Pioneer Pride Alert! Pioneer sports fans, get ready to cheer! This past weekend, our talented cross-country runners battled it out at the district meet in Yakima and came away with five state qualifiers! Competing on the intense Apple Ridge course — a tough 3-mile stretch of grass and packed dirt with rolling hills — our Pioneers faced off against 13 other teams for their chance to shine at the state championships in Pasco next weekend. Girls' Team Highlights: Our Lady Pioneers put on an incredible performance with Syreni Sandoval (22nd), Ruby Freese (30th), and Sage Buhrig (31st) leading the way to earn their places at state! Ruby Freese stole the spotlight, running her fastest race of the season by 48 seconds with a time of 21:31! Not only did she qualify for her first-ever state championship as a freshman, but she also became the 4th freshman girl to qualify under Coach's leadership. Ruby showed true Pioneer grit! Syreni Sandoval capped her high school XC career with a personal best time of 20:44 — a strong finish that secured her second trip to state. Way to go, Syreni! Sage Buhrig earned her third trip to state, finishing just a step behind Ruby at 21:32, only 8 seconds off her PR on a challenging course. Now that’s consistency and determination! Boys' Team Highlights: Our Men Pioneers showed impressive perseverance with William Boers (17th) and Trenton Werner (38th) making their way to the state meet! Trenton Werner ran his heart out, clocking in his best time of the season at 17:52! Though initially just outside the top 35, Trenton’s grit and determination paid off as he qualified under district protection, creating a thrilling moment of triumph. Caden Arnold closed his season strong with a personal best of 18:07, finishing the season on a high note. Great job, Caden! William Boers also qualified for his first state meet after an incredible season debut in XC, finishing just 10 seconds shy of his PR on a tough course. Amazing effort, William! Now, it's time to rally behind our five fantastic qualifiers as they head to Pasco this weekend for the State Championship! Let’s cheer on Syreni, Ruby, Sage, William, and Trenton as they represent Pioneer pride on the big stage.

No School, Veterans Day, Monday, Nov 11th.

A fire truck responded to Omak middle school this afternoon at about 2:15. A Chromebook, see picture, spontaneously caught on fire in the classroom. It burned the desk a little bit, but they were able to get the Chromebook and the desk outside without any damage to the building. No students were injured.

1st Quarter Ends , Nov 1st

Early Release, Friday, Nov 1st.

Omak Pioneer Players Presents - The Man Who Came to Dinner (Auditions)

Boss Appreciation Day

NCW College & Career Expo Oct 23, 2024

2025 Pioneer Homecoming Football Game Oct 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Ad Recognition Purchase: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1118669/OMAK-HIGH-SCHOOL/20240823101525337107/CATALOG_SHOP/ Pioneer Yearbook Purchase: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1118669/Omak-High-School/

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

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!

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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!

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