WILDCAT NEWS

Wow, Wildcat Families!

We have reached the final month of the 2021/2022 school year! Though we experienced some formidable challenges as we readjusted to full-time, in-person schooling, those challenges have proven to be worthwhile. So many experiences that typically define “the high school experience” were reintroduced, and our school’s staff have enjoyed and benefited from them just as much as our students have.

In contrast to the 2020/2021 school year, we returned to in-person athletics with fans in the stands. Our student athletes were able to practice, participate, and grow in their chosen sports. Our drama department put on several fantastic public performances. They both entertained and dazzled audiences with their confidence, energy, and dedication to dramatic techniques. We had live musicians– including bands, choirs, and Orchestra Club– at assemblies, during football games, and in their outstanding public performances. Multiple other clubs also produced and presented their work in a variety of forums– both in Oak Harbor and off-island.

Students’ return to in-person demonstrations of their work has been extraordinarily moving for staff who have witnessed the challenges the past two years have forced upon them. Seeing and showcasing our students’ talents, growth, and the results of their hard work has filled us with PRIDE; Our students truly do possess passion, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence.

As we near the end of the school year, we hope that everyone in our community can share in this sense of pride. This year has presented us all with obstacles– too many to list! However, without the flexibility of students’ guardians, stamina of their educators, and the continued investment of the larger community, our students would not experience the success we are so thrilled to see in them this year. If you have a senior, be sure to regularly check the graduation page on our website for any changes or updates.

We hope that students have the opportunity to reflect on the changes we’ve been through over the past couple of years. From remote school to shortened school weeks, to masked and spaced school days, to the near-normalcy we have been so grateful to experience in the second half of this school year. Students have had to make up for two years’ worth of academic, social, and emotional growth rapidly, and they have risen to the occasion. We hope they take pride in all they have done this year because we certainly do! Go Cats! OHHS Admin Team

JUNE 2 | YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION & SIGNING PARTY | 2:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.

JUNE 3 | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | 7 P.M.

JUNE 4 | PROM | 8:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.

JUNE 4 | OHHS Drama - Comedy Night | 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

JUNE 11 | OHHS Senior Graduation |

JUNE 17 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

May 2 - May 6 was Teacher Appreciation week. OHHS showed their appreciation all week with goodies and treats for our wonderful teachers. Thank you for being so amazing to our students and helping make a difference in the minds of our future. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!

Congratulations to OHHS on being selected as one of the best high schools by the U.S. News and World Report. Oak Harbor finished in the top 40% nationally to earn the honor. Additionally, the school placed in the top 25% in Washington State. Way to go, Cats!!
Click here to read the full report.

Congratulations to our Oak Harbor High School ROTC students who received scholarship money thanks to a former Blue Angel who awarded $730,000 in ROTC scholarships to Oak Harbor seniors at various Universities. Way to go, Cats!

CAPE Club is at it again! OHHS CAPE club went to North Whidbey Middle School to finish a Marijuana Prevention and Healthy Coping presentations to 1st and 2nd-period Health classes. They also presented an icebreaker called Disco Detective which started everyone's day with some dancing! Way to go, Wildcats!

Our Life Skills class created an OHHS Monopoly! With collaborators from the CTE and the Art Department, the game was developed. The Graphic Design class, with Michael McCauley '22 as a leader, designed the graphics and the board, including drawings from Mr. Christopherson, such as the ISS square depicting Mr. Thomas, our 11th & 12th grade dean. The game pieces were taken on by robotics, where they 3D-printed mini-Chromebooks and books to represent hotels and houses. The board itself was created based off of the different wings of the school, where the properties were different classrooms and areas! Mr. Salisbury was even featured as the monopoly man in the center! Though the students' favorite part about this project was getting out of class, creativity, and wildcat pride was abundant.

The Yearbook and Leadership classes are hosting a *new this year* Yearbook Distribution and Signing Party on June 2 from 2:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M in the Field-house and courtyard. Mark your calendars!
Bring your ID and your favorite pens. There'll be music and games - so plan to hang out and sign each others' yearbooks!

OH Wildcat Booster Club is holding its annual Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, June 8th from 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. in the OHHS Fieldhouse. All proceeds benefit OHHS Athletic Programs. Local physical therapists, nurses, and family practitioners volunteer their time to work together to perform a comprehensive sports physical. The cost is $40 each or $80 per family. Debt and Credit cards are accepted!
Students must be accompanied by a parent. Sports physicals are required to participate in school athletics for middle and high school.
Thank you for your support!

Want to volunteer to hand out lunches for our Community Lunch Program June 21st - August 19th? Lunch handouts will take about 30 minutes, depending on the location where you will be. This is a volunteer opportunity for adults and students. Students can earn Community Service hours which is a graduation requirement.
If you are interested please contact Melissa Miller at mmiller@ohsd.net or by phone at 541.233.9064
Students, contact your counselor as well as Melissa Miller.

This nation wide program is designed to serve FREE meals to ALL children 18 years of age and younger during the summer season. This FREE program is available Monday - Friday and runs until August 20th.
Lunch will be served at 11 A.M. and will be distributed for about 30 minutes.

The Oak Harbor School District is looking for volunteers for the Fourth of July Festival, July 2nd - 4th.
These community service hours can be used towards 9th - 11th grade students' community service requirements for graduation. For more information please contact your student's counselor.

Come & congratulate the Oak Harbor High School Senior Class of 2022 at Friday Night Lights, June 3! Line up begins at 6:30 P.M. on Pioneer Way. Procession begins at 7 P.M.

Senior & Junior Clair de Lune Prom will be held Saturday, June 4th in the OHHS Courtyard from 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Students must have their ticket and their school ID to enter.
Tickets will be available for purchase for $30 beginning May 25th - June 3rd in the SUB during first & second lunch. Make sure you have your student ID.
NO TICKETS will be sold at the event. If you have any questions, see or e-mail Ms. Voorhees, svoorhees@ohsd.net

OHHS Senior Graduation Ceremony will be held June 11th in our Memorial Stadium on campus. Gates will open at 11:30 A.M. and the ceremony will begin at 1 P.M. Tickets will be passed out to students at Graduation practice. This year each student will receive 7 tickets for their guests.
For those who can't attend graduation in person, there will be a live-stream (courtesy of the Oak Harbor High School Media Production Team). The live stream link is available here: https://www.ohsd.net/Page/8841

On June 9th Oak Harbor High School will have a Senior Paper Toss at 2 P.M. in celebration of the last day of school for seniors!
Seniors! Bring your old notes, homework, tests, and other school papers to participate in the tossing as a celebration of the end of the year. Only loose paper is allowed at the paper toss.
Running Starts and OHVA students are encouraged to participate in the paper toss. Please come to the high school by 2:15 P.M. and sign in at the front office. The front office staff will direct you to the SUB.

Seniors! Mark your calendars! June 10th OHHS is hosting a Senior Breakfast from 8 A.M. - 10 A.M. in the SUB. Seniors are encouraged to dress nicely for breakfast and in anticipation of senior recognition awards and the senior slideshow.
This special time will include the traditional collection of time capsule items (one item per senior), a final opportunity to sign the class banner, and photo opportunities.
Following the Senior Breakfast will be our Farewell Assembly in the GYM at 10 A.M.
After the assembly seniors will meet at the stadium for MANDATORY Graduation practice.

Congratulations to the Athletes of The Month of June! Hunter Hanks for Boys Track & Tessa Hughes for Girls Track. Way to go Wildcats!

Congratulations to Oak Harbor Girls Tennis player Jaelyn Crebbin! Jaelyn was named to the First Team All-Northwest Conference. Jaelyn also received WIAA athlete of the week. Way to go, Wildcat!

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