Onalaska High School

2025-2026 RUNNING START PROGRAM – Register Now
Running Start is a statewide dual credit program where qualified high school juniors and seniors can take college courses for both high school and college credit. If you are interested in exploring, or even enrolling in, college level programs Running Start through Centralia College may be right for you.

Eligible OHS juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll full time or part time in a community college while earning both high school and college credit. High school students will be taking college-level courses and therefore, must adhere to the same expectations. The decision to participate in Running Start should be made only after careful consideration of all the factors (pros/cons, time management, transportation, etc). This guide is intended to provide the necessary information to assist students and families as they make this important decision.

If you are a current OHS sophomore or junior and missed the presentation, see Mrs. Kenny for more information about the OHS program. To apply for Running Start at Centralia College click here.

NEWMARKET SKILLS CENTER – Register Now
Any student who would like to attend New Market Skills Center next school year must complete an on-line application, even students who are enrolled this school year. Click HERE for the application and description of NewMarket Programs available to students. Once the application is received, an email confirming receipt will be sent to the student within 5 days and a request for approval email will be sent to the counselor. Please remember, only upcoming Juniors and Seniors will be considered for school year enrollment.

A student is not placed until a counselor has approved and submitted all required documentation. Accepted students who applied prior to March 7th will receive email notification by March 21st.

CENTRALIA COLLEGE CTE/NURSING PROGRAM CAMPUS TOUR – Rescheduled for April 15
Are you interested in a career in tech, the trades, or the medical field?  No matter your career dreams, Centralia College could be the place for you. If you are a Junior or Senior and would like to tour the Centralia College CTE & Nursing program facilities with OHS on Tuesday, April 15, sign up in the College and Career Center by Friday, March 28. Space is limited so sign up right away.

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

(The Onalaska School District and Onalaska High School are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse the organizations listed below. The information is provided solely for consideration and does not imply any formal partnership or association. You can find links to additional resources and scholarships on our website under College & Career Info.)

DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE IN SPORTS AT AN NCAA SCHOOL?
Create the Eligibility Center account that's right for you! If you want to compete in NCAA sports, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Plan to register before starting your freshman year of high school (or year nine of secondary school). The information below will help guide you through the registration process.

To get started, review the three account options and choose the one that's right for you! You'll only need to create one account with the Eligibility Center. Starting with the free Profile Page is best practice, as you can transition it later to the Certification account needed for your circumstances. Already have an NCAA account? If unsure, please contact Customer Service at 877-262-1492 for assistance, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

NORM MANLY MARITIME EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline March 24

The Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship program is designed to serve youth pursuing post-high school education or training for a maritime career path. The scholarship program is part of the Youth Maritime Training Association, operated by Puget Sound Maritime, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting maritime heritage and inspiring the next generation to carry on the legacy by pursuing maritime careers.

Awards: Scholarships amounts range from $1,500 on up to the $5,000 first-prize and will be awarded in May of 2025. These YMTA scholarships may be used for maritime programs at community colleges, technical and vocational schools, colleges, universities, maritime academies, or other accredited educational institutions. Awards support tuition and fees, and are sent directly to the recipient’s school/program. Download the application

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COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET OF CHEHALIS 2025 POSTER CONTEST – Deadline March 31
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis is holding its annual poster design contest for the 2025 farmers market season. Prizes of $200 in farmers market tokens are up for grabs for the winning artists whose designs are chosen. Winning artwork will be printed as the Community Farmers Market of Chehalis’ official posters, and will also be distributed and displayed throughout local stores and public spaces, according to a Community Farmers Market of Chehalis news release.

Entries are due by March 31, and each design must be in 11-by-17 inch vertical format. Entries must be emailed to info@chehalisfarmersmarket.com with the subject line reading “Poster Competition Submission.” Entrants must also include their full name and a phone number. For larger files, applicants can use file-sharing services such as Dropbox or WeTransfer. The judging process will begin on April 1 and is anticipated to take a week. Winners will be notified soon after.

To learn more, visit its website at chehalisfarmersmarket.com or follow it on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CommunityFarmersMarketChehalis.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline April 7
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 25 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come!

For more information visit the website at https://www.thecommunityfoundation.com/scholarship/scholarship-overview 

I-5 AUTO GROUP SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline May 1
The I-5 Auto Group wants to support local graduating seniors pursuing career path options that can be achieved without requiring a 2-year or 4-year college degree.  These careers can be very rewarding AND profitable.  Many of these career paths are also in great demand in our country and I-5 wants to do our part in helping a local student achieve this for themselves.
Eligible programs include, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Plumbing, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Welding Technology, Police / Fire Academy, and Lineman. For more information visit https://www.i-5toyota.com/scholarship.htm or contact Tonja Vlach at tonjavlach@i-5cars.com or 360-740-9300.

OLYMPIA MASTER BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline May 2
The Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Education Foundation is accepting applications for scholarship grants ranging up to $2500 to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor Counties.

Students intending to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry such as: engineering, architecture, drafting, industrial design, carpentry, construction management, etc. are encouraged to apply. Applicants must reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor counties and be a US citizen.

DOWNLOAD 2025 Scholarship Application here - https://omb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Scholarship-Application.pdf!  Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. Mail all required information to: OMB Education Foundation, 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS – Deadline June 17
ATTENTION CURRENT OHS SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! Current sophomores in the class of 2027 and current juniors in the class of 2026 may be eligible for recognition. To qualify, students must meet the eligibility requirements below. For more information about our eligibility criteria, visit bigfuture.org/NRP.

Students can submit in 10th or 11th grade if they meet the following three criteria:

The 2025 submission form is now available. The deadline to submit is June 17, 2025.

INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP/JOB/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT (PUD) – Apply Now
The Lewis County PUD has a number of summer seasonal and internship positions available.

CF Summer Seasonal: The position is assigned to the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project, primarily for the upkeep of park facilities and of wildlife lands. Work may also involve construction and/or maintenance activities on other Project facilities.

Operations Summer Seasonal: The Operations Summer Seasonal position works out of the Districts Operations Center performing a variety of entry level activities as needed. The recruitment is for multiple vacancies for both Morton and Chehalis locations.

GIS Intern: The GIS Intern will provide temporary assistance to the Engineering Department with a variety of projects and tasks; including but not limited to field work, preparing, and updating maps, accurately recording and documenting activities.

Office Support Intern: The Office Support Intern will provide temporary assistance with a variety of projects and tasks. This position may support multiple departments throughout the district; to include but not limited to Human Resources, Safety, Records, Engineering and Energy Services.

You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the ‘Apply’ tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can import your resume from LinkedIn, upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lcpud for more information.

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