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Whale Museum’s Marine Naturalist Training Program opens registration for 2026

By Community|2025-12-17T15:49:41-08:00December 17th, 2025|0 Comments

Local youth lead mock Town Council meeting

By Community|2025-12-16T11:26:56-08:00December 16th, 2025|0 Comments

Auditor seeks writers of argument against San Juan Island School District No. 149

By Community|2025-12-13T15:51:37-08:00December 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Create comfort with fidget quilts at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-12-13T15:13:02-08:00December 14th, 2025|0 Comments

County opens cultural access application materials & recruits for new review board

By Community|2025-12-12T15:37:02-08:00December 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island School Board has a vacancy

By Community|2025-11-28T14:15:46-08:00November 28th, 2025|Comments Off

OCS campus life class builds student leaders

By Community|2025-11-21T10:00:25-08:00November 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students give back through Fall service projects

By Community|2025-11-10T12:19:45-08:00November 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Salmonberry School | Celebrating light and community

By Community|2025-10-29T13:12:32-07:00October 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of the November 4, 2025 school levies

By Community|2025-10-29T10:51:36-07:00October 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Samish Indian Nation cuts ribbon on new early learning center

By News Source|2025-10-20T14:40:37-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of school levies

By Community|2025-10-20T14:13:40-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why you should vote ‘Yes’ on school district levy

By Community|2025-10-20T12:11:10-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Middle School girls volleyball team concludes undefeated 2025 season

By Community|2025-10-17T14:13:16-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Student election results announced at Orcas Christian High School

By Community|2025-10-13T13:54:31-07:00October 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas Island Education Foundation announces annual fundraiser

By Community|2025-10-07T13:35:43-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian kicks off this year’s first Week of Worship

By Community|2025-09-26T14:21:23-07:00September 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Lake Day brings fun and sun to OCS

By Community|2025-09-22T12:40:36-07:00September 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | The brain error in AI tutor for schools and education

By Community|2025-09-08T16:21:46-07:00September 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian teachers return inspired from conference

By Community|2025-09-12T17:32:28-07:00September 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Helping student athletes stay in the game

By Community|2025-09-06T13:23:13-07:00September 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Soroptimists offer their yearly $4000 award to woman who is primary family support

By Community|2025-09-05T14:48:45-07:00September 5th, 2025|1 Comment

Food Bank needs your help supporting vital Orcas youth feeding programs

By Community|2025-09-04T15:05:52-07:00September 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Learn how Washington became the Apple State

By Community|2025-09-02T13:33:36-07:00September 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Introducing Salmonberry Community School

By Community|2025-09-02T13:07:29-07:00September 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

School District readies for new school year

By Community|2025-08-21T14:12:56-07:00August 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Department of Education releasing funding

By News Source|2025-07-25T15:32:29-07:00July 26th, 2025|Comments Off

6 subjects that are no longer taught in schools

By News Source|2025-07-19T15:59:07-07:00July 20th, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas Christian students to embark on service-focused mission trip to Hawaii

By Community|2025-07-13T13:09:05-07:00July 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island School District seeking applications for pro and con statement committees

By Community|2025-07-10T14:59:52-07:00July 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Shaw Island School District job opportunity

By Community|2025-07-05T12:27:00-07:00July 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Funhouse seeking future rockstars

By Community|2025-07-01T13:48:47-07:00July 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Senior Center offers hearing services, grief support, Feldenkrais, and Art

By Community|2025-06-20T15:21:43-07:00June 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Whale Museum announces new junior marine scientist camp for kids

By Community|2025-06-19T18:02:44-07:00June 20th, 2025|Comments Off

End-of-year reflections and gratitude from OISD superintendent

By Community|2025-06-19T14:51:20-07:00June 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Class of 2025 graduation celebration

By Community|2025-06-10T10:04:40-07:00June 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Seven seniors from OIHS Class of 2025 lettered for school music excellence

By Community|2025-06-09T11:34:03-07:00June 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Audio brunch workshops at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-06-09T09:51:14-07:00June 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Take to the skies this International Young Eagles Day

By Community|2025-06-08T11:46:20-07:00June 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian class takes flight in hands-on aeronautics lesson

By Community|2025-06-08T11:35:22-07:00June 8th, 2025|Comments Off

OASIS students set to graduate on Saturday, June 7

By Community|2025-06-03T18:22:01-07:00June 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Kindergarten Transition | A special start for new students

By Community|2025-05-28T11:21:03-07:00May 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Get tech-savvy with student support at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-05-24T15:06:59-07:00May 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Paper Airplane Contest soon at Orcas school gym

By Community|2025-05-10T16:31:06-07:00May 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Fun, free, Rotary Spelling Bee is coming to Orcas

By Community|2025-05-10T12:28:57-07:00May 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Be part of Leadership San Juan Island’s class XVII

By Community|2025-05-09T16:05:55-07:00May 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Congratulations Orcas Middle School

By Community|2025-05-07T12:17:41-07:00May 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students get firsthand look at college life during Walla Walla University Days

By Community|2025-04-27T11:52:59-07:00April 27th, 2025|Comments Off

School district seeks candidate for full-time secondary STEM/CTE teaching position

By Community|2025-04-11T16:34:38-07:00April 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School returns from service trip to Belize

By Community|2025-04-06T12:42:23-07:00April 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Kindergarten registration open for 2025-26 school year

By Community|2025-04-04T12:03:17-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island athletes shine at Mt. Vernon meet despite weather forecast surprise

By Community|2025-03-29T16:34:37-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Fun, free Rotary Spelling Bee is back

By Community|2025-03-29T10:48:44-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island School Board vacancy announcement

By Community|2025-03-27T12:48:35-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Island athletes brave elements in first track meet of the season

By Community|2025-03-22T15:14:08-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

OCS guitar class strikes a chord at St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Community|2025-03-19T12:52:04-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

OCS Teacher Spotlight | Debbie Liblik

By Community|2025-03-17T10:57:29-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Historical Museum opens next week

By Community|2025-03-15T13:58:04-07:00March 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island HS Chess Team — State 2B Champs

By Community|2025-03-08T13:22:49-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Island Market is the big cheese

By Community|2025-02-28T13:08:12-08:00March 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

School music benefit concert to feature beloved island musicians

By Community|2025-02-20T11:11:27-08:00February 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Amid statewide drop in test scores, OCS performance defies the trend

By Community|2025-02-18T14:23:21-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School students collaborate on essay project about pets

By Community|2025-02-10T12:57:36-08:00February 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education

By News Source|2025-02-09T15:00:02-08:00February 10th, 2025|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | A GiveOrcas thank you from Music Advocacy Group

By Community|2025-02-01T13:02:51-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Inspiring Young Minds | Angie Millen’s impact at Orcas Christian School

By Community|2025-01-24T13:39:34-08:00January 24th, 2025|Comments Off

County School Districts join together in advocacy efforts

By Community|2025-01-09T13:40:55-08:00January 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas HS Chess Team – Champions!

By Community|2025-01-13T12:54:06-08:00January 13th, 2025|1 Comment

The ‘new’ OCS teacher you may already have met: Anna Vedder

By Community|2025-01-13T11:43:43-08:00January 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Soroptimist Education Awards for San Juan County women

By Community|2024-12-23T12:55:49-08:00December 23rd, 2024|Comments Off

OCS guitar class strikes a chord with community

By Community|2024-12-22T16:21:22-08:00December 22nd, 2024|1 Comment

Orcas Island School District announces job opening for Director of Operations

By Community|2024-12-19T13:59:43-08:00December 19th, 2024|Comments Off

Rotary Club presents $7,000 check to SJI School District’s STEAM Program

By Community|2024-12-18T11:17:22-08:00December 18th, 2024|Comments Off

OCS Culinary class prepares pies for school-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

By Community|2024-12-08T13:28:16-08:00December 8th, 2024|Comments Off

Learning by Doing | Town Hosts seventh grade mock council meeting

By Community|2024-12-05T13:55:15-08:00December 5th, 2024|2 Comments

Discover the magic of Montessori at Orcas Montessori Silent Journey

By Community|2024-12-02T11:56:43-08:00December 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

Making a difference in school music: Mariachi, winter concerts and instrument goals

By Community|2024-11-29T12:26:15-08:00November 29th, 2024|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School welcomes Kyler Morgan to high school faculty

By Community|2024-11-18T13:53:03-08:00November 18th, 2024|Comments Off

Regional Chess Championships

By Community|2024-11-15T11:34:26-08:00November 15th, 2024|Comments Off

No school Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

By Community|2024-10-14T12:24:04-07:00October 14th, 2024|Comments Off

School Board vacancies announced

By Community|2024-10-09T14:15:47-07:00October 9th, 2024|Comments Off

OIEF Fundraiser

By Community|2024-10-02T15:07:09-07:00October 1st, 2024|Comments Off

Orcas ECEI Summer & Fall 2024 Report

By Community|2024-09-12T12:22:54-07:00September 12th, 2024|Comments Off

FH Soroptimists accepting applications for yearly award

By Community|2024-09-12T12:09:28-07:00September 12th, 2024|Comments Off

Larsen announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge

By Community|2024-09-05T14:19:42-07:00September 5th, 2024|Comments Off

OHS track is closed, under repair

By Community|2024-08-13T14:26:54-07:00August 13th, 2024|Comments Off

EDC to offer career workshop for youth as part of Trades Training Initiative

By Community|2024-07-31T15:21:42-07:00August 1st, 2024|Comments Off

Shaw School teacher housing construction breaks ground

By Community|2024-07-30T12:48:16-07:00July 30th, 2024|Comments Off

Tai Ji Quan – Moving for better balance

By Community|2024-07-28T15:16:43-07:00July 28th, 2024|Comments Off

Thank you Gala goers and art lovers

By Community|2024-07-10T12:03:28-07:00July 10th, 2024|Comments Off

Shaw School teacher housing construction breaks ground

By Community|2024-07-08T12:57:21-07:00July 8th, 2024|1 Comment

Summer news from Orcas Island School District

By Community|2024-06-22T12:28:19-07:00June 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Summer Theatre Camp 2024: Theater 360!

By Community|2024-07-22T14:07:14-07:00June 22nd, 2024|Comments Off

Shaw Island School District job opportunity

By Community|2024-06-11T14:24:41-07:00June 11th, 2024|Comments Off

Public Notice | Orcas Island School District #137

By Community|2024-06-13T13:50:26-07:00June 9th, 2024|Comments Off

School District seeks school psychologist request for proposals

By Community|2024-06-04T15:02:13-07:00June 4th, 2024|Comments Off

Author visit to Library

By Community|2024-06-03T18:42:38-07:00June 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

OIHS band and strings students graduate on a high note

By Community|2024-06-03T18:43:09-07:00June 2nd, 2024|Comments Off

Orcas Island High School graduates’ parade route

By Community|2024-06-05T09:58:05-07:00May 27th, 2024|Comments Off

OISD to connect with Orcas community

By Community|2024-05-17T12:18:20-07:00May 17th, 2024|Comments Off