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❓️Did you know the Oak Harbor Public Schools levy helps bridge the gap in funding for critical programs that the state doesn’t fully cover—like Special Education Services for students with disabilities? 📊 Currently, the state only funds services for up to 16% of students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP),...

As part of our Annual Report to the community, we recently shared a community mailer that outlined progress in our Strategic Plan goal areas this year! Our new Strategic Plan was adopted by the school board at the end of last school year after thousands of members of our community...

❄️ A snow day is the perfect time to catch up on important updates! Take a moment to learn about our upcoming levy renewal on the February 11 special election ballot. We’ve recently updated our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) based on community feedback. Check them out here: www.ohsd.net/levyfaqs 🙋🏻‍♀️ Don’t...

You may have recently received our annual community report in the mail that focused on our recent achievement and progress towards goals outlined in our new Strategic Plan! Local levy dollars are supporting progress on Goal 1- Inclusion & Belonging for All Students by ensuring every student feels included, valued...

In this video update, I discuss our work to help Washingtonians reach their dreams—and find high-wage jobs. I also discuss one of my bills (HB 1273) to improve CTE Dual Credit and help students better prepare for career training and college while still in high school. That’s good for students,...

2-4-2025 City of Oak Harbor Council Meeting

2-4-2025 City of Oak Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

On February 11, local voters will be deciding whether to renew the Oak Harbor Public Schools levy. Today, February 3, is the last day to update your voter registration online and by mail. Visit www.VoteWA.gov for more information. Our local levy helps fund important student programs and services that aren’t...

Don’t forget to vote! February 11 is Election Day! You can drop your ballot in your mailbox or at the ballot drop box located at Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive. Levy Renewal Facts: ⭐️ The renewal helps to maintain current programs and services not funded or fully...

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: When Oak Harbor staff brought options to revise the fence height code to the city council in a workshop this week, most council members preferred to delay a decision because of an overlapping controversy with the mayor’s fence.