OCEAN School Newsletter
October 9th, 2026
In this newsletter:
- School Photo Ordering Information
- OCEAN Attendance
- School On Monday and Happy Indigenous People's Day
- OCEAN Family Campout Event Oct 9-11
- Port Townsend School District PTA upcoming meeting
- Are you a family of a class of 2027 student?
- OCEAN Calendar and Events
- This Week at OCEAN
- From Previous Newsletters
- Community
School Pictures Are Ready!
To view and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: OCEAN SCHOOL
Event Code: FE117526
Student Identifier: Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
OCEAN Attendance
Did you know you can view your student’s attendance record in Skyward?
If you receive an automated message saying your student was absent when you weren’t expecting it, you can log in to Skyward, go to the Attendance tab, and see what your student was marked absent for.
Bellow is an example of what your skyward attendance would look like.
We want to make attendance as easy as possible for OCEAN families!
If your student is going to be absent, please excuse the absence by:
Emailing: oceanattendance@ptschools.org
Calling the OCEAN office: 360-680-5750
You may still receive an automated attendance notification if you contact us after 10:30 a.m. No worries! If you have already emailed or called the school, our OCEAN office staff will make sure the absence is excused.
School On Monday - Indigenous Peoples Day
We have school on Monday October 12th. If you have class on Monday, see you then! Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
OCEAN Family Campout Oct 9-11
OCEAN families are meeting up for a fun campout at the Wagon Wheel campground at Fort Flagger. This is a fun community building event! Although there may be staff there, this is not a school event, so families are responsible for supervising their kids and can not drop them off. Questions? Please text Amy @ (360)821-1847 or email kilhamamy@gmail.com if you have any questions. Bring Games, Music and stories! There will be a group Sunday breakfast.
The district does not sponsor this event/information and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Port Townsend School District will be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.
Port Townsend School District PTA upcoming meeting
October Meeting - Let's Talk About Childcare & Aftercare
Staff from the YMCA of Jefferson County will be attending our next meeting to give an update and presentation on childcare and aftercare options in PT. We hope you will join us to learn more and give your feedback. This is a big issue in our community! PTA meetings are on the Second Monday of every Month usually at Salish Coast but occasionally at other schools or locations. Please email porttownsendpta@gmail.com if you'd like to sign your kid(s) up for childcare during the meeting!
Are you a family of a class of 2027 student?
Join the class of 2027 Facebook group to get connected with other families in the class of 2027.
Families help plan Grad Night and other Senior activities.
Seniors can sign up to help with the flocking fundraiser for grad night.
Student of the Week
Makayla Roberts
Makayla is a kind and caring student who consistently shows how much she cares about the people around her. She takes the time to ask others how they are doing, and at the end of class, she always makes a point to say thank you and wish me a great day. Her thoughtfulness and positive attitude make a difference!
This year, in addition to her regular classes, Makayla has taken on a leadership role as our co-copy editor for the yearbook. She is helping create a yearbook that will capture and celebrate our school community and make this year memorable for everyone.
Makayla, your kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to step up as a leader help make OCEAN a great place to be! Keep it up!
Upcoming OCEAN Events
- October 9th — OCEAN Family Campout (9th-11th)
- October 10th — Homecoming Dance
- October 19th — Peninsula College Field Trip
- October 20th - FAFSA/WAFSA Info Night
- November 4th — End Of 1st Quarter
- November 5th — Vision and Hearing Screening (k-7th grade)
- November 5th — Conferencing Day — No In Person Classes
- November 6th — Conferencing Day — No in Person Classes
- November 23rd through November 27th — Thanksgiving Break — No school
View the OCEAN Calendar Online
Want OCEAN K-12 Events to show up on your digital calendar?
OCEAN K-12 Google Calendar (use the +Google Calendar Button) or iCal Format
This Week at OCEAN
This week, our Careers Class was hard at work developing framing skills using hand tools. OCEAN has been partnering with Community Works for this class and is now beginning a new partnership with OWL 360. We’re excited about this new opportunity and look forward to sharing more soon!
Our Open Doors students were welcomed for a special tour of Glendale Farm in Chimacum, where agriculture, restoration, art, and inclusivity come together. Students had the opportunity to explore the farm and pick beautiful apples to bring home. A big thank you to Seth for welcoming our students and sharing this wonderful space with us!
Our high school Career Class students are also gaining hands-on experience in entry-level healthcare professions by working alongside our wonderful school nurse. Thank you, Starla, for sharing your knowledge and helping our students explore careers in healthcare!
In High School Art, projects are moving from the design phase into creation. We’re excited to see students bringing their ideas to life!
From Previous Newsletters:
Fall Campus Tours Oct 19
11th and 12th grade students, please check out this flyer for our Fall Campus Tours, with the College success foundation on Monday October 19th. This is a great way to learn about careers and college options. To sign up, stop by the OCEAN Office or email: aquinn@ptschools.org
ASB Movie Night Fundraiser! Oct 29
Check it out! Bring Cash for food and drinks. This will be a fun time and benefit our Associated Student Body Fund, which helps support more student events.
Personalized Student Yearbook Option
Attention OCEAN students and families, this is your chance to purchase a personalized yearbook at a discounted price. If you purchase a personalized yearbook before October 23rd, 2006 then it only costs $25 (which is the price of a normal yearbook without personalization).
For more questions about this option or about our 2026-2027 yearbook, check in with teacher Shannon Paselk who is on our Yearbook Committee. Shannon's email: spaselk@ptschools.org
ASVAB
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a test that can help fulfill your graduation pathway requirements, identify your strengths, and explore future career options, both in and beyond the military.
The ASVAB will be offered at OCEAN on November 10th.
To sign up, stop by the OCEAN Office or email:
11th graders PSAT (preliminary SAT testing) Information Oct 29
Hello 11th Grade Students and Families,
We will offer PSAT (preliminary SAT) testing October 29th. Interested 11th graders are invited to participate. Please sign up in the counseling office (or reply to this email).
The PSAT provides practice for the SAT test and connects you to potential scholarship providers. The cost will be approximately $14 (Thanks to a generous grant from the Port Townsend Education Foundation, there is no cost for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch)
Click here for information about how to prepare and practice for the PSAT.
For SAT testing, we are very fortunate that Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary is planning to host testing at PTHS 2-3 Saturdays a year. We encourage all interested Juniors to register for the March 6, 2026 test date when it opens for registration. Students need to create a college board account and register via their account. Please be aware that the test at PTHS is open to students from other districts and seats fill up fast.
Click here to register or set up an account
Click here for information about fee waivers
Click here for a breakdown of SAT related fees
Click here for information about how to prepare and practice for the SAT
Click here for information about test-optional college policies.
If you have a health plan, 504 plan or IEP and will need accommodations on the PSAT or SAT test, please click here for a required consent form to request accommodations. Please send the completed form to Emily Eldridge by September 18th.
Click here for more information on how accommodations work for PSAT or SAT testing.
Community Activities:
The district does not sponsor this event/information and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Port Townsend School District will be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.
Circus Show
Two of our OCEAN students are in this Local Circus Show!
Centrum Event Production Workshop
Jefferson County Teens are invited to join us for our upcoming event production workshop. This fall we will work with adult mentors to produce a gallery exhibit and record release party.
Students meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons to delve into the intricacies of artistic event production. We are now seeking young visual and performing artists to be a part of the show.
Transportation is provided from local schools if needed, and thanks to generous donations, membership is on a sliding fee scale. Returning members who are musicians (those who participated in our spring showcase) are invited to have their music recorded at Rain Shadow Recording (dates and times outside of regular program hours). We will also celebrate our successful event with an optional field trip to Seattle to attend a musical performance at The Moore theater.
All students interested in careers in the arts are invited to join.
More info can be found here:
https://centrum.org/program/youth-artists-society/
Please share with any interested youth that you know and reach out to me with questions.
SmileMobile
The SmileMobile (mobile dental van) will be in Jefferson and located at the Tri Area Community Center beginning next week, providing an important opportunity for children, families, and community members to access dental care close to home. We currently have many appointment openings available. The SmileMobile dental team offers comprehensive services, including oral health education, dental exams, preventive care, restorative treatment, emergency dental services, and referrals for ongoing dental care.
Parenting Workshop
Check out this parenting workshop opportunity.
Free Counseling and Evaluations for Youth and Young Adults Opportunity through The University of Washington
Free counseling and Evaluations.
Port Townsend Chess Tournament
If you are in grades 3rd-12th and love playing chess, check out this Chess Tournament opportunity.
Details and online registration: https://chessreg.com/ptchess
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