Mary M. Knight School District

📣 Last Call! 🏐

Don’t miss out—Volleyball Camp is happening THIS Friday and Saturday!

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! Secure your spot today and get ready to bump, set, and spike your way into a great weekend of skill-building and fun! 💪🔥

👉 To get signed up, contact Shantel at sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu or leave a message at 360-426-6767 ext. 101.

#VolleyballCamp #LastCall #GetRegistered #MMKAthletics

🎻 Reminder! Did you sign up to help with the KristmasTown Kiwanis Bluegrass from the Forest event at the MCRA Soccer Park in Shelton?

📅 Wednesday, July 9th
⏰ UPDATED TIME: 3:30 PM (Note the new start time!)

Thanks to everyone pitching in—see you there!

🍽️ WE'RE HIRING – FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT COOK!
Mary M. Knight School District is looking for a dedicated Assistant Cook to join our Food Service Team for the 2025–26 school year!

📍 Grant Funded Position
🕗 Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (5 hours/day)
📅 Work Days: 182
💼 Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Retirement

If you have a passion for preparing nutritious meals, working with students, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, we’d love to have you on our team!

🔍 Qualifications:
✔️ High school diploma or GED
✔️ Valid Food Handler’s Card
✔️ Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

🧑‍🍳 Duties include:
✅ Preparing and serving meals according to state guidelines
✅ Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards
✅ Assisting the Head Cook and supporting overall kitchen operations
✅ Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen equipment and cafeteria areas

📲 Apply now through EdJobsNW:
🔗 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/129944

Join us in feeding minds and fueling futures at MMK! 💙
#NowHiring #FoodService #MMKStrong #SchoolJobs #JoinOurTeam

🎉 Big news! Thanks to the Community Partner Education Grant (CPEG), our schools received $1,900 in funding for the 2024–2025 school year! 🙌

This amazing support helped four awesome staff members—Todd Plaisance, Deanna Niles, Darlene Henson, and Kristine Barratt—bring some serious upgrades to their classrooms! We're talking circular saws, art supplies, flexible seating, and more! 🛠️🎨🪑

But that’s not all… one staff member even used their grant to take multiple grades on exciting field trips—real-world learning in action! 🚌✨

Huge shoutout to CPEG for making this possible. Your investment in our students and educators is making a BIG difference! 💚 #CPEGImpact #ThankYou #HandsOnLearning #ClassroomWins

🎶 Volunteer Opportunity! 🎶

MMK student-athletes are invited to help with set-up for the KristmasTown Kiwanis Bluegrass from the Forest event at the MCRA Soccer Park in Shelton on Wednesday, July 9th from Noon to 4 PM.

Come lend a hand, support a great local event, and earn community service hours! 💪🌲

Please reach out to Coach Kerr at tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu to get signed up.

#MMKStrong #CommunitySupport #BluegrassFromTheForest

📢 Reminder: District Office Closure
The District Office will be closed this Friday in observance of Independence Day (July 4th).
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

🎓 Seniors & Families! 🎓
We have officially received all New Market and Running Start grades!

✅ Transcripts and diplomas are ready for pick-up. Feel free to stop by Shantel's office (located in the District Building) at your convenience. Campus is open 8:00am to 3:00pm for visitors.

📬 Report cards have been posted to Family Access in Skyward and will also be mailed home soon. To view them online:

Log in to your Skyward account

Click on the Portfolio icon

Click the 👁️ icon next to the document titled “2024-25 Semester 2 Report Card”

📞 Questions or need help logging in?
Contact Shantel at 360-426-6767 ext. 101 or sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu

🏈⚽ FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS 🏀⚾
Provided by Mason Clinic

📍 Location: Shelton YMCA
📅 Date: Friday, August 23rd
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

For Students Entering Grades 7–12
✅ No Appointments Needed
✅ First Come, First Served
✅ Don’t Miss Out Before Fall Sports!

Get cleared and ready for the season — fast and free!

Questions?
Contact Mason Clinic or Shelton YMCA for more info.

🎓 Running Start Students! 📚 Here are your 2025–2026 Running Start Dates to Remember 📅 Make sure to schedule a sit-down meeting with MMK Counselor Alex Fisher at least one week before your RSEVF due date! ✅ Fall 2025 – RSEVF Due: Sept 2 (Meet by Aug 26) ✅ Winter 2026 – RSEVF Due: Dec 16 (Meet by Dec 9) ✅ Spring 2026 – RSEVF Due: Mar 17 (Meet by Mar 10) ✅ Summer 2026 – RSEVF Due: June 11 (Meet by June 4) ✅ Fall 2026 – RSEVF Due: June 11 (Meet by June 4) 📍 More info: https://www.marymknight.com/page/running-start 📌 Don’t wait—set up your meeting with Ms. Fisher early and stay on track for success! #RunningStart #MMK #PlanAhead #CollegeReady #RSReminders

🎉 Big congratulations to Cloey Fletcher, Logan Green, and Andiana Ziegler for earning 1st place at the state level in the American Spirit Competition and representing our school at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, this past June 23–27!✨ Their outstanding project showcased our chapter’s dedication to citizenship, community service, and patriotism. Mr. Johannes attended the event with the students and shared that this trip was full of exciting firsts: ✈️ Cloey flew on an airplane for the first time 🥢 Andiana used chopsticks for the first time 🌞 All three students experienced Atlanta’s heat and humidity—and quickly learned they’re not fans! What an incredible journey and experience! We are so proud of these students for making it to the national stage and representing us so well. 👏👏👏 #SkillsUSA #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #Nationals

🏐 Volleyball Camp Sign-Up! 🏐 We currently have 4 girls signed up for volleyball camp — let's get a few more on the roster! 🙌 📅 Camp Dates & Times: July 11: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM July 12: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University 🎒 What to Bring: Court Shoes 👟 Knee Pads 🛡️ Water Bottle 💧 A great attitude! 😄 🍽️ Dinner will be provided on July 12. 🚌 Coach Kitty Brehmeyer will be transporting students to and from camp. 📣 Open to girls entering 9th–12th grade in Fall 2025. Ready to sign up? Contact Shantel ASAP! 💬 Let’s go Owls! 🦉💚 #MMKVolleyball #VolleyballCamp #GetInTheGame

🎓 Good morning, Class of 2025! 🎉 We’ve hit a tiny hiccup with diploma pick-ups this week 🤏📄. If you attended New Market or Running Start, we’re still waiting on your final grades 🕒📚 — those won’t be in until July. We know it's a bummer 😕 and we truly appreciate your patience! 💙 ✨ BUT for everyone else — your diplomas and transcripts are READY! 🙌🎓 Come snag them anytime during office hours. Shantel is here most days from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ⏰📍 Let’s celebrate your hard work — one pick-up at a time! 🎉🥳🎓 #ClassOf2025 #DiplomaTime #AlmostThere

🚲🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge for their incredible generosity in providing bikes for our students! 🎉🚲 These lucky students earned their new wheels by surpassing their i-Ready stretch goals — going above and beyond their targets! 👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to: ⭐ Aaliyah McCartney (Grade 1) ⭐ Alaina Dunnington (Grade 3) ⭐ Emmett Cruz-Vizena (Grade 4) ⭐ Camryn Koch (Grade 6) We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Ride on, champions! 💚💪 #StudentSuccess #iReadyGoals #ThankYouMtMoriah

🏃‍♀️ TRACK CAMP ANNOUNCEMENT! 🏃‍♂️ We’re thrilled to offer a Track & Field Camp this summer for students entering grades 9–12! 🌟 📍 University of Puget Sound – Tacoma, WA 🗓 August 4–7 🕢 Depart MMK at 7:30 AM, return around 5:30 PM daily 🍴 Lunch provided each day! Ms. Logan Chambless will be transporting students to and from the camp each day. This is an amazing opportunity to train in a variety of track & field events (please note: javelin is not offered). 🚨 Only 9 spots available! Don’t wait! 📧 Contact Shantel to sign up: sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu 📞 360-426-6767 ext 101 Let’s get moving and make this camp one to remember! 💪 #MMKTrack #TrackCamp2025 #SummerOpportunities #RunJumpThrow

🏐 Reminder to Sign Up for Volleyball Camp! 🏐 Spots are still wide open for incoming grades 9-12 – and we only have ONE girl signed up so far! Let’s get those registrations in and make this camp a hit! 📅 Volleyball Camp Dates: 🗓 July 11 | 🕔 5:00–8:00 PM 🗓 July 12 | 🕐 1:00–8:00 PM 📍 St. Martin’s University – Olympia, WA Please contact Shantel to get signed up: 📧 sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu 📞 360-426-6767 ext 101 Whether you're brand new or seasoned on the court, this is the perfect chance to improve your game and have some fun! 🙌 Tag a teammate and let’s build a great group! 💪 #VolleyballCamp #SummerSports #MMKVolleyball #SignUpNow

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing Mary M. Knight OWLS! 🦉 What an incredible way to wrap up another fantastic school year! Our June End-of-Month Assembly was filled with smiles, cheers, and well-deserved recognition for our outstanding students. We are so proud to celebrate our grade level award winners who have shown exceptional growth and dedication throughout the year. From kindergarten through sixth grade, these students have truly embodied what it means to be a Mary M. Knight OWL! A special congratulations goes out to our K-6 OWL Award recipients - students who have demonstrated Outstanding character, Wisdom in their choices, and Leadership in our school community. These young leaders inspire us all with their positive attitudes and commitment to making our school a better place. We're also thrilled to recognize our i-Ready award winners who have worked so hard in both math and reading! Their dedication to learning and growth has been remarkable to witness. These students have truly shown what persistence and effort can accomplish. And let's not forget our music and PE award winners! Whether they've been hitting the right notes or staying active and healthy, these students have shown excellence in all areas of their education. To all our award recipients: you make us incredibly proud! Your hard work in academics, citizenship, and attendance doesn't go unnoticed. You are shining examples of the Mary M. Knight spirit. As we head into summer break, we can't wait to see all the amazing things our OWLS will accomplish when we return next year. Rest up, have fun, and get ready for another year of learning and growing together! #MaryMKnightOWLS #ProudPrincipal #EndOfYear #StudentSuccess #CommunityPride

What an Amazing Way to End the Year! 🏀🦉 What a fantastic finish to another incredible year at Mary M. Knight! Our school community came together this week to celebrate two of our most beloved traditions - and the energy in our gymnasium was absolutely electric! Staff vs. Students Basketball Showdown 🏆 The annual Staff vs. Students basketball game lived up to all the hype once again! Our entire school packed the gym to cheer on their favorite players as teachers and students battled it out for those all-important bragging rights. The competition was fierce, the crowd was loud, and the smiles were endless. And once again, our talented staff team claimed victory and those coveted bragging rights for another year! While our students put up an incredible fight, the staff managed to hold onto their winning streak. Whether you were Team Staff or Team Students, everyone walked away winners as we celebrated the amazing relationships and school spirit that make Mary M. Knight so special. Secondary OWL Olympics Champions! 🥇 We're also thrilled to announce the champions of this year's Secondary OWL Olympics! After a full day of competitive events and team challenges, our winning team has earned the coveted trophy that will proudly display in their classroom for the entire next school year. The dedication, teamwork, and Owl pride shown by all our secondary students throughout the Olympics was truly inspiring to witness. These traditions remind us why we love being part of the Mary M. Knight family. Watching our students and staff come together, compete with good sportsmanship, and celebrate each other's achievements is what school community is all about. Thank You & Have a Great Summer! ☀️ To our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families - thank you for making this another unforgettable year. The memories we've created together, from these final celebrations to all the learning and growth throughout the year, are what make Mary M. Knight truly special. GO OWLS! 🦉 Have a wonderful, safe, and restful summer. We can't wait to see everyone back in the fall ready for another amazing year!

🎉 BIG SHOUTOUT to our incredible construction classes and the amazing Mrs. Cole for building a STUNNING pergola on the MMK outdoor stage! 🎉 This isn’t just a pergola — it’s a game-changer! 🌟 A beautiful, handcrafted addition that brings shade, style, and serious wow-factor to our stage. The students put in hard work, heart, and hustle to get this done, and it shows in every detail! 🔨💪🌿 We are beyond proud of this team and their dedication. THANK YOU for making MMK shine even brighter! 💚👏 #MMKStrong #StudentBuilt #PergolaPerfection #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

🎉💦 FIELD DAY FUN ALERT! 💦🎉 A HUGE shoutout to the MMK PTO, our incredible parent & family volunteers, and the awesome secondary students for throwing an EPIC Field Day for our elementary kiddos! 🙌💙 There was nonstop water play, crazy-fun games, yummy food, and smiles for days! Our students had an absolute blast—you could hear the laughter across campus! 😄☀️🎈 📸 Don't miss the action—check out all the amazing pics here: 👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E_BObokIFgx2mD0evTKH6_tq9HumZOea?usp=sharing Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so unforgettable! 🥳👏 #MMKFieldDay2025 #SoMuchFun #GratefulHearts #BestDayEver #WaterPlayFTW

🎉 The countdown is on — the last day of school is Thursday, June 12th! 🚌✨ Students will be dismissed early at 12:25 PM, so be sure to plan accordingly. Wishing all our amazing students, families, and staff a fun, relaxing, and safe summer break! ☀️🍉🌈 You’ve earned it — enjoy every moment! 😎🎓💙