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HPMS Family Bulletin - 10/23/2026

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (03:15 PM)

Two large pumpkins sit behind lit candles and autumn leaves, with a blue banner reading 'HPMS FAMILY BULLETIN OCTOBER 23, 2026' across the center.

In this Issue...

  • Week at a Glance - Spirit Week!
  • Important Dates - Looking Ahead
  • Girls Soccer Meeting
  • November 3 is Election Day
  • Veterans Day Assembly
  • Fall Fundraiser Game Day
  • Counselors
  • Athletics
  • Resource Assistance - Holiday Resources
  • PTO
  • Attendance Information
  • Good to Know
  • Volunteering
  • HP Information
 

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Spirit Week - 10/26-10/30

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

Clubs, 2:50-3:50
Crochet Club, W118
Minecraft Club, W208
Sports Club - Volleyball, Gym

Softball vs. Meadowdale MS, 4:00
 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Clubs, 2:50-3:50
Basketball Club, Blacktop/Weight Rm
Chess Club, W210
Sports Club - Volleyball, Gym
Student Faith & Fellowship Club, N211

Girls Soccer Meeting, 2:50, Commons
 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Clubs, 2:50-3:50
Drama Club, Commons
Game Adaptation Club, W103
Guitar Club, W202

Cross Country - Sno-King Championship Meet @ Shoreline Stadium, 4:00
Football @ Olympic View MS, 4:00
Softball vs. Olympic View MS, 4:00
 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

Hawk Pride Assembly

Clubs, 2:50-3:50
Basketball Club, Blacktop/Weight Rm
Community & Service Club, N103
QSA Club, N202

Cross Country End of Season Party, 2:50, Gym
Football End of Season Party, 2:50, Commons
 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

LIT Dismissal, 1:30
 

IMPORTANT DATES - LOOKING AHEAD!

November
  • 2 - Soccer STARTS, 3:00, Field
  • 3 - HP PTO Staff Appreciation, Lunches
  • 4 - Boys Basketball STARTS, 6:30am, Gym
  • 4 - Volleyball STARTS, 3:00, Gym
  • 5 - 7th ASB, Lunch
  • 10 - Veterans Day Assembly, 9:55a
  • 11 - No School - Veterans Day
  • 12 - 6th ASB, 7:30, W207
  • 12 - 8th ASB, Lunch
 

GIRLS SOCCER PRESEASON MEETING - OCTOBER 27

A blue and white flyer announces a 7th and 8th grade girls soccer preseason meeting with Coach Martinez on 10/27.

Attention 7th & 8th grade girls trying out for soccer!

Coach Martinez is having a preseason meeting in the Commons at 2:50 on Tuesday, October 27th.  Come and meet the coach and get any questions answered about the upcoming season!
 

GENERAL ELECTION IS NOVEMBER 3

Voting is underway! Watch for your ballot in the mail.

County elections officials are urging residents to use drop boxes after October 27, instead of mail, to ensure their ballots are received. Ballot drop boxes are located throughout the county. Find a drop box location. 

You can check your voter registration status on Snohomish County’s website.
 

VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY

A Veterans Day graphic with the text "VETERANS DAY Honoring All Who Served," featuring a gold medal, American flags, bunting, and stars.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:55am in the HP Gym

Join us in honoring our veterans at the upcoming Veterans Day Assembly! Hosted by 8th Grade Leadership Students, this special event will feature a presentation by Jim Mills, along with inspiring performances by our Harbour Pointe Choir and Band.

Jim Mills is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who rose from enlisted airman to pilot during his 27 years of service. His career included assignments in Vietnam, the Pacific Islands, and Europe, as well as engineering work supporting Space Shuttle launches and satellite operations. He later spent 18 years with Boeing as Launch Director for Sea Launch Program then Flight Test Director B747-8. Mukilteo is his 33rd move.

Community members and HP families are warmly welcome!

Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect for those who have served.
 

HPMS FALL FUNDRAISER GAME DAY

Hello HP families,

HP is looking for 3-4 volunteers for our GAME DAY next month. We would appreciate your assistance for this event.  

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:45pm

Thank you in advance for your willingness!
Please note: You must be an approved volunteer to participate.
If you have not completed it already, please complete the volunteer application and background check online: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/volunteer. This must be done EVERY YEAR. The District will send you an approval email for your volunteer application within a few weeks after submission.

Please contact Ann Bradley if you are wanting to volunteer OR to check your volunteer status: bradleyam@mukilteo.wednet.edu
 
A logo for Counselors' Corner, featuring a blue ribbon arrow and a textured blue wordmark.

2026-2027 Counselors:

 

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
A sports graphic featuring four student portraits, surrounded by a soccer ball, softball, volleyball, basketball, and football on a green turf background.

CONGRATULATIONS HAWKS!

  • Cross Country: Penny Pierce & Ethan Dau
  • Softball: Elsy Carothers
  • Football: Miles Simmons
An announcement flyer for Season 2 Sports featuring basketball, soccer, and volleyball tryout dates and coach names overlaid on sports balls.

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

A festive watercolor illustration featuring a roast turkey, wrapped gifts, holly, and the text 'Holiday Resources'.

NEED A THANKSGIVING MEAL?

The YMCA and Tapped Public House have partnered to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community!

MEAL DETAILS
  • Fully prepared, family-style meal that feeds up to 4 people
  • Turkey, no-pork, and vegetarian options available
  • Meals need to be reheated before serving


Registration closes November 22, while meals are available.

HOLIDAY GIFT SUPPORT

Families experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for support through local holiday gift programs. Our school team can share information about community programs offering holiday assistance for children and families.

Many program deadlines are coming up soon. If your family could use support this holiday season, please reach out through the SSA Referral Form or contact your school counselor.
Raylin Lucey with dreadlocks and a beard smiles warmly while wearing glasses.

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.

 
A blue and orange graphic with the letters PTO, standing for Parent Teacher Organization.

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
 
Colorful school lockers with the text 'Attendance Reminders' overlaid.

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: 

  1. 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.  
  2. 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

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.
A sign reads 'Notice Fragrance Free Zone' with a red circle and slash through a perfume bottle.
The Mukilteo School District logo with a lighthouse and the text 'Online Payment Portal' and a QR code.

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.
A yellow school bus is parked in a lot with a blue sky in the background.

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.
A plate of colorful snacks with the word 'SNACKS' in bold red letters.
Two green trays filled with a variety of foods, including a bun, potatoes, salad, fruit, and rice.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

Please click on the link below for school lunch menus:
MSD Menus
 
A blue and yellow poster with the text 'Calling All Volunteers' and a smiling volunteer wearing a blue shirt with the word 'Volunteer' on it.
 

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
 
The Mukilteo School District logo features a lighthouse and a small house, symbolizing guidance and community.
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.


[Friday, Oct 23 at 3:51 PM]
Corrected date for Veterans Day Assembly - Tuesday, November 10.