North Mason School District

🌊🔬 Real Science. Real Experience. Real Learning! 🔬🌊
Our North Mason High School Aquaculture students took their classroom knowledge into the field this month during a hands‑on Water Quality Field Trip at Fair Harbor Marina!
Led by Aquaculture teacher Sommer Landers and joined by Mark LaRivier from the Case Inlet Fishery Task Force, students spent the afternoon exploring the proposed site for the future Coho Delayed Release Enclosure, learning how to collect water samples, and discovering the challenges (and surprises!) of real‑world field research.
Even when the specialized water‑sampling tool didn’t cooperate, students adapted—collecting surface and bottom samples to bring back to the classroom for analysis. That’s science in action! 💡💧
Half the group also visited the Port of Grapeview float, where they got an up‑close look at aquatic vegetation, starfish, crabs, and other marine life thriving in the low‑tide habitat.
The combination of marine biology, environmental science, and hands‑on exploration made for an unforgettable learning experience. Our students asked incredible questions, showed curiosity at every turn, and represented NMHS wonderfully! 💙🐾

🌏✨ What an incredible night at the International Festival! ✨🌏

A huge thank‑you to everyone who came out to celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and stories that make our community so special. From delicious dishes to traditional clothing, music, and the 7th Grade WA State History Showcase — the night was truly filled with learning, laughter, and connection.

Our students and families brought so much heart and energy to this event, and we are so grateful for the amazing turnout. 💙🐾

It was a fantastic evening… and we can’t wait for the next one!

🌊🐟 Aquaculture Students Dive Into Field Science!

Our NMHS Aquaculture students in the Natural Resources Pathway recently spent the day at the Union River gaining real hands‑on experience in the field!

During this trip, students practiced:
🔹 Fish identification
🔹 DNA sampling and staining
🔹 Mark‑and‑recapture protocols used by professional biologists

These activities give students authentic training as they work toward their Capstone and Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) in the Natural Resources career field.

💡 What is a Capstone?
The capstone is the final course in a series of CTE classes aligned to a specific career pathway. It’s designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce with the skills, experience, and credentials employers value.

We’re proud of these students for stepping outside the classroom and into real‑world science.
Their hard work today helps build tomorrow’s environmental leaders! 🌲🐾🌊

🥣 Happy National School Breakfast Week! (March 2–6)

Did you know that starting the day with a healthy breakfast helps students stay focused, learn more effectively, and feel their best? Every morning, our amazing Nutrition Team is hard at work preparing and serving meals that fuel student success — and we appreciate them so much. 💛

A huge thank you to our kitchen staff for the smiles, the early mornings, and the care you put into serving our students. Your work makes a difference every single day!

✨ Did you know?
North Mason School District applies for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant every year so that all students can receive FREE breakfast and lunch daily — ensuring no child starts the day hungry.

💙🤼‍♀️ GIRLS WRESTLING – STATE RECAP 🤼‍♀️💙

Our North Mason Girls Wrestling team had an amazing weekend at the WIAA State Championships, bringing home multiple medals and showing incredible Bulldog strength!

🥉 Camrynn Pike – 3rd Place
🏅 Natalie Roberts – 4th Place
🎖️ Evelyn Talbot – 6th Place

These athletes battled through tough brackets and delivered standout performances on the biggest stage of the season.

We are so proud of the dedication, grit, and heart our girls showed all year long. Congratulations on an incredible State finish, Bulldogs! 💙🐾

#NorthMasonPride #GirlsWrestling #GoBulldogs

North Mason High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Dan “Doc” Myers as the new Head Coach of the Bulldogs Boys Soccer Program!
Coach Myers brings an exceptional level of experience, leadership, and passion for developing student athletes both on and off the field. A lifelong educator and mentor, “Doc” has dedicated decades to shaping young people through athletics, academics, and character development.
A graduate of Taegu American School in South Korea, Coach Myers competed in four sports during high school and grew up playing soccer in four different countries as the son of a career Army officer. He continued his athletic journey at Olympic College (baseball) and Eastern Washington University (wrestling) building a diverse athletic background that deeply influences his coaching approach.
Coach Myers spent 30 years in southern Nevada serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He is the all-time winningest boys’ soccer coach at Canyon Springs High School (NV) and ranks among the top high school coaches in Nevada, earning over 80 career wins. His teams achieved six consecutive postseason appearances, built on a philosophy of conditioning, skill development, teamwork, and accountability.
Locally, Coach Myers has coached with Harbor FC and Key Peninsula Middle School, continuing his commitment to positive coaching, player development, and character building. Now residing in Port Orchard with his wife, he is excited to bring his leadership and vision to the Bulldog family.
Coach Myers’ vision for North Mason focuses on building a strong, disciplined, and unified program through strength, skill, conditioning, and teamwork—while preparing student-athletes for success in soccer, education, and life.
As Coach Myers says:
“Good people with compassion, respect, and skill make the best players—success follows positive work!”
We are extremely excited about the future of Bulldog Boys Soccer, and the leadership Coach Myers will bring to our program. Please join us in welcoming Coach Dan “Doc” Myers to North Mason High School!
Bulldog Pride. The future is bright.

Good morning,
We want to inform everyone that all after-school activities will proceed as scheduled today 9/4/2025. This includes all practices and games.

Thank you and have a great day!

🚌SAVE THE DATE for FILL THE BUS! When: Saturday, August 9th Time: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Where: QFC Parking Lot All school supplies and monetary donations stay in the district to help North Mason students. Thank you to QFC for hosting our incredible team of bus drivers for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

📢Apply Today! New driver training begins July 16th! We are hiring SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS. Interviews will be completed by July 8th in time for the PAID training class that begins on July 16th. Requirements: 🚌 Ability to complete Class B CDL training with endorsements 🚌 Current First Aid certificate 🚌 Current DOT Physical certificate 🚌 Licensed Driver for 5+ years 🚌 Must pass background check 🚌 Drug free and must pass drug test 🚌 Good driving record 🚌 Must enjoy working with students of all ages Apply online at https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/human-resources or for more information, call (360) 277-2301. We look forward to having you join us, to make a difference to students each day. Learn more about this rewarding career path through the eyes of some of our long-term members of this amazing team. https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/other-important-transportation-links

Thank you Deputy Montejo for the visit today to Hawkins Middle School! Students had the best time and were very inspired. Come back again, next year! Thank you, Nicole Bonnell, for sharing this student experience.

Last Day of School! Half-day schedule: HMS & NMHS @ 11:25 AM Belfair & Sand Hill Elementary @ 12:50 PM Thanks for a great year, North Mason! Have a wonderful summer!

Lots of activity around the district today, as preparations are underway for the big day tomorrow. The Food Services team has been busy creating the most amazing assortment of food for the grad breakfast. Graduates will be treated to a waffle buffet including sausages, hashbrowns and the most incredible fruit kebab display. Our Facilities, Grounds, Maintenance and Custodial teams have been putting the shine on the stadium and grounds, beautifying everything for all of YOU! We can't wait to see you tomorrow to celebrate our Class of 2025. Come one, come all!

Hawkins Annual STEM Career Fair TONIGHT from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come out and enjoy the student presentations and musical performance!

Thank you to the community members who took the time to visit our students at Sand Hill and Belfair Elementary to highlight their industries for Career Day. This provided our students valuable insight into a variety of careers they could pursue for their futures. (pictures attached are from the event at Sand Hill Elementary)

Fifth grade students from Sand Hill and Belfair Elementary learned about all things middle school at the recent Hawkins Orientation Day. Greeted by building administration, counselors, staff, and the student leadership team, our future sixth graders enjoyed a group presentation in the gym before heading off to tour the school with student leaders. It was a day filled with information and fun for our new group of Huskies! Welcome!

Grad Walk tradition continues - Friday, June 6th from 12-2 PM.

Did you know that June 3rd is World Bicycle Day? Here in NMSD, at this glorious time of year, bicycles are everywhere. As part of the PE program at Hawkins Middle School students have access to a fleet of bikes thank to a grant from Safe Routes to Schools, and the off-season upkeep by retired NMSD employee Thom Worlund. The official theme for World Bicycle Day 2025 is 'Cycling for a Sustainable Future,' signifying the importance of bicycles in fostering healthier habits, decreasing carbon emissions, and promoting a more sustainable planet. Teachers Paula Grande and Jennifer Mathews believe the program greatly enhances the students' experience by promoting: 🚲Physical Fitness: - Promotes cardiovascular health and overall fitness - Helps students stay active and healthy 🚲Teamwork and Social Skills: - Group rides encourages teamwork, communication, and the development of lasting friendships - Develops teamwork and support when students help other students learn to ride 🚲Independence and Confidence - Biking helps students gain confidence in their abilities - Fosters independence - Excitement when a student learn to ride for the first time All these benefits are evident when witnessing the camaraderie and hearing the sounds of laughter in the air while the students are biking around the campus, and a reminder that biking is just plain FUN!

🎓Seniors & Families: All seniors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm. There will be recognition for all seniors who completed a Scholarship Notebook for local scholarships as well as for those receiving awards from institutions outside of our community. If your student received a scholarship or award outside of the North Mason Scholarship Notebook, please let Deb Swaser know by 3:00 pm today so we can recognize this evening. dswaser@northmasonschools.org *********** 🎓Senior Estudiantes y familias: Todos los estudiantes de último año y sus familias están invitados a la Ceremonia de Premios para Estudiantes de Último Año el martes 3 de junio a las 18:00 h. Se reconocerá a todos los estudiantes de último año que completaron la Libreta de Becas para becas locales, así como a quienes recibieron premios de instituciones fuera de nuestra comunidad. Si su estudiante recibió una beca o premio fuera de la Libreta de Becas de North Mason, por favor, avísele a Deb Swaser antes de las 15:00 h de hoy para que podamos reconocerlo esta noche. dswaser@northmasonschools.org