Oak Harbor Public Schools aims for equitable recognition of individuals, groups, and causes as we adhere to state requirements for observances. We recognize Individuals, groups, and causes throughout the year in a variety of ways, internally and externally. 

In general, the district provides a greater emphasis on groups and causes directly related to

• Oak Harbor Public Schools
• Educational causes in general
• Legal requirements

Other districts may celebrate or recognize groups on different dates. Individual schools may also expand on these observances.

One of our core values is collaboration. If you would like to request that an event or cause be recognized, please contact the Communications Department at briefs@ohsd.net.

August
National Night Out (First Tuesday)

September
Attendance Awareness Month
Month of the Kindergartener
Labor Day (First Monday)
Constitution & Citizenship Day (Sept. 17)
Every Child Matters: Support for Indigenous Children (Sept. 30) 
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15) 

October
Disability History Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Filipino American History Month
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (second Monday)

November 
Veterans Day (November 11)
Substitute Educator Day (Friday before Thanksgiving)
Thanksgiving Day
Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month 

January 
School Board Recognition Month 
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)
Temperance and Good Citizenship Day (Jan. 16 or preceding Friday) 
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day (third Monday)

February 
Black History Month
Career & Technical Education Month
National School Counseling Week (first full week) 
Presidents Day (third Monday)
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Feb. 22)
Public Schools Week

March 
Women’s History Month
Read Across America Day (March 2)
Education Support Professionals Week (March 11-15)
Retiree Appreciation Week (March 18-24)
 

April 
Month of the Military Child
Autism Acceptance Month
National School Librarian Day (April 4)
National Assistant Principals Week (April 7-11)

May 
Mental Health Awareness Month
Principal Appreciation Day (May 1)
School Lunch Hero Day (first Friday) 
Teacher Appreciation Week (first full week)
National School Nurse Day (May 7)
Memorial Day (last Monday)

June 
Juneteenth (June 19) 

July
Independence Day (July 4)

Other Important District Dates & Activities