OBJH Family Newsletter
Week of October 12 - 16
This Week at the Bay!
Monday, October 12
BLT meeting in the Library at 2:45PM
Girls Soccer vs. Centraila Middle School at Forst Borst Park at 4PM
Tuesday, October 13
7th Grade Football at 6PM against Miller Jr. High at SHS
Wednesday, October 14
Cross Country Meet at 4PM vs. W.F. West at Stan Hedwall Park
OMS & OBJH Roundtable at 5PM at OMS Library
8th Grade Football Game vs. Miller Jr. High at Miller Jr. High at 4:30PM
Girls Soccer vs. Miller Jr. High at OBJH at 4PM
Thursday, October 15
The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:30AM
Friday, October 16
Regular school day
Coming Up
October 19–23: Fall Conferences and Spirit Week; students dismiss at 11:25 a.m. each day
October 20 and 22: Evening conferences
October 21: Unity Day
October 30: Picture retakes
Families of the Bay
Dear OBJH Families,
There’s a lot happening at The Bay this October! Our focus this month is Respect, connecting with Bullying Prevention Month. We’re talking with students about kindness, including others, and speaking up when someone needs help. Staff are recognizing these everyday choices with 3R tickets. Ask your student what respect looks like during their school day—we’d love for these conversations to continue at home!
Fall conferences are October 19–23. Students are choosing a piece of work they’re proud to share with you and preparing to explain what it shows about their learning. If you haven’t scheduled your conference yet, please connect with your student’s Advisory teacher. We look forward to hearing from you, celebrating progress, and talking about how we can support your student together.
Next week, students will hear ASB candidate speeches and vote for their student leaders. Spirit Week runs October 19–23, including Unity Day on October 21, and Season 2 sports begin October 26. It’s great to see our Timberwolves getting involved!
Thank you for partnering with us and helping make The Bay a place where students feel welcome, supported, and connected.
Every classroom. Every teacher. Every student. Go T-Wolves!
Maryann Marshall - Principal
Paige Gangewer- Assistant Principal
Tyler Glaser - Assistant Principal
Learning Beyond The Bay
Our eighth graders visited Skokomish Valley Farms on October 7 & 8 for some hands-on learning! Students explored the farm and greenhouse, checked out what was growing, and spent time working together in the kitchen. The photos capture a few moments from their day.
Ask your eighth grader what they tried, noticed, or learned during the visit. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible!
A New Month, a Fresh Start for Attendance BINGO!
Each month brings another chance for students to join our attendance BINGO celebration! To qualify, students need:
No unexcused absences
No tardies
If your student didn’t qualify last month, they get a fresh start this month!
We look forward to celebrating students for being at school and getting to class on time. Thank you for helping your student build these habits at The Bay!
Picture Retake Day – Friday, October 30!
Families, mark your calendars! Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 30! This is an opportunity for students who missed our original picture day or would like their photo retaken.
As a reminder, October 30 is also our Halloween dress-up day! Please keep this in mind when planning outfits if your student will be participating in picture retakes.
Get those smiles ready, T-Wolves!
OBJH Halloween Costume Guidelines
Staff and students are encouraged to join in the Halloween fun by dressing up if they feel comfortable! Costumes are completely optional, but it's a great opportunity to have some fun with students and build school spirit. Please keep costumes school-appropriate and aligned with our school expectations.
2026–2027 OBJH Yearbooks Are On Sale!
The 2026–2027 Oakland Bay Junior High yearbook link is LIVE! Families can order online now
Want to make it your own? Students can personalize their cover with their name and icons that represent their interests. Add 4 icons and save up to $20 using promo code YBKICONS.
Don’t miss the chance to capture all the memories from another great year at The Bay! ❤️🖤🐺
A Quick Look at Our Student Handbook
With so many students sharing classrooms, hallways, lunch spaces, and the gym each day, it helps when we’re all working from the same expectations. Our Student Handbook explains those expectations and is a good place to turn when you or your student have a question about how things work at The Bay.
Take a look when you have a chance: Oakland Bay Junior High Student Handbook. You can also reach out to us if you need help finding an answer.
Big Smiles Mobile Dentistry — November 4
Big Smiles Mobile Dentistry will see Oakland Bay students at Shelton High School on Wednesday, November 4.
If you’d like your student to participate, you can sign up using the QR code below or visit My School Dentist.
Fall Conferences: October 19–23
Beginning Monday, October 5, students will work with their Advisory teacher to schedule a conference with their family. Students can bring home a conference letter or use their phones during Advisory to contact you and find a time that works.
Once a time is agreed upon, the Advisory teacher will record the appointment. Please let your student’s Advisory teacher know if you need interpreter support.
Conferences will take place October 19–23, with evening appointments available October 20 and 22.
Spirt Week Oct 19 - 23
Link to School Calendar for 2026-27
Fragrance Free at the Bay
At OBJH, we’re committed to a safe, healthy, and focused learning environment for all students. Strong scents (perfume, cologne, body spray, scented lotions) can trigger headaches, nausea, difficulty concentrating, and even serious allergic or asthma reactions. Because scents linger and spread in shared spaces, they can impact an entire classroom and disrupt learning.
This isn’t about preference—it’s about health, safety, and access to learning for every student and staff.
Athletics at The Bay
Registration/ Inscripción
HELP US KEEP THE BAY A NO TECH ZONE
To support student learning, connection, and a positive school environment, cell phones should be turned off and stored in student lockers during the school day.
We appreciate families partnering with us to help students stay present and focused throughout their day.
A few important reminders:
Cell phones should be off and stored in lockers
Students should not carry phones in classrooms, hallways, or other school spaces
If a student needs to contact home, a staff member can help
If families need to reach their student during the school day, please contact the main office
Thank you for helping us create a school environment where students can focus on learning, relationships, and being part of our T-Wolf community.
Be Present. Be Connected. Be a T-Wolf.
Bus Routes + Transportation Reminders!
Updated bus routes are available at: https://www.sheltonschools.org/.../transportation/bus_routes
Peek at Next Week's School Menu!
Great news! The school meal menu for next week is now available. Want to see what’s on the menu? Click the link below to check it out!
All meals are free for all students this year. Students who wish to purchase milk only will be charged $0.50. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Food Service Department at 360-426-2533.
Take a look and get excited for what’s cooking!
Parking Lot Safety
Please help us keep arrival and dismissal safe for everyone:
Buses: Use the lane directly in front of the building.
Student Pick-Up/ Drop-Off: Use the center lane.
Watch carefully for students and pedestrians.
Drive at a slow, safe speed and follow the traffic flow.
Please bring a little extra patience during busy arrival and dismissal times.
Thank you for helping us keep the OBJH parking lot safe and moving smoothly!
Become a Volunteer
At the Bay, we believe in the power of teamwork and the strength of community. To help foster a sense of safety, belonging, and connection for all our students, we are inviting you to partner with us by volunteering!
Your presence and involvement not only enhances safety but also shows our students that their families and school are united in supporting their success. Whether you can join us weekly or for special events, your contribution will make a meaningful impact.
Thank you for helping us make the Bay a place where everyone feels supported and valued.
Stay Connected with OBJH on Facebook!
Stay up to date and celebrate all the amazing things happening at The Bay by liking and following our official Oakland Bay Junior High (OBJH) Facebook pages!
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Join us online and stay engaged with all things OBJH! 💙🐺