ONALASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT

May 15, 2018

Ony HS Students Take Cultural Tour in Seattle.

Last Thursday, 30 Freshmen spent the day in Seattle. The 9th grade English class has been reading "Farewell to Manzanar", and learning about the Japanese internment in World War 2. This field trip allowed them to see specific neighborhoods that were affected by the events surrounding the Japanese internment and provided hands on learning and meaning making.

The students attended a walking tour of the International District with the Wing Luke Museum. They also visited the Danny Woo Gardens where they received a tour and helped with several projects, including weeding and picking up garbage.

The trip was directed by Onalaska English Teachers Bethany Hutson and Kelsey Otto.

May 9, 2018

Middle School Robotics Team Takes Seattle by Storm.

On Tuesday, May 8, the Onalaska Middle School Robotics class showcased their robots at the annual ‘Storm into STEM’ at Seattle’s Key Arena.

Nineteen Loggers worked hard for weeks designing, building and programming their robots. The robots included a motion sensor rattlesnake, an elephant that walks and ‘exercises’ with a barbell, a color sorter and an automated ball-and-bat, to name just a few!

Many fans stopped by and, after asking many questions, were amazed at our students’ expertise and knowledge about robotics. Next month, this group will be competing in the annual STEM/Robotics regional tournament in Olympia and they plan on improving over last year’s second place finish.

The Onalaska Middle School Robotics Team is coached by Science Teacher, Robin Schmidt.

Spring Events

School Board Special Meeting, May 21, 2:00, HS Rm# 401, Principal Interviews.
School Board Special Meeting, May 22, 2:00, HS Rm#401, Principal Interviews.
School Board Workshop, May 24, 5:30, HS Rm#408.
WA HS State Track Finals, May 24-26, Cheney, WA
HS Graduate ES/MS walk, Wednesday, May 30
OHS Graduation, June 1, 2018, Congratulations Graduating Seniors!
Donuts for Guests Like Dad, 7:15-8:15, June 5th, ES Cafe.
Surplus items available for bid, see bottom of page.

May 15, 2018

Ony HS Band Dominates Mass Band Contest.

The Onalaska High School Band, lead by Onalaska Music Director and Teacher David Stingley, took 1st place in their division at the SWW Mass Band Festival held at Ilwaco High School on May 15th. They scored a superior rating for the 6th year in a row. They have worked hard for this and have represented Onalaska well.