The Scoop: Community Connections

Families are invited to join us for a one-hour “Parents’ Night Out” presentation at 6 p.m. on April 21 at North Whidbey Middle School. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign engages parents and caregivers of children under age 21 in the prevention of underage drinking and substance use. 

Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent or trusted caregiver. In fact, over 80 percent of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision about whether to drink alcohol. This event will help you learn tips and strategies for talking with your child about these issues.

The session is coordinated by our Student Assistance Professionals from North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor Intermediate School, and Oak Harbor High School.

Please contact Sandie Belli at sbelli@ohsd.net to RSVP or for more information.

Oak Harbor Public Schools is committed to fiscal transparency and collective responsibility in ensuring that our resources align with the priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan. To uphold this commitment, we are forming the Budget Advisory Committee, a diverse group dedicated to informing the district’s budget decisions for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

We invite engaged and committed individuals to apply for a position on this committee. Your voice matters in shaping a budget that reflects our shared priorities and continues to support excellence in education for all Oak Harbor students.

The Oak Harbor High School English Department and Oak Harbor Schools Teaching and Learning Department invites you to a Community Information Meeting about the pilot (and potential adoption) of two prospective English curricula at Oak Harbor High School!

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about the program and share your thoughts, as community involvement plays a critical role in shaping the educational experience of all students.

Date: March 31, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Oak Harbor High School Auditorium and SUB

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens online on April 1!

If you'll have a new kindergartener joining us, please save the date to attend your school's upcoming Kindergarten Orientation Night from 5-6 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation is a great chance for your child to meet teachers and staff and see their school! Get a head start today with our Kindergarten Family Guide and reach out if you have any questions.

Exceptional Academy students toured City Hall and the Oak Harbor Police Station and talked with our local officers, Chief Slowik, Mayor Ronnie Wright and City Administrator Sabrina Combs.

Broad View Elementary School students received a special recognition from the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor!

The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor presents certificates of recognition three times a year at every elementary school in Oak Harbor Public Schools! The certificates recognize students who put forth extra effort and work hard to achieve their goals.  

Student goals vary and may include turning in homework on time or continuing to "try" in a subject area they find particularly difficult.  

Thank you to our community partner for their work in recognizing our students!

On March 20-21, twenty-six members of the Oak Harbor High School Drama Club attended the WA State Thespian Festival at the Seattle Convention Center. Over two exciting days, students participated in workshops led by theatre professionals, watched performances from other schools, and showcased their own talents—earning several prestigious awards including:

Congratulations to all our talented Drama Club members for their outstanding achievements and for representing Oak Harbor High School with passion and excellence!

Oak Harbor Intermediate School hosted a Family STEM & Literacy night on Thursday. The event was themed "Mission Impossible Mystery" and included food and fun, engaging events and activities for the whole family! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped coordinate this fun event.

At Oak Harbor Elementary, Mrs. Gore and Ms. Hyneck's class teamed up for an afternoon of Reading Buddies! It was a wonderful time of sharing stories, building friendships, and fostering a love for reading. That's the #OneOakHarbor spirit!

Our elementary students had an amazing day at the SJMEA Elementary Choral Festival on Saturday, March 22! Student choirs from Oak Harbor had the incredible opportunity to join forces with 495 talented students from 21 schools across the San Juan region. After rehearsing with a fantastic guest conductor, they performed in the afternoon session for families. It was a day full of beautiful music and unforgettable memories!

A big congrats to our North West Middle School League (NWMSL) wrestlers who had an incredible showing at the season-ending tournament at Cascade Middle School in Sedro-Woolley this past weekend! We’re proud to offer strong middle school athletics that give students valuable experience and opportunities before they reach high school. Below are the highlights from the tournament:

A huge shoutout to our athletes, coaches, and the entire North Whidbey Middle School community for their hard work and dedication. Success like this takes teamwork, and this group showed up in a big way!