Monthly Newsletter for April 2025
A Message From Your Administrators
Dear Wildcat Families~
We can officially use the word “spring”! Spring sports are well underway, Spring Break is less than a week away, and we’ve begun to receive commendations from multiple organizations with which our students engage for the cumulative work they’ve done in the 2024/2025 school year!
As more students take advantage of longer daylight hours to walk, skateboard, or cycle to school, we humbly request that both parent and student drivers devote all attention and care to affording pedestrians the safety they deserve. We also encourage pedestrians to be self-aware and mindful of their surroundings.
The warmer weather, sunshine, and spring activities may make us feel like the end of the school year is near. However, classes, assignments, and grades matter as much today as they did on the first day of school. “Perseverance” and “Determination” are a part of our school-wide acronym (P.R.I.D.E) for good reason. According to our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge: "Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.” Persistence and determination are crucial ingredients in the recipe for success. Stick with it, Wildcats!
We’re proud of all our students have achieved thus far, and we look forward to all they will learn, produce, and present in the ten weeks to come!
~OHHS Admin Team
Dates to Remember:April 7th Through 11th - No School - Spring BreakApril 14 - School Board Meeting - ASC - 6pmApril 21 - Talk. They Hear You (Presentation) - OHMS - 6pmApril 28 - School Board Meeting - ASC - 6pm
Wildcat ClubsClick Here For Wildcat Club InformationWildcat Sports Home GamesApril 1 - Girls Softball vs. Nooksack Valley - 4pmApril 2 - Boys and Girls Track vs. Mount Baker - 3:30pmApril 3 - Boys Baseball vs. Sedro-Woolley - 4pmApril 3 - Boys Soccer vs. Bellingham - 7pmApril 5 - Girls Softball vs. Mount Baker - 12pmApril 7 - Boys Baseball vs. Sehome - 4pm April 7 - Girls Softball vs. Marysville-Pilchuck - 4pmApril 14 - Boys Golf Tournament - 3pm - Whidbey Golf CourseApril 15 - Boys Soccer vs. Mount Vernon - 7pmApril 15 - Girls Tennis vs. Sehome - 4pmApril 16 - Boys Baseball vs. Meridian - 4pm April 17 - Girls Softball vs. Sehome - 4pmApril 17 - Girls Tennis vs. Burlington-Edison - 4pmApril 22 - Boys Baseball vs. Squalicum - 4pmApril 22 - Boys Soccer vs. Squalicum - 7pmApril 22 - Girls Softball vs. Bellingham - 4pmApril 22 - Girls Tennis vs. Sedro-Woolley - 4pmApril 24 - Girls Softball vs. Mount Vernon - 4pmApril 25 - Boys Baseball vs. Nooksack Valley - 4pmApril 26 - Boys Soccer vs. Mount Baker - 7pmApril 29 - Boys Baseball vs. Anacortes- 4pmApril 30 - Girls Tennis vs. Lakewood - 4pmOak Harbor Drama Club Shines at WA State Thespian Festival
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 for adjudicators—earning several prestigious awards.
The festival began with an inspiring opening ceremony at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Among the standout performances, Cyrus Amor, Lucas Smith, and Rey Madrid were selected to perform "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" from Company by Stephen Sondheim—an honor awarded to only the top superior-rated group musical performances.
Oak Harbor’s Drama Club was also recognized as a Gold Honor Troupe, a distinction given to thespian troupes that demonstrate excellence in production, participation, and community outreach throughout the year. Drama Club Vice President Harley Engle and Publicist Ashley Mendoza proudly presented their achievements to the judges.
Adding to the excitement, Logan Hendricks made history as the first Oak Harbor student to be selected as a State Thespian Officer—a remarkable accomplishment!
The club also excelled in theatrical performances with two Best of Fest awards:
Speed Date by Janet Allard, originally performed in November and directed by seniors Dana Rivo and Drama Club President Adriana Froman, received a superior rating and was awarded Best of Fest in the One-Act Marathon category.
A condensed version of A Trip to the Moon by Tracy Wells, adapted from their February production, also earned a superior rating and won Best of Fest in the Main Stage Comedy category.
The festival wrapped up with an unforgettable experience—attending the professional production of Waitress at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
Congratulations to all our talented Drama Club members for their outstanding achievements and for representing Oak Harbor High School with passion and excellence!
Photo credits: OHHS Senior Rianno Serrano and Richard Maguire @wathespians and @the5thavenue theatre
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A message from OHHS' new Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC):
Dear Parents,
We are excited to share that Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC), Kellie Johnsen, LMFT, is available on campus to support students, parents, and staff!
Who: Kellie Johnsen, LMFT – Military Family and Life Counselor
What: The MFLC provides free, confidential, short-term support for students dealing with common challenges such as:
 Adjusting to school changes and transitions
 Coping with stress and emotions
 Maintaining healthy relationships
 Practicing communication skills
 Building friendships and communication skills
 Handling deployment or family separation
When & Where:
 Most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
 Room B128
Who Can Participate?
While the MFLC’s primary role is to support military-connected students, non-military students can also participate in small group sessions focused on topics like friendship skills, stress management, and conflict resolution.
Parent Permission Required
If you would like your student to participate in individual or group support sessions with the MFLC, please complete and return the permission form available on the OHSD Website here: https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3267/cyb_parent_acknowledgment_form.pdf
How to Learn More:
If you have questions or want more information, you can reach Kellie Johnsen, MFLC at kjohnsen@OHSD.net, (571)977-8517 or stop by B128.
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This is a reminder: Students are not to park in the front lot or areas designated for staff parking. Those students caught parking in staff parking will not only be required to pay the fine, but their campus parking privileges will be revoked and they will not be allowed to park anywhere on campus for the remainder of the school year.
2025 Senior Information
Stay up to date on important information and dates regarding senior year and graduation by clicking on the link below.
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 school days, please pick up an attendance contract from the OHHS Attendance Office.
Hawaiian Leis for Graduation
Senior Parents! Order Hawaiian Leis that your student can wear during the graduation ceremony on June 14th. Leis are the only way that students are able to “decorate” their graduation outfits.
NOTE: Please include your student’s name in the “Add a note for the seller” box on the payment page.
To order Leis ($30 / each), use this link: checkout.square.site/buy/AET5TAFCPESGVQE7OJRAAE4Q
Questions? Contact the PTO at: ohhspto@gmail.com
Senior Scholarships
This year the OHHS PTO will award two $1,000 scholarships to seniors planning to attend some type of post-high school education. Details about our selection criteria are available in the OHHS Counseling Office. Deadline to apply is April 25.
Only seniors whose families are PTO members are eligible. PTO membership is $15 per year: https://ohhs.ohsd.net/16705_3
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