Add a Career & Technical Education Building at the High School
The proposed Career & Technical Education building at Hockinson High School would be a hands-on space for students to explore job readiness skills in classes like wood tech, construction skills, and more. Matching funds and in-kind donations have been offered from industry leader and philanthropist Douglas Green to support the project.
What would the CTE building at Hockinson High School look like?
Similar to recent CTE buildings at Ridgefield High School and Evergreen High School, this facility will provide a focused environment for job readiness training, offering tools and spaces for hands-on learning.
The practical needs of students learning trades is our top priority in building design. For this reason, the building would feature a simple steel design for durability and functionality.
What is Career & Technical Education (CTE)?
Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students hands-on learning experiences in various career fields. CTE courses are designed to help students develop practical skills that can lead directly to a job after high school or provide a strong foundation for further education and training. It's a way for students to explore different career paths, gain real-world experience, and get a head start on their future careers, all while still in high school.
How has the CTE program at Hockinson High School expanded in the past 3 years?
Job readiness is a priority at Hockinson School District. We’re committed to helping every student find their path after high school, whether that is higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring vocational training. In the 2024-25 school year, 738 students are enrolled in CTE courses at Hockinson High School. This has grown from 609 in the 2022-23 school year. This year, Hockinson High School has the highest CTE enrollment in the school’s history.
In 2023, Hockinson School District hired its first ever College & Career Resource Specialist to provide students with the guidance and resources they need to plan for their futures.
In the 2023-24 school year, HHS expanded College in the High School courses by offering 35 free university credits now at the high school.
In the 2024-25 school year, Hockinson High School welcomed its first ever College and Career Readiness Advisor. The College and Career Readiness Advisor helps students to navigate their strengths and reach their goals, whether those goals are to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or explore vocational training.
How the bond is allocated
1
New TK-5 elementary school = about $57.7 local bond contribution, after impact fees and property sales and state-assisted funding
(65.7% of total bond)
2
HHES demo, rebuild and remodel: Connected campus & Safety Upgrade = about $23.3 million
(26.5% of total bond)
3
HHS CTE Building & HS Safety Upgrade = approximately $1.2 million, leveraging additional in-kind and cash donor contributions
(1.4% of total bond)
4
Replacement Track and Install Multi-Use Synthetic Turf Field HHS = about $4.8 million
(5.5% of total bond)
5
HMS Outdoor Play Area & Safety Upgrade = about $800,000
(0.9% of total bond)