Hunt Middle School

Sunday Message + A Message From Our Incoming Principal!

As we wrap up the school year, we have several important events and celebrations ahead! Please review the information below to help your student be prepared and to join us in celebrating our Thunder community.

🚌 Field Trips – Monday
Field trips are scheduled for Monday for all grade levels. You should have received communication with details from your student’s teacher:

6th Grade: Mr. Ross
7th Grade: Mr. Adolphus
8th Grade: Mrs. Casey

✅ All permission slips must be completed.
⚠️ 7th grade families: The online waiver is required and must be completed using the link provided.
Students may bring spending money for all trips. Please also ensure your student brings a packed lunch or picks up a school lunch from the cafeteria that morning.

🎓 8th Grade Celebration – June 16
We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade students!
📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 Hunt Gym
Families are warmly encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided following the celebration.
🎉 After the ceremony, students will enjoy an 8th grade dance in the dome.
🕓 Students must be picked up by 4:00 PM, and an activities bus will be available.

🎭 Last Day of School – June 17
📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ Early release at 10:50 AM
We will end the year with a fun talent show! Families are welcome to join us at:
⏰ 8:00 AM to watch students perform.

✨ A Message from Our Incoming Principal
Dear Hunt Middle School Students and Families,
As summer begins, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share how excited I am to be joining Hunt as your next principal.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve your amazing school community! I am already looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff who make Hunt such a special place. Congratulations and best wishes to all of the 8th graders as they move on!
Over the summer, I will be spending time learning from staff, meeting families, and getting to know the traditions and strengths that make Hunt unique. I am excited to partner with you as we continue supporting every student to learn and thrive in middle school. I’m not usually this excited for September to come in June!
Until then, I hope you enjoy a safe, fun-filled summer. I can’t wait to meet you in the months ahead. Go Thunder!
Warmly,
Ruth Schlattmann
Incoming Principal, Hunt Middle School
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting our students through a strong and successful school year. We look forward to celebrating together in these final days!
⚡ Go Thunder! ⚡

🌍⚽️ World Cup Day is Almost Here! ⚽️🌍
Tomorrow is the big day for our annual World Cup, and we’re so excited! It’s going to be a fun (and most likely hot!) day full of energy and activities. ☀️
Please remember to bring a water bottle that you can carry from station to station so we can keep all of our Thunder students hydrated throughout the day. 💧
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow—get ready for a great time! 🎉

A special Sunday message from Kim Messersmith:
🎉 Thunderpalooza
📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕕 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening full of entertainment, fun, and food trucks! This is always a highlight of the year—we hope to see you there!

🏃‍♂️ Thunder Dash
📅 Wednesday, June 10
Please be sure to sign up online to participate! Students and family members are all welcome—this will be a fun day for everyone!

📚 Clubs Wrapping Up
🗓️ Last day for clubs: June 11
Thank you to all students and staff who made our clubs such a great success this year!

🌙 Teen Late Night
🗓️ Final Teen Late Night: June 12
Don’t miss the last one of the year—always a fun way to wrap things up!

❤️ A Personal Note
Lastly, I want to share my sincere gratitude. It has been an incredible honor to serve you and the Hunt community over the past five years. Hunt has truly become my home, and it is extremely difficult to step away. I am so proud of what our staff, students, and families have built together. There is something very special here, and I know the traditions and community spirit of Hunt will continue to thrive. You will still see me around—whether supporting after-school and ASB activities, or simply as a Hunt parent.
I also want to share that Ms. Hendrix and Ms. Schlattman, who has been a Hunt parent for the past three years, deeply believes in the Hunt Family way and the strength of this community.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of something so meaningful.

Looking for something? 👀
Check out the Lost & Found before it’s too late!

The end is near. Don’t forget your belongings. Remaining items will be donated. 💙💚

📣 Hunt Middle School News & Updates

📘 Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are on sale now! Please purchase online or at the front office to reserve your copy.

🍧 Kona Ice & Pep Assembly – Friday!
Join us this Friday for Kona Ice and our pep assembly! Kona Ice will be available for $5, with proceeds supporting our Booster Club.

🎶 Thunderpalooza – End-of-Year Concert!
As we wrap up another fantastic school year, we're excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Concert: Thunderpalooza! This outdoor event will be a celebration of music, movement, and community.
📅 Date: June 9th
📍 Location: Hunt Middle School Baseball Field
🕔 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (Field and food trucks open at 5:15 PM)
Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy an evening filled with performances and delicious eats from our food trucks!

📵 Cell Phone Reminder
A reminder that cell phones and electronic devices must remain in backpacks at all times during the school day. Please review this expectation with your student.

🏆 Congratulations!
Congratulations to our fastpitch and track teams for finishing 2nd in the city—we are proud of your hard work and success!

🚗 Traffic & Safety Reminder
With sports now complete, traffic will increase over the final weeks of school. Please help keep everyone safe by:

Not parking or picking up on S. 10th across from the school
Ensuring students use the crosswalk during high-traffic times
Avoiding U-turns or turning around in the middle of S. 10th

To help reduce congestion, consider alternative pick-up locations such as the Dome, Whitman Street, or Vassault.
🙏 We appreciate your partnership in following these expectations during these busy final two weeks of school.

⚡ Hunt Thunder Family News & Upcoming Events

We have so many exciting events happening at Hunt! Please see the updates below and join us in celebrating our students and community.

📢 3rd Quarter Deadline Reminder
The last day for students to retake and complete any missing 3rd quarter work is June 3rd. Please connect with teachers and ensure all work is submitted by this date so students can finish the quarter strong!

🏃‍♂️ Thunder Dash Sign-Up
Join us for our upcoming Thunder Dash!
💲 $2 per person (families welcome!)
✅ Please turn in your sign-up form to the front office

💃 Tacoma Celebration of Dance
📍 Tacoma Armory
📅 Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27
🕖 7:00 PM
Support our incredible dancers from Grant, Hunt, SOTA, and PLU!
🎟 Tickets: https://www.tacomaartslive.org/upcoming-events/

🎉 ASB Student Social
📅 Thursday, May 28 (after school until 4:15 PM)
💲 $1 with ASB | $2 without ASB

🌎 Multicultural Night + 6th Grade Dance Showcase
📍 Hunt Cafeteria
📅 Thursday, May 28
🕕 6:00 PM

📅 Looking Ahead

🎤 Talent Show Auditions
📅 Monday, June 1 (after school until 4:15 PM)
📍 Mr. Wadleigh’s Room
🎭 Talent Show: June 17 (during school)

🎶 Thunderpalooza – Save the Date!
📅 June 9
🕠 5:30 PM | 📍 Baseball Field
Bring blankets, chairs, and enjoy student performances!

🎓 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony
📅 June 16
📍 Gym
🚪 Doors open at 12:00 PM
🕧 Ceremony begins at 12:30 PM
👕 Attire: Dressy casual

💃 8th Grade Dance (Hunt Students Only)
📅 June 16
🕝 2:30–4:00 PM

We have so many exciting events coming up—mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our Thunder community!
💃 Just Dance Annual Concert
Come out and support our amazing dancers at the Just Dance Annual Concert at Silas High School at 7:00 PM. It’s always a fun and high-energy evening—don’t miss it!
👕 Hunt Thunder Gear
Want to show your Thunder pride? Check out our Custom Ink store using the link to order your Hunt gear! https://www.customink.com/s/hunt-thunder
🍦 Bliss Ice Cream Booster Takeover
Treat yourself and support our school at the same time! Join us for a Bliss Ice Cream Booster Takeover on Tuesday, May 19th from 3:00 PM until close. A portion of proceeds will go directly to support Hunt students.
🌍 Multicultural Night & 6th Grade Showcase
Join us on May 28th from 6:00–7:30 PM for a special evening celebrating the richness of our Hunt community.
✨ Enjoy food, performances, and experiences from our diverse families and community
✨ Explore our 6th Grade Showcase and see the incredible learning and projects from our students

🍦✨ Bliss Ice Cream Fundraiser Night! ✨🍦
Join us for a sweet evening that gives back!
📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕒 3:00 PM – Close
📍 Bliss Ice Cream (3556 Market Pl W, University Place)
The Hunt Thunder Booster Club is hosting a takeover fundraiser—every scoop helps support our students and programs! 💙⚡
Bring your family, friends, and your sweet tooth 🍨 and enjoy your favorite treats while making a difference.
👉 A portion of all sales during the event will go directly to the Hunt Thunder Booster Club!
Let’s show up and show our Thunder pride!

Hunt Spirit Store Now Open!! The online Custom Ink Hunt Spirit Wear Store will be open today through May 31st.

*To avoid the high shipping charges, all orders will be shipped to Hunt.

www.customink.com

Good Evening Hunt Thunder, this is your Sunday update.

🎉 Choose-A-Thon Thank You
Thank you for your incredible support—we raised over $17,000 to support student activities like sports, field trips, and events. Students who earned the limo ride will celebrate this Friday.
🏫 Club B & Youth Programs
We also want to share that Club B programming may be impacted by Parks Tacoma budget proposals. If you’d like to share your voice, board meetings will be held May 11 and May 18. More details will be shared by email.

Dear Parents and Families,

Parks Tacoma’s Board of Commissioners is considering budget cuts to address a $9 million deficit. Proposed cuts, presented on 5/4/2026, could impact programs our students rely on.

Programs at risk include Club B, School Year Late Night, and Summer Late Night at our schools. If approved, these programs could be reduced or eliminated starting this fall.

These programs provide safe, structured time for students to connect, build confidence, and stay engaged. For many students—including those in our special education community—they offer essential support and belonging.

Please add your voice to protect these programs.

Public comment opportunities:

Monday, May 11, 2026
Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
Meet & greet with Commissioners begins at 5:30 PM
Regular meeting begins at 6:00 PM
Monday, May 18, 2026
Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Meeting begins at 6:00 PM
Meetings are in-person and online. If you can’t attend, email written comments to [email protected] and request the virtual link if needed.

Please consider attending, speaking, or emailing. Commissioners need to hear how vital these programs are to our children and families.

Together, we can help keep Club B and Late Night available for the families who depend on them.

📅 Save the Dates
💃 May 20 – Just Dance at Silas at 6:30 PM
🎤 June 9 – Thunderpalooza at 6:00 PM on the baseball field with food trucks