Dr. Amy Garrett has volunteered a significant amount of time to Oak Harbor Public Schools, demonstrating a genuine commitment to serving students and families. What makes it even better is that she does it with joy!

For over 4 years, Dr. Garrett has served on the Community Engagement Board, which supports families facing attendance challenges by connecting them with resources to help students thrive.

Oak Harbor High School’s AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program celebrated its first “AVIDsgiving,” a festive gathering where administrators served a full Thanksgiving meal to all AVID students. The event mixed connection, reflection, and fun, starting with intentional table groups that brought students from different grade levels together. Each table kicked off with a “One Word Welcome,” choosing a word that captured their AVID experience so far and sharing it with the whole room.

Throughout the meal, students took part in WICOR Bingo, which is an interactive activity designed to spark conversations across grade levels, build community, and highlight the AVID skills students use every day. The celebration wrapped up with a Gratitude Circle, where students shared thanks, acknowledged growth, and reflected on the support they received this trimester.

Students at Broad View Elementary were recognized for positive behavior and were rewarded with time in a Maker Space! They enjoyed different activities such as playing games, building things, and coloring pages.

If you’re a licensed nurse who wants flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to support student health and safety across our district, we’d love to have you on our substitute roster. Consider applying today to join our #TeamOneOakHarbor!