Omak School District
Where Our Students Thrive
2025 Pioneer Homecoming Football Game
Oct 18th @ 7:00 pm.
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Omak High School Choir Concert,
Oct 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm at the
PAC (Performing Arts Center)
Superintendent Michael Porter's message on openline
Click here to listen: https://www.omaksd.org/page/superintendent-message
ToothSavers East Elementary Oct 15th & 16th.
Parent Lighthouse Meeting, Thursday, Oct 10th @ 6:00 pm
We congratulate Debby Suder, our incredible Facilities Secretary, on being selected as the September Facilities Employee of the Month!
Debby consistently goes above and beyond to keep our facilities department running smoothly. From meticulously managing our inventory and ensuring orders are in place to keeping our ML Schedules updated, she handles countless responsibilities with precision and care. Her positive attitude and unwavering dedication make a difference every single day, and we are truly grateful for all she does.
Debby, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work, your kindness, and your commitment to making our team stronger. We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Omak School District APP?
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Omak High School Homecoming Parade Thursday, Oct 17th @ 8:00 pm
East Elementary Picture Day, Wednesday, Oct 9th.
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Senior Parent Meeting, Monday Oct 21st @ 6:00 pm.
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!
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!
ToothSavers North Elementary Oct 8th & 9th.
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
