The Weekly Update #4
December 2nd, 2021
Happy New Year Wildcats,
We made it to 2022! I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their hard work and patience during the start of this unusual school year.
As we continue to navigate school under fluctuating circumstances, here are some things you and your student can talk about this month:
Attendance is important. Please ensure that your student is showing up for school on time every day, and attending all of their classes. You can do this by going onto your Skyward account. If you need help getting access or don’t know your login information, please contact the front office and they can direct you to the appropriate person for help.
Safety is also another important subject to discuss with your student(s). Our school is a modern, attractive, and well-organized space for learning. We all have a responsibility for its care and maintenance. If a student is aware that anyone has damaged or will damage property, it’s important that they share this information. We also want to make sure our students and staff are leaving the school better than they found it. Lead by example; pick up wandering trash as you walk by, hold a door for someone behind you, or smile and say, “good morning,” to someone you don’t know. Even more valuable and important than the building are the students who populate its halls. Please notify staff if you become aware that any student’s safety is in jeopardy.
January is a time of renewal, so let’s start the year off right. Show up, do the work and finish the month strong!
Go Cats,
Nate Salisbury
Principal
Rotary Luncheon With Mr. Salisbury
Kaito White was nominated by his Football Coach, Mr. Hughes. Kaito has shown great sportsmanship and pride in his athletic career. As recognition for his hard work and dedication to being a Wildcat, Kaito got to have a luncheon with our principal, Nate Salisbury.
Kyle Hucko was selected based on his OHmazing participation in school activities. Kyle participates in 5 clubs; DECA, Key Club, Link Crew, National Honors Society & ASB Club as our OHHS ASB President. Thank you, Kyle, for all of your contribution & dedication to our school.
Monday | Winter Pajama Day
Tuesday | Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday | Tropical Holiday
Thursday | Snow Gear Day
Friday | Santa VS Elves
On February 8, 2022, Oak Harbor Public Schools will request the passage of a bond package totaling $323 million. Thankfully, Oak Harbor Public Schools is set to receive nearly $140 million from the state and the Department of Defense. The Oak Harbor community will need to agree to pay for the remaining balance of roughly $184 million. In 2006, Oak Harbor voters passed the bond election. Currently, the rate of this bond is a rate of $1.79 per $1,000 of assessed property value. That bond will be completely paid off by December of 2022, meaning this is a replacement bond.
This is not to be confused with the local levy that was passed in 2021. Local levies are particularly powerful due to local control. However, in order to build new schools, the voters must agree to a bond package. We have compiled all of the pertinent information to make sure you're informed when casting your vote.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Winter break is a great time to review scholarship applications and start gathering the necessary information. We have a new scholarship section specific to military-connected students Scholarships. Local scholarships have started coming in and can be found on the OHHS website under counseling resources Scholarships.
Many State/National Scholarships are now available and can be found online using one of the scholarship database search engines such as Big-Future - CollegeBoard, Scholarships.com, Niche, Cappex, or thewashboard.org.
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