Monthly Newsletter for November 2024
A Message From Your Administrators
Dear Wildcat Families,
November is an important month, as it’s the last full month of the trimester. Students will have a few brief interludes in the month (thanks to conferences and holidays) but it’s time to look ahead and make certain all schoolwork is submitted and up-to-date so students can conclude the trimester on a positive note!
Conferences will be held on November 7th and 8th. Please click here to view the conference schedule. In-person conferences are “open house” style, while virtual conferences require registration through Skyward. For more information, please see the “Conference" section below.
We are so proud of students and the efforts and accomplishments we’ve seen them put forth thus far. Marching Band, Choir, Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Football, and Robotics have all impressed those of us who have had the pleasure of seeing them all perform. Key Club has done a tremendous job fundraising and collecting packaged food items for the sake of various local charities. Also of note: we will soon see engaging works come forth from our Band and Drama Club, as well as our Art students, who will be putting on an end-of-trimester art show in early December.
Winter sports begin Monday, November 18th for Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ & Girls’ Wrestling and Boys’ Swim. Registration is now open through our athletic sign up program "FinalForms". Complete information about each sport, its schedule, and how to register can be located at https://www.ohhsathletics.com.
Because November is the month during which Veterans Day and Thanksgiving take place, we would like to make certain that we thank our staff, parents, and community members who have served in our military. We are grateful for the many students we have had the fortune to teach, coach, and mentor, thanks to our unique location. We recognize we wouldn’t be here without them.
We wish you all a wonderful month of November and look forward to seeing many of you at conferences next week!
Dates to Remember:November 2 - Girls Soccer Playoff Game - 4:00 PM - OHHS StadiumNovember 3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 6 - Veteran's Day Band Concert - 7:00 pm
November 7th and 8th - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 14th through 16th - Drama Fest - OHHS SUB - 7:00 pm
November 22 - End of Term Art Show- OHHS C-Wing - 5:00 to 7:00 pm
November 27th through 29th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 7th & 8th - No School
If you would like a virtual appointment, Skyward conference scheduler will be open for parents from October 24th, 8:00 am to November 5th, 4:00 pm. Teachers will be sending out Google Meets for conferences on November 6th for those families who made their request in Skyward. You may also request a phone call instead of a virtual meeting.
For those who wish for an in-person meeting, no appointment is needed! Please see Sessions 2 and 3 on Thursday afternoon/evening. Bring your student's schedule if you can. Teachers will be sitting in groups by subject (for example: Math, Science, English, etc.).
For easy access to the Gym, please park in the student parking lot and enter through the Wildcat Way doors.
Thursday, we will have 3 sessions:
Session 1 - 9:00 to 11:00 am Virtual Only
Session 2 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Arena Style (GYM)
Session 3 - 5:00 to 7:00 pm Arena Style (GYM)
Our offices will be closed after 4:00 pm & for
Lunch (11:00-12:00)
Friday, we will have 1 session:
Session 4 - 7:30-11:30 am Virtual Only
All offices will be closed on this day
Counseling Center news
Senior Corner:
November marks the month that many Early Action college applications are due. Students should be sure to keep track of these dates. University of Washington - Seattle has 1 application deadline which is November 15th. If you need any assistance with the application process or would like to contact a counselor to discuss college or career options please reach out to Christy Kellison ckellison@ohsd.net or Denise Waller dwaller@ohsd.net.
Financial Aid
If you plan to attend college or trade school during the 2025-26 school year, you will want to complete the FAFSA or WASFA beginning December 1, 2024. Some schools and scholarship opportunities require that Financial Aid is submitted to be eligible for scholarships.
Steps to do Now:
Create your FAFSA FSA ID or WASFA account
Create a FAFSA FSA ID on the Federal Student Aid website. Most people should complete the FAFSA to maximize financial aid.
Create a WASFA account on the Washington Student Achievement Council website if you’re ineligible to use FAFSA.
Remember your login information
December 4, 2024 - 5:30-7:30 - OHHS Library - Pizza and incentives - Financial Aid Workshop - Students and families should have created their FSA ID in Advance.
Scholarships
Local Scholarships
Scholarship: Elks Most Valuable Student – Local, State & National Level
Amount: Varies (6 local scholarships given – 3 Whidbey Island males & 3 Whidbey Island females), *Top National Award will receive $30,000 over 4 years.
Criteria: Senior; US Citizen; scholarship; leadership; financial need
Apply: Online at Elks Most Valuable Student Contest
Deadline: 11/12/2024
Most local scholarship will be posted
Scholarships Links
Oak Harbor High School Student of the Month
Congratulations to Oak Harbor High School's Rotary Student of the Month, Tristan Griffith! Tristan was honored at the Rotary Luncheon with Principal Salisbury for all of his hard work and service at Oak Harbor High School and in his community. Congratulations, Tristan!Class of 2025 News
Stay up to date on important information and dates regarding senior year and graduation by clicking on the link below.
Class of 2025
To report an absence please call the attendance line at (360) 279-5803 or email at ohhsattendance@ohsd.net. If your student is going to miss three or more days of school, please pick up an attendance contract from the OHHS Attendance Office.
Lost and Found
Since we are approaching the end of 1st Trimester and Winter Break, we are scheduled to donate what is in the lost and found on Monday, December 9th. If you have lost anything on campus, please stop by and check the lost and found in the front office. For small items, please see the reception desk.
Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 3rd
This is a friendly reminder that the upcoming time change will take place on Sunday, November 3rd. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour.
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