Highlands Campus
Highlands High School is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for students to dive into the rich cultural heritage of the region! In partnership with the CCT Okanogan Language Program, students will now be learning nsəlxcin (Salish) with the renowned instructor Margaret Timentwa. Twice a week, students will immerse themselves in the language, with additional lessons seamlessly woven into other subjects, providing a dynamic and engaging way to explore and embrace the vibrant traditions of the Okanogan people. Get ready to embark on a unique educational journey that connects past and present!
ToothSavers North Elementary Oct 8th & 9th.
Omak School District Cares About the Safety of Their Students
On October 2, 2024, Shumway Road was closed due to an emergency water leak that affected the regular bus route. In response, the Omak School District swiftly made emergency bus route changes. Our dedicated staff went to the rescheduled bus stop to ensure that all students arrived home safely. We are incredibly proud of our team’s quick actions and unwavering commitment to student safety. Thank you to our staff and community for your understanding and support during this situation!
If you missed the home cross country meet tonight, you missed an absolute show! The Pioneer XC team thrilled the home crowd with amazing team wins from both the boys' and girls' teams!
Boys' Results:
William Boers – 3rd place (18:23), tied his Personal Best!
Trenton Werner – 6th place (19:20), crushed his Personal Best by 31 seconds!
Jose Cabello-Preciado – 7th place (19:21), his best time this season by 27 seconds!
Caden Arnold – 8th place (19:24), beat his Personal Best by 12 seconds!
Walter Sweowat – 23rd place (21:34), set a new Personal Best by almost a minute!
Ruben Cosino – 33rd place (23:32), incredible performance for his first race after just 8 days of practice!
Girls' Results:
Sage Buhrig – 2nd place (22:10), season-best by 1:07!
Syreni Sandoval – 3rd place (22:30), beat her season-best by 54 seconds!
Ruby Freese – 4th place (23:25), smashed her Personal Best by 2:04!!
Christine Zandell – 6th place (23:52), improved her Personal Best by 9 seconds!
Ava Freese – 8th place (24:48), second-best time of the season!
A huge thank you to all the fall sports teams, coaches, cheerleaders, spectators, and volunteers who created an electrifying atmosphere and helped the meet run smoothly!
Pioneer XC heads to Airway Heights on Saturday for the Battle of the 509—a big race you won’t want to miss! Go Pioneer XC!
BUS ROUTE UPDATE
Oct 2, 2024
Due to construction on Shumway Road, students who normally get off at the following bus stops will now be dropped off at the corner of Koala and Shumway.
Bus Stops:
806
901
906
Apple Lane Apartments
Regency
Energy Assistance - Waitlist is NOW OPEN!
Custodian Appreciation Day
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Pioneer Cross Country Shines at Leavenworth! 🏅
Our incredible Pioneer Cross Country team hit the trails in Leavenworth this past Saturday, competing against 24 other teams on a challenging 2.8-mile course! The hilly terrain didn’t slow them down—our athletes pushed through and delivered some amazing performances on the scenic Leavenworth ski trails. 🌲💪
The Lady Pioneers ran an especially tight and exciting race! With just 1 minute and 35 seconds separating our top 5 runners, they secured an impressive 4th place team finish out of 15 teams, just 3 points shy of third! 🎉
👏 Special shout-out to Ruby Freese for having the race of the day—she crushed her fastest average mile pace of the season despite the tough hills. Way to go, Ruby! 🔥
✨ Lady Pioneers Results (out of 159 runners):
🏅 Syreni Sandoval - 21st (21:45)
🏅 Sage Buhrig - 23rd (22:01)
🏅 Ava Freese - 36th (22:56)
🏅 Ruby Freese - 45th (23:14)
🏅 Christine Zandell - 47th (23:20)
The Pioneer Men faced a bit of tough luck at the start when another team’s runner fell right in front of them, creating a traffic jam in the first 50 meters! 🚨 Despite this, our guys pushed through, with William Boers leading the charge and delivering a stellar performance. 💪 And a big shout-out to Trenton Werner for coming closest to his personal best mile pace!
✨ Pioneer Men Results (out of 149 varsity runners):
🏅 William Boers - 18th (17:16)
🏅 Trenton Werner - 62nd (18:41)
🏅 Jose Cabello-Preciado - 89th (19:18)
🏅 Caden Arnold - 112th (20:40)
🏅 Jake Rough - 126th (21:38)
🏅 Walter Sweowat - 130th (22:09)
Come out and cheer on our Pioneers this Wednesday, October 2nd, at East Side Park! Middle school races kick off at 4:00 PM—let’s show them some Pioneer pride! 📣💙 #GoPioneers #CrossCountryProud #TeamSpirit
🎉 Exciting news! The CTE culinary class at Omak Middle School has officially launched, and the students are bursting with enthusiasm for cooking! 👩🍳👨🍳 This dynamic program is designed to equip our young chefs with essential culinary skills while inspiring creativity and teamwork. By diving into the culinary arts, they're not only fueling their passion for cooking but also embracing healthy eating habits. Let the culinary adventures begin! 🍽️✨
No School Friday, Sept 27th - Native American Day.
Community Wellness Event Magic Show with Mark Robinson.
NCW College & Career Expo Oct 23, 2024
JOM Title VI Meeting
IT Professional Appreciation Day
We are thrilled to announce that the National Honor Society proudly inducted twenty-one exceptional students on Wednesday, September 11th. These remarkable individuals have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, service, and character—hallmarks of the prestigious NHS organization. Each student invited to apply met the rigorous standard of maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.65. Their acceptance into the society followed the submission of a resume, two letters of recommendation, and an insightful essay focused on one of NHS's core pillars: Community Service, Character, Leadership, or Academic Achievement.
Please join us in congratulating the following outstanding students on their well-deserved achievement:
Aubrey Carlson, Jacob Rough, Joshua Bucsko, Bailee Allen, Jose Cabello Preciado, Jack Hessman, Finley Sackman, Paityn Richter, Hayden Brathen, Laila Ramirez, Teagan Stroshane, Maxton Brantner, Kinsey Christoph, Victoria Hernandez, Kaleb Taylor, Natalie Rodriguez, Kathleen Kirk, Aaliyah Neff, Nattalyn Cariker, Joshua Sanne, and Sukhjot Mann.
We commend these students for their dedication and hard work, and we look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in our community. Congratulations to all our new NHS members—your future is bright!
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Early Release Mondays
Students will be release 1 hour early every Monday for the 2024-25 school year.
