Hawks

Finishing the Year Strong

Dear Families and School Community,

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we want to encourage all our students to finish strong—with intention, focus, and purpose. May is a critical month of both academic achievement and extracurricular celebration.

We are currently in the midst of our Smarter Balanced Assessment—Student Achievement Season. This important time gives students the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned throughout the year. We encourage all students to do their best on the Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and 8th Grade Science state assessments. Your support in helping students come to school well-rested, on time, and ready to give their best effort is greatly appreciated.

Outside the classroom, our student athletes are already demonstrating excellence and commitment. We’re thrilled to be in the heart of track season, with our first home meet taking place on Thursday, May 1. Come out and cheer on our incredible student athletes as they represent our school with pride.

We’re also proud to showcase our talented performers in the upcoming Annie Jr. musical production, opening Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. Months of hard work and rehearsal will come to life on stage—don’t miss the chance to support our cast and crew!

Another highlight this month is our very first National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, scheduled for May 20 from 5:00–6:30 PM. This event will honor students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

As always, we are incredibly proud of how deeply our students are engaged in both their academics and extracurricular pursuits. They continue to inspire us with their energy, resilience, and dedication.

With warmer weather upon us, we’d also like to remind families about our school dress code. Modesty and appropriateness remain key in helping to maintain a focused and respectful learning environment.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We hope you’re enjoying the beautiful spring weather and look forward to a strong, successful finish to the school year!

Sincerely,

Laura Wellington, Principal and Chris Doll, Assistant Principal

LWellington@everettsd.org

CDoll2@everettsd.org

May 1, 6, 7, 8 – SBA Testing in English classes

May 2 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

May 2 – Annie Jr. Musical - 7:00pm at JHS

May 3 – Annie Jr. Musical – 2:00pm & 7:00pm at JHS

May 9 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

May 9 – Annie Jr. Musical – 7:00pm at JHS

May 10 – Annie Jr Musical – 2:00pm at JHS

May 13, 14, 15 – SBA Testing in Math classes

May 16 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

May 20 & 22 – 8th Grade Testing in Science classes

May 20 –5:00 pm – 6:30pm NJHS Induction Ceremony in Heatherwood Gym

May 23 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

May 26 – Memorial Day – No School

May 27 – 29 – SBA Testing Make-ups

May 30 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

June 16 - 8th Grade Celebration - 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Jackson High School

-No tickets necessary

-Social for students at Heatherwood following the celebration

June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
June 20 - Last day of school - early release at 12:20 pm

Happy May, Heatherwood Hawks!

As we continue through the last couple months of the school year, we want to highlight the growth, challenges, and achievements our students have undergone! Students have shown resilience and determination as they navigated their classrooms both academically and socially.

With two months left in the school year, it's both important (and can be especially challenging 🙂) to stay focused and motivated. Here are a few tips to help students navigate the remaining weeks:

• Stay Organized: Maintaining/creating a plan for completing assignments and studying for exams will continue to be important. If there are challenges, breaking tasks into smaller steps can make them more manageable.
• Manage Stress: With hopefully warmer weather, there are so many benefits from fresh air and exercise. Making sure that basic needs (sleep, nutrition, and movement) will also help stress more manageable.
• Seek Support: It's okay to ask for help! We hope students understand that whether it's from family, school staff, or peers, seeking support can make a big difference in and outside of the classroom.
  
  

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to ensure everyone has a strong finish through June.

Warmest wishes,

HMS Counseling Team

Myra Flor Arpin, Class of 2031

Jocelyn Smith, Class of 2030

Jana Freeman, Class of 2029

Heatherwood ASB has wrapped up two fundraisers in April. The money will go towards the purchase of new reading chairs for the library and a new scoreboard for our athletic teams.

As the end of the year approaches, we are gearing up for ASB elections, which will be held throughout May. Our current ASB representatives look forward to welcoming next year’s leadership team!

Hello Hawk Community:

Our May Overview - How will you PTA this month?

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 PTA Executive Officers

Join our last Membership Meeting of the school year on May 12 at 7pm via Zoom

Agenda Items Include:

Review and Vote on 2025-26 Proposed Budget; Principal Update; End of Year Activities; Award Recipients

Topic: PTA Membership Meeting

Time: May 12, 2025 07:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5291565474?pwd=I7kHzd9on7N8Jm3faPithA2U6eK8tS.1&omn=86228441192

Meeting ID: 529 156 5474

Passcode: Hawks2024

Sign up to bring in a topping for the Taco Bar lunch on May 5th.

Volunteer Sign-Up – HMS PTA