📣 Conference Week Starts Monday!
Here’s the schedule for the week:
🗓 Monday: Normal day
🗓 Tuesday: Normal day
🗓 Wednesday: No late start – students dismissed at 12:25 PM — Conferences 1:00–3:30 PM
🗓 Thursday: Dismissal at 12:25 PM — Conferences 1:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM
🗓 Friday: Dismissal at 12:25 PM
✨ Preschool will follow its normal schedule all week, with no late start on Wednesday.
Thank you, families, for your continued support — we look forward to seeing you at conferences! 💬🍎
🏐 BIG WIN for the Lady Owls! 🏐
Huge congratulations to our Lady Owls on their big win last Thursday night over Ocosta! 🎉
With that victory, we’re now tied for 4th place in the Coastal 1B League — which means a tiebreaker match is coming up to determine who advances to the District 4 1B Volleyball Tournament!
📍 Tiebreaker Match
When: Thursday, October 30th
Where: Oakville High School
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: $8 for adults / $6 for students
You can view the full District 4 1B Volleyball Tournament Bracket here:
👉 https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&class=1B&district=4&school_year=2025-26&sport=10&tournament_id=4837&view_edits=0
Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Lady Owls! 💚🤍🦉
💚 Happy National Principals Month! 💚
We are proud to recognize our incredible Assistant Principal, Ms. Sarah Bell, for her dedication, leadership, and creativity at Mary M. Knight.
Ms. Bell brings both scientific expertise and artistic talent to her role, holding two master’s degrees! Her creativity shines through in everything she does, from her love of painting and decorating to her enthusiasm for helping students discover their own passions.
Outside of school, Ms. Bell enjoys music, dancing, cooking, and tending to her plants. Her thoughtful approach to every challenge and her commitment to our students and staff make her an invaluable part of the MMK community.
Thank you, Ms. Bell, for your hard work, warmth, and leadership. We are grateful for all you do to make Mary M. Knight a supportive and inspiring place to learn. 🌿✨
#ThankAPrincipal #PrincipalsMonth #MMKStrong
Practice begins Monday, November 3rd — every day from 3:00–5:00 PM!
👉 Open to boys and girls in grades 5–8.
👉 Be sure to bring athletic shorts and shoes.
👉 Students must have an up-to-date sports physical to participate.
Register online today: https://marymknight-wa.finalforms.com/
Questions? Contact Coach Kerr for more info.
Let’s go Owls! 💚🤍
🎄 Mary M. Knight PTO’s 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar! 🎁
🗓 Saturday, November 8 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓 Sunday, November 9 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mary M. Knight School
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd, Elma, WA 98541
✨ Join us for two festive days of shopping, food, and fun!
Shop from local vendors and student-made crafts
Photos with Santa from 12–2 PM each day 🎅
Delicious treats, handmade gifts, and more!
🛍 Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and students. Don’t miss it!
If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, check out the resources from Mason County Community Services:
👉 Visit https://www.healthymasoncounty.com/community_health/community_resources/index.php
➡️ Click on “Other Support Resources” → “Food Banks” for local food assistance options.
Let’s continue to look out for one another this season. 💫
We are so proud to share that our very own Zoie Anderson has officially sworn in with the Army National Guard!
This July, Zoie will travel to Fort Benning, Georgia to attend basic training, where she’ll begin learning the skills for her MOS – Cavalry Scout. She’s especially excited to take on hands-on training and some high-energy adventures along the way! 💪
We couldn’t be happier for Zoie and her family as she takes this incredible next step. Congratulations, Zoie — your MMK family is so proud of you! 💚🤍 #MMK #ProudOfOurStudents #FutureSoldier
Owl families and community - join us tomorrow night as we celebrate our Senior Volleyball players and host the Ocosta Lady Wildcats for our FINAL home matches of the season!
Schedule:
📍 5:30 PM - JV Match
📍 6:30 PM - Senior Ceremony (Senior families, please arrive by this time!)
📍 7:00 PM - Varsity Match
This is a special night as we honor our dedicated seniors who have given so much to our volleyball program. Let's pack the gym and show these amazing student-athletes the support they deserve!
Come out and cheer on your Owls! 🦉💙
#GoOwls #SeniorNight #MMKVolleyball #OwlPride #MaryMKnight
What an incredible day at Mary M. Knight! Today our students and staff brought their creativity and school spirit to life for Rhyme Without Reason Day. The hallways were filled with laughter and excitement as our Knight community showed up in the most imaginative costume pairings!
We're so proud of the teamwork, creativity, and enthusiasm our students displayed as they partnered up to create rhyming costume combinations. Can you guess who some of our pairs are dressed as? We'll give you one hint to start: Mr. Stoney and Ms. Bell teamed up for an unforgettable combo – Mr. Stoney came as a giant pink bunny while Ms. Bell channeled her inner hero as Link from The Legend of Zelda. That's right... Link and Pink! 🐰💖
From staff to students across all grades, today showcased the amazing community spirit that makes Mary M. Knight such a special place. The smiles, the giggles, and the clever costume ideas remind us why we love being Knights!
We have so many more creative costume reveals to share with you in this week's family newsletter, so keep an eye out for that! And remember, the excitement continues as we build toward Friday's pep assembly and Saturday's Homecoming game.
Let's keep this energy going, OWL Nation! GO OWLS! 🦉💚💛
What rhyming costume pairs did you see today? Share your guesses in the comments!
Today we’re celebrating Mr. Josh Stoney — an incredible leader who brings heart, humor, and positivity to our school every single day! 💚
Mr. Stoney grew up in Elma, and he’s truly a world traveler who brings that global perspective right back home to our students. When he’s not inspiring others at school, you can find him spending time with his three amazing kids; two sons and his loyal hound dog 🐾.
He’s also a big fan of orange creamsicle energy drinks 🍊⚡, loves to cook up delicious meals, and always finds a way to make people smile — whether it’s in the hallways, at games, or in the kitchen!
Thank you, Mr. Stoney, for your dedication, kindness, and the joy you bring to our school community. We’re so lucky to have you leading the way! 🙌🤍
#PrincipalAppreciation #ThankYouMrStoney #WeAreMMK #LeadershipWithHeart
Show your cancer awareness and come pink out the volleyball games tonight! 💕
🏐 Middle School Game: starts at 5:30 PM — it’s also 8th Grade Fly Up Night!
🏐 Varsity High School Game: starts at 7:00 PM
Let’s fill the stands with pink and support our teams while raising awareness! 💪💗
The MMK PTO is selling cozy MMK Beanies for just $20 each!
You can purchase one from a PTO member before or after school, or grab yours during PTO concessions at upcoming events.
Stay warm and show your MMK pride! 💚🤍 #MMK #SchoolSpirit #PTO
Good evening, Mary M. Knight families and community!
What an amazing start to our Homecoming Spirit Week! Today, our OWLS showed up ready to soar in their coziest pajamas, and the hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, and incredible school spirit!
From fuzzy slippers to favorite onesies, our students embraced Pajama Day with enthusiasm and pride. It was wonderful to see everyone participating together – from our youngest learners to our upper grades – all united in celebrating what it means to be an OWL!
Days like today remind us of the special community we have here at Mary M. Knight. When our students feel connected and excited to be part of something bigger, it creates memories that last a lifetime and builds the foundation for a positive school culture.
We still have four more days of Spirit Week fun ahead of us, and if today was any indication, this is going to be an unforgettable Homecoming Week! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to celebrate our OWLS pride.
Tomorrow is Pink Out Day! 💗 We encourage all students and staff to wear pink as we raise awareness for breast cancer. Let's show our support for all those affected by this disease and fill our school with a sea of pink OWLS pride!
Thank you to all our families for supporting Spirit Week and encouraging your students to participate. Your involvement makes all the difference!
Go OWLS! 🦉
What was YOUR favorite pajama outfit today? We'd love to hear about it in the comments!
MMK is currently searching for applicants for the following coaching positions! If you or someone you know is interested in coaching for MMK, please apply online or send a letter of interest to Coach Kerr.
🗓️ Seasons Begin Soon!
Middle School Basketball starts Monday, 11/3 — just two weeks away!
High School Basketball & Wrestling start Monday, 11/17
Coaching Positions Available:
🏀 Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach
🏀 High School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
🤼♂️ High School Wrestling Head Coach
Apply here 👉 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW?categories=Coach
Our phone lines are now back up and running! Thank you for your patience while we resolved the issue. We appreciate your understanding and support. 💚🤍
🍎 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🍎
October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible leadership of our school administrators.
At Mary M. Knight, we are proud to honor our amazing principal Mr. Stoney and assistant principal Ms. Bell! 🎉 Their dedication, guidance, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make a lasting difference every single day.
Thank you, Mr. Stoney and Ms. Bell, for all you do to lead with heart, inspire learning, and make MMK a place where everyone can thrive! 💚🤍
Learn more about National Principals Month here: https://www.principalsmonth.org/about/
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #MMKOwls #Leadership #SchoolPride
🌎 Great Washington ShakeOut – Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am! 🌎
Mary M. Knight will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, joining schools and organizations across Washington to practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!” This important statewide event helps us all be better prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies.
🚨 Important Note for Grays Harbor County Residents:
During the ShakeOut drill, the AHAB (All Hazard Alert Broadcast) sirens will be activated using the actual siren wail — not the usual Westminster Chimes you typically hear during monthly tests. Don’t be alarmed — this is only a test!
Let’s all take a few minutes to practice safety and preparedness together!
Learn more about the ShakeOut and how you can take part at 👉 https://www.shakeout.org/washington/
#GreatShakeOut #MMKOwls #Preparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
We look forward to seeing all our students in class and ready to learn! 🍎📚
🏀 We’re Hiring Coaches! 🤼♂️⛹️♀️
Mary M. Knight School District is looking for qualified and passionate individuals to join our athletics program! We currently have openings for the following positions:
Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach
High School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
High School Wrestling Head Coach
If you’re interested and would like to schedule an interview, please contact Tom Kerr, Athletic Director, at 360-426-6767 ext. 106 or by email at tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu.
Come help our student-athletes grow, compete, and succeed—Go Owls! 🦉💚💚