We had an exciting week at IHS.
Monday:
We kicked off the week with our School Board Work Session and the regular School Board Meeting. A special thank you to all those who joined us and took the opportunity to tour our school building.
Tuesday:
The week continued with a bustling Tuesday, featuring the FISH PTO meeting in our library, followed by a Senior Class Parent Group Meeting and a BOOSTER Club Meeting. Meanwhile, our boys' basketball team secured an exhilarating victory against Centralia in a non-league match-up.
Wednesday:
Esports enthusiasts participated in their first winter competition, although the results didn't go our way with a 0-2 loss. The evening was filled with musical delights as the Mariachi and Choir performed. Later that night, our Mariachi Band embarked on a journey to San Antonio to attend the Mariachi Extravaganza, engaging in learning and competition and they will return back to the peninsula on Sunday evening.
Thursday:
Ms. Anderson's Natural Resources class had an educational field trip to Cape Disappointment, where they learned from Park Ranger Aaron. Meanwhile, Mrs. Vasquez's class, fresh from completing a book study, ventured out to the Neptune Theater to watch the movie adaptation of the book. Our boys' basketball team hit the road to Toutle Lake, where they played a close match, although the result wasn't in our favor.
We've included a couple of snapshots capturing the essence of our weekly happenings. Stay tuned for next week's events, and be on the lookout at the beginning of next week for information about the upcoming conferences on the 12th-15th.
If you didn’t make it to the IHS Concert and Jazz Band performance last night then you missed something truly amazing. Here’s a snippet. Next Wednesday the 29th our Choir and Mariachi Band perform at Hilltop auditorium at 7pm. If you wanted to be awed by talent and dedication of our youth and their amazing teacher then please block out your calendar. You won't want to miss it!
Attention all youth, aged 14 – 21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade) are invited to learn about SEA SCOUTING, an inclusive, co-ed program through the Boy Scouts of America. Please see details and contact information on the attached flyer.
*Please note that the Ocean Beach School District is not affiliated with, nor do they endorse the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Please direct all calls to the phone number or email on the flyer. Thank you!
Congratulations to our Cross Country stars!
For the girls, Nora Soule takes 56th with a time of 24:14.
For the boys, Jacob Mathison takes 33rd with a time of 18:08, Wyse Mulinix placed 129th with 20:03 and Sammy Lloyd takes 130th with a time of 20:08.
Congratulations to our athletes and coaches. We are proud of you!
Families of IHS, we want to remind you that tonight is the kick-off meeting for the FISH parent/guardian group. This is a non-school affiliated group with the focus on supporting our students and staff and all of the wonderful things we hope to create at IHS. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved please join the group tonight from 6-7pm in the IHS library.
Our Senior Class Parents are kicking off the fundraising mission with a couple of good ones including a Charleston Wrap Fundraiser and a Poinsettia /Christmas Cactus Sale. The group is raising money to create a safe and sober graduation celebration for our 2024 Senior Class.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - purchase wrapping paper and share the link with family and friends, that's all you have to do. The group gets 40% of everything purchased. This fundraiser is open until Friday! So please share ASAP!
Here is the link to purchase: https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=15878
Bell Studios will be here this Friday, September 29th at about 1pm for picture retakes or for any student that did not get them the first time. Bring those smiles!
Homecoming week is October 2nd-6th with our dance on Saturday, October 7th from 8-11pm. Our ASB is planning some fun activities for that week including dress-up days, lunch time games, and evening activities. Students should make sure to take care of their assignments that are on the ICU list. It is a requirement to have all assignments off of the ICU list. We have tutoring opportunities, before school, after school and at lunch to help you get those done. Tickets will be sold at lunch time during Homecoming week and there will be no re-entry once a student leaves the dance.
Senior Information Night / Noche de Información para Estudiantes de Último Año de Secundaria
Can you believe it's August already? Here is all of the information that you've been waiting for concerning back-to-school at IHS.
Please reach out if you have any questions: sheena.burke@oceanbeachschools.org
Here is some information for Middle School and High School Sports Registration as well as an opportunity for a FREE sports physical
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum announces the opening of Coming Home: A Tour of Ilwaco, on view April 15 - May 6, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the launch of a digitally-based walking tour created by CPHM and students from Hilltop School and Ilwaco High School. An opening reception will be held on April 15 at CPHM from 1-3 pm, with a program beginning at 1:30 pm.
For more information, check out our website at columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org
The Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is FREE, thanks to our Members like Ocean Beach Hospital and the Port of Ilwaco.
CPHM Ford Photo Collection: Ilwaco, First and Spruce Streets, looking south. c1899
Ilwaco High School and Hilltop Middle School present: Winter Choir Concert! Come for an evening of song, November 29th at 7PM. Admission is free, at Hilltop Auditorium.
Come see the Ilwaco High School Winter Band Concert on November 22, 2022 at 7PM at the Hilltop Auditorium. Admission is free! Featuring Concert Band and Jazz Band.
Ilwaco High School Drama Club presents Mutually Assured Destruction: 10 Plays About Brothers and Sisters. Running on December 16th at 7PM, December 17th at 3PM and 7PM, and December 18th at 3PM. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Ilwaco High School Drama Club presenta Destrucción asegurada mutuamente: 10 obras de teatro sobre hermanos y hermanas. Funciones el 16 de diciembre a las 19:00 horas, el 17 de diciembre a las 15:00 y 19:00 horas y el 18 de diciembre a las 15:00 horas. Boletos en la entrada $10.
Do you know a high school student interested in Cheerleading at IHS? Send them this info! There is a Cheer Event happening on August 11 and 12 from 10AM to 2PM. Signups must happen through FAMILYID (check "Cheer") and the student must have a sports physical beforehand. Any questions? Reach out to Kelly at kelly.velez@oceanbeachschools.org
Today our hearts go out to families in Texas who suffered such a tragedy yesterday. As adults this can be a difficult topic to discuss with children. If this comes up in your home, or you would like more resources to help you know how to speak with your children about tragic events in the news, we invite you to explore these resources.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-children-with-tragic-events-in-the-news
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/explaining-the-news-to-our-kids
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-school-shootings
https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/shooting-aftermath
Ilwaco’s Super Smash Brothers team got another win against NEWTech Prep from Spokane yesterday. Congratulations to Blake Bell, Adam Caswell-Deen, Ben Davis, Cater Humphreys, Jorgan Watters. The team will have their first playoff meet on Thursday at 4:00 PM in the Esports Computer Lab, students and parents are welcome to come watch. A win on Thursday will allow them to advance to the $15,000 Washington State Scholastic Esports Championships in Vancouver on Saturday May, 21st.
Ilwaco’s Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team takes down Nooksack Valley 13-2. The team is still in the running for a berth to Washington State Scholastic Esports Championships in May.
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