Second Grade Takes on Point Defiance Zoo! 🐾🚌🌿 Yesterday, our amazing 2nd graders had a wild adventure at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium! From playful otters to towering tigers, students explored incredible exhibits, learned all about animal habitats, and got an up-close look at some of nature’s most fascinating creatures. 🦁🐧🦋 The day was packed with curiosity, discovery, and a whole lot of smiles! Be sure to check out the photos—we’ll be sharing them in two posts so you don’t miss a moment of the fun! 📸✨ #LoggerPride #ZooTrip2025 #HandsOnLearning #FieldTripFun

🚍 Transportation Surplus – Bus Available Onalaska School District has declared a transportation vehicle as surplus. Staff may view the item from May 28–June 10. If not claimed, a bid will be set and: June 11–12: Viewing open to public schools, private schools, and homeschool families. June 13–23: Open to the general public. Deadline to submit sealed bids: June 23 at 3:00 p.m. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Onalaska District Office. The highest bidder will be notified by 3:15 p.m. on June 23. For details or to schedule item removal, contact Chantel Cardin, Transportation Director. 📞 Call 360-978-4111, Option 5.

Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26th there will be no school for the Memorial Day holiday weekend

School Board Workshop 5/21 in HS room 408 @4:30pm

Thank You to Our Generous Donors! We are incredibly grateful to Interfor of Longview, WA, for their generous donation of a unit of lumber that will support our students for the rest of the school year as they build picnic tables and learn valuable hands-on skills. A big thank you as well to Sierra Pacific Industries, who will be donating two more units of lumber this June. In total, these three units of donated lumber are valued at approximately $5,000, and their impact will be felt across our school community. Thank you for investing in our students' learning and success!

🎉 Cinco de Mayo Community Dinner – All Are Welcome! 🎉 Join us for a vibrant evening of food, culture, and community at our Cinco de Mayo Community Dinner on Monday, May 6th at 5:00 PM in the Onalaska Elementary Gym! This free event is open to everyone and proudly brought to you by our amazing Hispanic community members, who have come together to share their traditions, flavors, and hospitality. Come celebrate with us — bring your family, friends, and appetite! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 Cena Comunitaria del Cinco de Mayo – ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🎉 ¡Acompáñenos para una tarde llena de comida, cultura y comunidad en nuestra Cena Comunitaria del Cinco de Mayo el lunes 6 de mayo a las 5:00 PM en el gimnasio de la Primaria de Onalaska! Este evento es gratuito y está abierto para todos. Es organizado con cariño por nuestros increíbles miembros de la comunidad hispana, quienes desean compartir sus tradiciones, sabores y hospitalidad. ¡Venga con su familia y amigos y celebre con nosotros! ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

The Life Skills 2 students were hard at work today picking up trash around the middle school track.

Over spring break, Skills USA students hiked a total of 11 miles with 1,500ft elevation gain. The hike took place in Naches, Wa. The purpose of the trip was to build character and learn how to persevere through physical exhaustion. We were also on the lookout for antler sheds but did not find any. All the students did great! Over half of the hike was not on a trail. Students conquered steep hills and hillsides covered in boulders, loose rocks and dirt. These students demonstrated true grit and kept pressing on hour after hour. A short trip to Dairy Queen and Taco Bell in Yakima for dinner healed the scratches, bumps, and bruises acquired from the hike. A time in the snow on the top of white pass was also needed to ice the sore ankles.

Construction for the new play shed is underway!

A huge thank you to the Onalaska PTO for their incredible $9,000 donation to our elementary and middle schools! This generous contribution will help fund field trips and Field Day, creating unforgettable experiences for our students. Pictured: Superintendent Brenda Padgett accepting the check from PTO members Crystal Hoyt and Jennifer Zandecki. #OnalaskaPTO #SupportingOurStudents

📢 Playground Construction Notice We’re excited to share that construction has begun on the new play shed on the playground! 🚧 While this is an exciting addition for our students, we want to emphasize that the construction area is off-limits for everyone’s safety. Unfortunately, over the weekend, some individuals moved the fencing that was put in place to secure the site. This is not permitted and creates a serious safety hazard. We kindly ask all parents and guardians to remind their children to stay away from the construction area at all times. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe as we work to improve our playground! 🛠️

Middle School Robotics Team Shines at School Board Meeting Our Middle School Robotics Team, led by Mr. Gerbracht, gave an impressive demonstration at last night’s school board meeting. The students showcased their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise, highlighting the incredible work they’ve been doing. The team was also recognized by multiple people for their kindness and willingness to help other teams during competitions. Their sportsmanship and generosity have made Onalaska proud! Check out the video and photos from the event to see our talented students in action! https://youtube.com/shorts/mZruf571voo?feature=share

MARCH 26Th

Our Onalaska Loggers app keeps getting better and better! Parents and Guardians who have already created their Rooms account can now access new features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. If you haven't created your Guardian account, you will receive another invitation this afternoon at 3:45pm! Download for Android: https://aptg.co/0kyqBv Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/JFqv54

Our Onalaska Loggers app keeps getting better and better! Parents and Guardians who have already created their Rooms account can now access new features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. If you haven't created your Guardian account, you will receive another invitation this afternoon at 3:45pm! Download for Android: https://aptg.co/0kyqBv Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/JFqv54

Hello everyone! The Observatory will be open tomorrow evening between 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. The goal is to open up after all building usage has ended and may stay open longer, depending on attendance and interest We should be able to view Jupiter, Mars, and the Orion Nebula. As in the past, please help spread the word about the opening. That is always greatly appreciated.

Say “hello” to even more messaging and announcements in the Onalaska Loggers app! Parents and Guardians, check your email or text messages instructions to sign up and access new features now!

Say "hello" to Messaging in the Onalaska Loggers app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream on Monday, March 3! Download for Android: https://aptg.co/0kyqBv Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/JFqv54

Onalaska School Board Recognizes Chehalis Tribe Representatives On Monday, February 24th, the Onalaska School Board presented Dustin Klatush, Chairman, and Shawn Ortivez with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Chehalis Tribe. This recognition honors the Chehalis Tribe's generous support of our Aquaculture Program and Fish Hatchery, which provides hands-on learning experiences for Onalaska students. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to the success of our program and community.

Please check out this awesome video about The Onalaska Backpack Program! https://www.onysd.wednet.edu/page/onalaska-backpack-program