🏐 HEADING TO ELHS FOR VOLLEYBALL TONIGHT? 🏐

A quick heads-up for all Owl fans traveling to tonight’s volleyball match at ELHS! 💚🤍🦉

🎟️ ELHS does NOT offer a cash option for admission.
Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan.

👉 Purchase your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23210

Please plan ahead and purchase your tickets before arriving so you’re ready to cheer on our Owls! 🦉🏐

GO OWLS! 💚🤍

🦉💚 Labor Day Reminder! 💚🦉

Just a reminder that Mary M. Knight School District will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

🚫 No School
🚫 District Offices Closed

We hope our MMK students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing three-day weekend!

🎒✨ And a special reminder for our littlest Owls — Tuesday, September 8th is the FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL! We are so excited to welcome our preschoolers and officially kick off their school year! 🦉💚

We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th!

💚🤍 Go Owls! 🤍💚

🏐💚🤍 FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! 🤍💚🏐

OWL NATION — it’s time to pack the gym! 📣🦉

Our High School Volleyball team takes the court for their FIRST HOME GAME of the season!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HOME at Mary M. Knight
🆚 Quilcene Rangers

Come out, fill the stands, and bring the ENERGY as we cheer on our Owls! 💚🤍

🔥 LET’S GO OWLS! 🔥
🏐🦉 BE LOUD. BE PROUD. BE MMK. 🦉🏐

📸✨ SAY CHEESE, OWLS — PICTURE DAY IS COMING! ✨📸

Mark your calendars! Student Picture Day is Friday, September 4! 💚🤍🦉

Want to order photos? You have two easy options:

📄 Pick up an order packet at the school — students can grab one from either school office.

💻 Order online through your Lifetouch account using:
Picture Day ID: EVTCSSR4V

🌟 Preschool Families: Preschool students will NOT take pictures on September 4. Preschool pictures will be taken on Retake Day — Monday, November 16.

Break out those smiles and get ready for Picture Day! 😁📸

💚🤍 Go Owls! 🦉

🌟 GRIT Students of the Week! 🌟

We are so proud of this week’s GRIT Students at Mary M. Knight! 🦉💙

From stepping outside their comfort zones and trying something new, to staying focused, helping others, speaking up, and refusing to give up when things felt hard—our students showed that GRIT can look different for everyone.

👏 Congratulations to Brielle, Marissa, Dillon, Gage, Stanley, Lilly, Grayson, Jasper, Aurora, and Braden!

You are already showing what it means to Launch with Intention through Growth × Ownership. Keep showing your GRIT, Owls! 💪🦉✨

Welcome Back, OWLS! Today was what it is all about: students back in our classrooms, learning together, reconnecting with one another, and beginning a new year of opportunities at Mary M. Knight. It was great to walk through our buildings and see our students engaged, our staff building relationships, and our classrooms coming back to life. These first days are about establishing strong routines, creating a sense of belonging, and setting the foundation for a year filled with learning, growth, and GRIT. Thank you to our staff, students, and families for helping us get the 2026–2027 school year off to a great start. Welcome back, OWLS. We are excited for the year ahead!

🚌💚 OWLS, TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 💚🦉

We can’t wait to welcome our students back to Mary M. Knight TOMORROW! 🎉📚

🚨 BUS RIDER REMINDER: Our bus routes have changed a little this year, so please take a few minutes TONIGHT to double-check your student’s bus stop and route information. 🚌

👉 View Transportation & Bus Route Information here:
https://www.marymknight.com/page/transportation-department

Set those alarms ⏰, pack those backpacks 🎒, and get ready for an AMAZING year!

💚🤍 We can’t wait to see all of our Owls tomorrow! 🤍💚

#MMKOwls #BackToSchool #GoOwls #FirstDayReady

🏐🏈 FALL SPORTS ARE HERE, OWLS! 🦉💚🤍

A reminder that High School Volleyball and High School Football practices officially begin MONDAY!

🏐 HS Volleyball — 3:00 PM
🏈 HS Football — 3:00 PM

It’s time to get back to work and kick off another great season at MMK! We can’t wait to see our Owls back in action. 💪

Let’s go, Owls! 💚🤍🦉

📚 Secondary Registration & Schedule Pickup

Do you have a student entering grades 7–12? Want to pick up your class schedule or have questions for our counselor, Alex Fisher?

Join us for our Secondary Registration & Schedule Pickup in the MMK Commons!

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

OR

📅 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM

📍 Location: MMK Commons

🎓 Running Start Students
All Running Start students need to attend one of these sessions to meet with our counselor and get their schedules finalized for the upcoming school year. Please make plans to attend either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Students and families will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis, so please be patient, courteous, and mindful of others while waiting.

We look forward to seeing everyone and getting our secondary students ready for a great school year!

Fall 2026 Student Photos

Fall student photos will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026. Photo retakes are scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026.

Get a head start by ordering your photo packages online through Lifetouch:
Order online: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/
Event Code: EVTCSSR4V

📚✨ Now Enrolling New Students for the 2026–2027 School Year! ✨📚

We're now enrolling:
🎒 Preschool – Children who are 4 years old by August 31, 2026
🍎 Kindergarten – Children who are 5 years old by August 31, 2026
📖 New Students – Enrollment is open for all new students living in the Mary M. Knight School District.

Don't wait—get your student registered today and start the school year with us!

📞 Have questions? Contact the Mary M. Knight School District office, and we'll be happy to help.

We can't wait to welcome our new Owls this fall! 💚🦉🤍

🏈🏐 The wait is over... MMK Fall Sports schedules are HERE! 🦉💚🤍

It's time to get ready for an exciting fall season! Our Football and Volleyball schedules are now available, so you can start planning which games you'll be cheering at.

For the best printable versions of all our Fall Sports schedules, visit:
🍂 https://www.marymknight.com/documents/shortcuts/calendar/27109748

Let's fill the stands, cheer loud, and support our Owl student-athletes all season long!

GO OWLS! 🦉💚🤍

🏐 MMK is excited to welcome our new Head Volleyball Coach, Stella Hoopes! 🎉

If you'd like to meet Coach Hoopes before the upcoming season, sign up for our Volleyball Camp at St. Martin's University!

📧 To register, please email Coach Kerr. The registration deadline has been extended by one week—the final day to sign up is Wednesday, July 22.

Coach Hoopes will be providing transportation for all camp attendees to and from St. Martin's University.

🏐 Camp Details
📅 Dates: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
📍 Location: St. Martin's University (Lacey, WA)
⏰ Time: 2:15–6:30 p.m.

We can't wait to see everyone at camp and kick off an exciting volleyball season!

🏈⚽🏐 FREE Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes! 🏃‍♀️🏀⚾

Getting ready for school sports? We've got you covered!

📅 Saturday, August 1
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 FREE!

This free sports physical event is a great opportunity for student-athletes to complete the physical required to participate in school sports—at no cost. We want every student to have the chance to play, regardless of financial barriers.

Don't wait until the last minute! Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting year of Owl athletics! 🦉💚🤍

📄 Please see the attached flyer for event details. Flyers are available in both English and Spanish.

#GoOwls #MMKOwls #StudentAthletes #SportsPhysicals #BackToSchool 💚🤍

Congratulations to graduating senior Nolan Baughman! As part of his Eagle Scout project, Nolan designed and built these beautiful benches, which he generously donated to Mary M. Knight School.

Thank you, Nolan, for your hard work, craftsmanship, and thoughtful contribution to our school. These benches will be enjoyed by students, staff, and visitors for years to come.

Congratulations on your graduation, and thank you for leaving a lasting legacy at MMK!

2026–2027 School Supply Lists

Kindergarten – Ann Tracey
• 4 glue sticks
• 2 boxes of 24-count crayons
• 24 #2 pencils (pre-sharpened preferred)
• 4 black dry erase markers (chisel or fine tip)
• 2 boxes of Kleenex

1st Grade – Doug Richert
• 20 #2 pencils
• 2 regular erasers
• 1 package of colored pencils
• 1 package of markers
• 2 glue sticks

2nd Grade – Jackie Jewett
• 24–36 #2 pencils
• 1 box of colored pencils (at least 8 colors)
• 1 box of washable markers
• 3 pocket folders with prongs
• 3–4 wide-ruled composition notebooks
• 1 pencil box or pouch
• 1 bottle of white school glue
• 1 container of Lysol cleaning wipes
• 1 box of Kleenex

3rd Grade – Deanna Niles
• 1 pencil box
• 1 package of notebook dividers
• 20 #2 pencils
• 1 composition notebook
 
4th Grade – Piper Thornock
• 4 composition notebooks
• 1 pack of Ticonderoga or #2 pencils (12–24 count)
• 1 pack of 4 fine-tip Expo dry erase markers
• 1 pack of 12 colored pencils
• 1 pack of 24 crayons
• 2 three-hole punched pocket folders
• 1 pencil box (no pouches)
• 1 pair of wired headphones
• 2 boxes of Kleenex

5th Grade – Emily Ferguson
• 1 reusable water bottle
• 12 #2 pencils
• 2 large erasers
• 12 colored pencils or crayons
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 hard plastic pencil box
• 1 spiral-bound notebook
• 1 2-inch, 3-ring binder
• 1 set of dividers
• 1 ruler
• 1 handheld pencil sharpener (optional)
• 2 large boxes of Kleenex
 
6th Grade – Patrick Ferguson
• 1 backpack
• 1 non-breakable water bottle
• 24 #2 pencils or several mechanical pencils
• 1 pack of colored pencils
• 2 glue sticks
• 2 boxes of tissues
• 1 pencil box or pencil bag
• 3 pocket folders with brads
• 1 pack of highlighters
• 1 pack of 3" × 5" index cards
• 4 wide-ruled spiral-bound notebooks
• 1 pair of wired headphones
• 1 binder (2–3 inch)
Optional
• 1 pack of blank printer paper
• 1 lunch box or lunch bag
• 1 pencil sharpener

7th–12th Grade
• 1 2-inch D-ring binder
• 1 pencil pouch
• 12 #2 pencils
• Blue, red, and black pens
• Highlighters
• 1 pack of at least 7 dividers (pocket dividers optional)

🏐💚 VOLLEYBALL CAMP IS ALMOST HERE! 💚🏐

Ready to sharpen your skills before the season starts? Join the Owls at Saint Martin's University for an awesome few days of volleyball, competition, and team building!

📍 Where: Saint Martin's University
📅 Dates: August 3–6
⏰ Time: 2:15–6:30 PM
🏐 Who: Incoming 8th–12th Grade students
🚌 Transportation: Available through MMK

⏳ Registration Deadline: July 15!

📧 Ready to play? Contact Coach Kerr by email to get signed up before the deadline!

Let's get ready to hit the court and kick off the season strong! 💚🏐🦉

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🦉💚🤍

Calling all volleyball lovers, leaders, and game changers! 🏐

Mary M. Knight School District is searching for our next Head Volleyball Coach for the 2026–2027 season, and we want someone who's ready to build champions both on and off the court!

This is your chance to inspire student-athletes, create a positive team culture, and lead the Owls into an exciting new season. If you have a passion for volleyball and making a difference, this is your moment!

🏐 Position: Head Volleyball Coach
💚 School: Mary M. Knight School District

🔥 Ready to lead the Owls? Apply today!
👉 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2482/opening/169193

Know the perfect coach? Share this post and help us spread the word! Let's find the next great leader for Owl Volleyball! 💚🤍