Program Learning Walk: Spotlight on OESD’s Open Doors Program

Sign: Pathways to Success -- Open Doors

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…

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State Board of Education Hosts FutureReady Webinar on December 18, 2025, 12:30-1:30 PM

State Board of Education Hosts FutureReady Webinar on December 18, 2025,12:30-1:30 PM

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…

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Celebrating Excellence in the OESD Region

Photo of large screen at the WSSDA Conference announcing 2025 Board of the Year Small District Category - Chimacum School District

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…

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Superintendent Presents 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year Award to Sequim Educator Shannon Green

Right Image (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.

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.

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Celebrating the Legacy of the OESD Science Kit Cooperative

Sarah Freitas and Cassy Gran at the Closing Celebration of the Science Kits Center

After nearly four decades of dedicated service, the OESD Science Kit Cooperative will officially close on June 30, 2025. Established in 1988, the Co-op has been a foundational resource for elementary science education across our region, delivering teacher-ready kits and hands-on learning materials that have inspired generations of young learners. Over the years, the program…

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