OHHS Monthly Newsletter For January 2025

A Message From Your Administrators

Dear Wildcat Students and Families, 

We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Winter Break! Whether you traveled, saw beloved friends and family, stayed home and rested, and/or enjoyed some solitary down-time, we hope you feel rejuvenated and ready to return! We are certainly looking forward to seeing students and staff again. 

There are some things we wanted to make certain our families know and/or review before we move further into Second Trimester. First, in accordance with the other schools in the district, OHHS will no longer be sending out paper copies of students’ report cards. Students’ final trimester grades can be found in Skyward five school days after the trimester has ended. If you have forgotten your Skyward credentials, please contact your/your student’s counselor.

Please remember that, as of fall ‘24/’25, our grading system has changed. The chart below was provided to families in August to assist in interpreting how students’ grades reflect their demonstration of the skills taught.

This February, all registered Island County voters will have the opportunity to vote on the local school levy. We encourage you to learn all you can about the proposed levy by visiting www.ohsd.net/levy.

If you haven’t heard already, Oak Harbor High School is piloting new curriculum for our English Department. Students enrolled in English courses during Second and Third Trimesters will be able to utilize and provide feedback on the materials, structure, and content from two new curricula. We also invite all families to participate in the review of these options, as we want to adopt curriculum that reflects our students, families, and community as a whole. If you haven’t already, please review our Pilot Notification here.

We are looking forward to new things and all that is ahead– but, also, grateful that we get to embark upon this year with familiar faces. We love working with our Oak Harbor students, families, friends, and community. Here’s to a happy and successful new year!

Course Selection for 2025-2026 School Year

Registration for courses for the 2025-2026 School Year will take place during the week of January 27th - 31st, 2025.

During this week, students will have the opportunity to review and select their courses for the upcoming academic year.

• Course Catalogs: Course catalogs will be made available online by Friday, January 24th.

• Graduation Requirements: Students will receive a copy of their latest transcript as well as their graduation requirements on Monday, January 27th during Advisory.

• Parent/Guardian Involvement: We encourage parents/guardians to actively participate in the course selection process by reviewing course descriptions and graduation requirements with their children and discussing their academic goals.

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 are ineligible to use FAFSA. Remember your login information. Financial Aid Help:  Monday, January 27 5:30-7:00 pm at Oak Harbor Public Library Get help creating your FSA IDs or completing financial aid forms, including the FAFSA or WASFA. There will be food, a gift card for every family, and a laptop to use if needed. To learn more about financial aid, including a list of documents to bring with you, visit sno-isle.org/financial-aid. Scholarships: Local Scholarships - Most local scholarships 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, Calum Mannion! Calum 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, Calum!

Nurse's Corner Stay Safe This Winter: Learn About Frostbite and Hypothermia As temperatures drop, it’s essential to protect yourself and your family from cold-weather risks like frostbite and hypothermia. These conditions can happen quickly and have serious consequences, but the good news is they’re preventable! Click here to access expert advice from the CDC on recognizing the warning signs, preventing exposure, and knowing what to do in an emergency. Stay warm, stay informed, and stay safe!

More information about the Oak Harbor Public Schools Levy Renewal can be found here.