🦉🏀 MMK Girls Basketball | District 4 Tournament Update
After a tough loss on Tuesday, our MMK Lady Owls are not done fighting! They will face Oakville in a loser-out game with a State berth still on the line. Come out and pack the stands — your support means everything!
📍 Where: Raymond High School
🏀 Opponent: Oakville
📅 When: Thursday, February 12 | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
Adults: $8
Students, Seniors (62+) & Veterans: $6
View the full District 4 bracket here 👇
🔗 https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=5043&school_year=2025-26&district=4&sport=12&class=1B
Let's go show our Lady Owls some love and cheer them on to the next round!
💙🖤 GO OWLS! 🖤💙
After a tough loss on Tuesday, our MMK Lady Owls are not done fighting! They will face Oakville in a loser-out game with a State berth still on the line. Come out and pack the stands — your support means everything!
📍 Where: Raymond High School
🏀 Opponent: Oakville
📅 When: Thursday, February 12 | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
Adults: $8
Students, Seniors (62+) & Veterans: $6
View the full District 4 bracket here 👇
🔗 https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=5043&school_year=2025-26&district=4&sport=12&class=1B
Let's go show our Lady Owls some love and cheer them on to the next round!
💙🖤 GO OWLS! 🖤💙
There will be No School on Monday, February 16 in recognition of Presidents' Day, and No School on Tuesday, February 17 as a Snow Make-Up Day.
Mon., Feb. 16 — Presidents' Day
Tues., Feb. 17 — Snow Make-Up Day
Students will return to school on Wednesday, February 18. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and stays safe!
Mon., Feb. 16 — Presidents' Day
Tues., Feb. 17 — Snow Make-Up Day
Students will return to school on Wednesday, February 18. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and stays safe!
🏀 Playoff Bound! 🏀
Regardless of tonight’s outcome vs. Taholah, our HS Girls Basketball Team is headed to the District 4 Tournament beginning next week!
📍 First Round: Pe Ell
🗓 Tuesday, Feb. 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
We’re proud of these athletes and excited to see them continue their postseason run. Let’s show up and support! 💚🤍
🔗 View the full tournament bracket here:
https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&class=1B&district=4&school_year=2025-26&sport=12&tournament_id=5043
#GoOwls #DistrictBound #OwlPride #GirlsBasketball 🦉🏀
Regardless of tonight’s outcome vs. Taholah, our HS Girls Basketball Team is headed to the District 4 Tournament beginning next week!
📍 First Round: Pe Ell
🗓 Tuesday, Feb. 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
We’re proud of these athletes and excited to see them continue their postseason run. Let’s show up and support! 💚🤍
🔗 View the full tournament bracket here:
https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&class=1B&district=4&school_year=2025-26&sport=12&tournament_id=5043
#GoOwls #DistrictBound #OwlPride #GirlsBasketball 🦉🏀
🏀 Senior Night at MMK! 🏀
Tonight we celebrate our seniors as we take on Oakville here at MMK!
🕠 Girls Varsity: 5:30 PM
🕖 Boys Varsity: 7:00 PM
🎓 Senior Ceremony: Tonight's senior ceremony will begin immediately following the girls’ game. We will honor all seniors at that time.
Come out and support our teams and our seniors!
Tonight we celebrate our seniors as we take on Oakville here at MMK!
🕠 Girls Varsity: 5:30 PM
🕖 Boys Varsity: 7:00 PM
🎓 Senior Ceremony: Tonight's senior ceremony will begin immediately following the girls’ game. We will honor all seniors at that time.
Come out and support our teams and our seniors!
📢 Exciting New Opportunity for MMK Juniors & Seniors! 📢
Mary M. Knight School District is proud to announce the Pathway to Employment Program — a partnership with the Mason County Economic Development Council designed to help our students take their first confident steps into the workforce.
What is it?
This program connects work-ready juniors and seniors with local employers in our community. Students who complete the certification earn a Pathway to Employment Card that demonstrates they've been verified by their instructors as:
✓ Dependable and punctual
✓ Strong communicators
✓ Team players and leaders
✓ Academically prepared
✓ Professional and ready to work
Why does it matter?
When your student presents this card to a local business, it shows employers they're prepared for interviews and entry-level jobs. It's a competitive advantage that helps students stand out while building real-world experience before graduation.
What will students gain?
Resume-building credentials
Interview practice and confidence
Networking with local employers
Early career exploration
Professional skills that last a lifetime
Students should talk with Mr. Johannes (CTE Director) or Ms. Fisher (School Counselor) to begin the process.
Parents — we encourage you to talk with your student about this opportunity. It's a structured, supportive bridge between education and employment that helps prepare them for life after high school while strengthening our local community.
💼 Together, we're building pathways to success for our students and our community!
For more information, visit the Mary M. Knight website under the CTE tab or contact Garrett Johannes at gjohannes@mmk.wednet.edu
#MMKSchools #PathwayToEmployment #CareerReady #MasonCounty #CTEProgram #StudentSuccess
Last Friday we served overnight oats topped with fresh blackberries—and wow! The students loved them so much we sold out for the first time ever! 🎉
Today’s lunch featured scratch-made mushroom gravy over Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes, paired with warm baked breadsticks. Homemade meals and happy students make our day!
Today’s lunch featured scratch-made mushroom gravy over Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes, paired with warm baked breadsticks. Homemade meals and happy students make our day!
Why wait for the mail? 📬✨
The February newsletter is ready and waiting for you online!
👉 https://www.marymknight.com/documents/school-newsletters/2025-26-newsletters/18949871
The February newsletter is ready and waiting for you online!
👉 https://www.marymknight.com/documents/school-newsletters/2025-26-newsletters/18949871
We were excited to welcome Representative Emily Randall to our classrooms, including our CTE programs, during her visit! She showed great interest in our electric school buses, toured our bus garage, and even took a ride on one of our electric buses (all smiles!). We truly appreciate her time, enthusiasm, and interest in visiting the Mary M. Knight School District.
Huge thank you to Deputy Matt Colbenson for taking the time to come out this morning and be such a positive, welcoming presence in our hallways. Our students loved getting the chance to connect with you—and those chocolate donut bars were definitely a hit! 🍩 It was such a great way to start the day, and we truly appreciate you for supporting our school and helping create a warm, friendly environment for our students. Thanks for making our morning a little brighter!
January is School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉
Thank you to the Mary M. Knight Board of Directors for your continued dedication to our students and community. We appreciate your leadership and commitment to the success of the Mary M. Knight School District!
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #MaryMKnightProud
Thank you to the Mary M. Knight Board of Directors for your continued dedication to our students and community. We appreciate your leadership and commitment to the success of the Mary M. Knight School District!
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #MaryMKnightProud
We did another Breakfast for Lunch day, featuring homemade biscuits and scratch-made gravy—and it was a hit! 🥐🍽️ The students absolutely loved it. Nothing beats a comforting, homemade meal!
🌽🍔 Fresh, homemade goodness for lunch today!
Today our students enjoyed a meal made with fresh ingredients from start to finish. We served sweet corn on the cob—shucked and cooked to perfection—alongside homemade beef patties, crispy fries, and our fresh salad bar.
One of the best parts? Students loved comparing their burgers and noticing that no two patties looked the same—handmade work at its finest! 👏
We truly love being able to provide fresh, nutritious meals that our students enjoy and appreciate. 💚
Today our students enjoyed a meal made with fresh ingredients from start to finish. We served sweet corn on the cob—shucked and cooked to perfection—alongside homemade beef patties, crispy fries, and our fresh salad bar.
One of the best parts? Students loved comparing their burgers and noticing that no two patties looked the same—handmade work at its finest! 👏
We truly love being able to provide fresh, nutritious meals that our students enjoy and appreciate. 💚
🏆 1st Semester MS Pickleball Champions 🏆
7th Grade: Emmett Jones & Macy Masteller
8th Grade: Mady Horn & Peyton Gonzales
Way to dominate the court, Owls! 🦉💪
7th Grade: Emmett Jones & Macy Masteller
8th Grade: Mady Horn & Peyton Gonzales
Way to dominate the court, Owls! 🦉💪
Reminder: We are closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, for professional development for our teachers.
Enjoy the long weekend and stay warm! ❄️😊
Enjoy the long weekend and stay warm! ❄️😊
Yesterday for lunch, we tried something new—Teriyaki Chicken Nachos topped with homemade coleslaw! 😋 Everyone seemed to enjoy them, but we learned one important lesson: if you didn’t eat them fast enough, the sauce made the chips a little soggy. Lesson learned! Next time, we’re hoping to try them with wontons to see if that helps.
This morning for breakfast, we busted out the muffin tins and made our Blueberry & Raspberry bars in muffin form 🫐🍓. The verdict? Everyone loved the look of muffins compared to bars!
We love experimenting with different cooking methods and recipe variations—and we’re hoping the students are loving it just as much as we are! 💙👩🍳👨🍳
This morning for breakfast, we busted out the muffin tins and made our Blueberry & Raspberry bars in muffin form 🫐🍓. The verdict? Everyone loved the look of muffins compared to bars!
We love experimenting with different cooking methods and recipe variations—and we’re hoping the students are loving it just as much as we are! 💙👩🍳👨🍳
Did you know? 🥗
Kachumber salad comes from India, and the name Kachumbari is Swahili. This fresh, chopped salad has been enjoyed for generations and highlights bright, simple flavors. We loved sharing this colorful and crunchy dish as part of our FFVP snack!
👉 Find the recipe here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/he/documents/kachumbersalad.pdf
🥗 This delicious salad is made with arugula, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, mint, lemon juice, and a little salt & pepper—an excellent example of the FFVP philosophy in action: fresh, colorful, and nutritious!
Kachumber salad comes from India, and the name Kachumbari is Swahili. This fresh, chopped salad has been enjoyed for generations and highlights bright, simple flavors. We loved sharing this colorful and crunchy dish as part of our FFVP snack!
👉 Find the recipe here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/he/documents/kachumbersalad.pdf
🥗 This delicious salad is made with arugula, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, mint, lemon juice, and a little salt & pepper—an excellent example of the FFVP philosophy in action: fresh, colorful, and nutritious!
📅 School Closure Notice
School will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School will also be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day.
Thank you, and enjoy the long weekend!
School will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School will also be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day.
Thank you, and enjoy the long weekend!
❄️🏀 Winter sports photos are here!
Photos from the season are now available to view and download.
👉 Check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnawhelan/albums/72177720330722391/
Photos from the season are now available to view and download.
👉 Check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnawhelan/albums/72177720330722391/
Swim Lesson Reminder 🏊♀️ (Grades K–3)
Swim lessons for grades K–3 will take place Tuesday, January 13 through Friday, January 16.
Students will need a swimsuit, towel, and a bag to place wet items in after lessons.
We will depart the school at 11:45 a.m. and return around 2:45 p.m. Students will receive lunch before leaving for swim lessons.
You may also want to pack a small snack for the ride home, as swimming can make us extra hungry!
Swim lessons for grades K–3 will take place Tuesday, January 13 through Friday, January 16.
Students will need a swimsuit, towel, and a bag to place wet items in after lessons.
We will depart the school at 11:45 a.m. and return around 2:45 p.m. Students will receive lunch before leaving for swim lessons.
You may also want to pack a small snack for the ride home, as swimming can make us extra hungry!
Do you ever wonder what food service workers dream about at night? 💤💭
Recipes. Lots and lots of recipes.
The MMK kitchen has been busy turning those delicious dreams into reality! This week’s kitchen experiments (the good kind!) included a banana baked oatmeal bar, a Rice Krispie berry lemon cake bar (pictured on the right), pizza pockets (pictured on the left), and classic pizza (pictured in the middle).
All this mixing, baking, and taste-testing is part of our mission to bring more tasty, homemade entrée options to our students. Sure, not every experiment is a winner—but the successes have been really good, and the creativity never stops.
Keep your eyes (and appetites) open—new menu items are sneaking onto the menu later this month! 😄🍕🍓
Recipes. Lots and lots of recipes.
The MMK kitchen has been busy turning those delicious dreams into reality! This week’s kitchen experiments (the good kind!) included a banana baked oatmeal bar, a Rice Krispie berry lemon cake bar (pictured on the right), pizza pockets (pictured on the left), and classic pizza (pictured in the middle).
All this mixing, baking, and taste-testing is part of our mission to bring more tasty, homemade entrée options to our students. Sure, not every experiment is a winner—but the successes have been really good, and the creativity never stops.
Keep your eyes (and appetites) open—new menu items are sneaking onto the menu later this month! 😄🍕🍓
