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The Scoop: Celebrating Drama, Art, and Memories

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (04:14 PM)
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Upcoming Events

  • 5/14: 4th Grade Welcome BBQ at OHI • 5-6 p.m.
  • 5/14-5/16: OHHS Drama Club Presents She Kills Monsters • 7 p.m.
  • 5/16: She Kills Monsters Matinee Option • 2 p.m.
  • UPDATED: 5/29: OHHS Showcase, Car Show, and Empty Bowls event • 5 p.m.
  • 5/30: OHEF Family Fun Run • 9 a.m.
  • 6/3: CHE Closing Ceremony • 6 p.m.
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You're Invited: Crescent Harbor Elementary Closing Ceremony

Ahead of the opening of the renovated Crescent Harbor Elementary School building in the fall, the school will be hosting a closing ceremony to honor the past and celebrate the future on June 3 at 6 PM! Crescent Harbor Elementary School alumni, current & former staff, community members, and families are invited to join us as we gather to celebrate the history and memories of the current school building before it is demolished. 

This special evening will be a time to reflect on cherished memories, recognize the generations of students and staff who have walked these halls, and celebrate the bright future ahead for our school community. We will also be unveiling our new logo and mascot at the event!  We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful milestone in the school's history.

Do you have historical artifacts, photos or memorabilia from Crescent Harbor Elementary School? Please reach out to Sarah Foy to share your items so they can be on display during the event.
 

Oak Harbor High School Students Place in Congressional Art Contest

At the Congressional Art Contest on Friday, May 1, Oak Harbor High School students took both first and second place! Olivia Hamm earned first place for her drawing “Sleepy” and will travel to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony where her work will be displayed in the White House Cannon Tunnels. AP Art student Jasper Christopherson ‘ placed second with “Up close and far away: Isaiah.” Congressman Rick Larsen will display the artwork in his Washington D.C. office.

With 16 entries from OHHS students across a variety of art programs, our school showcased an incredible depth of talent and creativity. A huge moment for these artists and for OHHS. Go Cats!

Reporting by Tessa Lang ‘26 and Nuve Barrera ‘27
A man in a suit presents a "First Place Award" certificate to a young woman.
Charcoal portrait of a young woman with dark hair, wearing rings and necklaces.
A man in a blazer and a young man in a jacket stand next to an artwork and a second place award certificate.
A detailed drawing of a person's face with intricate, surreal illustrations covering half of it.
community spirit oneoakharbor
A diverse group of people in matching black "Oak Harbor Hoop Legends" jerseys and red headbands pose for a photo on a basketball court.
A young basketball player in a gold Harlem Wizards jersey runs through a tunnel of cheering people.

Harlem Wizards Game Thrills Community Spectators

On May 6, Harlem Wizards basketball team played Oak Harbor Public School Educators in a 5v5 entertainment PTA charity match on May 6 in the OHHS Gym. The Wizards players were seen visiting schools this week, too! A big shout-out to all of our district educators and the PTA members who coordinated and trained for an exciting event. Thank you to the OHHS Yearbook students Matt Selsor, Alan Mendoza and Levi Evans for helping take photos of this amazing #OneOakHarbor event.
Four smiling individuals stand together in a hallway, with a bulletin board behind them that reads 'What's Happening at OVE...'.
A basketball player in a gold uniform with stars is on the floor with a ball, while two women in black uniforms and red headbands are near him.
 
A smiling woman stands in a greenhouse, holding a tray of young plants.
People browse plants and signs listing prices and plant types under a white tent.

Midway Plant Sale Delivers Spring Smiles

Midway High School's horticulture class students coordinated a successful plant sale on Thursday. The annual event is a culmination of applied learning practices and a fundraiser for the program. Thank you to teacher Krista Jackson for your behind-the-scenes mentorship!
 

OHHS Drama Club Presents: She Kills Monsters

The spring play at OHHS, She Kills Monsters, tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge.

In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

The show runs May 14, 15, and 16 - with two shows on the 16th - at Oak Harbor High School! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and for the matinee show on Saturday the doors will open at 1:30 pm! Tickets are $10 at the door.
learning and fun happening in our schools
Three smiling boys hold plastic bottles containing liquids and solids in a classroom.
A smiling girl in a black and red jacket holds a clear plastic bottle in a classroom.
Students in Ms. Child's class at Oak Harbor Intermediate experimented with density, polarity, and mixtures to observe and learn how different materials interact, separate, and settle based on their physical properties.
 
Five students smile while working with clay at a table in an art classroom.
Two young people are working with clay at a table in an art classroom.
North Whidbey Middle School students are creating clay sculptures.
 
Two children play a xylophone in a music class, with other students in the background.
Two smiling girls hold saxophones in a music class, with other students playing instruments in the background.
Students in Mr. Nelson and Mr. Keller's classes at Oak Harbor Intermediate practiced hitting all the right notes.
 
Two women present a 'Human Trafficking Prevention' seminar to students in a classroom.
A man with a mohawk hairstyle speaks animatedly in a room decorated with children's artwork.
The Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest, along with teachers Ms. Stuurmans and Mr. Nuqui, presented about human trafficking prevention to Family Health students at Oak Harbor High School this week.
 
A young golfer with curly hair focuses intently on his swing.
A smiling young woman in a softball uniform holds a sign celebrating a single-season hit record of 34.

Athletics Highlights

  • Congratulations to the OHHS boys golf team on their season as they finished tied for third in the Northwest Conference. The team was led by First Team All-League selection Jake Hannah, along with Second Team All-League selections Grady Anderson and Henry Schuller.
  • Congratulations to our OHHS Girls Golf Team! Over the last two weeks, these athletes battled back from a 31-stroke deficit against Burlington-Edison to capture the NWC League Championship! This is the girls 4th straight league championship!  The Northwest Conference also recently announced its All-Conference selections for girls golf: Scarlett Nations – Most Outstanding Player, Annalise Wesley – First Team All-Conference, Reagan Syring – First Team All-Conference, Sidney Louis – Second Team All-Conference
  • Freshman Gracie Wallin just made history! She broke the season hit record with 37 hits, surpassing the previous record of 33.
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