HPMS Family Bulletin - 10/9/2026

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (03:15 PM)

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In this Issue...

Week at a Glance
Important Dates - Looking Ahead
Fall Fundraiser Update
Counselors
Athletics
Resource Assistance
PTO
Attendance Information
Good to Know
Volunteering
HP Information

WEEK AT A GLANCE

HP Fall Fundraiser

September 22-October 13

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Clubs, 2:50-3:50

Crochet Club, W118

Minecraft Club, W208

Sports Club - Volleyball, Gym

Softball vs. Brier Terrace MS, 4:00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Clubs, 2:50-3:50

Basketball Club, Blacktop/Weight Rm

Chess Club, W210

Sports Club - Volleyball, Gym

Student Faith & Fellowship Club, N211

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Clubs, 2:50-3:50

Drama Club, Commons

Game Adaptation Club, W103

Guitar Club, W202

Football @ Heatherwood MS, 4:00

Softball vs. Gateway MS, 4:00

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Clubs, 2:50-3:50

Basketball Club, Blacktop/Weight Rm

QSA Club, N202

Cross Country - Mukilteo Middle Schools vs. Everett Middle Schools @ McCollum Park, 4:00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

No School for Students, Staff Work Day

IMPORTANT DATES - LOOKING AHEAD!

October

19 - Softball @ Alderwood MS, 4:00
21 - Football @ Explorer MS, 4:00
21 - Softball @ Explorer MS, 4:00
22 - Cross Country - Mukilteo District Meet @ Explorer MS, 4:00
23 - HP PTO YMCA Night ***Tentative***, 7:00
26-30 - Spirit Week
26 - Softball vs. Meadowdale MS, 4:00
27 - Girls Soccer Meeting, 2:50, Commons
28 - Cross Country - Sno-King Championship Meet @ Shoreline Stadium, 4:00
28 - Football @ Olympic View MS, 4:00
28 - Softball vs. Olympic View MS, 4:00
29 - Hawk Pride Assembly
29 - Cross Country End of Season Party, 2:50, PE Portable
29 - Football End of Season Party, 2:50, Commons

HPMS FALL FUNDRAISER

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🎉 Hawks, We're in the Home Stretch!

The finish line is in sight!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Harbour Pointe families, friends, and community supporters, we have now raised over $44,500 toward our $50,000 goal! That's more than 89% of the way there with just a few days left in our fundraiser.

With the fundraiser ending on October 13, we need just a little over $5,500 more to reach our goal. We are so close, and together, we can make it happen!

💙 Why Your Support Matters

Every dollar raised directly supports opportunities that help our students learn, grow, and thrive. Funds from this fundraiser help support:

🎵 Music programs
🏀 Athletics and sports teams
🤝 Clubs and student activities
🌟 Enrichment opportunities
🎉 School events and experiences that build lasting memories

Your support helps make Harbour Pointe an even better place for our students every day.

📣 One Share Could Make the Difference

Did you know that many donations come from grandparents, relatives, friends, coworkers, and neighbors?

One of the easiest ways to help us reach our goal is to share the fundraiser link. A quick text message, email, or social media post can help spread the word and connect our fundraiser with someone who would love to support our Hawks.

Imagine what we could accomplish if every family shared the fundraiser with just a few people!

🏆 Don't Forget the Incentives!

There's still time for students and classes to earn some exciting rewards:

👔 Top Student Fundraiser: Principal for the Day!
🍩 Top Fundraising Class: Donut Party!

Every donation helps students move closer to these fun incentives while supporting our entire school community.

🚀 Let's Finish Strong!

Reaching $44,500 is an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our amazing Harbour Pointe community.

Now let's make these final days count and push across the finish line together. We're only $5,500 away from our goal, and every donation and every share brings us one step closer.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping our Hawks soar!

Only $5,500 to go. Every share matters. Every donation matters. Every Hawk matters. 💙💛🐦

2026-2027 Counselors:

6th Grade: Mrs. Megan Francisco franciscomm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
7th Grade: Mr. Anthony Noble noblead@mukilteo.wednet.edu
8th Grade: Mr. Stephen Fleming flemingsc@mukilteo.wednet.edu

2026-27 ATHLETICS

Athlete of the Week

HP Coaches select "Athletes of the Week" based on student-athletes demonstrating the following attributes on and off the field:

Hard working
Demonstrates Leadership
Team commitment
Positive attitude
Coachable
Helps make their teammates better players

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CONGRATULATIONS HAWKS!

Cross Country: Hokly Yi & Sophie Carnegie
Softball: Emma Boudon
Football: Charlie Klosterman

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How do I sign my HP student up for sports?

Register online — go to the HP school website and click on “Athletics” and complete the online registration in Final Forms (parent & student portions)
Sports Physical — Submit a sports physical (good for 2 years)
ASB — Purchase an ASB membership ($15)

HP Sports & Athletics

RESOURCE ASSISTANCE

Mental Health Support Available at HPMS

HPMS partners with the Center for Human Services (CHS) to provide school-based mental health support for qualifying students. CHS therapists are available at HPMS during the school week and provide individual, ongoing support to students during the school day.

If you think your student may benefit from this support, please submit through the SSA Referral Form to contact Raylin Lucey, Student Support Advocate, to learn more about the referral process and eligibility.

You can also learn more about CHS mental health services here: https://www.chs-nw.org/services/mental-health-counseling/

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Raylin Lucey - Student Support Advocate

Mr. Lucey helps students and families connect with resources such as food, clothing, housing, bill assistance, mental health support, health insurance, documentation, and more. He is also available as a safe person to talk with and to help connect families to community supports.

Click THIS LINK to refer a student / family to the SSA for help

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HAVE YOU JOINED THE PTO YET?

Your membership directly funds and supports programs, social events, and resources that enhance the middle school experience for all students.

PTO membership offers early-access to Student Fun Nights, and Exclusive Volunteer Opportunities!

New this year - “Pay what you can” memberships. Inclusion is what matters most. Join at whatever level works best for you.

HPMS PTO Registration Form

Volunteer for Hawk's Nest

HP PTO Website

HP PTO Facebook

Attendance

Attendance is an important factor in your child’s success in their education journey! That said, we are aware that sometimes it is unavoidable to miss school. While there are many reasons students may be absent, there is only ONE thing you need to do when it happens:

Please be sure to contact the attendance office by phone or email, 24hrs a day to report your student’s absence. Include your child’s name, grade, and reason for missing school. 425.366.5105, or HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu

If you know in advance that your student will be absent for one day or more, please complete the prearranged absence form at this LINK, or find it in another language on the district website. Be sure to choose the middle school option from the list of choices.

Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate!

Absences

If your student is absent, it is important to excuse the absence by doing one of the following:

A written note from the parent/guardian for an excused absence must be received within two school days following a return to school. Administrators may request doctor’s verification for excessive absences.
A phone call from the parent or guardian if a student will be absent. Email HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu or call the 24-hour attendance line at 425-366-5105. When returning from an absence, a student should always get an “Admit to Class” pass from Student Services. Give this pass to your teacher. If the parent phoned in earlier, or if the student brings a signed excuse, the absence is excused. To avoid having the absence recorded as unexcused; students have one additional day after returning to school to bring a signed note from a parent or guardian.

Pre-Arranged Absences

We would like to remind you that for vacation/travel absences, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form must be filled out and returned to Student Services at least one week prior to travel. If you know that your student will be absent, please ask them to get a form from the Student Services office. Your student will need to bring the form to each of their classes for teacher signatures, then collect a parent's signature before returning it to Student Services for administrator consideration.

Early Pick-Up Procedure

Regular attendance is crucial for students' academic success. We encourage families not to schedule appointments during school hours, although we understand that it may be unavoidable at times. If you need to pick up your student early from school, we require some time to retrieve them from their class. Kindly notify us at least ONE DAY PRIOR by calling (425) 366-5105, or emailing HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu with:

Your student's name
Date & time of student's pick up
Reason for leaving school early

Provided with sufficient advance notice for pick-up, we will have your student waiting for you at Student Services at the specified time, saving you from waiting.

(More information can be found in our handbook online.)

GOOD TO KNOW

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My Ride K-12 App

Do you want to know real-time information about your student’s bus route? Download the My Ride K-12 App!

📲 How to download the app:

Download My Ride K-12 from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Search and select your specific school district inside the app.
Register or sign up using your email address and password.
Tap to add student within the dashboard.
Input your child's unique Student ID, last name, and date of birth.
Turn notifications ON in your phone settings to receive live delay alerts and bus stop changes.

ParentSquare App

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to download the ParentSquare app on your phone. The Mukilteo School District uses ParentSquare as our communication platform for district, school, and classroom updates.

ParentSquare makes it easy and secure for principals, teachers, staff, and families to share information, pictures, files, calendars, volunteer opportunities, and much more—all in one place!

📲 How to download the app:

Search for “ParentSquare” in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
Download the app and log in using the email or phone number you provided to the school.

By activating your account, you’ll be able to:

Choose how you receive updates—instantly or in a daily 6 p.m. digest
Communicate in your preferred language
Comment on school posts and engage with your school community
Send direct messages to teachers and staff (with translation support)
Sign up for family-teacher conferences
Complete forms and permission slips online
…and much more!

ParentSquare Calendar Tip

Did you know you can add calendar events to your device's calendar? From the ParentSquare mobile app, go to the "events" icon. Dates with activities are shown with a circle around the date. Click on a date and then click the event. You have the option to add it to your device's calendar so you'll remember important events even when you're not checking ParentSquare.

From the desktop version of ParentSquare, click on the calendar tab on the left of your screen. You have the option to subscribe to the calendar, download the events, (and import to a personal calendar), or print the calendar by month.

Scent Awareness

Scented products can trigger serious health reactions in people with asthma, bronchitis, migraines, allergies or chemical sensitivities. Please remind your students to maintain a healthy environment for everyone by not spraying scented products while at school.

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MSD Online Payment Portal

If your student is participating in clubs, sports, Band, Choir, or Orchestra, they must purchase a $15.00 ASB membership. If you purchased your PE clothes online, please see our Bookkeeper, located in the Great Hall. Yearbooks will be distributed at then end of the school year.

DO YOUR STUDENTS OWE FEES AND FINES?

Please check if your students have fees and fines. There might be charges for lost/damaged books, club fees, or athletic uniforms that were not returned. Any fines and fees carryover from year to year. It’s best to clear these up now. Please click HERE or scan the QR code to check your student’s account.

Activity Bus Info

Students must be a regular bus rider (live within the school bus boundaries)
There is one Activity Bus.
Students need to know their address.
There are limited stops on the route, so it may not be your child's regular stop but somewhat close in proximity, although they may have to walk a bit more to their home.
Students may ask the bus drivers to find out which bus they should take and what stop they should get off.
This is NOT your student's regular bus route. Depending on when your student's stop is, they could arrive home after 5:00PM.
The Activity Bus will leave at 4:10PM from the front of the school.

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Deliveries for Students

Items to be delivered to a student during the school day may be placed on the appropriate grade-level shelf located inside the Main Entrance for student pick-up at passing or lunchtime. Please make sure food items arrive in time for a student’s lunch; we cannot guarantee they will have time to eat it otherwise.

Staff is not responsible for deliveries or messages unless there is an emergency. Flowers, balloons, and special food treats are not permitted at school due to disruption of learning.

Snacks

Thanks to the generosity of the PTO, we are able to maintain a stock of snacks for students who need extra nourishment during day. As the school year has gotten started, we have seen more and more students getting snacks. We’re especially seeing our sixth graders getting snacks in the afternoon, probably because their lunch time is so early in the day. If families are able, we encourage them to pack extra snacks for their students so that we can maintain the supply for students in need.

If your family needs assistance with food, clothing, or other basic needs, please reach out to Raylin Lucey, the Student Support Advocate at Harbour Pointe Middle School. You can contact him through the SSA Referral Form or by emailing luceyrj@mukilteo.wednet.edu. He is here to connect you with local resources that may be able to provide support.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

Please click on the link below for school lunch menus:

MSD Menus

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HP INFORMATION

Harbour Pointe Office Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
Doors open for students at 7:35am
Office phone: 425-366-5100
School Hours - Monday-Thursday - 8:05am-2:45pm, LIT Fridays - 8:05am-1:30pm
Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5105 or email HPattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.