Onalaska High School

It takes a quiet house to hear the still small voice

Submitted by Linda Hatfield Southern
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WELCOME BACK LOGGERS

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🌟 Become a Youth Mentor with the O.W.L. Mentoring Program! 🌟

Do you have a heart for helping others? We're searching for passionate, caring adults to join our O.W.L. Mentoring Program and make a lasting impact on the next generation.

✨ Why Mentor?
Youth mentoring leads to powerful results:
✅ Better academic performance
✅ Higher college enrollment rates
✅ Improved self-esteem & confidence
✅ Healthier choices & reduced substance misuse
✅ Brighter outlook on life and school

💬 As a mentor, you’ll be a role model and trusted guide—providing encouragement, support, and consistency. No special experience required! Just bring your compassion and commitment—we’ll provide all the training and support you need.

💡 Be the person you needed when you were younger.
Your time and heart can truly change a life.

👉 Ready to get started? Visit the O.W.L page
and fill out a volunteer form today!

🚐 Transportation Update 🚌

We are excited to share some great news! Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we received so many applications for van drivers that we are no longer in need of additional regular drivers.

✨ Thank you to everyone who stepped up to help our students get to and from school safely! Your response truly shows the strength of our community.

That said, we are still in need of:

Substitute Van Drivers

Bus Drivers

Substitute Monitors

The best way to become a full-time driver or monitor is to start as a substitute. Many of our current staff began as subs, and it’s a great way to get your foot in the door while supporting our students.

👉 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2048

🚐 No CDL? No Problem!
Onalaska School District is hiring Van Drivers for the new school year!
✔ Flexible hours
✔ Extra income
✔ Make a difference for kids in our community

Start date: Aug 27th
👉 Apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2048

Attention Parents & Guardians

As we get ready for the new school year, we need your help in making sure everything is up-to-date in Skyward!

✅ Child Income Survey – Please log in and complete this form for Free/Reduced Meals. This is also where you’ll need to check the ASB and Athletic Fees boxes if your Middle or High School student is playing a sport. These boxes are important for determining waivers for the school year. Even if you’ve already filled it out, please go back and double-check that those boxes are marked.

✅ Update Your Information – While you’re there, review and update addresses, phone numbers, and emails for both you and your student.

✅ Stay Informed – Watch your Skyward account for upcoming paperwork and important dates throughout the year.

✅ Volunteer Forms – Take a moment on our school website to submit a volunteer form. These expire every year on June 30, so now is the perfect time to get yours completed for the 2025-26 school year!

Thank you for helping us start the school year smoothly!

Students spent 3 days working at NW Trek helping the maintenance crew perform routine tasks

Boaters License, Camping, Trail work, these kids are rocking it! All the students passed their boaters tests and had practical hands-on experience. Camping was a unique experience where students cooked for themselves, set up their own tents, worked all day with the Olympia Mountaineers removing invasive plants and spent the evening swimming Coldwater Lake.

The OHS CTE Summer Program completed its 2nd 40 hour work week. We worked with Park Rangers at Ike Kinswa and SeaQuest State Park building recreational trails, removing invasive plants, and touring the Mt. St. Helens visitor center. The Department of Natural Resources provided technical training on plant identification, invasive plant removal, and amphibian identification on Lake Kapowsin. Our week concluded with partnering with the Nisqually River Foundation helping remove invasive plants. These young students are rising up and doing very well for being 14-16 years old.

~Mr. Hoffman

Attention: Vandalism in Preschool Parking Lot

Over the past few days, including the weekend, individuals have been doing donuts in the back preschool parking lot. This area was recently repaired, with significant time, effort, and resources spent to fix potholes and provide our bus drivers with a smooth and safe surface for student transportation.

Unfortunately, the recent damage now requires our maintenance staff to revisit and repair the area again—diverting time and resources away from other important work.

While we understand that some may see this as harmless fun, this type of behavior is unacceptable on school property. We have video evidence and have identified those involved. We are asking that you please contact the school directly so we can address this internally.

If no one comes forward, this matter will be turned over to the sheriff’s office for further action.

We appreciate the community’s continued support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for our students and staff. Voicemail is ok or send an email to Jared Stevens at jstevens@onysd.wednet.edu

Check out this event from the Onalaska Fire Department!

High School Summer CTE Program cont.

The High School Summer CTE Program is off to a great start! Students visited Tacoma Power and toured the dam, hatchery, and had in depth discussions with engineers, mechanics, and parks employees. We did some invasive plant removal for the City of Centralia and removed an old fence for a private landowner. We ended the week with students earning their first aid/CPR card. Students have demonstrated grit as they learned new skills, engaged in conversations with employers, and worked a 40 hour work week. This program will conclude on August 13th. Students earn 1.5 science credits and a $1,800 stipend. This year we have Abby and Sammy Ellis, Maddy Hanson, Ayden Risley, Sofi Legg, Autumn Smalley, Chloe Haag, George Walizer, and Emma Oien. ~Mr. Hoffman

📣 Countdown to Summer! ☀️ 🎒 Friday, June 13 – Early Release Day 🎉 Monday, June 16 – Early Release AND the Last Day of School! Let’s finish strong, Loggers! 💜💛

🚍 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 NIGHT PLANS = SOLVED 🌟 Long week? 💤 Between work, school runs, and a million kid activities, the last thing you want to think about is cooking. We get it. You deserve a break. 🥡 Let Panda Express handle dinner this Friday, April 18 — and support the Ony Combined Pto while you’re at it! 📍Order from Panda Express in Chehalis — ALL DAY — and 20% of your order goes directly to the PTO! ✅ Just use code 3837665 when you order online or in the app. 📱 Ordering in person? Show the flyer or pull it up on your phone! You can pick up a paper copy in the OHS office during school hours. Let’s make dinner easy and make a difference! 🐼❤️ #OnyStrong #PandaExpressNight #SupportOurSchools #NoCookingFriday #ItsAGreatDayToBeALogger

UPDATE: 3/31/25, 2:02 PM - CANCELLED Tonight's game has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Games will be rescheduled at a later date. ⚾️🔥 CANCELLED🔥⚾️ The Loggers Boys Baseball team is taking on PWV for an exciting game of ball! 🙌 🕒 Varsity First Pitch: 3:00 PM - JV to follow 📍 Location: Onalaska Don’t miss the action! Let’s show our support and cheer on the Loggers to victory! 💪💜 #LoggersBaseball #GameDay #Onalaska #DoubleHeader #FirstPitch #BaseballSeason #SupportYourTeam #OnyProud #OnalaskaLoggers #OnyBoysBaseball #StrikeEmOut #ItsAGreatDayToBeALogger

BOYS SOCCER IS CANCELLED!!! As student and staff safety is of the utmost importance, Fort Vancouver has canceled the boys soccer game schedule for tonight. It will be re-scheudle for a different day.

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