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The Oak Harbor Public Schools Multilingual Learner Education program hosted a special picnic for families. With games, great conversations, and lots of smiles, the event celebrated the rich diversity that strengthens our schools. Thank you to everyone who organized and participated in the event!

The Oak Harbor Public Schools' Communications Department is proud to announce it is the recipient of a prestigious 2025 Golden Medallion Award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Oak Harbor Public Schools was one of only thirteen honorees nationwide to be selected for the association's top honor for outstanding school communications programs.

Communications Officer Sarah Foy, APR, Communications Specialist Lisa Jones, and Executive Assistant/Communications Specialist Katey Andrews were recognized for the district’s Levy Renewal Informational Campaign. They will be recognized on a national stage during the NSPRA Seminar in July in Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to the team behind this newsletter and all of the communications you receive from Oak Harbor Public Schools!!

Congratulations to student board representatives Margarita (Maggie) Litvachuk and Allena Locklear, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Kuss-Cybula on receiving regional honors from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA)!

Maggie and Allena were recognized with the WASA Student Leadership Award for organizing and leading a regional training and discussion event that empowered student board members and strengthened student voice in school leadership.

Dr. Kuss-Cybula received the Award of Merit for her outstanding regional leadership and her dedication to uplifting and mentoring fellow female education leaders.

Oak Harbor High School students were recently recognized by the Oak Harbor City Council for an extraordinary year of student achievement in the arts and Career & Technical Education. From visual art to video production and graphic design, students have demonstrated outstanding talent, creativity, and dedication with honors spanning regional, state, and national competitions. We are proud of the following students for their achievements!

The annual Friday Night Lights Senior class procession will take place on June 6 at 7 p.m. along Pioneer Way in Downtown Oak Harbor. Students decorate vehicles with Wildcat Spirit for this community tradition. Mark your calendars to show up in purple and gold to line Pioneer Way in support our Oak Harbor graduates!

On June 20 from 3-6 p.m. there will be a free immunization clinic for children at North Whidbey Middle School. An Oak Harbor Public Schools nurse will be on site to ensure correct vaccines are provided for students to be up to date for Fall 2025.

Oak Harbor Public Schools is excited to host the 12th annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Monday through Friday, June 23 through August 15. SFSP is a federally funded, state-administered program designed to serve free meals to all children 18 years and under during the summer season.

No sign-up or registration is required. Children must be present.

North Whidbey Middle School Leadership students planned and implemented physical activity programs to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. Students Ashton Phillips, Landon Fonseca, Zoey Samson, and Abbi Frasier organized a lunchtime tug-of-war led by Mr. Kitchen. Students Ezekiel Pegues, Tyler Bacolo, Jameson Wood, and Ryan Brown organized a Teachers Vs. Students Volleyball Game where both students and staff brought the fun!

The "Medical Careers in the Military" career panel hosted by Mr. Reed on Friday, May 2, was a great opportunity for students to learn a little more about the jobs one could have if going into the military for a medical job. The presenters showed different career opportunities including physical therapy, nursing, and more. The panelists were CDR Robin White (DNP), LTCD Thomas Slocum (DPT), HM3 Hunter McNeil, LT Buddhika Abeyratne (MPA) and OHHS alumni LTJG Lauren May (BSN). All of these presenters went in depth about deployment and what jobs you could get assigned to. After the presentations, students got to talk with the presenters one on one to get answers to their questions.

United States Border Patrol visited Oak Harbor High School earlier this month. They presented to forensics classes about the realities of border control, cleared up misconceptions, and explained how forensic science is used to protect our borders. Forensic scientists showed off modern forensic technologies used to detect contraband, such as various types of drugs and criminal activity. Students were eager to ask questions and excited to learn the intricacies of border protection. Huge thanks to the speakers who came in, we appreciate them taking the time to speak with us as well as their efforts in keeping us safe.

Fourth graders at Oak Harbor Elementary have been channeling their inner fantasy artists with their stunning dragon eye art projects—and the results are absolutely amazing! From bold colors to mesmerizing textures, each piece is full of imagination, skill, and a touch of magic.

The Northwest Conference has announced it's all conference award winners for girls golf, boys golf, and softball. Congratulations to the following Wildcats who all earned all conference awards: Scarlett Nations (1st team girls golf and the Northwest Conference MVP), Addison Nations (1st team girls golf), Reagan Syring (1st team girls golf), Annalise Wesley (1st team girls golf), Tobias Wood (1st team boys golf), Henry Schuller (1st team boys golf), Sidney Louis (2nd team girls golf), and Reese Wasinger (2nd team softball).

The Wildcat girls 4x2 relay team put on a historic performance at the first day of the 3A district track meet. The girls ran a time of 1:42.13 which not only broke their previous school record but it also broke the 3A district meet record by over 2 seconds! The girls now have the fastest 3A time in the state. The team is composed of Jenesis Lowery, Kailynn LaRue, Addisen Boyer, and Payton Champignon.