Backyard Brawl - Omak v/s Okanogan at Omak
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Drivers: Know the Laws About School Bus Safety
OLYMPIA—August 28, 2025—Across the state, students are preparing to return to their classrooms for another year of learning and school transportation teams are ensuring their buses are ready to safely transport students each day.
A survey recently released by The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) suggests drivers need reminding of the laws about school bus safety.
Since 2011, school bus drivers from across the country have participated in the NASDPTS one-day survey, which aims to determine how many motorists illegally pass stopped school buses. More than 114,000 school bus drivers participated in the 2025 survey, including over 3,000 in Washington state.
During the one-day survey, Washington school bus drivers documented 1,156 instances of drivers illegally passing a stopped school bus. Multiplied by the number of days in the school year, the survey results indicate that drivers are illegally passing a school bus in Washington state more than 200,000 times per year. Nationwide, drivers reported the total for the one-day survey was 67,258.
Data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows that, on average, 340,000 of Washington’s K–12 students rode the bus each day during the 2024–25 school year, accounting for over 90 million miles traveled during that time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) analyzed school-transportation-related crash data from 2013–2022. The NHTSA reports that school bus crashes resulted in approximately 1,082 fatalities nationwide during that period.
In 2024, there were 271 collisions in Washington involving school buses, according to data from the Washington State Patrol. Of those collisions, the majority were the fault of the other drivers.
School bus drivers in Washington undergo a rigorous certification process. Prospective drivers must hold a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsement. Qualified applicants must also complete a Driver Instructor Training Course and, once certified, complete annual in-service training.
School Bus Safety
Washington state law lays out the different scenarios for when motorists must stop for school buses. For instance, on a two-lane road, drivers traveling in both directions must stop when a “visual signal” such as flashing red lights or a retractable stop sign is in operation.
The included graphic shows when drivers must stop on three-lane roads and roads divided by a median. Motorists who fail to stop for a school bus when required face a $500 fine.
The Department of Licensing’s Drivers’ Guide includes guidance that cautions drivers to actively look for children along the side of the road even after the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop sign is no longer extended.
As school buses across the state fill the roads, drivers should use caution and patience. When in doubt, stop!
ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives
Drivers: Know the Laws About School Bus Safety
OLYMPIA—August 28, 2025—Across the state, students are preparing to return to their classrooms for another year of learning and school transportation teams are ensuring their buses are ready to safely transport students each day.
A survey recently released by The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) suggests drivers need reminding of the laws about school bus safety.
Since 2011, school bus drivers from across the country have participated in the NASDPTS one-day survey, which aims to determine how many motorists illegally pass stopped school buses. More than 114,000 school bus drivers participated in the 2025 survey, including over 3,000 in Washington state.
During the one-day survey, Washington school bus drivers documented 1,156 instances of drivers illegally passing a stopped school bus. Multiplied by the number of days in the school year, the survey results indicate that drivers are illegally passing a school bus in Washington state more than 200,000 times per year. Nationwide, drivers reported the total for the one-day survey was 67,258.
Data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows that, on average, 340,000 of Washington’s K–12 students rode the bus each day during the 2024–25 school year, accounting for over 90 million miles traveled during that time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) analyzed school-transportation-related crash data from 2013–2022. The NHTSA reports that school bus crashes resulted in approximately 1,082 fatalities nationwide during that period.
In 2024, there were 271 collisions in Washington involving school buses, according to data from the Washington State Patrol. Of those collisions, the majority were the fault of the other drivers.
School bus drivers in Washington undergo a rigorous certification process. Prospective drivers must hold a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsement. Qualified applicants must also complete a Driver Instructor Training Course and, once certified, complete annual in-service training.
School Bus Safety
Washington state law lays out the different scenarios for when motorists must stop for school buses. For instance, on a two-lane road, drivers traveling in both directions must stop when a “visual signal” such as flashing red lights or a retractable stop sign is in operation.
The included graphic shows when drivers must stop on three-lane roads and roads divided by a median. Motorists who fail to stop for a school bus when required face a $500 fine.
The Department of Licensing’s Drivers’ Guide includes guidance that cautions drivers to actively look for children along the side of the road even after the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop sign is no longer extended.
As school buses across the state fill the roads, drivers should use caution and patience. When in doubt, stop!
ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives
Omak School District is kicking off with 5 new High school CTE Courses. One those courses is Criminal Justice/Police Science. A focus for this course is to connect students with Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement partners, Thank you Chief Stefan Wolack and Deputy David Torres for presenting today.
Picture Day - Omak High School and Middle School, Sept 9th.
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Sports Practices, Monday, August 25th
Back-to-School Nights
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The Omak High School Band marched in the Stampede Parade on Saturday, celebrating our wonderful community. Mr. Pulsifer joined us on bass trombone, the music teacher from North Elementary.
2025-26 Benefits Fair!!!!
Celebrating Excellence Across Omak School District!
We are proud to recognize the 2025 Omak School District Excellence Awards Winners — individuals who go above and beyond every day to support our students, staff, and schools. These outstanding team members embody dedication, compassion, and excellence in their educational pursuits.
District-Level Awards
• Saisa Stroumbaugh – Transportation Excellence Award Winner
• Scott Freemen – Maintenance Excellence Award Winner
Omak High School
• Sunshine Klewin-Velasco – Classified Excellence Award Winner
• Melony Pecha – Certificate Excellence Award Winner
Omak Middle School
• Pamela Edmonds – Classified Excellence Award Winner
• Lynn Hoover – Certificated Excellence Award Winner
🏫 North Elementary School
• Paula Duck – Certificated Excellence Award Winner
• Lindsey Borge – Classified Excellence Award winner
🏫 East Omak Elementary School
• Marilyn Oestreich – Certificated Excellence Award Winner
• Cathy MacDonald – Classified Excellence Award Winner
Please join us in celebrating these incredible individuals for their commitment to our students, schools, and community. You are truly the heart of Omak!
United Way of King County’s (UWKC) summer meals text line is now live!
Starting June 2025, families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 509-509 to instantly locate nearby summer meal sites. The service is fast, free, and available in English and Spanish, ensuring easy access to nutritious meals all summer long.
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¡El United Way de King County (UWKC) comidas de verano línea de texto ya está vivo!
Empezando el junio 2025, las familias pueden enviar un mensaje de texto, "COMIDA" a 509-509 para rápidamente localizar sitios de comidas de verano. El servicio es rápido, gratuito y disponible en inglés y español, asegurando acceso fácil a comidas nutritivas todo el verano.
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MS/HS Sports Registration for 2025-2026 School Year NOW OPEN!
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Class of 2025 Walk of Honor
Yesterday, the Senior Class of 2025 took their Walk of Honor, visiting the halls where their journeys began and the communities that helped shape them.
From North Elementary, East Elementary, Highlands High School, Paschal Sherman Indian School, the Middle School, and back to the High School, our seniors walked with pride, smiles, and a few happy tears—greeted with cheers and high-fives from students and staff along the way.
This meaningful tradition is a reminder of how far they’ve come and the legacy they’re leaving behind. Congratulations, Class of 2025—you’ve inspired the next generation!
Senior Banquet 2025 – A Night to Remember!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the Senior Banquet 2025 such a special evening!
We were thrilled to see a full house celebrating the Class of 2025 with laughter, heartfelt moments, and great food. A special shoutout to our amazing underclassmen servers who did a fantastic job keeping the night running smoothly—your support did not go unnoticed!
From the delicious meal to the meaningful memories shared, it was truly a night to honor the incredible journey of our seniors.
Baccalaureate 2025
