🎁✨ Huge holiday THANK YOU to two amazing community partners! ✨🎁
We are overflowing with gratitude for Denny’s Auto and Les Schwab of Shelton for going above and beyond to make our students’ holidays truly special 💖
🌟 Sunshine Pearson at Denny’s Auto filled our students’ stockings with essential items—spreading warmth, care, and smiles where they’re needed most.
🎄 Erika Rutherford at Shelton Les Schwab teamed up with Toys for Tots to deliver wonderful gifts that brought pure joy and holiday magic to our students.
These incredible women didn’t just give gifts—they gave hope, kindness, and a reminder that our community truly cares. 💫
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this season brighter and for the generosity that will be felt long after the holidays 🎅❤️
#HolidayMagic #CommunityStrong #SeasonOfGiving #ThankYou #MakingSpiritsBright
We are overflowing with gratitude for Denny’s Auto and Les Schwab of Shelton for going above and beyond to make our students’ holidays truly special 💖
🌟 Sunshine Pearson at Denny’s Auto filled our students’ stockings with essential items—spreading warmth, care, and smiles where they’re needed most.
🎄 Erika Rutherford at Shelton Les Schwab teamed up with Toys for Tots to deliver wonderful gifts that brought pure joy and holiday magic to our students.
These incredible women didn’t just give gifts—they gave hope, kindness, and a reminder that our community truly cares. 💫
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this season brighter and for the generosity that will be felt long after the holidays 🎅❤️
#HolidayMagic #CommunityStrong #SeasonOfGiving #ThankYou #MakingSpiritsBright
🎵✨ What a Wonderful Winter Concert! ✨🎵
Last night our MMK gymnasium was filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit as our elementary OWL students took the stage for their Winter Concert!
Each class brought their own special magic to the performance, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our young performers. From the songs to the dances, every moment was a celebration of what makes our MMK community so special.
A huge THANK YOU to:
🌟 Our amazing elementary students for their dedication and outstanding performances
🌟 Our elementary teachers for preparing our students and fostering their love of music and performance
🌟 Ms. Chambless for her leadership in creating such a memorable experience for our kids and families
Thank you to all the families and community members who joined us! Your support and presence mean everything to our students. Evenings like these remind us why we love being part of the MMK family. 💙🦉
#MMKOwls #MMKPride #WinterConcert #ElementaryStars #RuralEducation #CommunityMatters #MaryMKnightSchool
Last night our MMK gymnasium was filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit as our elementary OWL students took the stage for their Winter Concert!
Each class brought their own special magic to the performance, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our young performers. From the songs to the dances, every moment was a celebration of what makes our MMK community so special.
A huge THANK YOU to:
🌟 Our amazing elementary students for their dedication and outstanding performances
🌟 Our elementary teachers for preparing our students and fostering their love of music and performance
🌟 Ms. Chambless for her leadership in creating such a memorable experience for our kids and families
Thank you to all the families and community members who joined us! Your support and presence mean everything to our students. Evenings like these remind us why we love being part of the MMK family. 💙🦉
#MMKOwls #MMKPride #WinterConcert #ElementaryStars #RuralEducation #CommunityMatters #MaryMKnightSchool
🎄 Christmas Break Announcement 🎄
Christmas Break will be December 22nd through January 2nd.
Please note that Friday, December 19th will be a half-day with early dismissal at 12:25 PM.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break! 🎅✨
Christmas Break will be December 22nd through January 2nd.
Please note that Friday, December 19th will be a half-day with early dismissal at 12:25 PM.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break! 🎅✨
Maple Bar Morning = Huge Success! 🍁🍩
We served maple bars this morning and the students went wild for them! We served 131 breakfasts, the highest number we’ve served all year.
This special donut is made in-house with whole grain bread and meets USDA Nutrition Guidelines for breakfast—and it’s definitely a student favorite!
We served maple bars this morning and the students went wild for them! We served 131 breakfasts, the highest number we’ve served all year.
This special donut is made in-house with whole grain bread and meets USDA Nutrition Guidelines for breakfast—and it’s definitely a student favorite!
Get ready to cheer on our OWLS at our annual winter concert! Tonight at 5:30 pm.
Dear Families,
We are writing to inform you of transportation disruptions affecting our school today due to localized flooding and storm damage in our area.
As a result of current road conditions, our transportation department is unable to access all regular bus routes. The River Haven neighborhood will be serviced by our designated flood routes throughout the entire day. Additionally, buses on other routes may experience significant delays as drivers navigate alternate paths and road closures.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility during these challenging conditions. The safety of our students remains our top priority, and we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day.
Thank you for your understanding.
We are writing to inform you of transportation disruptions affecting our school today due to localized flooding and storm damage in our area.
As a result of current road conditions, our transportation department is unable to access all regular bus routes. The River Haven neighborhood will be serviced by our designated flood routes throughout the entire day. Additionally, buses on other routes may experience significant delays as drivers navigate alternate paths and road closures.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility during these challenging conditions. The safety of our students remains our top priority, and we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day.
Thank you for your understanding.
🌍 International Food Day at MMK! 🌍
Today we served gyro beef bowls, giving students a taste of global cuisine! The bowls featured seasoned beef served over rice and spinach, with the option to top it off with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. On the side, students enjoyed hummus and tzatziki sauce, adding even more flavor to the meal.
Gyros have their roots in Greece, where they are traditionally made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki. Over time, the flavors of gyros have been enjoyed around the world, and today’s bowl-style version was a delicious way to celebrate that rich cultural background.
🍬 A sweet bonus today! 🍬
A special treat was also served — house-made candied cranberries, completely prepared in our kitchen. Candied cranberries balance sweet and tart flavors. They were a wonderful dessert and the perfect ending to a great meal!
It was a fantastic International Food Day, and we loved sharing both culture and flavor with our students!
Today we served gyro beef bowls, giving students a taste of global cuisine! The bowls featured seasoned beef served over rice and spinach, with the option to top it off with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. On the side, students enjoyed hummus and tzatziki sauce, adding even more flavor to the meal.
Gyros have their roots in Greece, where they are traditionally made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki. Over time, the flavors of gyros have been enjoyed around the world, and today’s bowl-style version was a delicious way to celebrate that rich cultural background.
🍬 A sweet bonus today! 🍬
A special treat was also served — house-made candied cranberries, completely prepared in our kitchen. Candied cranberries balance sweet and tart flavors. They were a wonderful dessert and the perfect ending to a great meal!
It was a fantastic International Food Day, and we loved sharing both culture and flavor with our students!
MMK Hosts Visit from Representative Travis Couture of the 35th Legislative District
Mary M. Knight School District was proud to welcome Representative Travis Couture of the 35th Legislative District to our campus.
During his visit, Representative Couture toured the school and spent time learning about our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Outside of his legislative work, Rep. Couture owns and operates a custom cabinet shop in Shelton, giving him firsthand experience in the skilled trades.
Representative Couture met with our MMK Construction class to share his professional background and discuss career pathways and opportunities available to students interested in pursuing careers in the trades. His insights provided valuable real-world perspective and inspiration for our students.
Thank you, Representative Couture, for taking the time to visit Mary M. Knight and for sharing your experience with our students.
Mary M. Knight School District was proud to welcome Representative Travis Couture of the 35th Legislative District to our campus.
During his visit, Representative Couture toured the school and spent time learning about our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Outside of his legislative work, Rep. Couture owns and operates a custom cabinet shop in Shelton, giving him firsthand experience in the skilled trades.
Representative Couture met with our MMK Construction class to share his professional background and discuss career pathways and opportunities available to students interested in pursuing careers in the trades. His insights provided valuable real-world perspective and inspiration for our students.
Thank you, Representative Couture, for taking the time to visit Mary M. Knight and for sharing your experience with our students.
📢 Important Update for Tonight’s HS Girls Basketball Game!
Evergreen Lutheran will NOT have a cash option available for admission tonight.
🕕 Game Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location:
Evergreen Lutheran High School
7306 Waller Road E
Tacoma, WA 98443
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Adults: $8
Students/Children: $6
Seniors: $4
Fans planning to attend can scan the event QR code for presale tickets, or you may still purchase tickets digitally at the gate through GoFan.
🔗 Get Your Tickets Here:
https://gofan.co/event/5638990?schoolId=WA23210&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💚🏀🤍
Evergreen Lutheran will NOT have a cash option available for admission tonight.
🕕 Game Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location:
Evergreen Lutheran High School
7306 Waller Road E
Tacoma, WA 98443
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Adults: $8
Students/Children: $6
Seniors: $4
Fans planning to attend can scan the event QR code for presale tickets, or you may still purchase tickets digitally at the gate through GoFan.
🔗 Get Your Tickets Here:
https://gofan.co/event/5638990?schoolId=WA23210&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💚🏀🤍
🚨 Schedule Update Due to Flooding 🚨
Wishkah is shutting down all afternoon activities today because of flooding and road closures in the area.
📢 Tonight’s MS games @ Wishkah are cancelled.
There is currently no rescheduled date. Coach Kerr will update coaches and players if that changes.
❌ No MS practice tonight.
✔️ HS Practice Schedule for Today:
Girls Basketball (GBB): 3–5 PM
Boys Basketball (BBB): 5–7 PM
Please stay safe and allow extra travel time in affected areas.
Wishkah is shutting down all afternoon activities today because of flooding and road closures in the area.
📢 Tonight’s MS games @ Wishkah are cancelled.
There is currently no rescheduled date. Coach Kerr will update coaches and players if that changes.
❌ No MS practice tonight.
✔️ HS Practice Schedule for Today:
Girls Basketball (GBB): 3–5 PM
Boys Basketball (BBB): 5–7 PM
Please stay safe and allow extra travel time in affected areas.
🌟 Youth Voices at the Center! 🌟
Today, the Economic Development Council of Mason County (MasonEDC) visited Mary M. Knight to interview high school students and hear directly from them about the barriers to employment in Mason County.
We are proud to share that 11 MMK high school students participated in this roundtable, offering thoughtful insight, personal experiences, and hopes for improving youth workforce opportunities in our community.
This event is part of the ongoing Youth Employment Roundtable Series, which focuses on elevating student perspectives and connecting them with regional workforce resources. Following the student discussion, representatives from the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council shared information on youth pathways, training opportunities, and job support programs.
A huge thank-you to our students for their leadership, to MasonEDC for engaging with our youth, and to PacMtn for supporting future career success.
✨ We are proud of our MMK students and excited for what this partnership will bring!
Today, the Economic Development Council of Mason County (MasonEDC) visited Mary M. Knight to interview high school students and hear directly from them about the barriers to employment in Mason County.
We are proud to share that 11 MMK high school students participated in this roundtable, offering thoughtful insight, personal experiences, and hopes for improving youth workforce opportunities in our community.
This event is part of the ongoing Youth Employment Roundtable Series, which focuses on elevating student perspectives and connecting them with regional workforce resources. Following the student discussion, representatives from the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council shared information on youth pathways, training opportunities, and job support programs.
A huge thank-you to our students for their leadership, to MasonEDC for engaging with our youth, and to PacMtn for supporting future career success.
✨ We are proud of our MMK students and excited for what this partnership will bring!
🏀 Schedule Update for MMK Basketball 🏀
Tonight's high school basketball games at Naselle have been rescheduled due to Naselle canceling school today.
📅 New Date: Wednesday, January 7
📍 Location: Naselle
⏰ Game Times: 5:30pm (Girls) / 7:00pm (Boys)
Additionally, Wishkah has cancelled their boys basketball season. We have scheduled Crescent as an added home game to replace it.
📅 Date: Monday, January 5
📍 Location: MMK
⏰ Game Time: 5:30pm (Boys Only)
🏀 Tonight’s Practice Schedule
Middle School: 3:00–5:00pm
Girls Basketball: 5:00–7:00pm
Boys Basketball: 7:00–9:00pm
Tonight's high school basketball games at Naselle have been rescheduled due to Naselle canceling school today.
📅 New Date: Wednesday, January 7
📍 Location: Naselle
⏰ Game Times: 5:30pm (Girls) / 7:00pm (Boys)
Additionally, Wishkah has cancelled their boys basketball season. We have scheduled Crescent as an added home game to replace it.
📅 Date: Monday, January 5
📍 Location: MMK
⏰ Game Time: 5:30pm (Boys Only)
🏀 Tonight’s Practice Schedule
Middle School: 3:00–5:00pm
Girls Basketball: 5:00–7:00pm
Boys Basketball: 7:00–9:00pm
🎄🚍📣 ANOTHER FESTIVE WIN FOR MMK! 📣🚍🎄
We are thrilled to share that our Transportation and Cheer Team earned 1st Place in the Motorized Category at Shelton’s Annual Christmas Town USA Holiday Magic Parade! 🥇🎉✨
Their holiday spirit rolled down the parade route in style — with the beautifully decorated bus driven by Transportation Director Toby Lane, and the festive cheer van driven by Cheer Coach Barb Beste! 🎅🚍💚❤️
From the lights to the smiles to the incredible teamwork, they brought pure Christmas magic to the community! 🌟🎄
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved — your dedication, creativity, and holiday cheer made MMK shine bright! ✨🙌
#ChristmasTownUSA #HolidayMagicParade #MMKProud #GoOwls #1stPlace #FestiveFun
We are thrilled to share that our Transportation and Cheer Team earned 1st Place in the Motorized Category at Shelton’s Annual Christmas Town USA Holiday Magic Parade! 🥇🎉✨
Their holiday spirit rolled down the parade route in style — with the beautifully decorated bus driven by Transportation Director Toby Lane, and the festive cheer van driven by Cheer Coach Barb Beste! 🎅🚍💚❤️
From the lights to the smiles to the incredible teamwork, they brought pure Christmas magic to the community! 🌟🎄
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved — your dedication, creativity, and holiday cheer made MMK shine bright! ✨🙌
#ChristmasTownUSA #HolidayMagicParade #MMKProud #GoOwls #1stPlace #FestiveFun
🎄✨🎅 HOLIDAY MAGIC PARADE WINNERS! 🎅✨🎄
What an AMAZING night at Shelton’s Annual Christmas Town USA Holiday Magic Parade! Our incredible Transportation Team and Cheerleaders marched their way to 1st PLACE — for the second year in a row! 🥇🙌🎉
We are SO proud of this talented crew!
Your energy, spirit, and dedication lit up the whole parade route — rain and all! 🌧️💚❤️✨
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who participated! 🎉🎄
We hope you got to see them shining bright on Saturday night — they brought the holiday cheer BIG TIME! 🎅🌟💃🚌
#ChristmasTownUSA #HolidayMagicParade #MMKProud #GoOwls #HolidaySpirit #FestiveFun
What an AMAZING night at Shelton’s Annual Christmas Town USA Holiday Magic Parade! Our incredible Transportation Team and Cheerleaders marched their way to 1st PLACE — for the second year in a row! 🥇🙌🎉
We are SO proud of this talented crew!
Your energy, spirit, and dedication lit up the whole parade route — rain and all! 🌧️💚❤️✨
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who participated! 🎉🎄
We hope you got to see them shining bright on Saturday night — they brought the holiday cheer BIG TIME! 🎅🌟💃🚌
#ChristmasTownUSA #HolidayMagicParade #MMKProud #GoOwls #HolidaySpirit #FestiveFun
🦉 Owl Nation—Get Ready for a BIG Night! 🦉
Join us TONIGHT as we celebrate our amazing 8th graders during the annual Fly-Up Ceremony!
🏀 Middle School Boys Game: 5:30 PM
✨ 8th Grade Fly-Up Ceremony: Immediately after the boys finish—approximately 6:30 PM
🏀 Middle School Girls Warm-Ups: Right after the ceremony
🏀 Middle School Girls Game: 7:00 PM
Come pack the gym, cheer loud, and show these athletes how proud we are as they fly up to the next chapter! Let’s fill the stands with Owl pride and make tonight unforgettable!
💚🤍 Go Owls! 🤍💚
Join us TONIGHT as we celebrate our amazing 8th graders during the annual Fly-Up Ceremony!
🏀 Middle School Boys Game: 5:30 PM
✨ 8th Grade Fly-Up Ceremony: Immediately after the boys finish—approximately 6:30 PM
🏀 Middle School Girls Warm-Ups: Right after the ceremony
🏀 Middle School Girls Game: 7:00 PM
Come pack the gym, cheer loud, and show these athletes how proud we are as they fly up to the next chapter! Let’s fill the stands with Owl pride and make tonight unforgettable!
💚🤍 Go Owls! 🤍💚
🤼 Exciting News, MMK!
MMK will participate in its first ever wrestling matches tomorrow!
📍 Location: Ocosta High School, Westport
🕙 Start Time: 10:00 AM
Come cheer on our wrestlers as they make MMK history! 🤍💚
MMK will participate in its first ever wrestling matches tomorrow!
📍 Location: Ocosta High School, Westport
🕙 Start Time: 10:00 AM
Come cheer on our wrestlers as they make MMK history! 🤍💚
📣 Game Night Update!
For tonight's HS basketball games at Oakville, fans can bring at least 2 non-perishable food items in place of admission. Donate two items and get in FREE! 🙌
All donated food will go directly to the local food bank to support the Oakville community. ❤️
🏀 Boys Game: 5:30 PM
🏀 Girls Game: 7:00 PM
Come support our teams and a great cause!
(Throw back photo of Cloey Fletcher)
For tonight's HS basketball games at Oakville, fans can bring at least 2 non-perishable food items in place of admission. Donate two items and get in FREE! 🙌
All donated food will go directly to the local food bank to support the Oakville community. ❤️
🏀 Boys Game: 5:30 PM
🏀 Girls Game: 7:00 PM
Come support our teams and a great cause!
(Throw back photo of Cloey Fletcher)
📬 December Newsletter Update! ❄️
Our December newsletter is now available to view online at https://aptg.co/t9PRxT! We also made a trip to the post office today, so keep an eye on your mailbox — printed copies should begin arriving early next week.
Thanks for staying connected, and happy December! 🎄✨
Our December newsletter is now available to view online at https://aptg.co/t9PRxT! We also made a trip to the post office today, so keep an eye on your mailbox — printed copies should begin arriving early next week.
Thanks for staying connected, and happy December! 🎄✨
🌟 NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONS AT MARY M. KNIGHT SCHOOL 🌟
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Mrs. Tiara McCartney 🏆
Our students voted, and they chose someone truly special! Mrs. McCartney is our school superhero—always there with kindness, grace, and care. Thank you for everything you do! 💙
🎉 AND OUR NOVEMBER STUDENT STARS:
🏅 GRIT Students of the Month recognized for embracing challenges with purpose and showing remarkable resilience!
🌟 DOUBLE CHAMPION: Andrew Ushman (3rd Grade) won BOTH our i-Ready Reading AND Math championships! Andrew completed 18 reading lessons—more than any student in our school—with a perfect 100% pass rate. Incredible dedication! 📚✨
🥇 Grade-Level Champions:
Grade 2 led in Math with the highest time-on-task and a 97% pass rate
Grade 3 achieved the highest Reading pass rate at 94%
Want ALL the details and photos from our November Awards Assembly? 📸 Check out this week's OWL Family Newsletter coming out THIS SUNDAY!
You'll see the full stories of our amazing students, our GRIT award winners, and all the wonderful things happening at Mary M. Knight School—plus a sneak peek at what's coming next!
Don't miss it! 🦉
Go OWLS! 💙
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Mrs. Tiara McCartney 🏆
Our students voted, and they chose someone truly special! Mrs. McCartney is our school superhero—always there with kindness, grace, and care. Thank you for everything you do! 💙
🎉 AND OUR NOVEMBER STUDENT STARS:
🏅 GRIT Students of the Month recognized for embracing challenges with purpose and showing remarkable resilience!
🌟 DOUBLE CHAMPION: Andrew Ushman (3rd Grade) won BOTH our i-Ready Reading AND Math championships! Andrew completed 18 reading lessons—more than any student in our school—with a perfect 100% pass rate. Incredible dedication! 📚✨
🥇 Grade-Level Champions:
Grade 2 led in Math with the highest time-on-task and a 97% pass rate
Grade 3 achieved the highest Reading pass rate at 94%
Want ALL the details and photos from our November Awards Assembly? 📸 Check out this week's OWL Family Newsletter coming out THIS SUNDAY!
You'll see the full stories of our amazing students, our GRIT award winners, and all the wonderful things happening at Mary M. Knight School—plus a sneak peek at what's coming next!
Don't miss it! 🦉
Go OWLS! 💙
📘 Student Opportunity Alert!
The Washington State Legislature is accepting applications for its Page Program, open to students ages 14–17. Participants spend one week at the Capitol assisting with legislative duties, attending Page School, and experiencing government up close.
This is an outstanding chance for students to build leadership skills and explore civic engagement.
✔ Ages 14–17
✔ One-week session in Olympia
✔ Hands-on learning about lawmaking
✔ Stipend provided
More info & application link:
https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program/
The Washington State Legislature is accepting applications for its Page Program, open to students ages 14–17. Participants spend one week at the Capitol assisting with legislative duties, attending Page School, and experiencing government up close.
This is an outstanding chance for students to build leadership skills and explore civic engagement.
✔ Ages 14–17
✔ One-week session in Olympia
✔ Hands-on learning about lawmaking
✔ Stipend provided
More info & application link:
https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program/
