OCEAN School Newsletter
August 21th, 2026
In this newsletter:
- Welcome Back!
- 2026-27 School Year Important Dates
- High School Information Night - Sept 15
- Athletics Information
- Robotics Club Information
- Complete required forms
- This Week at OCEAN
Welcome back!
Dear OCEAN Families and Students,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. While campus may have been quiet without our students, our staff have been busy preparing for the year ahead, and we are so excited to welcome everyone back!
This year, our staff will be reading Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman. As a staff, we’ll be learning more about the science of hope and exploring how hope can make a meaningful difference in our students’ lives. We are committed to creating a school environment where every student feels known, supported, capable, and hopeful about their future.
We are also looking forward to continuing our Connected Learning experiences with our community partners. These partnerships give our students opportunities to take their learning beyond the classroom, engage with our community, and connect what they are learning in school to the world around them.
Academically, we have a strong focus this year on building and strengthening math and language arts skills for all students. We will continue to support each student in developing the skills and confidence they need to be successful, while keeping learning engaging, meaningful, and connected to their interests and goals.
And, of course, there is plenty to look forward to beyond the classroom! We have some exciting themed student learning exhibitions planned throughout the year, giving students opportunities to share their learning, creativity, and accomplishments with our community. We also have some wonderful field trips and learning adventures ahead that will bring new experiences and opportunities for our students to explore.
We are excited to welcome back our returning students and families and to welcome those who are new to the OCEAN community. With a dedicated staff, wonderful community partners, and our amazing students, we are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, connection, adventure, and hope.
Here’s to a fantastic school year together!
Warmly,
Sarah Rubenstein
Principal
OCEAN K–12 School
2026-27 School Year Important Dates
Important Dates:
August 27, OCEAN Back-to-School Night, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sept. 1, School Starts: Activity Logs & Course Studies begin
Sept. 1 - Sept. 4, Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP) conferences
Sept. 8, In-person classes begin
High School Information Night - September 15
Check out this High School Information Night! If you can't make it in person, please meet us via zoom!
This session is for families and students to understand high school requirements and college and career readiness.
Tuesday, September 15.
- 5pm 9th, 10th, 11th grade.
- 5:45pm 12th grade.
Athletics Information
OCEAN students are welcome to participate in middle school and high school sports!
High School Sports
Football
Volleyball
Boys’ and girls’ soccer
Boys’ and girls’ cross country
Girls’ swimming
Boys’ and girls’ tennis
Cheer
Boys’ and girls’ basketball
Boys’ and girls’ wrestling
Boys’ and girls’ track and field
Baseball
Softball
Boys’ and girls’ golf
Middle School Sports
Football
Co-ed cross country
Volleyball
Boys’ and girls’ basketball
Co-ed wrestling
Co-ed track and field
For more information, visit PTSchools.org.
Sports Physicals Required
A sports physical is required to participate in school sports. In addition to their regular healthcare providers, students can get sports physicals at our School-Based Health Clinics (SBHCs).
Upcoming Clinic Dates
Port Townsend SBHC
Located in the Gael Stuart Building
Tuesday, August 25: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday, August 27: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Holly Jarnagin, B.A. (she/her)
Clinic Support / School-Based Health Centers
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
SBHC Mobile Phone: 360-390-8560
For more information about School-Based Health Centers, visit Jefferson County School-Based Health Centers.
Robotics Club Information
🤖 OCEAN Robotics Club
Build. Create. Compete.
Robotics Club is a place to collaborate, build robots, solve problems, and explore the world of technology. Join us and be part of something amazing!
This is a Competitive Team!
✔ Weekly practices
✔ Saturday build days
✔ Saturday competitions
Ready to join the team?
Contact Mrs. Janssen at vjanssen@ptschools.org or Gabi Ashford at gabiashfordptstemclub1@gmail.com.
It's Time To Complete Required Forms for the 2026-27 School Year!
Skyward: Please log in to complete your required forms for next school year. If you would like to complete the forms on paper, please visit your school office. Skyward link
If using your phone, log in through your browser, not the Skyward app.
Out-of-District Students: Proof of Residence: If you live outside the PT School District boundaries (map here), please complete a choice transfer request here.
Spanish Language Forms: If you would like to complete your student's back to forms in Spanish, please visit your school’s office. Thank you! Formularios en español: Si desea completar los formularios de inscripción de regreso a clases de su estudiante en español, visite la oficina de su escuela. ¡Gracias!
Please note that if you do not complete these required forms, your student’s schedule and/or class placement may be delayed.
This Week at OCEAN
We are getting ready to welcome students back!
About OCEAN K-12
Sarah Rubenstein, Principal
Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-680-5750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceank12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceank12
Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance, Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680-5756, cehrhardt@ptschools.org
Coordinator Title IX Officer, Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680-5756, cehrhardt@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Shelby Macmeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680-5762, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education for the OCR/Title IX complaints https://www.justice.gov/crt/educational-opportunities-section