🍎 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🍎
October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible leadership of our school administrators.
At Mary M. Knight, we are proud to honor our amazing principal Mr. Stoney and assistant principal Ms. Bell! 🎉 Their dedication, guidance, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make a lasting difference every single day.
Thank you, Mr. Stoney and Ms. Bell, for all you do to lead with heart, inspire learning, and make MMK a place where everyone can thrive! 💚🤍
Learn more about National Principals Month here: https://www.principalsmonth.org/about/
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #MMKOwls #Leadership #SchoolPride
🌎 Great Washington ShakeOut – Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am! 🌎
Mary M. Knight will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, joining schools and organizations across Washington to practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!” This important statewide event helps us all be better prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies.
🚨 Important Note for Grays Harbor County Residents:
During the ShakeOut drill, the AHAB (All Hazard Alert Broadcast) sirens will be activated using the actual siren wail — not the usual Westminster Chimes you typically hear during monthly tests. Don’t be alarmed — this is only a test!
Let’s all take a few minutes to practice safety and preparedness together!
Learn more about the ShakeOut and how you can take part at 👉 https://www.shakeout.org/washington/
#GreatShakeOut #MMKOwls #Preparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
We look forward to seeing all our students in class and ready to learn! 🍎📚
🏀 We’re Hiring Coaches! 🤼♂️⛹️♀️
Mary M. Knight School District is looking for qualified and passionate individuals to join our athletics program! We currently have openings for the following positions:
Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach
High School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
High School Wrestling Head Coach
If you’re interested and would like to schedule an interview, please contact Tom Kerr, Athletic Director, at 360-426-6767 ext. 106 or by email at tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu.
Come help our student-athletes grow, compete, and succeed—Go Owls! 🦉💚💚
We are excited to share that we're launching Rooms, a new communication feature within our existing Mary M. Knight School District app!
What is Rooms? Rooms is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows you to:
Have two-way conversations with your child's teachers
Receive classroom announcements and updates
Access materials and coursework information
Stay informed about behavior celebrations and academic achievements
Enjoy automatic translation in your preferred language
What You Need to Do:
Make sure you have the Mary M. Knight School District app downloaded (available free in the App Store or Google Play)
Watch your email this week for your personal Rooms invitation
Follow the simple setup steps when your invite arrives
This upgrade means everything you need - district news, events, menus, AND classroom communication - will be in one convenient place!
Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon.
Career Exploration Takes Flight at Satsop Business Park
We're thrilled to share that our MMK OWLS recently attended the Try-a-Trade event on October 9th at Satsop Business Park in Elma! This incredible hands-on learning experience gave our high school students the opportunity to explore dozens of construction trades, connect with industry employers, and discover exciting career pathways right here in our region.
Why Career and Technical Education (CTE) Matters
At Mary M. Knight, we believe that every student deserves to graduate ready for their future—whether that means entering the workforce, pursuing an apprenticeship, or continuing their education at a two- or four-year college. Career and Technical Education programs like Try-a-Trade are essential because they:
✨ Provide real-world context for classroom learning
✨ Help students discover their passions and strengths through hands-on exploration
✨ Build connections with local employers and industry professionals
✨ Open doors to high-demand, well-paying careers in skilled trades
✨ Develop essential workplace skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork
Exploring 18 Skilled Trades
Our students had the chance to engage with professionals from a wide variety of trades, including:
Electricians and Plumbers
Ironworkers and Operating Engineers
Carpenters and Bricklayers
Sheet Metal Workers and HVAC Technicians
And so many more!
Students walked away with new perspectives on career opportunities they may have never considered before. As one participant from last year shared: "Having the opportunity to meet with all of the companies there, discuss their work, and see examples of some of it" made all the difference in understanding what these careers truly entail.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Mrs. Cole
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Cole, one of our dedicated CTE teachers, who organized and accompanied our students to this valuable event. Mrs. Cole's commitment to preparing our OWLS for life after graduation is evident in everything she does, and we're so fortunate to have her leading our CTE programming!
Looking Ahead
Experiences like Try-a-Trade are just one of the many ways we're working to ensure our students are college AND career ready. Whether our OWLS choose a university path, a technical college, an apprenticeship, or direct entry into the workforce, we're committed to giving them the tools, experiences, and confidence they need to succeed.
Go OWLS! 🦉
Questions about our CTE programs? Contact the school office or reach out to Mrs. Cole. We're here to support your student's journey toward a bright and successful future!
Today we celebrated Taste Washington Day, where schools across the state serve up meals made with ingredients grown right here in Washington!
🍽️ Lunch: We dug into stuffed baked potatoes made with Eagle Eye potatoes from Mattawa — these spuds come from rich Columbia Basin soil, giving them that perfect fluffy-inside, crispy-outside bite! 🥔
🍏 Washington Apple Crunch: At noon, our students joined the statewide “crunch heard around Washington” as everyone bit into crisp, juicy apples from Washington Fruit in Yakima — a family-owned farm that’s been growing some of the state’s tastiest apples for over a century!
The cafeteria was full of laughter, crunches, and happy faces — and our students proudly showed off their Farm to School stickers! 💚 We’d say Taste WA Day was a smashing (or should we say crunching) success! 😄
As you can see… some students loved it more than others! 😆
These muffins were made from scratch with zucchini from Imperial’s Garden in Wapato and carrots from Bolthouse Fresh in Prosser — both amazing Washington farms! 🌾
🥒 Imperial’s Garden is a family-owned farm known for its fresh, high-quality vegetables grown right in the Yakima Valley.
🥕 Bolthouse Fresh is one of Washington’s top carrot producers, bringing crisp, sweet flavor straight from Prosser.
We love serving up local ingredients that make our meals both farm fresh and kid approved! 💚
#TasteWashingtonDay #FarmToSchool #MMKFoodService #LocalLove #FreshFromWA
🎉🍏 It’s Taste Washington Day at MMK! 🍎🥕
Did you know that every October, schools across Washington celebrate Taste Washington Day? It’s a state-wide event that puts a spotlight on local farms and food — showing where our food comes from, who grows it, and how it gets to our plates. It’s all about building connections from farm to fork!
At MMK, we’re joining the fun — and proud to serve top-notch, fresh, Washington-grown foods to our students today (and every day)!
✨ Breakfast: Harvest Muffins made with zucchini from Imperial’s Garden in Wapato and carrots from Bolthouse Fresh in Prosser.
✨ Lunch: Stuffed baked potatoes using Eagle Eye potatoes from Mattawa.
✨ Washington Apple Crunch: At noon, we’ll all bite into crunchy apples from Washington Fruit in Yakima — sound the crunch across the whole cafeteria! 🍏
We’re excited to be part of this effort to bring more quality, local produce into our kitchen and onto student trays. It means fresher flavor, support for Washington farmers, and a stronger connection between our students and the land around us.
Come crunch with us, taste the difference, and join in the celebration!
#TasteWADay #FarmToSchool #MMKEatsLocal #WAAppleCrunch
Lifetouch will be on campus capturing those big smiles.
👉 If you have any questions, problems, or concerns about your child’s pictures or orders, please reach out directly to Lifetouch Customer Service:
📞 1-800-736-4753
🕒 Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)
Let’s make Picture Day a great one! 🌟
The Food Service Department is proud to share that we’re taking big steps toward serving 100% scratch-made, in-house meals for our students. Why? Because they deserve the very best! 💛
After finalizing our scratch-made lunch menu last month, we’ve now expanded into breakfast. Currently, we’re serving scratch-made breakfast items three days a week, with the goal of reaching five days a week by January.
This week, students enjoyed:
✔️ Oatmeal Bars (so good that some bought seconds!)
✔️ Freshly baked Scones
✔️ Cheesy Potato, Egg & Bacon Bake
We’re committed to continuing this journey, one recipe at a time, to bring healthier, fresher, and tastier meals to our students every day. 🌟
Join us for the first SkillsUSA Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct 7!
We’ll meet bi-weekly on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:00–4:15 p.m.
What is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Members gain valuable experiences in leadership, teamwork, community service, and hands-on technical skills that prepare them for future careers.
Who can join?
All students in grades 8–12 are welcome—no prior experience required!
📧 Contact: gjohannes@mmk.wednet.edu
📞 Phone: 360-426-6767
👔 Advisor: Mr. Johannes
We served up Sweet Thai Chili Chicken – sweet, tangy, and just a little kick of spice. 🍗🍚🥦
The best part? Our students really enjoyed it! Nothing better than full bellies and happy taste buds that took a trip around the world. 😋🍴✈️
Love working with kids? Want a job that makes a difference every single day? Join our transportation team at Mary M. Knight!
As a Bus Monitor, you’ll help keep our students safe, supported, and smiling on their way to and from school.
🚌 Be part of a great team
👦👧 Make connections with students
💛 Play a big role in their day
Sound like you (or someone you know)? Apply today ➡️ https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/137405
We’re looking for energetic, caring drivers to help get our students where they need to go—safe, sound, and smiling!
🚌 Bus Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138619
🚐 Van Driver → https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/EdJobsNW/opening/138613
Hop in the driver’s seat of a rewarding career—your community (and our students!) will thank you. 🚦💫
🥕 Here you can see our team putting it to use right away—prepping fresh vegetables for the Hearty Beef Stew that was served for lunch today.
We are so grateful for the partnership and support from the Child Nutrition Cooperative at ESD 113. 💚
Did you know that out of our 30 lunch menu options, only one (the corndog) is a true heat-and-serve item? Our Food Services team has been kicking it up this year with more scratch-made and in-house prepared meals, and we’re so excited about it.
This week’s menu featured:
🍴 Corndogs
🍴 Sloppy Joes
🍴 Chicken Pozole (a teacher favorite!)
🍴 Teriyaki Chicken & Fried Rice
🍴 Pepperoni Pizza (our most popular choice with students!)
Every tray is pictured with fresh options from our updated salad bar, which now offers even more variety for students.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to our Food Service Manager, Shantel Freeman at sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu
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We can’t wait to share what’s on the menu next week!
Look at these AMAZING young women showing their incredible school spirit! Our volleyball athletes are ready to take flight tonight as they face off against Taholah!
The face paint, the smiles, the team unity - THIS is what Owl Pride looks like! These dedicated athletes aren't just representing themselves on the court tonight, they're representing ALL of us at Mary M. Knight with pride, passion, and determination.
We are so proud of how our student-athletes embrace our school spirit both on AND off the court. Their enthusiasm is contagious and reminds us all why we love being part of the Owl family!
Tonight, let's pack the stands and show our volleyball team the same energy and support they show for our school every single day. These girls have been working hard all season, and they deserve to feel the love from their Owl community!
What to bring: Your LOUDEST Owl Pride!
Let's fly together, Owls! 🏐💙🤍
GO OWLS!
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #Volleyball #GameDay #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #TeamUnity #FlightNight
What an incredible way to kick off our fall season! Our very first Pep Assembly of the year was absolutely AMAZING, and the energy in our gym was off the charts!
We are so proud to celebrate and recognize ALL of our fantastic fall sports teams:
🏈 Middle School Football
🏈 High School Football
🏐 Middle School Volleyball
🏐 High School Volleyball
📣 Our spirited Cheer squad
Watching our grade levels compete in football and volleyball challenges was pure joy - the enthusiasm, teamwork, and school spirit our students showed was simply outstanding! Every single student brought their A-game and made us incredibly proud.
And what a perfect way to cap off this amazing week - our High School Volleyball team secured their FIRST VICTORY of the season against Oakville! These talented young women showed exactly what Owl Pride looks like on the court! 🏆
To our athletes: You inspire us every day with your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. To our families and community: Thank you for your incredible support - it truly makes all the difference.
This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional fall season. Let's keep this momentum going, Owls!
GO OWLS! 🦉💙🤍
#MaryMKnight #OwlPride #FallSports #PepAssembly #GoOwls #SchoolSpirit #CommunityStrong
