The Scoop: First Days & New Faces

Posted Date: 9/12/25 (1:00 PM)

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More First Days!

This week our schools welcomed students for their first day of Kindergarten, TTK, Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center, HomeConnection and Oak Harbor Virtual Academy. Thank you to our families, bus drivers and bus monitors, community volunteers, and staff for welcoming all of our students. It's going to be a great year!

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School Board Update

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OHHS Junior Gwen Miller Sworn In as School Board Student Representative

Congratulations to Oak Harbor High School Junior Gwen Miller, who was sworn in as the newest student representative of the Oak Harbor School Board at last night's board meeting.

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Food Services Update

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Welcome New Food Services Director, Katrina Winfrey!

Oak Harbor Public Schools is proud to welcome Katrina Winfrey to our #OneOakHarbor team as Director of Food Services. Katrina brings a wealth of knowledge with 17 years of experience in K-12 nutrition programs, including leadership roles as a Child Nutrition Director in prior school districts. Her background includes graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, completing an externship at Walt Disney World, working as a personal chef and caterer, and serving as an instructor at summer workshops for K–12 nutrition programs.

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Have you submitted your Free & Reduced-Priced meals application yet for the 2025-2026 school year? If not, there is still time! Applications must be completed every year, even if you’re unsure you’ll qualify or your school offers free meals for all students.

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Transportation Update

Stay Informed about your student's Bus Route with BusRight

Bus stop times can change at any time for a variety of reasons including construction, weather-related issues, unavoidable traffic, and more.

Oak Harbor Public Schools uses an app called BusRight that allows parents to keep track of your student's school bus route to and from school directly from your smartphone. The BusRight app allows you to, in real-time, follow your student's bus route to and from school, view alternative snow routes, receive notifications when the bus begins and ends its route, and view the expected arrival time at your student's designated bus stop.

You will still receive notifications via ParentSquare of any significant delays from the Transportation Department. If you have any questions about your student's route or bus, please contact our transportation department at 360-279-5570.

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Coming Soon: Annual Impact Aid Survey

On Oct. 1 Oak Harbor Public Schools will send out a Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Form in ParentSquare. It’s quick, confidential, and absolutely essential that every family completes this form as soon as it is received.

Learn More About Impact Aid

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Dream Big: Shaping the Future of Education

The Oak Harbor Educational Foundation is hosting a fundraising gala to support Oak Harbor Public Schools. The Dream Big fundraising gala will include a served dinner, music, a live auction, and silent auction. Dress up for a night out and learn more about how the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation (OHEF) provides for Oak Harbor students and educators with the support of community members like you!

You're invited to DREAM BIG in support of our schools.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Oak Harbor Elks Lodge

Learn More

learning and fun happening in our schools

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Looking Forward to the Best Year Ever!

Ms. Sahlin's First Graders at Broad View Elementary read the book One Word for Kids by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton and Jimmy Page and discussed words and mindsets that could help us to have the best year ever. Students then chose their own word that would help them focus on growing and having a great year in first grade.

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Athletics News

On September 4th, our Varsity Boys Tennis team opened their season with a win against Stanwood, the final score being 5-2. Five players moved up to varsity this year, and have all been training hard to prepare alongside returning players.
On Thursday, September 4th, the Wildcats faced off against Moses Lake for the first Varsity Boys Football game of the season. The student section went all out for the theme “Wildcat Party” to show support for the team.

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Volunteers Needed!

Make a difference at our schools by volunteering, joining the PTA, or serving on a committee! New applications take about 10-14 days to process, so apply now to ensure you can volunteer when you are ready.

Volunteer Information

Upcoming Events

Be sure to check your school calendars in ParentSquare and on school websites for upcoming parent meetings, school picture days, book fairs, and more.

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