So good you can almost taste it just by looking at it! 😋
Today we celebrated Taste Washington Day, where schools across the state serve up meals made with ingredients grown right here in Washington!
🍽️ Lunch: We dug into stuffed baked potatoes made with Eagle Eye potatoes from Mattawa — these spuds come from rich Columbia Basin soil, giving them that perfect fluffy-inside, crispy-outside bite! 🥔
🍏 Washington Apple Crunch: At noon, our students joined the statewide “crunch heard around Washington” as everyone bit into crisp, juicy apples from Washington Fruit in Yakima — a family-owned farm that’s been growing some of the state’s tastiest apples for over a century!
The cafeteria was full of laughter, crunches, and happy faces — and our students proudly showed off their Farm to School stickers! 💚 We’d say Taste WA Day was a smashing (or should we say crunching) success! 😄
Today we celebrated Taste Washington Day, where schools across the state serve up meals made with ingredients grown right here in Washington!
🍽️ Lunch: We dug into stuffed baked potatoes made with Eagle Eye potatoes from Mattawa — these spuds come from rich Columbia Basin soil, giving them that perfect fluffy-inside, crispy-outside bite! 🥔
🍏 Washington Apple Crunch: At noon, our students joined the statewide “crunch heard around Washington” as everyone bit into crisp, juicy apples from Washington Fruit in Yakima — a family-owned farm that’s been growing some of the state’s tastiest apples for over a century!
The cafeteria was full of laughter, crunches, and happy faces — and our students proudly showed off their Farm to School stickers! 💚 We’d say Taste WA Day was a smashing (or should we say crunching) success! 😄
This morning our students got to enjoy a Harvest Muffin! 🧁🥕
As you can see… some students loved it more than others! 😆
These muffins were made from scratch with zucchini from Imperial’s Garden in Wapato and carrots from Bolthouse Fresh in Prosser — both amazing Washington farms! 🌾
🥒 Imperial’s Garden is a family-owned farm known for its fresh, high-quality vegetables grown right in the Yakima Valley.
🥕 Bolthouse Fresh is one of Washington’s top carrot producers, bringing crisp, sweet flavor straight from Prosser.
We love serving up local ingredients that make our meals both farm fresh and kid approved! 💚
#TasteWashingtonDay #FarmToSchool #MMKFoodService #LocalLove #FreshFromWA
As you can see… some students loved it more than others! 😆
These muffins were made from scratch with zucchini from Imperial’s Garden in Wapato and carrots from Bolthouse Fresh in Prosser — both amazing Washington farms! 🌾
🥒 Imperial’s Garden is a family-owned farm known for its fresh, high-quality vegetables grown right in the Yakima Valley.
🥕 Bolthouse Fresh is one of Washington’s top carrot producers, bringing crisp, sweet flavor straight from Prosser.
We love serving up local ingredients that make our meals both farm fresh and kid approved! 💚
#TasteWashingtonDay #FarmToSchool #MMKFoodService #LocalLove #FreshFromWA
🎉🍏 It’s Taste Washington Day at MMK! 🍎🥕
Did you know that every October, schools across Washington celebrate Taste Washington Day? It’s a state-wide event that puts a spotlight on local farms and food — showing where our food comes from, who grows it, and how it gets to our plates. It’s all about building connections from farm to fork!
At MMK, we’re joining the fun — and proud to serve top-notch, fresh, Washington-grown foods to our students today (and every day)!
✨ Breakfast: Harvest Muffins made with zucchini from Imperial’s Garden in Wapato and carrots from Bolthouse Fresh in Prosser.
✨ Lunch: Stuffed baked potatoes using Eagle Eye potatoes from Mattawa.
✨ Washington Apple Crunch: At noon, we’ll all bite into crunchy apples from Washington Fruit in Yakima — sound the crunch across the whole cafeteria! 🍏
We’re excited to be part of this effort to bring more quality, local produce into our kitchen and onto student trays. It means fresher flavor, support for Washington farmers, and a stronger connection between our students and the land around us.
Come crunch with us, taste the difference, and join in the celebration!
#TasteWADay #FarmToSchool #MMKEatsLocal #WAAppleCrunch
📸 Picture Day is Monday, October 6th!
Lifetouch will be on campus capturing those big smiles.
👉 If you have any questions, problems, or concerns about your child’s pictures or orders, please reach out directly to Lifetouch Customer Service:
📞 1-800-736-4753
🕒 Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)
Let’s make Picture Day a great one! 🌟
Lifetouch will be on campus capturing those big smiles.
👉 If you have any questions, problems, or concerns about your child’s pictures or orders, please reach out directly to Lifetouch Customer Service:
📞 1-800-736-4753
🕒 Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)
Let’s make Picture Day a great one! 🌟
🍴 Moving Toward Scratch Cooking 🍴
The Food Service Department is proud to share that we’re taking big steps toward serving 100% scratch-made, in-house meals for our students. Why? Because they deserve the very best! 💛
After finalizing our scratch-made lunch menu last month, we’ve now expanded into breakfast. Currently, we’re serving scratch-made breakfast items three days a week, with the goal of reaching five days a week by January.
This week, students enjoyed:
✔️ Oatmeal Bars (so good that some bought seconds!)
✔️ Freshly baked Scones
✔️ Cheesy Potato, Egg & Bacon Bake
We’re committed to continuing this journey, one recipe at a time, to bring healthier, fresher, and tastier meals to our students every day. 🌟
The Food Service Department is proud to share that we’re taking big steps toward serving 100% scratch-made, in-house meals for our students. Why? Because they deserve the very best! 💛
After finalizing our scratch-made lunch menu last month, we’ve now expanded into breakfast. Currently, we’re serving scratch-made breakfast items three days a week, with the goal of reaching five days a week by January.
This week, students enjoyed:
✔️ Oatmeal Bars (so good that some bought seconds!)
✔️ Freshly baked Scones
✔️ Cheesy Potato, Egg & Bacon Bake
We’re committed to continuing this journey, one recipe at a time, to bring healthier, fresher, and tastier meals to our students every day. 🌟
✨ Hot off the press! Our newsletters are on the way to your mailbox, but why wait? 🙌 Check out the latest edition online right now 👉 https://www.marymknight.com/page/monthly-newsletters
📣 SkillsUSA Club is Starting!
Join us for the first SkillsUSA Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct 7!
We’ll meet bi-weekly on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:00–4:15 p.m.
What is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Members gain valuable experiences in leadership, teamwork, community service, and hands-on technical skills that prepare them for future careers.
Who can join?
All students in grades 8–12 are welcome—no prior experience required!
📧 Contact: gjohannes@mmk.wednet.edu
📞 Phone: 360-426-6767
👔 Advisor: Mr. Johannes
Join us for the first SkillsUSA Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct 7!
We’ll meet bi-weekly on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:00–4:15 p.m.
What is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Members gain valuable experiences in leadership, teamwork, community service, and hands-on technical skills that prepare them for future careers.
Who can join?
All students in grades 8–12 are welcome—no prior experience required!
📧 Contact: gjohannes@mmk.wednet.edu
📞 Phone: 360-426-6767
👔 Advisor: Mr. Johannes
🌟 Today our lunch menu took us on a trip to Thailand!✨
We served up Sweet Thai Chili Chicken – sweet, tangy, and just a little kick of spice. 🍗🍚🥦
The best part? Our students really enjoyed it! Nothing better than full bellies and happy taste buds that took a trip around the world. 😋🍴✈️
We served up Sweet Thai Chili Chicken – sweet, tangy, and just a little kick of spice. 🍗🍚🥦
The best part? Our students really enjoyed it! Nothing better than full bellies and happy taste buds that took a trip around the world. 😋🍴✈️
🚍✨ We’re looking for a Bus Monitor! ✨🚍
Love working with kids? Want a job that makes a difference every single day? Join our transportation team at Mary M. Knight!
As a Bus Monitor, you’ll help keep our students safe, supported, and smiling on their way to and from school.
🚌 Be part of a great team
👦👧 Make connections with students
💛 Play a big role in their day
Sound like you (or someone you know)? Apply today ➡️ https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/137405
Love working with kids? Want a job that makes a difference every single day? Join our transportation team at Mary M. Knight!
As a Bus Monitor, you’ll help keep our students safe, supported, and smiling on their way to and from school.
🚌 Be part of a great team
👦👧 Make connections with students
💛 Play a big role in their day
Sound like you (or someone you know)? Apply today ➡️ https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/137405
🚍✨ We’re on the move and looking for awesome drivers to join our team! ✨🚐
We’re looking for energetic, caring drivers to help get our students where they need to go—safe, sound, and smiling!
🚌 Bus Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138619
🚐 Van Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138613
Hop in the driver’s seat of a rewarding career—your community (and our students!) will thank you. 🚦💫
We’re looking for energetic, caring drivers to help get our students where they need to go—safe, sound, and smiling!
🚌 Bus Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138619
🚐 Van Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138613
Hop in the driver’s seat of a rewarding career—your community (and our students!) will thank you. 🚦💫
✨ Yesterday we had a special visit from Margaret Garrett, the Regional Farm to School Coordinator with the Child Nutrition Cooperative at ESD 113! She trained our kitchen staff on how to use our new Robot Coupe, purchased with USDA Equipment Grant Funds.
🥕 Here you can see our team putting it to use right away—prepping fresh vegetables for the Hearty Beef Stew that was served for lunch today.
We are so grateful for the partnership and support from the Child Nutrition Cooperative at ESD 113. 💚
🥕 Here you can see our team putting it to use right away—prepping fresh vegetables for the Hearty Beef Stew that was served for lunch today.
We are so grateful for the partnership and support from the Child Nutrition Cooperative at ESD 113. 💚
Wow! This week’s lunches were a hit — we had more students purchase meals than last week! 🎉
Did you know that out of our 30 lunch menu options, only one (the corndog) is a true heat-and-serve item? Our Food Services team has been kicking it up this year with more scratch-made and in-house prepared meals, and we’re so excited about it.
This week’s menu featured:
🍴 Corndogs
🍴 Sloppy Joes
🍴 Chicken Pozole (a teacher favorite!)
🍴 Teriyaki Chicken & Fried Rice
🍴 Pepperoni Pizza (our most popular choice with students!)
Every tray is pictured with fresh options from our updated salad bar, which now offers even more variety for students.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to our Food Service Manager, Shantel Freeman at sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu
.
We can’t wait to share what’s on the menu next week!
Did you know that out of our 30 lunch menu options, only one (the corndog) is a true heat-and-serve item? Our Food Services team has been kicking it up this year with more scratch-made and in-house prepared meals, and we’re so excited about it.
This week’s menu featured:
🍴 Corndogs
🍴 Sloppy Joes
🍴 Chicken Pozole (a teacher favorite!)
🍴 Teriyaki Chicken & Fried Rice
🍴 Pepperoni Pizza (our most popular choice with students!)
Every tray is pictured with fresh options from our updated salad bar, which now offers even more variety for students.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to our Food Service Manager, Shantel Freeman at sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu
.
We can’t wait to share what’s on the menu next week!
🦉 OWL PRIDE ON FULL DISPLAY! 🦉
Look at these AMAZING young women showing their incredible school spirit! Our volleyball athletes are ready to take flight tonight as they face off against Taholah!
The face paint, the smiles, the team unity - THIS is what Owl Pride looks like! These dedicated athletes aren't just representing themselves on the court tonight, they're representing ALL of us at Mary M. Knight with pride, passion, and determination.
We are so proud of how our student-athletes embrace our school spirit both on AND off the court. Their enthusiasm is contagious and reminds us all why we love being part of the Owl family!
Tonight, let's pack the stands and show our volleyball team the same energy and support they show for our school every single day. These girls have been working hard all season, and they deserve to feel the love from their Owl community!
What to bring: Your LOUDEST Owl Pride!
Let's fly together, Owls! 🏐💙🤍
GO OWLS!
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #Volleyball #GameDay #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #TeamUnity #FlightNight
Look at these AMAZING young women showing their incredible school spirit! Our volleyball athletes are ready to take flight tonight as they face off against Taholah!
The face paint, the smiles, the team unity - THIS is what Owl Pride looks like! These dedicated athletes aren't just representing themselves on the court tonight, they're representing ALL of us at Mary M. Knight with pride, passion, and determination.
We are so proud of how our student-athletes embrace our school spirit both on AND off the court. Their enthusiasm is contagious and reminds us all why we love being part of the Owl family!
Tonight, let's pack the stands and show our volleyball team the same energy and support they show for our school every single day. These girls have been working hard all season, and they deserve to feel the love from their Owl community!
What to bring: Your LOUDEST Owl Pride!
Let's fly together, Owls! 🏐💙🤍
GO OWLS!
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #Volleyball #GameDay #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #TeamUnity #FlightNight
🦉 OWLS PRIDE IS SOARING! 🦉
What an incredible way to kick off our fall season! Our very first Pep Assembly of the year was absolutely AMAZING, and the energy in our gym was off the charts!
We are so proud to celebrate and recognize ALL of our fantastic fall sports teams:
🏈 Middle School Football
🏈 High School Football
🏐 Middle School Volleyball
🏐 High School Volleyball
📣 Our spirited Cheer squad
Watching our grade levels compete in football and volleyball challenges was pure joy - the enthusiasm, teamwork, and school spirit our students showed was simply outstanding! Every single student brought their A-game and made us incredibly proud.
And what a perfect way to cap off this amazing week - our High School Volleyball team secured their FIRST VICTORY of the season against Oakville! These talented young women showed exactly what Owl Pride looks like on the court! 🏆
To our athletes: You inspire us every day with your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. To our families and community: Thank you for your incredible support - it truly makes all the difference.
This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional fall season. Let's keep this momentum going, Owls!
GO OWLS! 🦉💙🤍
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #FallSports #PepAssembly #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #CommunityStrong
What an incredible way to kick off our fall season! Our very first Pep Assembly of the year was absolutely AMAZING, and the energy in our gym was off the charts!
We are so proud to celebrate and recognize ALL of our fantastic fall sports teams:
🏈 Middle School Football
🏈 High School Football
🏐 Middle School Volleyball
🏐 High School Volleyball
📣 Our spirited Cheer squad
Watching our grade levels compete in football and volleyball challenges was pure joy - the enthusiasm, teamwork, and school spirit our students showed was simply outstanding! Every single student brought their A-game and made us incredibly proud.
And what a perfect way to cap off this amazing week - our High School Volleyball team secured their FIRST VICTORY of the season against Oakville! These talented young women showed exactly what Owl Pride looks like on the court! 🏆
To our athletes: You inspire us every day with your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. To our families and community: Thank you for your incredible support - it truly makes all the difference.
This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional fall season. Let's keep this momentum going, Owls!
GO OWLS! 🦉💙🤍
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #FallSports #PepAssembly #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #CommunityStrong
🥪🍎 More Choices, More Smiles! 🍎🥪
At Mary M. Knight, we know every student has different tastes. That’s why, along with our hot lunch, we also offer sandwiches as a second option—all at no cost to families thanks to our Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) status.
This program started last year, and we’re proud to continue it so students can enjoy a meal that works for them, helping them stay full, focused, and ready to learn. 💛
At Mary M. Knight, we know every student has different tastes. That’s why, along with our hot lunch, we also offer sandwiches as a second option—all at no cost to families thanks to our Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) status.
This program started last year, and we’re proud to continue it so students can enjoy a meal that works for them, helping them stay full, focused, and ready to learn. 💛
📸 Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day: Monday, October 6th
Retake Day: Friday, November 14th
You can purchase photos ahead of time by logging into (or creating) your Lifetouch account at My.Lifetouch.com
.
👉 If your student is already registered with Mary M. Knight, simply click “Start Shopping.”
👉 If not, click “Add Student or Event” and enter the code EVT2RWXHD. Then fill in your student’s information.
(Repeat this process for each student if you have more than one.)
💡 Important Notes:
You can also order photos after picture day once you receive your student’s individual code in a packet.
The code EVT2RWXHD is for advance ordering only and will not work after picture day.
For any account or ordering questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753. The school does not have access to family accounts.
Picture Day: Monday, October 6th
Retake Day: Friday, November 14th
You can purchase photos ahead of time by logging into (or creating) your Lifetouch account at My.Lifetouch.com
.
👉 If your student is already registered with Mary M. Knight, simply click “Start Shopping.”
👉 If not, click “Add Student or Event” and enter the code EVT2RWXHD. Then fill in your student’s information.
(Repeat this process for each student if you have more than one.)
💡 Important Notes:
You can also order photos after picture day once you receive your student’s individual code in a packet.
The code EVT2RWXHD is for advance ordering only and will not work after picture day.
For any account or ordering questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753. The school does not have access to family accounts.
🚍 Bus Route Update 🚍
Our bus routes have been updated! Please take a moment to review the latest schedules on our Transportation Department webpage:
👉 https://www.marymknight.com/page/transportation-department
Thank you for checking to make sure your student is on the right route!
Our bus routes have been updated! Please take a moment to review the latest schedules on our Transportation Department webpage:
👉 https://www.marymknight.com/page/transportation-department
Thank you for checking to make sure your student is on the right route!
🍎🥗 Big things are happening in Food Service at MMK, and we’re so excited to share them with you!
✨ At the elementary school, our breakfast line has a fresh new look — students are now serving themselves! This gives them accountability, helps build GRIT, and has made breakfast service faster and easier.
🥛 We’ve also added a brand-new milk cooler, so students can quickly grab their own milk.
🍇 Plus, our salad bar has been revamped with more fruit options than ever before!
🍊 Our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) is off to a fantastic start too. Curious about what’s on the FFVP menu? Check it out here 👉 Food Services Webpage: https://www.marymknight.com/page/food-services
We can’t wait for our students to enjoy these updates every day! 💚🤍
Go OWLS! 🦉💚🤍
✨ At the elementary school, our breakfast line has a fresh new look — students are now serving themselves! This gives them accountability, helps build GRIT, and has made breakfast service faster and easier.
🥛 We’ve also added a brand-new milk cooler, so students can quickly grab their own milk.
🍇 Plus, our salad bar has been revamped with more fruit options than ever before!
🍊 Our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) is off to a fantastic start too. Curious about what’s on the FFVP menu? Check it out here 👉 Food Services Webpage: https://www.marymknight.com/page/food-services
We can’t wait for our students to enjoy these updates every day! 💚🤍
Go OWLS! 🦉💚🤍
📢 PTO Meeting Update 📢
We need to reschedule today’s PTO meeting to tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th at 3:30 PM in the school library.
We’d love for you to join us and bring your ideas and thoughts — together we can make this a FABULOUS year! 🌟
Thank you for your understanding, and we’re sorry for the late notice. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 💚🤍🦉
We need to reschedule today’s PTO meeting to tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th at 3:30 PM in the school library.
We’d love for you to join us and bring your ideas and thoughts — together we can make this a FABULOUS year! 🌟
Thank you for your understanding, and we’re sorry for the late notice. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 💚🤍🦉
🎉 Welcome to Mary M. Knight, Little OWLS! 🦉
What an incredible first day we had with our newest Kindergarteners in Mrs. Tracey's class! These bright, smiling faces filled our halls with excitement and joy as they officially joined the Mary M. Knight family.
Our little OWLS came ready to learn, explore, and show us what they're made of! From their adorable "First Day of Kindergarten" crowns to their eager anticipation for all the adventures ahead, these students are already demonstrating the leadership and success we love to see at MMK.
We can't wait to watch these amazing Kindergarteners grow throughout the year as they discover new friendships, master new skills, and show us their incredible GRIT. Mrs. Tracey and our entire MMK community are here to support them every step of the way!
Thank you to all our Kindergarten families for trusting us with your precious little ones. Here's to an amazing year of learning, growing, and soaring together!
#MaryMKnight #FirstDaySuccess #KindergartenOwls #MMKFamily #ShowYourGRIT #FutureLeaders
What an incredible first day we had with our newest Kindergarteners in Mrs. Tracey's class! These bright, smiling faces filled our halls with excitement and joy as they officially joined the Mary M. Knight family.
Our little OWLS came ready to learn, explore, and show us what they're made of! From their adorable "First Day of Kindergarten" crowns to their eager anticipation for all the adventures ahead, these students are already demonstrating the leadership and success we love to see at MMK.
We can't wait to watch these amazing Kindergarteners grow throughout the year as they discover new friendships, master new skills, and show us their incredible GRIT. Mrs. Tracey and our entire MMK community are here to support them every step of the way!
Thank you to all our Kindergarten families for trusting us with your precious little ones. Here's to an amazing year of learning, growing, and soaring together!
#MaryMKnight #FirstDaySuccess #KindergartenOwls #MMKFamily #ShowYourGRIT #FutureLeaders
