez, Delila Wiggins-Veloni, Easton Hathaway, Elianah Walker, Gannon Robinette, Icarus Helios, Jaxon Craig, Jeffry Stephens, Jerrica Brain-Pyeatt, Jesus Garcia, Jon Gray, Kaison Membreno-Paulsen, Karlie Schumacher, Kayle Crow, Melanie Quiahuixtle Perez, Mia Bojorquez, Mya Warren, Owen Black, Penelope Morris, Raleigh Ingalsbe, Rhea Santiago, Reyna Carr, Ryder Crook, Sequoia Sinkuler, Tahjay Jahner, Travis Hoover, and Ty Hodges.

MARCH:

8th Grade: Alan Hernandez Nieto, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Ashlynn Bale, Britton Maxfield, Cari Spellman, Carter Granberg, Charles Montoure-Hathaway, Christopher Acuna, Donovan Bach, Emmanuel Ortiz, Grayson Black, Jonathan Kelley, Juan Quintero-Arellano, Kanon Larsson, Keegan Rice, Kyron Calica, Letty Griess, Lyric Ramstein, Meilin Just, Natalie Bojorquez, Peyton Tobias, Santiago Garcia, Yutaka Hughes, Zayden Grant, and Zoey Shope.

7th Grade: Andrea Matsen, Brayden Mills, Brooklee Coleman, David Osorio, Dimitri Cruzan, Fenrir Grader, Jaxxon Grove, Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Jeremiah Ryland, Jr., Jhony Gomez, Kail Vaughn, Layna Bozich, Malachi Dowd, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Ounsted, Mason Warren, Metra Belcher-McCrackin, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Paislee Broadway, Rylee McCollum, Rylie Smith, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, Tiffanie Crow, and Zaryiah Stone

6th Grade: Amber Alcala-Medina, Arkaeden Jenkins, Benjamin Berndt, Brycen Hoiness, Dilan Rosales Cervantes, Easton Hathaway, Emilee Sanabria, Icarus Helios, Jake Helland, Jamison Ritchie, Jeffry Stephens, Jerrica Brain-Pyeatt, Jesus Garcia, Lili Ann Westbrook, Luccah Deemer, Mateo Farias-Ortiz, Melody Bale, Mya Warren, Naomi Santiago-Torres, Owen Black, Raleigh Ingalsbe, Rhea Santiago, Reyna Carr, Ryan Napier-Lisle, and Travis Hoover.

Grade 6 

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Saraiya Noland

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)                                                                                 

Amber Alcala-Medina, Arkaeden Jenkins, Benjamin Berndt, Brycen Hoiness, Camden Cole, Delilah Wiggins-Veloni, Dilan Rosales Cervantes, Emilee Sanabria, Etta Orris, Grace Padgett, Jeffry Stephens, Jerrica Brain-Pyeatt, Jose Verdejo-Ambrosio, Korrah Paniagua, Melody Bale, Mia Bojorquez, Naomi Santiago-Torres, Owen Black, Penelope Morris, Rhea Santiago, Ryan Napier, Ryder Crook, Tristan Richardson

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Abigail Labonty, Aliyah Rojas-Laurean, Allison Palachuk, Athena Linthicum, Aubree Delbrouck, Avery Troseth, Brazen Tilley, Cesar Arevalo-Sanchez, Easton Hathaway, Gannon Robinette, Hannah Wynn, Icarus Helios, Jake Helland, Jesus Garcia, Jon Gray, Jordyn Smith, Kali Nichols, Karlie Schumacher, Kristell Martinez, Liam Bommerscheim, Luccah Deemer, Luis Vargas-Lopez, Mateo Farias-Ortiz, Melany Lopez Mora, Mya Warren, Paola Magana-Felipe, Princess Davis , Ryker Ross, Sailor Case, Sofia Zepeda-Farias, Tahjay Jahner, Taytum Case

Grade 7

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Dessa Orris, Dimitri Cruzan, Layna Bozich, Leila Booth, Levi Tillery, Mason Ounsted, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Talen Lash, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, Tyson Velez, Zayleigh Boggs

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Ashlynn Arndt , Avery Smith, Ayla Walker, Brayden Mills, Brynn Hnilica, Cassidee Matsen, Eden Park, Gracie Jahner, Harper Niemi, Jaylin Vazquez Vazquez, Joplynne Goforth, Maggie Johnson, Malachi Dowd, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Warren, Miyah Fesler, Paislee Broadway, Payton Dhooghe, Romeo Balagot , Ryan Quigg, Sunna Hawes, Taylor Sweers

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Achilles Holcomb, Arya Calica, Axel Armas-Enriquez, Carole Dollarhyde, Colin Jordan, David Osorio, Hunter Vail, Jacqueline Juarez-Perez , Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Kairi Love, Kasen Sturm, Madilynn Damaske, Michael Sinclair , Owen Butterfield, Rylie Smith, Tiffanie Crow, Willow Hartman

Grade 8

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Kenzie Stankavich, Ryan Roberts, Yutaka Hughes

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Alan Hernandez Nieto , Alonso Aguilar, Ashlynn Bale, Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson, Britton Maxfield, Chase Mealey, Grayson Black, Letty Griess, Payton Nowak, Peyton Tobias, Santiago Garcia, Sebrina Brock, Zoey Shope

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Adrianna Vinson, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Annabella Oliver, Charlotte Morris, Christian Martin, Davyn Stewart, Eli Jones, Emily-May Smith, Fenix Aguilera, Gemma Heiskell, Grace Whitespeare, Hunter Dewald, Hunter Turpin, Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway, Kamryn Arnold, Katie Mondragon, Kayden Garritson, Kruz Calloway, Kyron Calica, Liana Santiago-Torres, Lincoln Antonson, Lyric Ramstein, Maverick Tilley, Meilin Just, Natalie Bojorquez, Nolan Roberts, Paisley Shaw, Presley Wallin, Ryder Lorton, Tatum Brinkly, Thaddeus Koth, Tia Sayamnet, Zayden Grant

School Contact Information

Main Office/Ms. Glasgow 360-538-8220

Attendance Line 360-538-8221

Attendance Email: hms.attendance@hoquiam.net

Principal/Mr. Cook 360-538-8225

Dean of Students/Ms. Ounsted 360-538-8220 xt 1236

Counseling Center/Ms. Andrews 360-538-8224

Athletic Director/Shane Krohn 360-538-8213

There are basically two fees that students have at HMS. The first is our ASB card, which is $20. This is required if your student is participating in athletics and activities. ASB cards also get students into home high school events, and discounts on away high school events. Generally if your student will be attending these events, the card pays for itself many times over. These can be purchased in the main office at HMS.

The second fee is for the PE uniform. The uniform consists of an orange PE shirt and black shorts. The shirt is required and costs $9. If your student has a pair of black shorts or athletic tights, then they can use those in lieu of the school shorts, which are also $9.

If fees are a financial difficulty for your family, they are not meant to be an obstacle for your child's participation. Please speak to Ms. Glasgow in the HMS office if this is the case.