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Leaders spent the morning of January 16, 2026, visiting four Early Learning programs in Port Orchard, getting a close look at the caring, vibrant, and responsive classrooms supporting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. At Discovery Early Head Start, visitors were welcomed into a warm, nurturing space designed to support young parents and their children. Nearby, the…
As part of a program learning walk series, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, OESD Superintendent Aaron Leavell, Workers’ Comp Director Nicole Roel, Executive Director of Integrated Learning Patricia Beuke, and Executive Assistant Tina Schulz had the privilege of visiting OESD’s Open Doors Program. The group was welcomed by Jeff Allen, Director of Youth Services, and…
How can Washington’s high school diploma better prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world? Join the Washington State Board of Education for a webinar with League of Education Voters on December 18, 12:30–1:30 p.m., and learn how the Board is identifying where current graduation requirements fall short…
We are proud to share that the Chimacum School District Board of Directors has been named the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) 2025 Small District Board of the Year! This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding leadership, commitment to narrowing opportunity gaps, and measurable impact on student success. Chimacum’s board has championed practices and community…
Pictured L to R: OESD 114 Superintendent Aaron Leavell, Sequim: Assistant Superintendent Donna Hudson, Superintendent Nickels, Regional Teacher of the Year Shannon Green, President Eric Pickens, OESD Board Director Jim Stoffer, Director Maren Halvorsen (front) Board VP Michael Rocha.
Ci3T Training Opportunity How’s your MTSS system doing? Need support at the building level? Then the Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-tiered System of Prevention and Support (Ci3T) may be just what your district needs! Olympic ESD 114 is offering a unique, statewide opportunity for districts or schools interested in using a team-based approach to articulate and manualize…
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Region 114 of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) hosted its annual Regional Awards Dinner to recognize outstanding community leaders, long-serving educators, and retirees who have made a lasting impact on education in the region. Dr. Aaron Leavell, Olympic ESD Superintendent, welcomed more than 115 attendees to the event.…
This fall (2024), Olympic Educational Service District 114 (OESD) proudly opened Northwater, a specialized regional school aimed at providing intensive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students. Serving the districts of Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam, and parts of Mason counties, Northwater is a collaboration with Chancelight Behavioral Health and Education Company, offering a tailored day program…
On September 23, 2024, Kristyne York was honored as the 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year during a North Mason School Board meeting, receiving the award from OESD 114 Superintendent Aaron Leavell and Board Director Bruce Richards. With over three decades of teaching experience since 1989, Kristyne has made a significant impact in various educational…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, made possible through Washington’s Learn-to-Return program, OESD 114 hired Jeff Stepp as its COVID-19 Screening & Testing Coordinator (August 2021) to coordinate pandemic related initiatives in our region’s schools. After three years of dedication to this role, he was presented with a state-wide letter of appreciation recognizing his tremendous…