Winter Community Resources 2023
As the weather gets colder this season some annual community resources will be opening to the public. December is...
Category: News
Regionalization’s impact on budget
In 2012, the McLeary family finally won their long ongoing court case against the state of Washington for their...
Flurry of anti-LGBT+ legislation passes in a number of states
Over recent months, there have been several moves by state governments to restrict the rights of transgender and LGBTQ+...
Midterms: what are they, and how are they crucial to our democracy?
The midterm elections are very appropriately named. They take place two years into a president’s four-year term and are...
The Promising Impact of Free School Lunches
Lunch is a vital part of the school day: a time to chat with friends, attend club meetings, and...
OIHS’ Beloved Retiring Teachers
Vicki Clancy and Nancy Wrightsman have both worked at Orcas Island High School for many years, and they are...
Students’ Reflections On A Pandemic That Is Not Yet Over
Like the rest of the world, most students at Orcas Island High School have a vivid memory of the...
How OIHS Sports Have Changed During COVID-19
This past year has been a year like no other. Last March, Orcas Island High School closed its doors...
Joe Biden’s Road to Presidency
By now, most Americans know the name Joe Biden, the recently inaugurated President of the United States. Joseph Robinette...
Looking Back on 2020: Remembering the Positives
Not many people could argue that 2020 was a good year, and as we come into 2021 it is...
Students’ Opinions on the Ten-Minute Passing Periods
With the start of the second quarter in November, a new online schedule was released. One of the main...
Orcas Performing and Visual Arts Continue to Prosper
Orcas Island has always been a place where art thrives. The seclusion and connection to nature have continued to...