We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Mary M. Knight volleyball players who have been recognized for their outstanding performance this season!
🌟 1st Team All-League
• Cloey Fletcher
🌟 2nd Team All-League
• Maelynn Nygaard
• Brooke Mirka
🌟 Honorable Mention
• Bella Buck
• Hayden Hughes
Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly shine. Congratulations, ladies — you make us all Knight proud! 🦉💚🤍
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Just a reminder that all students planning to attend Running Start must meet with Ms. Alex Fisher before December 9th for planning.
Your RSEVF form is due no later than December 16th in order to attend Winter Running Start at Olympic College, Grays Harbor College, or South Puget Sound Community College.
Don’t wait — schedule your meeting today! 🎓✨
🎉 Our October Kindergarten Student of the Month is Elli Miller! Elli demonstrates RESPONSIBILITY by taking pride in everything she does. She follows directions carefully, completes her work neatly and on time, and when she makes a mistake, she fixes it and keeps moving forward with a positive attitude. Elli shows excellence in her work habits every single day and is a shining example of what it means to be an OWL! Way to go, Elli!
#OWLSPride #GRITinAction #StudentOfTheMonth
We’re excited to kick off our winter season with high school wrestling — open to both female and male athletes!
Practice Details:
📅 Start Date: Monday, November 17th
🕒 Time: 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Weight Room
What to Bring:
Wrestling shoes (If you cannot afford a pair, please see Shantel in the District Office for assistance.)
Practice clothes: mid-length shorts and a t-shirt — not too big or baggy.
No jewelry may be worn during practice.
Transportation:
Students will need to arrange their own transportation home after practice.
We’re looking forward to an awesome start to the season and can’t wait to see our student-athletes on the mat!
🎉 Please join us in congratulating Akari Mali, our October 3rd Grade Student of the Month! Akari is an outstanding example of RESPONSIBILITY and GRIT.
She completes all assignments on time, comes prepared every day, and always works her hardest without complaint. When she makes mistakes, Akari accepts them and works to fix them, showing true accountability and a growth mindset. Akari demonstrates what it means to be an exceptional OWL! Great job, Akari!
#OWLSPride #GRITinAction #StudentOfTheMonth
October Student of the Month for Pre-School - Rosalynn Austin
🎉 Congratulations to our October Pre-School Student of the Month, Rosalynn Austin! Rosalynn exemplifies RESPONSIBILITY by taking true ownership of her learning journey.
She has made incredible progress, putting extra effort and detail into every task. From writing her name independently to staying focused and working with determination, Rosalynn shows what it means to OWN your growth! We are so proud of the progress you've made, Rosalynn!
#OWLSPride #GRITinAction #StudentOfTheMonth
🎉 We're thrilled to recognize Kenna as our October 2nd Grade Student of the Month! Kenna demonstrates outstanding RESPONSIBILITY by taking ownership of her learning and tracking her own progress. She listens carefully to directions and works independently with focus and determination, always aiming to improve.
The quality of Kenna's work consistently reflects her effort, care, and strong sense of responsibility. Kenna is a wonderful example of GRIT in action! We're so proud of you, Kenna!
#OWLSPride #GRITinAction #StudentOfTheMonth
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025 – Teacher In-Service Day
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day Observance
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12th with our regular Wednesday late start schedule.
Enjoy the long weekend, Owls! 💚🦉🤍
MMK came out on top last night against WSD! The win sends the Owls to the 1B Coastal League 6-Man Football Championship Game!
📍 Location: Wishkah
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15th
⏰ Kickoff: 1:00 PM
Come out and cheer on your Owls as they battle for the championship! 💚🦉🤍
October Student of the Month for 1st Grade - Dominic Franco
🎉 Congratulations to Dominic Franco, our October 1st Grade Student of the Month! Dominic shows exceptional PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY by taking charge of his own learning. When he finishes his work, he independently chooses to read without being asked, demonstrating strong initiative and work habits.
Dominic takes ownership of both his learning and his behavior, making him an outstanding role model for responsibility and GRIT! Keep up the amazing work, Dominic!
#OWLSPride #GRITinAction #StudentOfTheMonth
Yesterday we switched things up and served breakfast for lunch — and the students loved it! One student even said it was the best lunch they’ve ever had. 💛
Our amazing food service team served up a delicious platter of breakfast favorites: scrambled eggs, sausage patties, French toast sticks, and crispy hash browns — plus a huge selection of fresh fruit! 🍎🍌🍓
We love getting to surprise our students with something special every now and then. It’s moments like these that make what we do so rewarding! 💫
Check out your Volleyball, Football, Flag Football, & Cheer photos — taken by the amazing Shawna Whelan! 🙌
👉 View & order here:
https://vnnphotos.smugmug.com/Mary-M-Knight-Owls/Media-Day-Team-Photos/2025-10-15-Mary-M-Knight-Fall-Sports-Shawna-Whelan
#MMKOwls #FallSports #GoOwls #MediaDay #TeamSpirit #HighSchoolSports
Grab a cozy drink, settle in, and check out what’s been happening around MMK! From exciting updates to upcoming events, this edition is packed with news you won’t want to miss.
👉 Read it online now: https://aptg.co/2SQ_by
📬 Printed copies are hot off the press and will be landing in your mailboxes very soon — so keep an eye out!
We can’t wait for you to see all the great things happening in our community this month. 💛 #MMKFamily #NewsletterTime #StayConnected
Tonight’s game is a Postseason match, which means District pricing will apply:
💵 $8 for adults
🎟️ $6 for students, seniors, and veterans
You can purchase tickets online through GoFan using this link:
👉 https://gofan.co/event/5185166?schoolId=WA86275
There will also be a cash option at the gate.
Come out and cheer on our team — let’s pack the stands and show our support! 💚🤍
🏐 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! 💚🤍
