We are Hockinson
Hockinson isn’t just a school district — it’s a community.
Tucked within Brush Prairie, we are proudly unique. We’re not Battle Ground. We’re not Camas. We don’t have shopping malls, big-box stores, or major commercial tax dollars to rely on. What we do have is something far more powerful: each other.
Here, we know our neighbors — and we show up for one another.
We celebrate milestones, from a child’s first day of kindergarten to senior graduation day. We cheer for our teams in the rain, pack the gym for band concerts, applaud student performers, admire robotics breakthroughs, and rally around every accomplishment big or small.
We support the small businesses that support our kids — the barista who’s also a youth coach, the market owner who donates to our fundraisers, the teacher who volunteers as a club advisor. We gather over pizza and ice cream after a win, or simply to enjoy the company of the people who make this place feel like home.
We’ve also faced challenges — uncertain times, unexpected losses, and years that tested all of us. But when things are hard, Hockinson comes closer together. That’s what community looks like.
And now, once again, our students need us to show up.
In the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the arena… their opportunities depend on a united community that believes in their future.
No matter the weather.
No matter the year.
No matter the circumstances.
We are strong.
We are together.
We are Hockinson.
Your Voice Matters in Hockinson
Local levy elections directly influence the programs, services, and opportunities available to students in Hockinson Schools. When we participate in these elections, we help shape the educational experience for our community’s children — today and into the future.
Community voting supports:
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Maintaining teachers and staff who keep class sizes manageable
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Providing athletics, clubs, music, and other student activities
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Technology and safety resources students rely on every day
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Transportation and special services not fully funded by the state
You don’t have to agree with every decision made to understand the importance of strong schools. Voting gives you a say in how resources are directed and ensures that your priorities are reflected in the education system serving our community.
Families grow here. Futures are built here.
Your vote is part of that story.
Make sure your ballot is returned on time.
Make sure your voice is heard.
Our schools connect us.
Our participation strengthens us.
Be informed. Be engaged. Vote.
Economic Value
No kids. No Vote. Right? Not quite. Even if you don’t have children enrolled in public schools, local school-district funding decisions affect the entire community — including homeowners, renters, and local businesses.
Studies show what many of us feel intuitively: well-funded schools are a key driver of neighborhood value, stability, and long-term economic health. For example, the Urban Institute found that a 1% increase in school spending tends to raise home prices by about 1.03%.
Similarly, a 2021 report by the National Bureau of Economic Research demonstrated that increasing spending on teacher salaries — not just school buildings — is associated with roughly a 2% increase in home values.
Meanwhile, broader research shows that sustained operational funding (teachers, staffing, materials) improves graduation rates, college readiness, and later-life earnings — reinforcing that communities with strong schools attract residents who want long-term stability and growth.
In other words: strong schools benefit everyone. They support property values, encourage community stability, boost demand for homes, and help create a neighborhood people are proud to call home — regardless of whether you currently have kids in school.
If you care about your home’s value, neighborhood stability, or the long-term prospects of your community — voting in school-district elections is a direct way to help protect and strengthen those values.
Voting is your Right
Voting is your right. Don’t take it for granted! Voting is more than just electing a candidate, it’s choosing the right policies with your best interests in mind and how those decision will affect our community, state and nation. When you vote, you are taking an active role in deciding issues regarding the Hockinson community and helping to shape the future for generations.
Updated 12/15/2025
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