OHHS Monthly Newsletter - October 2024

While it appears it will be a sunny start to the month, we are definitely noticing a shift in temperatures that alerts us that fall has officially arrived! While our feelings may be mixed about the declining temperatures, we all look ahead to the month of October and its school-based activities with excitement!

Homecoming will be celebrated throughout the week of October 7th-12th. Students will have the opportunity to dress up for spirit days on Monday through Friday. On Wednesday the school’s student variety show, Hootenanny, is sure to reveal students’ hidden gifts and talents. We’ll host a tailgate before the football game on Friday evening and, of course, students will participate in the annual powder toss during the gam. On Saturday night, the Homecoming Dance, “A Night on the Red Carpet” will take place, giving students a chance to dress up and celebrate being OHHS students together! It will be a fun-filled, colorful, and exhilarating week!

As we near second trimester (which begins December 8, 2024), we are looking forward to an exciting development in our English Department. Starting in December, English teachers will begin the process of piloting new material for grades 9 through 11. Student and parent input is a valuable part of this process. Please read more about the chance to participate in curriculum selection here.

In this newsletter, we’ve made mention of sports and student talents. We highly encourage students to explore the wide variety of extracurricular clubs and activities we offer at OHHS. Involvement in school-based activities is extraordinarily beneficial for students. Among other things, it expands students’ ability to build relationships, bolsters personal growth, cultivates character development, and has a positive effect on academic performance. We hope all of our students will take advantage of all OHHS has to offer. Find a list of our multitudinous clubs here.

Finally, as we look ahead to the day people most associate with October, Halloween, we would like to make certain that students’ celebratory moods are not squashed by any surprises. OHHS does have a policy surrounding wearing costumes to school, and it will be enforced on Halloween day: 

• Please be certain that your costume meets our dress code and provides you with the appropriate bodily coverage.

• Faces must always be visible and recognizable, no masks may be worn.

• Do not wear or bring inflatable costumes to school. 

• Costumes that conceal a person's identity or are disruptive in nature and/or props will not be allowed; No weapons, real or fake.

We are grateful to have the chance to work with our students every day, as well as for the support of parents, guardians, and community members! We are looking forward to the PRIDE-filled (Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy) month ahead!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

The Federal Impact Aid Program Survey will be sent to parents/guardians through ParentSquare on October 1. Only one parent/guardian needs to complete the information and a survey for each student is required. This information is vital because it determines how much Impact Aid funding Oak Harbor Public Schools receives from the federal government.

The Federal Impact Aid Law was passed to help make up for lost tax revenue to local districts due to non-taxable federal property in their boundaries. The amount of Impact Aid we receive is determined by the actual number of our students with parents who live or work on NAS Whidbey Island or other federal property, including Native American lands and our schools on federal property: Crescent Harbor, HomeConnection, and Hand-in-Hand. About half of our students meet these criteria. To qualify for funding, we need a completed survey for every student attending our district.

Yearbook Information

• Senior Portraits
• Senior Ads
• Senior Baby Photos
• Photos of Senior Rides

More Information on Senior Photo Submissions

Counseling News

Counseling Center Dates to Remember:

October 16h - PSAT OHHS - 7:30 AM

Grade 11  (Grade 10 may take) 

A few seats remain. PSAT will be offered Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thai is an optional Test.  Sign Up Here This exam is delivered digitally.  Students must bring their chromebook fully charged. The PSAT is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program for juniors. It also serves as a practice test for the SAT. The fee is $20 and can be paid at the cashiers office or in efunds.   Students who receive free or reduced lunch are eligible for a fee waiver. They should see Mrs.Kellison in the Counseling Center to get the waiver. Students can prepare by taking a practice test: PSAT Practice Test

October 30th  ASVAB OHHS Library Check in 8:00 AM

Grades 10, 11, 12

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Exam is used for entrance into the military.  The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using our career planning tools..  Sign Up Here.  Prepare for the test by taking the  ASVAB practice Test

The ASVAB is delivered digitally.  Students must bring their chromebook fully charged. 

*This is an optional test. Some students may use it as  a graduation pathway.  Check with your counselor if you have questions about your graduation pathway.

Scholarship Opportunity for Future WSU Cougars  3.6 GPA Required

Grade 12  Deadline October 10, 2024

Is being a Washington State University Cougar your dream?   

The WSU Regents Scholars Program looks for top performing high school students. Students who demonstrate themselves as community leaders, academic innovators, and committed scholars are recognized by the WSU Regents Scholars Program..

OHHS is looking to name our top two most distinguished seniors for the Regents Scholars Program. Plans to be a future Cougar is important!

• WSU names Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per semester, for four years. Approximately 10 students will receive this award.

• WSU names Regents Scholars: $4,000 per academic year for four years. All qualified nominees who complete the admission and scholarship application process by the deadline will receive this award.

Complete the google form by October 10th if you would like to be considered for this.

Homecoming Information

It's Homecoming Season! 

Homecoming Royalty

Voting for Homecoming Royalty is on Monday, 10/7. Students will have time in Advisory however all forms will be shared on their Grad Class GoogleClassrooms all day!

Hootenanny

Sign-ups for Hootenanny (the all school variety show) are open! Sign up at D107, the Leadership room, scan the QR code on flyers around the school, or follow this link: Hootenanny Auditions. Wednesday, 10/2 is the audition day after school on the stage.

Special Edition Powder Toss T-shirts

A limited amount will be available for $10 at lunches 10/7-10/11 or online through Ashley’s Design.

Monday, 10/7 kicks off Homecoming Week! 

• Both lunches: Homecoming Ticket sales begin; tickets are $15 (10/7-10/11) or $25 at the door on October 12th. 

• Running start or other off campus students or parents can purchase tickets from the cashier during their hours: 

• Monday / 7:30-8am / 10:15-11:45am / 2:30-3:00pm. 

• Tuesday – Friday / 7:30-8am / 11-11:30am & 12-12:30pm

• Homecoming Spirit Week | Points tallied in 2nd period classes for most spirited Grad Class! 

Friday, 10/11 | Tailgate, Powder Toss, Game, & Royalty Presentation

Tailgate

• Check out the Homecoming Tailgate in the bus loop from 4pm-6pm 

• Games and entertainment for all - it’s free to attend and OHHS students get a free hot dog while supplies last

• Anyone who would like to set up their own Tailgate spot can reserve one for $10 at this link: Tailgate Spot Reservation

Powder Toss

• In the student section at kick off

• Special Edition t-shirts will be sold at both lunches and online for $10

• Purple & Gold powder to toss is included in your attendance & presence in the student section

Royalty Presentation

• Homecoming Royalty is presented at halftime 

• Senior King & Queen will be announced 

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Saturday, 10/12 | Homecoming Dance 

• “Night on the Red Carpet” a Hollywood themed Homecoming! 

• Saturday, October 12th, 7pm-10pm

• This is a semi-formal dance 

• Homecoming Ticket sales begin 10/7 at both lunches; tickets are $15 or $25 at the door on October 12th.

• Student-ID required for all tickets purchased (or approved guest form if non-OHHS student)

• Juniors & Seniors: If you would like to bring a non-OHHS student to Homecoming pick up your Guest Form from the front office. All completed forms must be submitted before 3pm on Thursday, October 10th. 

• There will be music, games, and other activities. Water will be available. No food is provided 

• The only bags permitted inside the dance are standard fanny pack size, small wristlets, handheld wallets, with or without the handle or strap. Does not exceed 7"x 5". All bags will be checked upon entrance to the dance 

Send questions to Mrs. Schulle at eschulle@ohsd.net or visit room D107 in Wildcat Way.

• October 2 | 3:45 p.m. | Cross Country vs. Sedro-Woolley at Ft. Nugent

• October 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Boys Tennis vs. Sehome

• October 7 | 7:15 p.m. | Girls Volleyball vs. Lynden Christian

• October 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Girls Soccer vs. Lynden Christian

• October 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Boys Tennis vs. Lynden

• October 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Girls Soccer vs. Lakewood

• October 10 | 7:15 p.m. | Girls Volleyball vs. Lakewood

• October 11 | 4:00 p.m. | Boys Tennis vs. Bellingham  

• October 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Homecoming Football Game vs. Mt. Vernon

• October 14 | 7:15 p.m. | Girls Volleyball vs. Meridian 

• October 15 | 4:00 p.m. | Girls Swim vs. Bellingham

• October 15 | 4:00 p.m. | Boys Tennis vs. Mt. Vernon

• October 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Girls Soccer vs. Meridian

• October 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Football vs. Snohomish

• October 22 | 4:00 p.m. | Girls Swim vs. Sedro-Woolley

• October 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Girls Soccer vs. Burlington-Edison

• October 22 | 7:15 p.m. | Girls Volleyball vs. Burlington Edison

• October 24 | 4:00 p.m. | Girls Swim vs. Lynden

• October 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Football vs. North Kitsap
  

• October 30 | 7:15 p.m. | Girls Volleyball vs. Blaine