Mary M. Knight School District

Principal's Message As we enter Spring Break, I'm proud of our March award winners and GRIT students who exemplify our MMK values! While school pauses, our athletes compete Thursday (Track) and Friday (Baseball). Don't miss the PTO meeting April 9th and their Blanket Sale fundraiser. Enjoy your break! See our full newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/vrtjw

🚨 Game Update & Practice Reminder 🚨 Tonight's HS/MS doubleheader vs. Wishkah has been canceled due to Wishkah not having enough eligible players. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 5/7. Unfortunately, Wishkah will also have to cancel their remaining middle school games with us due to low participation numbers. 📢 Practice Reminder: High School & Middle School practice today from 12:30-2:30. See you there! 💪⚾ #GoTeam #StayReady

📢 Athletic Schedule Updates & Early Release Info 🦉 Good morning, Owls! There have been some changes to our athletic schedules this week. Please review the updated event calendar below. Also, a reminder that students will be released early at 12:25 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. 📅 Tuesday, 3/25 🏃‍♂️ HS Track at Toutle Lake – 3:30 PM (Depart 1:00 PM, Release 12:45 PM) ⛳ HS Golf at Oaksridge (Elma) – 3:30 PM (Depart 1:45 PM, Release 1:30 PM) 🚫 No MS Track practice ⚾ Baseball practice 3:00 - 5:00 PM 📅 Wednesday, 3/26 🏃‍♂️ MS Track at Raymond – 3:30 PM (Depart 1:45 PM, Early Release 12:25 PM) ⚾ HS/MS Baseball Doubleheader vs. Wishkah – 4:00 & 6:00 PM 🚫 No HS Golf or HS Track practice 📅 Thursday, 3/27 🚫 No events scheduled (Early Release at 12:25 PM) 🚫 No HS/MS Track or HS Golf practice ⚾ Baseball practice 12:30 - 2:30 PM 📅 Friday, 3/28 ⚾ HS Baseball at LQ – 4:00 PM (Depart 1:00 PM) 🚫 No HS Golf or MS Track practice 🏃‍♂️ HS Track practice 12:30 - 2:30 PM Thank you for your support, and let’s have a great week! Go Owls! 🦉🤍💚

Mary M. Knight PTO is excited to offer cozy owl blankets as part of our fundraising efforts to support our students! These soft and stylish blankets are perfect for showing school spirit or gifting to a loved one. Pre-sales end on May 5th, so be sure to place your order before the deadline. Blankets will be delivered to Mary M. Knight School within 7 business days after the sale closes. Your support helps us continue providing valuable resources and opportunities for our students—thank you for being a part of this fundraiser! https://fundraise.team/products/mary-m-knight-pto?variant=44297994109104

🚨 Game Canceled 🚨 Due to forecasted rain and unplayable field conditions, today’s home baseball game vs. Shelton C has been cancelled. Unfortunately, at this time, it will not be rescheduled. Stay dry and safe! ⚾🌧️

📢 Important School & Church Updates! 📢 📅 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – Early Release at 12:25 PM due to conferences. 🚨 No Late Arrival – Normal school start time. 📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Early Release at 12:25 PM due to conferences. 📅 Friday, March 28, 2025 – Early Release at 12:25 PM. 🎉 Spring Break: March 31 – April 4, 2025 – No school all week! ⛪ No Church Night at Matlock Church on Wednesday, March 26 due to conferences. Please plan accordingly! 📚✏️ Enjoy your Spring Break! 🌸☀️

🦉 STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS IN ACTION! 🦉 Our amazing Mary M. Knight Entrepreneurship Class has been busy creating beautiful handcrafted items, and they're now available for purchase! Each item is just $5, and ALL proceeds directly support our students' future business projects. Now Available: ✅ Decorative Wooden Bowls ✅ Colorful Pencil Holders ✅ Wooden Flowers These items make perfect gifts or decorative pieces for your home or office! Stop by the MMK Front Office after school to purchase yours before they're gone! For questions or to reserve your items, contact us at: 📞 360-426-6767 📧 mmkstore@mmk.wednet.edu Thank you for supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of our Owls! Your purchase helps our students gain valuable real-world business experience while creating something beautiful for our community. #MMKProud #StudentEntrepreneurs #OwlSpirit #SupportLocalStudents

🚨 Game Update 🚨 Due to continued rain and poor field conditions, tonight’s HS baseball game at Wishkah has been canceled. Information about a make-up game will be shared later on. Stay tuned for more updates! ⚾️🌧️

Mary M. Knight Students Build Connections Through Teamwork! Our creative problem-solvers from Ms. Niles' class took on an exciting engineering challenge in our library recently! Students wondered if they could connect bendy straws together and stretch them all the way around the room - and through teamwork and perseverance, they made it happen! It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and collaboration as students positioned themselves strategically around the library, arms raised high, carefully holding their sections of the connected straws. This hands-on activity fostered teamwork, spatial awareness, and brought joy to our young learners. At Mary M. Knight, we celebrate these moments of curiosity and collective achievement. When our students ask "What if?" and work together to find answers, they're developing important skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Special thanks to Mrs. Henson for encouraging our students to think creatively and supporting this fun learning opportunity! #MMKPride #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #HandsOnLearning

📢 Spirit Week at Mary M. Knight School District! 🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Here’s what’s coming up: 🦉 Monday: Owl Pride/Green Out Day – Wear your Owl gear or rock that green! 🏈 Tuesday: Jersey Day – Represent your favorite team with your best jersey! 🌍 Wednesday: Tourist Day – Dress like you’re on vacation! 🎭 Thursday: Mismatch Day – The crazier, the better—mix up those patterns! 🏖️ Friday: Beach Day – Bring the summer vibes with your beach gear! Let’s make this week full of fun and school spirit! 💚✨ #MMKSpiritWeek #GoOwls

Our young astronomers in Mrs. Jewett's class have been on an exciting journey through space! After learning about planets and our solar system in their classroom, students expanded their cosmic knowledge with a special art project in the library. Each student created their own unique canvas artwork featuring planets of their choice. It was truly inspiring to hear them thoughtfully explain which planets they selected and why. Some budding scientists even added black holes and stars to their cosmic creations! These beautiful space-themed canvases will be coming home with students this upcoming week. We encourage families to ask your children about their artwork and what they've learned about our fascinating solar system! At Mary M. Knight, we believe in connecting classroom learning with creative expression. Thank you to Mrs. Jewett and our library staff for providing this wonderful hands-on opportunity for our students to showcase their learning. #MMKPride #SpaceExplorers #StudentArtists

Mary M. Knight baseball game update! ⚾️ Today's game has been moved to Shelton High School baseball fields at 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton, WA 98584. 📅 Time: 4:00 PM 📍 New Location: Shelton High School Come out and cheer on our Owls for their first game of the season! Let’s show them our support! 🤍🦉💚 #GoOwls #MMKBaseball

📌 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SPRING CONFERENCES - MARCH 26-27, 2025 📌 Mary M. Knight families - it's time to schedule your Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences! This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child's progress and celebrate their growth this year. 📅 CONFERENCE DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, March 26: 1:00-3:30 PM Thursday, March 27: 1:00-3:30 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM (evening option) Friday, March 28: Early Release Day 💻 HOW TO SCHEDULE: Log in to Skyward Family Access Click on the Spring Conferences icon Select your preferred time slot (click the green + button) Click "Done Scheduling" Need help with Skyward? Contact Shantel Freeman: 360-426-6767 ext 101 or sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu Have questions about your child's conference? Elementary (PK-6): Contact your child's classroom teacher Secondary (7-12): Contact your child's advisory teacher Conference scheduling is now OPEN! Don't wait - secure your preferred time slot today! We look forward to seeing you all and sharing in your child's educational journey! 🎓✨

☘️✨ We kicked off St. Patrick’s Day a little early this morning with a pot of gold—and let’s just say, our elementary students were obsessed! 🌈💛 They thought they were getting chocolate pudding, but surprise! It was actually a rich, creamy cocoa yogurt topped with gold sprinkles, rainbow mini marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers. A little festive fun and a healthy twist—now that’s a win! 🏆🍫 This delicious treat comes straight from Healthy School Recipes, where we find many of our scratch-made favorites. Want to try it at home? Grab the recipe here: Chocolate S’more Yogurt Dip And speaking of scratch-made, don’t forget about our Friday breakfasts! 🥞🍓 Every week, we whip up homemade goodness—from fluffy pancakes to warm, hearty options that fuel our students for the day ahead. Because great food starts from scratch! #ScratchMadeFridays #HealthyEating #PotOfGold #StPatricksDayMagic #SchoolMealsDoneRight 🍀✨

Mary M. Knight Students Head to SkillsUSA State Competition! We're excited to announce that our talented SkillsUSA Club members will be representing Mary M. Knight at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Tacoma from March 27-29, 2025! Our dedicated students have been preparing diligently to showcase their skills in various categories. The Mary M. Knight team will be competing in two events: American Spirit: Cloey, Andiana, and Logan Entrepreneurship: Bella, Hayden Roberts, Lexi, and Hayden Hughes This prestigious competition provides an incredible opportunity for our students to demonstrate their technical abilities, leadership skills, and career readiness on a state level. They'll join hundreds of other talented students from across Washington in events that challenge both their technical and professional skills. While at the competition, our students will participate in specialized contests, leadership development activities, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event culminates with an awards ceremony on March 29th, where we hope to celebrate their achievements! Our SkillsUSA advisor, Mr. Garrett Johannes, has been working tirelessly to prepare our students for this opportunity. The team will depart on March 27th and return to Mary M. Knight on March 29th. We're incredibly proud of these students for their dedication and commitment to excellence. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent our school and community at this prestigious event! We'll be sure to share updates and photos from the competition on our social media channels. Go Owls!

A big thank you to Rebecca Shipman from Mason County Public Health & Human Services for stopping by and teaching our kindergarteners about the importance of brushing their teeth! 🦷✨ We truly appreciate her time and dedication in helping our little ones learn healthy habits—plus, providing them with the supplies they need to keep their smiles shining! 😁👏 #HealthySmiles #ThankYou #KindergartenFun

Mary M. Knight School recently welcomed special guests Margaret Garrett, Regional Farm to School Coordinator from our Educational Service District, and Pamela Bish, SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator from WSU Mason & Grays Harbor Counties Extension, who brought the Farm to School program directly to our students. The visitors prepared and served a nutritious beef stew featuring an impressive variety of locally sourced vegetables from farms right here in our community. Students enjoyed fresh carrots, green beans, onions, yellow potatoes, celery root, rutabaga, turnips, and aromatic herbs like basil, thyme, and parsley—all grown within miles of our school. Many of the ingredients came from neighboring farms including Colvin Ranch in Tenino, known for their sustainable grazing practices; Skokomish Valley Farms, which specializes in diverse vegetable production along the fertile Skokomish River; and Harp Acres Farm in McCleary, where a variety of seasonal produce is grown using environmentally friendly methods. Students had the opportunity to sample this hearty, flavorful dish during their lunch period, giving them firsthand experience with fresh, local ingredients prepared in a delicious way. "This program helps our students make the connection between local agriculture and healthy eating habits," said Principal Stoney. "It's one of many ways we're working to promote good nutrition while supporting our regional farming community." The school extends special thanks to our dedicated food service team, whose ongoing commitment to our students' nutrition and wellbeing made this event possible. Their daily efforts ensure our students receive nutritious meals, and their support of special programs like Farm to School enriches the educational experience at Mary M. Knight. The Farm to School initiative is part of a broader effort to introduce students to nutritious food options while teaching them about sustainable agriculture and the importance of supporting local food systems.

Support Future Entrepreneurs at Mary M. Knight High School! Our Entrepreneurship class is launching innovative projects and needs your help with funding for materials and mentorship. Every donation makes a difference. Email us at mmkstore@mmk.wednet.edu for more information. Thank you for investing in our students' future!

Happy Classified Employee Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing classified staff who keep our schools running smoothly every day. From transportation and food services to office staff, paraeducators, custodians, maintenance teams, and substitutes—you are the backbone of our schools! 🏫💙 Your dedication and contributions make a difference in the lives of students and staff alike. Join us in showing appreciation for these incredible professionals! 👏 #ClassifiedEmployeeWeek #ThankYouClassifiedStaff #EssentialEveryDay

Don’t forget! ⏰🌞 Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 9! That means we’re springing forward—longer days and more evening sunshine ahead! Who’s ready for more daylight? ☀️🙌 #DaylightSavings #SpringForward