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It was reported to the school that a bear and cubs were seen in a yard near Ocosta Elementary this afternoon. The schools are currently under a secure and teach (modified) lockdown until the wildlife patrol have secured the area.
**Update @ 2:10pm, 11/26**
Administrators have searched the area around the elementary and it has been determined that the school is bear-free, so the modified lockdown will be lifted at this time. Wildlife patrol is searching the area as well.
The Ocosta School District will run with normal operations today. Today is a late start Wednesday. Student breakfast begins at 9:00 and classes begin at 9:30. Buses run 1 hour and 15 minutes later than normal and there is no morning preschool.
*Power is on at the schools.
Important Weather Update from the Ocosta School District
Severe winds are forecasted for our area on Tuesday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will determine whether to delay or cancel school on Wednesday based on the storm’s impact.
Please check the Ocosta website under “Live Feed” or visit our Facebook page for updates. In the event of a delay or cancellation, we will also notify families through our messaging system via phone calls, emails, and text messages.
Thank you for your attention, and please stay safe.
The district will be accepting Highly Capable referrals from November 19th through January 8th. Please see the attached flyer for more information and contact the school if you have questions.
The State of Washington recently changed the immunization reporting system. As a school district, our school nurse and registrars have access to this information, as we did in the previous system.
Below is a link to the new system and information for families.
https://doh.wa.gov/.../immunization-information.../parents
To sign up for your child's immunization records, go to https://myirmobile.com/ and create an account.
Feel free to get in touch with the school nurse if you have any questions regarding required immunizations.
November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. In honor of native history, students visited the Shoalwater Bay Museum. The Shoalwater Bay Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. and located at 4115 State Route 105, Tokeland, WA, 98590.
The Crossover Football game tonight- Ocosta v. Tulalip Heritage at 6pm - is a District game. Gate prices will be $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens, and only District passes are accepted. ASB and Season/Senior passes will not count for free entry tonight.
Migrant students and families are invited to attend the fall migrant family dinner on Wednesday, November 6th, at 5:00 pm in the JH/HS library.
Be aware when coming for conferences: Cross Country has a championship meet tomorrow starting at 3:30. The main main entrance to the elementary parking lot will close at 3:00pm-5:45pm. Cars will be able to go in and out of the high school entrance and still access the elementary parking lot.
Tenga en cuenta cuando venga a conferencias: Cross Country tiene un campeonato mañana a partir de las 3:30. La entrada principal al estacionamiento de primaria cerrará a las 3:00pm-5:45pm. Los automóviles podrán entrar y salir por la entrada de la escuela secundaria y aún acceder al estacionamiento de la primaria.
Registration link: https://students.arbitersports.com/ocosta-jr-sr-high-school/athletic-registration-winter-sports-2024-25
Ocosta's Fall Child Find screening is coming up on October 24th from 9-2pm. Please call 360-268-9125 ext. 1006 to schedule or for more information.
Community Partner Shout Out!
Thank you to the South Beach Fire and EMS Professionals! We appreciate your generous donation so that students will have warm and dry feet this winter. This is so important for our students and families.
#together
#weareocosta
#ocostawildcats
#TogetherWeRise
Safety Study Hall is a new resource for families and students from Washington State DOH.
The Washington State Department of Health, in cooperation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, has created a new website filled with resources for our families, Safety Study Hall. Below is the link to this resource, which addresses addiction, medication storage, and firearm safety.
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/safety-study-hall
COMMUNITY PARTNER SHOUT OUT!
Thank you to Ocean Spray for the gracious donations of school supplies to support Ocosta students!
The South Beach is fortunate to have your business in our community.
#weareocosta
#togehterwerise
COMMUNITY PARTNER SHOUT OUT!
Thank you to 1st Security Bank and their customers for the gracious donations of school supplies and a check for $908 to support Ocosta students!
The South Beach is fortunate to have your business in our community.
Just a reminder to all of our families.
To maintain a safe and healthy school environment, all students must be fully immunized to attend schools in Washington State. This will be our practice, beginning on the first day of school.
If you need additional information on immunization requirements, please go to:
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/school-health-nursing-services/immunizations
Congratulations to Aurora Gill and Elijah Gill for winning our iReady contest this summer.
Aurora is the winner of $50, and Elijah is the winner of $30.
Aurora passed 98 iReady lessons and Elijah passed 90 iReady lessons between July 1 and August 12!
Way to go!
Remember to Register for Fall Sports!
High School Football starts Aug. 21
High School and Junior High Volleyball start Aug. 26
High School and Junior High Cross Country start Aug. 26
High School Girls' Soccer starts Aug. 26
Junior High Football starts Aug. 26
https://students.arbitersports.com/ocosta-jr-sr-high-school/athletic-registration-fall-sports-2024-25
Welcome Ana Farias as the Ocosta Elementary Principal!
I’ve been teaching for 10+ years! From preschool all the way to 5th grade! I grew up in Forks, WA and moved to the Harbor right after college and found my new home!
My favorite things are puzzles, Thai food, coffee, reading and hanging with my baby.
I am so excited to join the Wildcat community!
¡He estado enseñando por más de 10 años! ¡Desde preescolar hasta quinto grado! Crecí en Forks, WA, me mudé al Harbor justo después de la universidad y aquí encontré mi nuevo hogar.
Mis cosas favoritas son los rompecabezas, la comida tailandesa, el café, leer y pasar tiempo con mi bebé.
¡Estoy muy emocionado de unirme a la comunidad de Wildcat!
