April is here, and with it conferences, Spring Break, and a new sports season. Our focus turns to the upcoming state testing in May, and ensuring students are as ready for them as we can make them. While the weather still is winter coat weather, we are seeing leaves on the trees, and flowers poking through after their winter slumber. It is a time where the world is awakening to the promise of longer, warmer days ahead. 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.
Hoquiam Middle School
April 2025
InvestED is a program that the schools use to help students with financial needs that come up. We get a little each year, but it is something that can be donated to if you have the wish to do so. Click here for more information: https://invested.org/campaigns/hoquiam-middle-school
April Important Dates
April 2025
Mar 31-April 4-Conference Week
1-11:20 Dismissal; Conferences 12-3:30
2-11:20 Dismissal; Conferences 12-3:30
3-11:20 Dismissal; Conferences 12-3:30
4-11:20 Dismissal
7-11-No School Spring Break
14-4th Quarter Starts; First day of Track
17-Rotary Student of the Month Lunch
18-1:15 Early Release
25-1:15 Early Release; ASB Elections
28-Science Testing-8th Grade
29-Sceince Testing 8th Grade
30-Science Testing 8th Grade
CHESS CLUB-Coming soon to a lunch near you!
Thanks to the efforts of Ms. Falla, Ms. Ounsted and Malachi Combs, our chess playing students or those who want to learn the game have an opportunity during lunch. Look to the tables furthest from the cafeteria entrance to watch or play!
HMS Athletics: Track begins April 14!!
Our Next Sport season is Boys and Girls Track and Field which begins after Spring Break on April 14. Please make sure your athlete has all forms filled out in Final Forms, and a current physical on file so they don't miss a practice.
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: 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.
2nd Quarter Honor Roll Announced!
6th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Brynn Hnilica, Dessa Orris, Harper Niemi, Layna Bozich, Mason Ounsted, Ryan Quigg, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, Taylor Sweers, Tyson Velez
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Avery Smith, Cassidee Matsen, Brayden Mills, Dimitri Cruzan, Ezra Eaton, Gracie Jahner, Harper Ramage, Leila Booth, Levi Kruse, Levi Tillery, Loreen Cooper, Madilynn Damaske, Maggie Johnson, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Warren, Michael Sinclair, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Miyah Fesler , Payton Dhooghe, Romeo Balagot, Violette Robinett, Zayleigh Boggs
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Achilles Holcomb, Alexander Mooney, Andrea Matsen, Ayla Walker, Carole Dollarhyde, Clayton Schnoor, Eden Park, Jaylin Vazquez Vazquez, Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Jerai Enriquez-Rivera, Kamryn Cable, Kasen Sturm, Lawyer Niemi, Lillian Gruber, Luis Vazquez, Malachi Combs, Maliyeah Underwood, Randon Coons, Rylie Smith, Serena Matthews, Talen Lash, Waylen Voynow, Willow Hartman
7th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Kenzie Stankavich, Ryan Roberts
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Alonso Aguilar, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Britton Maxfield, Davyn Stewart, Declan Potter, Eli Jones, Grayson Black, Hunter Turpin, Lyric Ramstein, Mayerick Gertson, Yutaka Hughes , Zoey Shope
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Alan Hernandez Nieto, Allexandria Garcia, Annabella Oliver, Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson, Boston Olson, Carter Granberg, Charlotte Morris, Chase Mealey, Fatima Calderon Sanchez, Grace Whitespeare, Haven Clayton, Isaac Fabian Avila, Jacob Ortuno, Jasmine Johnson, Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway, Juan Quintero-Arellano, Julianne Fowler, Kamryn Arnold, Landon Henson, Leviathan Larsson, Liana Santiago-Torres, Lucero Rosales Ramirez, Mackenzie Rice, Marco Vazquez, Maverick Tilley, Melanie Calderon , Natalie Bojorquez, Noah Longenbaugh, Nolan Roberts, Paisley Shaw , Peyton Tobias, Presley Wallin, Santiago Garcia, Thaddeus Koth, Tia Sayamnet, Timothy Morris, Vernon Fox, Violet Choate
8th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Bella Garcia, Josue Osorio, Kenny Canel Huinil, Kylie McCoy, Lyndon Madison, Tanner Shaw
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Addison Jahner, Aubrey Mapel, Bethany Betancourth, Caleb Bennett, Carlos Lopez Perez, Cesar Gonzalez Nieto, Cristian Nieto Sanches, Enrique Juarez, Grady Abbott, Iza Frye, Juliet Lisle, Kane Mondragon, Kenneth McCoy III, Lucas Aguilar, Maggi Quigg, Makalah Haskey, Nathan Gunderson, Parker Swantek, Seth Andrews-Lisle, Sophia Barron, Teagan Bradshaw Pigott
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Adalie Morton, Audrey Gray, Christofer Rodriguez, Crosby Dick, Ean Lavallee, Farrah Gomez, Iker Garcia-Boyzo, Ivy Fairbairn, Julietta Del Cid, Link Allison, Lucas Montoure, Maci Ramiskey, Maria Torres, Owyn Golder, Quinton Prater, Raelynn Nielsen, Reaghan Madison, Rhonnijo Thompson, Sphynx Levering-Perry, Taylor Pettit, Ty Thao
After School Program Information
Parents: Words come out of my student's mouth but I don't know what they mean...
Gen Z teens seem to be flipping the everyday way we communicate on its head. If you have heard your teen talking to other teens, or read some of their texts, it seems to be full of words that make no sense. Here is what you need to know: A lot of these terms they are learning from their video games, memes, and wherever they go online to socialize. They are basically grafting what they see and hear in funny (at least they think so) videos and content into their daily speech. So if your kid turns to you after you ask him/her a well thought out question and responds with "Uhhhh.....6'7"...you have experienced the communication gap that we sometimes see and hear in our classrooms. The link below is a basic guide to some of the words you may see or hear from your teen. There are more exhaustive lists out there, but this one is "school appropriate."
When I come across good resources online, I feel it is important to share them. This article is a good one! https://www.weareteachers.com/teen-slang/
Congratulations to our February Students with Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to the following students who achieved Perfect Attendance for February (no absences, no tardies):
6th Grade
Alexander Mooney, Alleigh Stout, Arya Calica, Avery Smith, Ayla Walker, Brayden Mills, Brynn Hnilica, Carole Dollarhyde, David Osorio, Dessa Orris, Eden Park, Ezra Eaton, Harper Niemi, Kail Vaughn, Kamryn Cable, Lawyer Niemi, Layna Bozich, Lucas Mousley, Jr., Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Ounsted, Mason Warren, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Ryan Quigg, Rylee McCollum, Serena Matthews, Xzavier Meyer-Perez, Zaryiah Stone, Zayleigh Boggs
7th Grade:
Alan Hernandez Nieto, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Andrew Hagen, Benjamin Silva, Carter Granberg, Charles Montoure-Hathaway, Declan Potter, Donovan Bach, Grayson Black, Juan Quintero-Arellano,
Keegan Rice, Kruz Calloway, Kyron Calica, Logan Bloom, Lunabelle Julian, Mackenzie Rice,
Matthew Dollarhyde, Natalie Bojorquez, Noah Longenbaugh, Nolan Roberts, Paisley Shaw, Presley Wallin, Ryan Roberts, Ryder Lorton, Timothy Morris, Zoey Shope
8th Grade:
Amelia Christy, Ashton Jacobs, Cesar Gonzalez Nieto, Christofer Rodriguez, Enrique Juarez, Grady Abbott, Ivy Fairbairn, Josue Osorio, Kenneth McCoy III, Kenny Canel Huinil, Kylie McCoy, Layla Orama,
Maci Ramiskey, Maggi Quigg, Nathan Gundersen, Owyn Golder, Parker Swantek, Quinton Prater,
Ryder Arnold, Sphynx Levering-Perry, Tanner Shaw
Student Led Conferences March 31-April 3
The week before Spring Break, HMS will be hosting Student Led Conferences. At this conference your child will present their portfolio to you and share educational goals, struggles, and successes. You will hear how your child is progressing academically and behaviorally as well as review their attendance.
Conferences will take place March 31st- April 3. Our evening conference is Monday, March 31, from 5-8 p.m. Our afternoon conferences are Tuesday, April 1, Wednesday April 2, and Thursday April 3.
Your conference will be held in the cafeteria, but you will have an opportunity to meet with any teacher in their classroom after your conference. If you have questions, please call our office at 360-538-8220.
HMS Boy and Girl of the Month: March
Each month, the Hoquiam Rotary honors two 8th grade students who are selected by the 8th grade staff for any of the following attributes: academics, involvement in school, citizenship, and service.
This month we are proud to honor two more students who embody these traits.
Our boy of the month for March is Caleb Bennett. Caleb was nominated due to his citizenship, and academics. He is the son of Harold and Stephanie Bennett. His favorite class at HMS is Math with Mr. Gwin. In school, he is involved with Basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and video games. Caleb is most proud of his family, and how good they are all doing right now. When he transitions to high school next year, he is looking forward to being able to carry a backpack around, and learning Spanish. Congratulations Caleb!!!
Our girl of the month for March is Kenny Canel. Kenny was nominated for her academics and citizenship. She is the daughter of Josue Canel and Magdalena Huinil. Her favorite class is ELA with Ms. Krohn. She takes her role as a student very seriously and as such is taking Geometry at the high school as an 8th grader. In her off time outside of school, Kenny enjoys hanging out with her friends, and playing video games.. She is very proud of her grades, and her taking high school geometry years early. Kenny is looking forward to high school and to get the chance to go to dances, join sports, and the various activities that await her there.. Well done, Kenny!!!
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
Where did the year go? April already?!!
This month started two times a month for Counselor Talks in the classroom. I am continuing social emotional lessons with a focus on Hope. We all need hope in our lives. It is what moves us forward. Students were asked what hope means to them and some wrote making my parents proud, going to college, getting better at math, making new friends, etc.
We started the conversation of College and Career lessons. Sixth grade looked at hobbies and how they can become a career. Seventh grade took an interest survey and looked at the different types of careers that came out of the survey. Some students were very surprised about the types of careers and others were disappointed because what they wanted to be didn't come up. Eighth grade took a career survey, again some were surprised by the results and some were disappointed by the results. In each of these, students get to see other kinds of careers that are available.
Hope Squad
The team practiced using QPR in role plays. The final practice was them creating their own role plays. We are getting ready for Hope Week during Feb. 10-14.
Attendance
Do your students have routines that help them get ready for school? Check out these ideas
from @AttendanceWorks! Learn more: http://ow.ly/s1WO50KshaGhttps://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Attendance-Works-K-1st-Get-Ready_062122.pdf
#ShowingUpMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow
Starting in February a perfect attendance will also mean being in class on time.
Reminder!! Parents/guardians have 48 hours to call and excuse your child. Per the state, students should not have excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused. Make sure you are calling your child in for absences! It is important to be in school.
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. Glasgow is our attendance person, 360-538-8221 or hms.attendance@hoquiam.net.
HMS Contact Information
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
HMS Student Fees
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.
