π GRIT Students of the Week! π
This week, weβre celebrating the many ways our Owls show GRIT at Mary M. Knight! π¦π
Some are setting goals and pushing themselves to learn new skills, while others are stepping up as leaders, working through challenges, and taking pride in their accomplishments. Weβre also celebrating the everyday acts of kindness that make our school special β inviting someone to play, being a supportive friend, helping classmates, and making others feel welcome. Big achievements and small moments alike can make a lasting impact!
π Congratulations to Aaliyah, Carmyn, Nicholas, Kimber, Raegyn, Leona, Athena, Lexi, Annabelle, Harper, Harley, Ben, Abby and Marissa!
Weβre proud of the different ways each of you is growing, showing determination, and making Mary M. Knight a better place. Keep soaring, Owls! πͺπ¦β¨
π October Theme: Taking Responsibility for Excellence β Ownership
25 days ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π HS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE! π¦π
Tonight's High School Volleyball match at Lake Quinault has been POSTPONED to next Thursday, October 22!
π
New Date: Thursday, October 22
π Match Time: 5:30 PM
π Departure Time: 3:00 PM
Thank you for your flexibility, and let's go OWLS! ππ€
26 days ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π MS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE! π¦
Due to transportation issues for Taholah, tonightβs Middle School Volleyball matches have been rescheduled to Monday, October 19th.
π 5:00 PM β First Match, Match B
π 8th Grade Fly Up Ceremony β Following the first match
π Second Match, Match A β Following the ceremony
Practice Update:
There will be NO MS Volleyball practice tonight. Practice will be held after school tomorrow, October 15th.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! ππ€ Go Owls!
27 days ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π October is National Principals Month! π
Please join us in recognizing and thanking Principal Josh Stoney and Assistant Principal Sara Bell for their dedication and leadership at the Mary M. Knight School District!
We appreciate their hard work, commitment to our students and staff, and the many ways they help make MMK a great place to learn and grow.
Thank you, Josh and Sara, for all that you do for our students, staff, and school community!
π¦ Happy National Principals Month! ππ€
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #MMKPride #ThankYouPrincipals
28 days ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π GRIT Students of the Week! π
A big congratulations to this weekβs GRIT Students at Mary M. Knight! π¦π
From learning new skills and taking pride in their work to stepping up as leaders, tackling challenges, and making sure others feel included, our Owls continue to show us that GRIT comes in many forms. Whether itβs working toward a personal goal, jumping into a task without being asked, speaking up respectfully, or being the friend someone needs, these students are helping make MK a great place to learn and grow!
π Way to go, Justin, Elowen, Yahell, Remi, Cody, Aubrey, Barrett, Megan, Katelynn, Andrew, Jayce, Brielle, Kenna, Nick, Matthew, Reid, and Anita! Weβre proud to celebrate each of you and the positive impact you make in our school community!
Keep soaring, Owls! πͺπ¦β¨
π October Theme: Taking Responsibility for Excellence β Ownership
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D

πππ€ ATTENTION MMK SENIORS β YOUR COLLEGE FUTURE STARTS HERE! π¦
Did you know you could be GUARANTEED ADMISSION to participating Washington State public universities? π
The Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP) makes the path to college easier for qualifying high school seniors!
π WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
To qualify for guaranteed admission, students must:
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain it.
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Complete 17 credits of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) across six required subject areas.
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Attend a participating high school and complete the university application process.
π« WHICH UNIVERSITIES PARTICIPATE?
β Central Washington University (CWU)
β Eastern Washington University (EWU)
β The Evergreen State College
β Washington State University (WSU), including Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses
β University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma)
β Western Washington University (WWU)
π‘ WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
If you meet the requirements, you can qualify for guaranteed admission to participating universities! You still need to apply, but WAGAP takes some of the uncertainty out of the college admissions process.
π£ SENIORS, DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Start planning your future now! Check your GPA, review your required coursework, and talk with your school counselor about your college options.
π Learn more about WAGAP, participating schools, and eligibility requirements here:
https://wacollegeguarantee.org/Have additional questions? Reach out to Ms. Alex Fisher!
ππ€ Once an Owl, Always an Owl! Your future is full of possibilities! π¦π
#MMKOwls #ClassOf2027 #WAGAP #CollegeBound #FutureReady #WashingtonUniversities
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π§π SkillsUSA! ππ§
Calling all 8thβ12th grade students! SkillsUSA meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 3:00β4:30 PM in Mr. Johannesβs room!
SkillsUSA is a great opportunity to build leadership, technical, and workplace skills through hands-on learning, competitions, and career preparation.
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Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
β° Time: 3:00β4:30 PM
π Location: Mr. Johannesβs Room
π§ Questions?
gjohannes@mmk.widnet.eduCome check it out and see what SkillsUSA is all about! β€οΈπ€π
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
Thank you for your patience, K12 has been restored. Our internet and phones are now working.
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π¨ K12 Network Outage
The K12 network is currently down at Mary M. Knight School District, as well as several surrounding K12 districts. This outage is impacting both internet and phone services.
If you need assistance while services are down, please email Shantel at
sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu.
We appreciate your patience while the issue is being addressed!
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
OWLS Try-A-Trade
Last week, Mrs. Cole took 12 of our CTE students to the 3rd annual Construction Try-A-Trade at Satsop Business Park, hosted by the Capital STEM Alliance and Career Connect Washington.
Our students put on hard hats and safety vests, got behind the controls of heavy equipment, and talked face-to-face with professionals from 18 trade unions, including Electricians, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, and more.
Days like this help students see a future they can work toward, right here in our region.
Congratulations to the OWLS who attended:
Tyler Baslington, Olivia Blackman, Bella Buck, Colton Gage-Brix, Harley Garcia, Cash King, Ryder Lake, Destiny LaRance, Micah Palmer, Joe Seymour, Dayton Triggs, and Nicholas Wulf.
Thank you to Mrs. Cole for creating this opportunity, and to the Capital STEM Alliance, Career Connect Washington, and every trade partner who invested in our students.
#MMKOwls #OWLPride #CTE #CareerConnectWA
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D.
Our custodial and maintenance team plays an essential role in making Mary M. Knight a safe, welcoming, and great place for students and staff every day.
We want to recognize and thank Ron Larson, Scott Dewey, and Ron Schmitz for everything they do for our OWLS. From keeping our buildings clean and our grounds and facilities functioning, to responding to the countless needs that come up each day, their work helps keep our school running.
Just as importantly, they are part of the relationships and connections that make MMK special. They know our kids, support our staff, and continually step in wherever they are needed.
Thank you, Ron, Scott, and Ron, for the pride, care, and commitment you bring to Mary M. Knight. We appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and community.
Ownership. Willingness. Leadership. Success.
#MMKOwls #OWLS #MaryMKnight #TeamMMK #StaffAppreciation
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D.
π GRIT Students of the Week! π
We are excited to celebrate this weekβs GRIT Students at Mary M. Knight! π¦π
Our Owls showed GRIT by taking responsibility for their learning, pushing through challenges, supporting their classmates, stepping up as leaders, and choosing to put in the effort needed to grow. Whether it was catching up on missing work, asking for help, encouraging a teammate, or simply showing kindness when someone needed it, these students are making a difference!
π Congratulations to Becky, Kylie, Adam, Dylan, Madi, Rosalynn, Layla, Nicholas, Marigold, Camryn, Raegyn, Layla T., Keith, Mason, and Bryson!
We are proud of the growth, responsibility, kindness, and determination you continue to show! Keep up the GRIT, Owls! πͺπ¦β¨
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D

We are excited to launch a new tradition at Mary M. Knight: our MMK Senior Spotlight!
Throughout the school year, we will feature one of our senior OWLS each month, giving our community the opportunity to learn more about the students who make MMK such a special place.
Our first Senior Spotlight features Bella Buck, Class of 2027, sharing about her volleyball experience, what motivates her as a senior, the importance of supporting her teammates, and the advice she would give to younger athletes.
This project is also an exciting part of the work being done through our Yearbook and Journalism class with Ms. Cole. Students are helping conduct the interviews, develop the stories, and celebrate the experiences of their fellow OWLS. A special thank you to Layla Thomas and Toni Koonrad for conducting Bellaβs interview.
We look forward to sharing more of our seniorsβ stories throughout the year and celebrating the people, experiences, and memories that make up the Class of 2027.
Congratulations, Bella, on being featured in our first MMK Senior Spotlight!
#MMKOwls #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2027 #MMKGRIT #OnceAnOwlAlwaysAnOwl
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D.
Today was a special Student Choice Lunch at MMK!
As part of our Student Choice program, Allie Finch was nominated by staff for consistently demonstrating our OWLS behaviors β Ownership, Willingness, Leadership, and Success. Her recognition came with the opportunity to choose one of her favorite meals for our school lunch menu.
Allieβs choice: Thanksgiving dinner! It was a big hit with our OWLS today.
A huge thank you to our food service team for putting together another great meal and for creating opportunities like this that make lunch fun and meaningful for our students.
And congratulations to Allie! Your hard work, positive choices, and leadership earned you this opportunity. Thank you for choosing a meal that so many of your fellow OWLS enjoyed!
Great choices. Great food. Great day to be an OWL!
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D.
ππ¦ REMINDER THIS SATURDAY! π¦π
The MMK Owls Sports Booster Club is excited to present the 2026 Annual Harvest Dinner & Auction! Come enjoy a great meal, bid on some amazing auction items, and help support our 2026β27 MMK student-athletes! ππ€
π
Saturday, October 3, 2026
π MMK School Gym
π½οΈ Ham & Turkey Dinner β $10 per plate
β° Dinner served at 5:00 PM
π€« Silent Auction begins at 5:00 PM
π¨ Live Auction begins at 6:30 PM
There will be LOTS of great auction items, so bring your family, bring your friends, and come ready to bid! Every plate purchased and every auction bid helps support our Owls and build the future of MMK athletics. πππβΎπ₯πββοΈ
π² Follow the MMK Owls Sports Booster Club on Facebook for auction updates and sneak peeks at it...
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D

π£ Calling Young Adults Ages 18β24!
Mary M. Knight is helping spread the word about an exciting opportunity for young adults in Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Thurston counties!
Launch Your Career is a PAID 12-week work experience that connects young adults with local employers and gives them the opportunity to:
πΌ Explore potential careers
π° Get paid while gaining real-world experience
π Build their resume and job skills
π€ Make connections with local employers
π Access support for needs such as transportation
π Potentially earn industry certifications or college credit
The program and funding are already in place β now they need young people to take advantage of it!
β° Enrollment needs to be completed by the end of October.
Getting started is easy! Scan the QR code on the flyer, answer eight questions, and someone from the program will reach out to help with the rest.
Know someone between 18 and 24 who is trying to figure out what comes next? Please share this opportunity with them!
Help us spread the word throughout our community β a share could connect a young person with an opportunity that helps launch their next chapter. ππ€π¦
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
πππ Fall Sports Calendars Are Updated! π¦ππ€
Planning ahead for games? Check out our Fall Sports Calendarsβtheyβve all been updated with the latest schedules!
π
View all fall sports calendars here:
https://www.marymknight.com/documents/shortcuts/calendar/27109748Save the link and come out to support our MMK Owls this fall! ππ€
GO OWLS! π¦
about 1 month ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
π GRIT Students of the Week! π
We are so proud to celebrate this weekβs GRIT Students at Mary M. Knight! π¦π
Our students showed GRIT by sticking with challenges, putting in intentional effort, taking ownership of their learning, supporting their classmates, and stepping outside their comfort zones. From building new skills to cheering on others and even stepping up to sing in front of the whole school, our Owls continue to show what it means to Establish Our Culture of Excellence!
π Congratulations to Leona, Yuri, Chloe, Remy, Aurora, Annabelle, Megan, Layla, Willow, Meika, Kenna, Marissa, Grace, Violet, Toni, Zoey, Mylee, Ronan, Barrett, Haiden, Eden, and Carmyn!
Keep growing, keep trying, and keep showing your GRIT! πͺπ¦β¨
September: Establishing Our Culture of Excellence β Growth Γ Ownership
about 2 months ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
ππ¦ REMINDER! π¦π
The MMK Owls Sports Booster Club is excited to present the 2026 Annual Harvest Dinner & Auction! Come enjoy a great meal, bid on some amazing auction items, and help support our 2026β27 MMK student-athletes! ππ€
π
Saturday, October 3, 2026
π MMK School Gym
π½οΈ Ham & Turkey Dinner β $10 per plate
β° Dinner served at 5:00 PM
π€« Silent Auction begins at 5:00 PM
π¨ Live Auction begins at 6:30 PM
There will be LOTS of great auction items, so bring your family, bring your friends, and come ready to bid! Every plate purchased and every auction bid helps support our Owls and build the future of MMK athletics. πππβΎπ₯πββοΈ
π² Follow the MMK Owls Sports Booster Club on Facebook for auction updates and sneak peeks at it...
about 2 months ago, Mary M. Knight S.D
way to go OWLS in a big hard fought win over Taholah, 32 to 31.
about 2 months ago, Mary M. Knight S.D.