Student safety is our top priority and we regularly look for opportunities to engage families, students, and staff in safety topics.
Our district uses The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to help ensure a common, easy-to-understand approach to school safety.
The SRP is based on clear, simple actions that students and staff practice throughout the year:
Each action uses plain language so everyone knows what to do during an emergency—whether it’s a medical situation, severe weather, or a security concern. By using the same language and procedures districtwide, we can respond quickly, communicate clearly, and keep students safe.
Schools across the district have also onboarded a new door-locking system and related procedures, with the exception of Crescent Harbor Elementary and Hand-in-Hand/HomeConnection schools, who will be receiving this safety enhancement in their new school buildings.
Our new visitor management system allows us to electronically screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers coming into our schools. All visitors are asked during regular school hours to present a form of identification to enter school grounds or to check a student out of a school site.
Parent-teacher conferences are an important way for families and teachers to connect and work together to support student success. Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, October 24. Scheduling for conferences is open in Family Access (Skyward) and will close at 4 p.m. on October 21. Look for more information provided by your school and visit your school's Get Involved section of the website for details.
#OneOakHarbor Community Celebrates Homecoming
Friday, October 3, the annual Homecoming tailgate event was held in the OHHS bus loop. People from the community and students gathered to eat food, play games and hang out before a fun night of Wildcat football. There was Giant Jenga, cup pong, and a "Splash a Student" fundraiser. This event was planned and hosted by our own leadership committee.
Following the tailgate, the Varsity Football Team played against Marysville Getchell for the Wildcats' Homecoming Game! Before kickoff, Football and Cheer celebrated the 18 senior Football players and 3 senior Cheerleaders for their hard work and dedication to their sports. The game kicked off with the annual powder toss, covering the crowd with a layer of purple and gold. During halftime, the band gave an outstanding performance for the crowd, and the Homecoming King and Queen Royalty were announced! The Wildcats showed hard work, great determination, and sportsmanship on the field. Ending with an amazing final score of 41-14! Congratulations to the team on their final home game!
Reporting by OHHS Student Aunya Hussey and Wyatt Walter. Photos by OHHS Yearbook Staff.
Calling All OHPS Retirees! Come enjoy lunch on Oct. 29 as we reminisce, catch up with friends, and share the latest news from our schools.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Noon
Where: 350 S Oak Harbor Street
Please RSVP to Katey Andrews at kandrews@ohsd.net or 360.279.5010 and share this invite with your OHPS retiree friends so they don't miss it. We hope to see you there!
OHHS Hosts Annual Focus on the Future Career Fair
OHHS' annual college and career fair "Focus on the Future" hosted by the Counseling Department was held on Monday, October 6. Tables were set up by schools, as well as military branches, and other career fields for students to ask questions, learn about the application process, and get more resources to learn about potential schools. On top of that, students were able to attend breakout sessions to see presentations about financial aid, scholarships - and seniors had the amazing opportunity to attend a workshop to get help with filling out the FAFSA.
Reporting by OHHS Senior Emelyn Payne
That's The Spirit!
Homecoming wasn't the only way students and staff showed off their spirit recently.
This week the staff at Oak Harbor Elementary have been showing their spirit with activities like Mustache Monday and "Anything But a Cup" Challenge!
Last week North Whidbey Middle School students and staff participated in Spirit week, and Oak Harbor Intermediate School is starting a Panther Pride School Spirit Challenge every Friday.
Student Peer Educators Train in Peer 2 Peer Program
Last week students from Oak Harbor High School, North Whidbey Middle School, and Oak Harbor Intermediate School participated in Peer 2 Peer (P2P) in Anacortes. Peer 2 Peer certifies peer educators who learn how to give effective presentations around healthy choices and habits for success. These peer educators will be presenting what they've learned to their peers throughout the school year.
Thank you to our Student Assistance Professionals Sandie Belli, Monique Olvera, and Natalie Lashley, as well as NWMS Mental Health Counselor Joycelin Vester for making the event possible.
Athletics Highlights
Congratulations to seniors Annalise Wesley and Xavier Ochoa! Both were chosen as the Oak Harbor representatives for the Northwest Conference Leaders in Sportsmanship. Annalise and Xavier are outstanding examples of what it means to be a Wildcat — leaders in athletics, the classroom, and the community.
Annalise competes in cross country, flag football, and golf, while Xavier represents Oak Harbor in football, basketball, and track.Last Friday was Senior Night for OHHS Cheerleaders and the Football Team. Congratulations to our senior cheerleaders — Elizabeth Hauter, Ava Romano, and Italia Torres Gonzalez — and to our senior football players — Ben Accetturo, Daylon Chapel, Gantry Chowning, Malachi Ebai, Riley Ellis, Cohen Esvelt, Leland Hutton, Kenneth Kelley, Joseph Lewis, Jet Linson, AJ McFarren, Xavier Ochoa, John Owen, Nate Rientjes, Isaac Sampedro, Mason Schofield, Oliver Stewart, and Andrew Vesco.
Last Thursday was Senior Night for OHHS Girls Soccer. Congratulations Payton Champignon, Matayah DeLano, Adi Edra, Maddie Mays, Mia McGaha, Nora Saltonstall, Katie Sheppard, and Eden Wilcox.
Candy Monsters are Getting Ready for the Spook Harbor Trunk or Treat
Our Trunk or Treat event is creeping up fast and our candy monsters are hungry! You can help make this community event a sweet success by donating candy at any of our school offices, the district office or at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Each location has its very own Candy Monster waiting to be fed. The more candy they eat, the more smiles we’ll see on Trunk or Treat night!
We are also still seeking volunteers and trunks for the event on October 25 from 4 to 6 PM at Oak Harbor High School.
When families and schools work together, great things happen! Our school PTAs advocate for parents, support classrooms, organize events, fund enrichment opportunities, and build a sense of community.
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