π¨ What a magical day at Mary M. Knight Elementary! Our little OWLS spread their creative wings during today's Winter Arts & Crafts classes. Students enjoyed festive activities and made wonderful holiday creations, filling our halls with joy and artistic spirit.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring this special event as part of Winter Fest Week, and to our dedicated tstaff who helped make this experience truly memorable for our students. Your support brings these enriching opportunities to our OWLS!
Together, we're creating wonderful winter memories that will last long after the glitter settles. #MMKOwls #WinterFest2024 #SchoolCommunity #StudentCreativity







Good morning; this message is to inform our community that Mary M. Knight schools are on time today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Buses and the school start time will be running at a standard 9:00 AM today. We currently have power and are operating on time. We understand that inclement weather may cause issues with flooding and power. Thank you.
πΈ Holiday Spirit is in full swing at Mary M. Knight! Our students continued Winter Spirit Week with an incredible "Holiday Character Day" that transformed our hallways into a festive celebration!
From mischievous elves and jolly Santas to sweet gingerbread friends and even our favorite green grump from Whoville - our students went all out with their creative costumes! The enthusiasm and joy they brought to school today truly captures what makes our MMK community so special.





π’ Reminder for Mary M. Knight Families! π
This Friday, December 20th, is a half day to kick off Winter Break! βοΈ Students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM.
Wishing everyone a happy and restful Winter Break! π

Today marks the first day of our Winter Fest Spirit Week at Mary M. Knight. Throughout this week, our students will participate in various holiday activities and events as we approach winter break. Today featured Pajama Day for Spirit Week, where students came to school dressed in their pajamas and brought along their favorite stuffed animals and blankets, all warm and cozy.





ππ The Mary M Knight School District had an amazing time participating in the Christmas Town Holiday Magic Parade this past Saturday! ππ
Our Mary M Knight Cheerleaders took FIRST PLACE in marching π, and the Transportation Department won the Best of Parade award ππ
! We couldn't be prouder of our district for showing off that #OwlPride and representing the Mary M Knight Owls in such a festive way. π¦β€οΈ
#OwlPride #CommunitySpirit #MMKCheer #BestOfParade #HolidayMagic









π¨ Game Day Reminder π¨
Hey, Mary M. Knight Middle School Basketball Fans! π
Todayβs the day! Our teams are facing off against Taholah, and we want YOU to be there to cheer them on! ππ€
Hereβs the schedule for todayβs games:
π Boys B Game β 4:00 PM
π Girls Game β 5:30 PM
π Boys A Game β 7:00 PM
Important Reminder: Students will be departing at 1:30 PM today, so make sure youβre ready to go! Letβs show up, show out, and support our incredible teams! π
Go MMK! Letβs bring home some wins! πͺ
#MMKBasketball #GameDay #GoMMK #TaholahGame

π£ Join Our Facility Planning Committee!
Are you interested in helping shape the future of our districtβs facilities? Superintendent Matt Mallery is inviting community members to participate in a short-term and long-term Facility Planning Committee Meeting.
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When: December 12th at 6:00 PM
π Where: Superintendentβs Office
π½οΈ Food Provided
Your input is valuable as we work together to plan improvements that will benefit our students and community. If you're interested, weβd love for you to attend!
For questions, feel free to contact Superintendent Matt Mallery at π 360-426-6767 ext. 101.
Letβs build a better future for our district together!

π HS Basketball Tonight! π
Come out and support Mary M. Knight School District as we face off against Quilcene in our home gym!
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Girls Basketball: 4:30 PM
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Boys Basketball: 6:00 PM
Letβs fill the stands and cheer our teams to victory! ππ
#GoMMK #MMKvsQuilcene #BasketballNight #SupportOurTeams #HomeGame

π¨ Game Update π¨
Attention, Mary M. Knight Middle School Basketball Fans!
Today's games against Taholah have been CANCELLED.
But donβt worryβtheyβve been rescheduled for Friday, December 6 at Taholah! Here's the updated schedule:
π Boys B Game β 4:00 PM
π Girls Game β 5:30 PM
π Boys A Game β 7:00 PM
Come out and support our teams! Go, MMK! ππ€ #MMKBasketball #GameRescheduled #GoMMK #TaholahGame

π¦π Thanksgiving Break Closure Announcement ππ¦
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Mary M. Knight School District will be CLOSED on November 27th, 28th, and 29th. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones.
School will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Wishing our students, families, and staff a safe and joyful holiday! π
#ThanksgivingBreak #Thankful #SchoolClosure #MMKSD

π¨ Important Update: Tonight's MS Basketball Games vs. Queets Cancelled π¨
Please note that tonight's Middle School basketball games against Queets have been cancelled.
However, practices at Mary M. Knight are still on as scheduled:
MS Basketball: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM π
HS Boys and Girls Basketball: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM π
Stay safe, and weβll see you at practice! ππͺ #MaryMKnight #Basketball #PracticeSchedule #GoTeam

βοΈ Snow Bus Routes Update βοΈ
Wondering about our snow bus routes? We've got you covered! πβοΈ
Click here for all the details: https://www.marymknight.com/page/transportation-department
Stay safe and warm out there! π¨οΈβ¨
π£ Join Our Facility Planning Committee!
Are you interested in helping shape the future of our districtβs facilities? Superintendent Matt Mallery is inviting community members to participate in a short-term and long-term Facility Planning Committee Meeting.
π
When: November 18th at 6:00 PM
π Where: Superintendentβs Office
π½οΈ Food Provided
Your input is valuable as we work together to plan improvements that will benefit our students and community. If you're interested, weβd love for you to attend!
For questions, feel free to contact Superintendent Matt Mallery at π 360-426-6767 ext. 101.
Letβs build a better future for our district together!

Are you looking for some Holiday gifts? Don't forget to come to the Mary M. Knight Holiday Bazaar from 10 am - 6 pm today and 10 am - 3 pm tomorrow. Support the Mary M. Knight PTO and some of the Mary M. Knight CTE programs like the metals club, art club, and much more!

π’ Mary M. Knight School District Notice
The district will be closed on Friday, November 8 for professional development and Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 12. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Yesterday and today, the secondary and elementary students participated in their Halloween fest activities. The secondary does a quarterly reward activity in which students can purchase fun activities with their OWL bucks as part of our positive behavior reward program. Way to model OWL expectations, and GO OWLS!







π Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday! π
Just a heads up! This Sunday, November 3rd, donβt forget to set your clocks back by one hour. π Daylight Saving Time is ending, which means an extra hour of sleep! π΄
This time change can be a great opportunity to adjust sleep schedules for a smoother start to the school week. Letβs make the most of the extra hour and come back refreshed for Monday!
Happy Fall Back! π

π Now Hiring Substitute Van Drivers! π The Mary M. Knight School District is in need of Substitute Van Drivers for the 2024-25 school year! If you're looking for a flexible position and enjoy working with students, apply today! No prior experience needed, and training is available. Earn $24.62 per hour and enjoy the opportunity for paid CDL training if youβre interested in learning to drive a school bus! π How to Apply: Head to our Human Resources page and complete the Classified Application. π
Position open until filled, so donβt wait! Join us in making a difference in our studentsβ daily lives! For more details, visit: https://www.marymknight.com/page/human-resources

π¬ Donβt want to wait for the mail to receive our November Newsletter? You can check it out now on our webpage! Just head over to School Newsletters and click on Monthly Newsletter. Stay updated with all the latest news and events! π #SchoolUpdates #NovemberNewsletter
