Mary M. Knight School District

The scheduled Facilities Planning meeting for tonight, February 4th, is canceled and will be postponed to a later date. Thank you.

Due to inclement weather and safety, Mary M. Knight will closed today, Tuesday, February 4, 2025. There will be no out-of-district transportation or after-school activities. Thank you

Mary M. Knight Families, Due to inclement weather, tonight's basketball games at Clallam Bay have been canceled. There will be no make-up date. Also, there will be no practice tonight due to the school closure.

🎵 Music & Games in 4th Grade! 🎵 Our 4th graders are making music learning fun with an engaging game of Shark Attack! While mastering quarter and eighth notes, students collect Nemo music note cards while navigating challenges like Shark Attacks, Jellyfish encounters, and Schools of Fish. This interactive approach to music notation not only keeps our students engaged but builds essential skills they'll need for recorder lessons in 5th grade. The game reinforces rhythm recognition through clapping or verbal identification, making music theory both accessible and enjoyable. Combined with their ongoing xylophone instruction, these young musicians are developing a strong foundation in sheet music reading. The enthusiasm and friendly competition during today's lesson showed just how engaging music education can be! #MMKMusic #MusicEducation #LearningThroughPlay #MMKPride

❄️ Snow Bus Routes Update ❄️ Wondering about our snow bus routes? We've got you covered! 🚌☃️ Click here for all the details: https://www.marymknight.com/page/transportation-department Stay safe and warm out there! 🌨️✨

Exploring Science in 5th Grade! 🔬 Our young scientists in 5th grade are diving into some exciting hands-on learning as they master the fundamental skills of measuring mass and volume. These essential measurement techniques are crucial building blocks for their future scientific endeavors. Through engaging laboratory activities, students are learning how to use scientific tools with precision and accuracy. They're discovering that measurements aren't just numbers – they're key to understanding the physical world around us. Whether they're calculating the volume of different objects or determining mass using balance scales, our 5th graders are developing skills that will serve them well in future science courses. What makes this learning particularly special is seeing the students' enthusiasm as they make connections between these measurement concepts and real-world applications. They're beginning to understand how scientists use these same skills in everything from cooking to engineering! Keep up the great work, 5th grade scientists! Your dedication to learning these important scientific skills is truly impressive! 🌟 #MMKPride #STEM #HandsOnLearning #ScienceEducation #5thGrade

📢 Mary M. Knight Report Cards Are Available! 🎓✨ Student grades have been added to Family Access for your viewing! 📚✅ Our team is currently folding and stuffing them to be mailed out, but if you don’t want to wait, you can check them out now on Skyward! 🔹 How to View: 1️⃣ Log in to Skyward Family Access 2️⃣ Click on the Portfolio icon 3️⃣ Select: 📌 2024-25 Semester 1 Report Card (Middle & High School) 📌 2024-25 Term 2 Report Card (Elementary School) Thank you for staying informed, and let’s finish the school year strong! 💪📖 #MaryMKnight #ReportCards #StudentSuccess #Skyward

📢 SkillsUSA Presentation at Mr. Ferguson’s 6th Grade Class! 🎤✨ Yesterday, Logan, Andiana, and Cloey from SkillsUSA visited Mr. Ferguson’s 6th-grade class to share an exciting presentation about what SkillsUSA is all about! 🇺🇸🔧🔨 They talked about leadership, career readiness, and the amazing opportunities SkillsUSA provides for students. The 6th graders were engaged, asked great questions, and got a glimpse of how SkillsUSA can shape their future! A huge thank you to Mr. Ferguson for welcoming us into the classroom and to Logan, Andiana, and Cloey for representing SkillsUSA with pride! ❤️💙 #SkillsUSA #Leadership #CareerReady #FutureLeaders

Building Positive School Culture at MMK! 🌟 Our 8th graders are leading the way in creating a more supportive and encouraging school environment through their Character Strong advisory lessons. Today's focus was particularly meaningful as students explored the power of showing up for one another and celebrating each other's achievements. The challenge presented to our students was simple yet impactful: gather friends to attend school events and actively support their peers who are participating or competing. This initiative helps strengthen our school community by teaching students that their presence and encouragement make a real difference. It's heartwarming to see our students engaging in discussions about how attendance and positive support at school events can transform our school culture. They're learning that when we cheer for our classmates during sports games, applaud during performances, or simply show up to support various school activities, we're building a stronger, more connected MMK family. Great job to our 8th graders and their teacher for diving deep into these important conversations about mutual support and school spirit. These are the kinds of lessons that help create the positive, encouraging environment we strive for at Mary M. Knight. #MMKPride #SchoolCulture #CharacterStrong #StudentLeadership

🎵 Making Music at MMK: 6th Graders Master the Recorder! 🎵 There's something special happening in our elementary music program! Our talented 6th graders are embarking on an exciting musical journey through the Ninja Recorder Belt curriculum, and the progress they're making is truly noteworthy. In Mrs. Chambless's music class, students are not just learning to play an instrument – they're developing fundamental music reading skills that will last a lifetime. Starting with the White Belt challenge (Hot Cross Buns), our young musicians are mastering the basics of breath control and finger placement for the notes G, A, and B. It's wonderful to see their confidence grow as they progress through each belt level! The enthusiasm in the classroom is contagious as students advance through their belt levels. Many have already earned their White and Yellow belts, with several ambitious musicians progressing to the Red Belt level! As they move forward, the challenge increases – students must rely more on their memory and understanding of musical notation rather than letter guides. The ultimate goal? The prestigious Black Belt, where students will perform "Ode to Joy." But the learning doesn't stop there! Once students complete their belt progression, they'll have the opportunity to choose their own musical pieces to learn, fostering a lifelong love of music. We're incredibly proud of our 6th graders' dedication and musical growth. Keep up the fantastic work, musicians! 🎵 #MMKPride #MusicEducation #StudentSuccess #ElementaryMusic

🎉✨ January is School Board Recognition Month! ✨🎉 We’re sending a huge shoutout to our incredible Mary M. Knight School Board members—Jill Edgin, Alexander Ushman, Jake Goldy, Cynthia Brehmeyer, and Kayla Mali! 🎊👏 Your dedication, leadership, and passion make a world of difference for our students, staff, and community. 💙📚 Let’s show them some love! Drop a ❤️👏🙌 in the comments to thank them for all they do! #SchoolBoardMonth #MMKStrong #ThankYouMMKBoard #LeadingTheWay #EducationChampions

Come on down to MMK for senior night, mini cheer, and our silent auction. Metal shop and art club have a selection of great art pieces and metal shop projects. Support our MMK OWLS!

Exciting Math Progress at MMK! 📊✏️ It's wonderful to see our young mathematicians hard at work in Mrs. Jewett's 2nd-grade classroom! Our students are diving deep into developing their math fluency - the ability to solve basic math problems quickly and accurately. But they're not just practicing their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills; they're taking ownership of their learning journey. What makes me particularly proud is watching our students set personal goals and track their own progress using graphs. These young learners are not only building essential mathematical skills but also developing important habits of goal-setting and self-monitoring that will serve them well throughout their academic careers. The enthusiasm I witnessed as students charted their improvements on their "How Am I Doing?" progress graphs was truly inspiring. When students can visualize their growth, it builds confidence and motivates them to keep pushing forward. Great work, Mrs. Jewett and 2nd graders! You exemplify the spirit of continuous improvement we value so much at Mary M. Knight. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟 #MMKPride #StudentSuccess #MathMatters #GrowthMindset

Exciting STEM Learning in Action at MMK! 🤖 Mr. Johannes's CTE robotics students are mastering real-world engineering skills through an innovative LEGO EV3 robotics project. Students Orion Sjolie, Dayton Triggs, and Dylan Hansen demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities as they programmed their robot to navigate complex mazes using block coding. This project exemplifies our district's commitment to hands-on STEM education, preparing our students with critical skills in engineering, computer science, and collaborative problem-solving. We're proud to see our MMK students tackling these engaging technical challenges with such enthusiasm and dedication! #MMKPride #STEM #RoboticsEducation #K12Learning

Exciting art and literacy connections happened in our library this week! Students explored themes of friendship and kindness through the story "Love Monster." After reading, they created artwork reflecting on sharing and building meaningful friendships. This engaging lesson helped reinforce our school's values of empathy and positive relationships. #LibraryLearning #StudentArt #KindnessMatters

🏀 Mary M. Knight High School Basketball Update 🏀 Hey Owls fans! 📣 Catch the boys' basketball team hitting the court tonight at 5:30 PM, followed by the girls' game at 7:00 PM. Both games will be held at Ocosta High School in Westport. 🏀💪 Come cheer on our teams and show your Owl pride! 💚🦉 #GoOwls #MMKBasketball

🎉📣 Mini Cheer is in full swing! Don't miss their big performance on Tuesday night during halftime of the second game at the girls' and boys' high school basketball doubleheader. 🏀💃 Come out, show your support, and cheer on the talented Mary M. Knight Mini Cheer team! 💚🤍🖤 Let’s make it a night to remember! #MiniCheer #MaryMKnight #GoTeam

🏗️ MMK Metal Shop: Building Skills & Success! Our talented Metal Shop students have raised over $1,500 through their incredible craftsmanship, selling custom projects at the OTF, Holiday Bazaar, and community events. Their dedication earned them special recognition with personalized MMK Carhartt hoodies. Support our future metalworkers! Browse and purchase their handcrafted pieces: https://offerup.com/item/detail/1734660616 #MMKPride #CTESuccess #MetalworkingSkills

📢 Join the MMK Facility Planning Committee! Are you interested in shaping the future of our district's facilities? 🏫✨ Superintendent Matt Mallery is hosting a Facility Planning Committee Meeting to discuss both short-term and long-term facility needs. 📅 Date: January 23rd 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Superintendent’s Office Your input is invaluable, and we’d love for you to attend! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Superintendent Matt Mallery at 360-426-6767 ext. 101. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for our district! 🌟 #MMKSD #FacilityPlanning #CommunityInvolvement

🏆 Join Our Team as Head Baseball Coach! 🏆 Mary M. Knight School District is excited to announce an opening for a Head Baseball Coach for the 2025 season. Responsibilities: -Develop and implement program activities in line with relevant rules and regulations. -Supervise student-athletes throughout all program activities. -Employ effective instructional techniques to enhance the program. -Report directly to the Athletic Director. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter detailing their qualifications to: Tom Kerr, Athletic Director Mary M. Knight School District 2987 W. Matlock Brady Road Elma, WA 98541 Join us in fostering athletic excellence and mentoring our student-athletes! ⚾️ #CoachingOpportunity #BaseballCoach #MaryMKnightSchoolDistrict