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The Scoop: Community Celebrations

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (05:07 PM)


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Upcoming Events

  • 5/22: Key Club Kids Carnival • 5-8 p.m. at OHHS
  • 5/25: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
  • 5/29: OHHS Showcase, Car Show, and Empty Bowls event • 5 p.m.
  • 5/30: OHEF Family Fun Run • 9 a.m.
  • 6/3: CHE Closing Ceremony • 6 p.m.
  • 6/5: Friday Night Lights in Downtown Oak Harbor • 7 p.m.
Reminder: Due to the weather-related closure on December 17 of this school year, the last day of school will be June 17, 2026, and will be a half day. June 16 will now be a full day.
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Retiring principal Russ Peters sings in front a presentation that includes text about advice and retirement plans.
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Congratulations 2026 OHPS Retirees!

Congratulations to our 2026 retirees! Current and former employees gathered at Oak Harbor High School this week to share sweet and funny stories, poems, and even songs for our honorees. Future plans for this group include playing music, traveling, resting, reading, gardening, volunteering, substituting, and enjoying family time.
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A group of people and dogs are recognized as "Community Partner Star of the Year" by Oak Harbor Public Schools.

Community Partner of the Year: Dogs on Call

We are proud to announce our first Star of the Year award recipient! Dogs on Call received this year's Community Partner of the Year award for their support of our school communities by offering a calming, comforting presence for our students. They help our students build important social skills, learn how to respectfully approach others, make eye contact, and ask to pet a dog in a calm and polite way. We are incredibly grateful for the care, time, and meaningful interactions they bring to our school. Please join us in sharing a congratulations to Dogs on Call!

The Star of the Year awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams whose service embodies our Core Values and our #OneOakHarbor commitment to provide a challenging, supportive, and innovative learning environment where all students are empowered to thrive and reach their fullest potential.
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Poster announcing a Kids Carnival on May 22nd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the OHHS Courtyard, with free entry.

OHHS Key Club Kids Carnival is Tonight!

From 5-8 p.m. tonight all families are invited to a districtwide Kids Carnival at Oak Harbor High School. This free annual event is presented by OHHS Key Club and is always fun for the whole family. We hope to see you there!
 
Oak Harbor High School event invitation for the Class of 2026 Friday Night Lights celebration.

Celebrate Our Seniors with Friday Night Lights on June 5

Our entire #OneOakHarbor community is invited to celebrate our Class of 2026 at this year's Friday Night Lights! This traditional procession of cars decorated by our seniors will be held on June 5 at 7 PM in downtown Oak Harbor. Line up along Pioneer Way to celebrate our graduates before their big day on June 13!
 

Cheer on our OHEF Fun Run Participants!

Looking for a way to support the participants of the OHEF Family Fun Run on May 30? Friends and family are invited to encourage runners from the sidelines! Sign up to volunteer, create a fun sign, and line up along the course. For added fun, come dressed in your favorite 80s decade attire! This event is a fundraiser for Oak Harbor Educational Foundation (OHEF).
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OVE Career Day

Olympic View Elementary students learned all about different careers during Career Day on Friday, May 22. Students listened to lessons from various industry professionals from law enforcement, art, veterinary sciences, physical therapy, school transportation, and more!
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A group of children and adults are gathered in a room with colorful mats and a small basketball hoop.
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OVE also hosted its 2nd Annual Day of Play where students explored new classrooms, interacted with different grade levels and let their imaginations run wild. Activities included building an entire miniature cardboard city from scratch, gardening, board and card game tournaments, high energy dance parties, crafting, and outdoor play.
 
A golf coach and five female golfers in purple shirts and white skirts stand on a grassy course.
A family poses for a photo behind a table with sports equipment, celebrating a student's commitment to Centralia College.

Athletics Highlights

  • Out of 142 golfers competing at the State Tournament, our Wildcats finished an amazing 6th place in the State! Huge congratulations to Annalise, Reagan, Scarlett, Sidney, and Olivia on an incredible season and an unforgettable State Tournament performance.
  • Congratulations to senior Eden Wilcox for recently signing her letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Centralia College! Eden will continue playing goalkeeper for the Trailblazers.
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