🎉 Celebrating Success at Onalaska Middle School! 🎉
Our middle school students were treated to a special reward for their stellar grades and excellent attendance! 🌟
We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. Keep up the great effort, Loggers — success looks good on you! 💙📚✨
Our middle school students were treated to a special reward for their stellar grades and excellent attendance! 🌟
We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. Keep up the great effort, Loggers — success looks good on you! 💙📚✨
Onalaska Middle School Students Explore STEAM Careers at Expanding Your Horizons Conference
Seven Onalaska Middle School students, along with their teacher Mrs. Anne Stingley, attended the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference at Centralia College last Saturday.
This event is designed to spark students’ interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) careers while helping them explore the wide variety of opportunities available in these fields.
Students participated in a hands-on science workshop presented by OMSI, where they learned about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. They also had the chance to attend two additional workshops of their choice, diving deeper into topics that inspired their curiosity.
Attending students included Wesley Manes, Leo Connelly, Orion Cherry, Zeke Cherry, Heather Hanson, Laura Hanson, Alyx Jarvis, and Kody Lohrengel.
It was an exciting and educational day filled with discovery, teamwork, and inspiration for our future scientists, engineers, and innovators!
Seven Onalaska Middle School students, along with their teacher Mrs. Anne Stingley, attended the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference at Centralia College last Saturday.
This event is designed to spark students’ interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) careers while helping them explore the wide variety of opportunities available in these fields.
Students participated in a hands-on science workshop presented by OMSI, where they learned about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. They also had the chance to attend two additional workshops of their choice, diving deeper into topics that inspired their curiosity.
Attending students included Wesley Manes, Leo Connelly, Orion Cherry, Zeke Cherry, Heather Hanson, Laura Hanson, Alyx Jarvis, and Kody Lohrengel.
It was an exciting and educational day filled with discovery, teamwork, and inspiration for our future scientists, engineers, and innovators!
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Stitching Creativity in Middle School! 🧵✨
Our Middle School Textile students, led by Dr. Melissa Dunworth, have been busy learning the art of sewing! These talented students recently completed their first projects of the year, and their hard work truly shines through.
Dr. Dunworth shared, “Middle School sewing students have been working hard on their first projects of the year! Here is a selection of some of our finished projects!”
The collage showcases each student’s unique quilt square, filled with color, creativity, and care. It’s wonderful to see students learning hands-on skills that combine patience, craftsmanship, and self-expression.
Great job, sewing students — your work is sew impressive! 🪡💙
Our Middle School Textile students, led by Dr. Melissa Dunworth, have been busy learning the art of sewing! These talented students recently completed their first projects of the year, and their hard work truly shines through.
Dr. Dunworth shared, “Middle School sewing students have been working hard on their first projects of the year! Here is a selection of some of our finished projects!”
The collage showcases each student’s unique quilt square, filled with color, creativity, and care. It’s wonderful to see students learning hands-on skills that combine patience, craftsmanship, and self-expression.
Great job, sewing students — your work is sew impressive! 🪡💙
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No School, tomorrow October 10, 2025!
🎃 October PTO Events
Our PTO has a full month of fun and fundraising planned! Here’s what’s happening in October:
🧡 Boo Grams on Sale (PreK–12)
October 1–24
Send a sweet surprise to friends or teachers! Boo Grams will be on sale through October 24. The PTO will be in front of the elementary school before school on October 24 to collect final orders.
🍂 Fall Fundraiser – Elementary & Middle School
Begins Friday, October 3
Fundraiser packets are due Thursday, October 24.
🎓 High School Fundraiser
Begins Tuesday, October 15
Fundraiser packets are due Tuesday, October 29.
🚗🍬 Trunk or Treat
Join us for some Halloween fun!
October 31 at 5:00 PM
Elementary (Grade School) Parking Lot
Come support our PTO and help make these events a success for our students!
Our PTO has a full month of fun and fundraising planned! Here’s what’s happening in October:
🧡 Boo Grams on Sale (PreK–12)
October 1–24
Send a sweet surprise to friends or teachers! Boo Grams will be on sale through October 24. The PTO will be in front of the elementary school before school on October 24 to collect final orders.
🍂 Fall Fundraiser – Elementary & Middle School
Begins Friday, October 3
Fundraiser packets are due Thursday, October 24.
🎓 High School Fundraiser
Begins Tuesday, October 15
Fundraiser packets are due Tuesday, October 29.
🚗🍬 Trunk or Treat
Join us for some Halloween fun!
October 31 at 5:00 PM
Elementary (Grade School) Parking Lot
Come support our PTO and help make these events a success for our students!
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Today, our 5th graders received a special lesson in flag etiquette as they prepare to take on an important new role—raising and lowering our school’s flag each day.
This responsibility is both an honor and a tradition, and we are proud to see our students stepping up with respect and pride.
A big thank you to Mr. Gerbracht for leading this meaningful lesson!
This responsibility is both an honor and a tradition, and we are proud to see our students stepping up with respect and pride.
A big thank you to Mr. Gerbracht for leading this meaningful lesson!
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🎉 𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 Ony Combined Pto ! 🎉
We are beyond grateful for all the time, energy, and heart you pour into our staff, students, and community. 💜 From field trips to field days, fundraisers to cheering at games—you make it all possible!
Your Ony Spirit shines bright wherever you go, and we couldn’t do it without you. 🌟 Thank you for being one of our school’s biggest supporters and for helping make our community such a special place! 💜🖤
#OnySpirit #ThankYouPTO #CommunityStrong #onalaska #ItsAGreatDayToBeALogger
We are beyond grateful for all the time, energy, and heart you pour into our staff, students, and community. 💜 From field trips to field days, fundraisers to cheering at games—you make it all possible!
Your Ony Spirit shines bright wherever you go, and we couldn’t do it without you. 🌟 Thank you for being one of our school’s biggest supporters and for helping make our community such a special place! 💜🖤
#OnySpirit #ThankYouPTO #CommunityStrong #onalaska #ItsAGreatDayToBeALogger
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September 16, 2025
Dear Onalaska Families,
At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, our district enacted a modified lockdown at the high school out of an abundance of caution.
A member of our maintenance team observed an individual on district property who did not have permission or a clear purpose to be there. The employee immediately notified our School Safety Officer (SSO)Wetzel, who responded to the scene and attempted to contact the individual. When the individual refused to comply and continued walking on school property, the high school was placed into a modified lockdown as a precautionary measure, and a call was placed to 911 reporting a disorderly subject trespassing.
During this time, the individual escalated in behavior and became aggressive toward another member of our maintenance team. SSO Wetzel maintained control of the situation until Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived. The individual was soon located and taken into custody.
I am extremely proud of our administrators and staff who followed all safety protocols to keep students secure. Special recognition goes to SSO Wetzel for his steady leadership in maintaining safety, as well as to our maintenance team for serving as the eyes and ears around our schools and acting quickly to notify our safety officer.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work each day to keep our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Brenda Padgett
Superintendent
Dear Onalaska Families,
At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, our district enacted a modified lockdown at the high school out of an abundance of caution.
A member of our maintenance team observed an individual on district property who did not have permission or a clear purpose to be there. The employee immediately notified our School Safety Officer (SSO)Wetzel, who responded to the scene and attempted to contact the individual. When the individual refused to comply and continued walking on school property, the high school was placed into a modified lockdown as a precautionary measure, and a call was placed to 911 reporting a disorderly subject trespassing.
During this time, the individual escalated in behavior and became aggressive toward another member of our maintenance team. SSO Wetzel maintained control of the situation until Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived. The individual was soon located and taken into custody.
I am extremely proud of our administrators and staff who followed all safety protocols to keep students secure. Special recognition goes to SSO Wetzel for his steady leadership in maintaining safety, as well as to our maintenance team for serving as the eyes and ears around our schools and acting quickly to notify our safety officer.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work each day to keep our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Brenda Padgett
Superintendent
Every year since September 11th, 2001 students have been making flags to pay their respects for the lives lost on that tragic day.
~Mrs. Richardson
~Mrs. Richardson
📸✨ Say Cheese, Onalaska! ✨📸
Picture Day for Preschool–8th Grade is coming up on Tuesday, September 30th!
Get those bright smiles ready—this is your chance to capture the memories of the 2025 school year!
👉 Friendly reminder: Preschool kicks off September 22nd, so our littlest Loggers will be ready for the camera too. 💜💛
Picture Day for Preschool–8th Grade is coming up on Tuesday, September 30th!
Get those bright smiles ready—this is your chance to capture the memories of the 2025 school year!
👉 Friendly reminder: Preschool kicks off September 22nd, so our littlest Loggers will be ready for the camera too. 💜💛
This August 9th-12th Leo C., incoming 7th grade ASB president and Gavin G., incoming 7th grade ASB spirit leader, and Mrs. Richardson, ASB Adviser headed to Camp Columbia at Cispus located in Randle, WA.
All three attended classes on leadership, planning skits, and bringing a sense of community to Onalaska Middle School.
These leaders are excited for the 2025-2026 school year.
~Mrs. Richardson
All three attended classes on leadership, planning skits, and bringing a sense of community to Onalaska Middle School.
These leaders are excited for the 2025-2026 school year.
~Mrs. Richardson
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🌟 Become a Youth Mentor with the O.W.L. Mentoring Program! 🌟
Do you have a heart for helping others? We're searching for passionate, caring adults to join our O.W.L. Mentoring Program and make a lasting impact on the next generation.
✨ Why Mentor?
Youth mentoring leads to powerful results:
✅ Better academic performance
✅ Higher college enrollment rates
✅ Improved self-esteem & confidence
✅ Healthier choices & reduced substance misuse
✅ Brighter outlook on life and school
💬 As a mentor, you’ll be a role model and trusted guide—providing encouragement, support, and consistency. No special experience required! Just bring your compassion and commitment—we’ll provide all the training and support you need.
💡 Be the person you needed when you were younger.
Your time and heart can truly change a life.
👉 Ready to get started? Visit the O.W.L page
and fill out a volunteer form today!
🌟 Become a Youth Mentor with the O.W.L. Mentoring Program! 🌟
Do you have a heart for helping others? We're searching for passionate, caring adults to join our O.W.L. Mentoring Program and make a lasting impact on the next generation.
✨ Why Mentor?
Youth mentoring leads to powerful results:
✅ Better academic performance
✅ Higher college enrollment rates
✅ Improved self-esteem & confidence
✅ Healthier choices & reduced substance misuse
✅ Brighter outlook on life and school
💬 As a mentor, you’ll be a role model and trusted guide—providing encouragement, support, and consistency. No special experience required! Just bring your compassion and commitment—we’ll provide all the training and support you need.
💡 Be the person you needed when you were younger.
Your time and heart can truly change a life.
👉 Ready to get started? Visit the O.W.L page
and fill out a volunteer form today!
🚐 Transportation Update 🚌
We are excited to share some great news! Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we received so many applications for van drivers that we are no longer in need of additional regular drivers.
✨ Thank you to everyone who stepped up to help our students get to and from school safely! Your response truly shows the strength of our community.
That said, we are still in need of:
Substitute Van Drivers
Bus Drivers
Substitute Monitors
The best way to become a full-time driver or monitor is to start as a substitute. Many of our current staff began as subs, and it’s a great way to get your foot in the door while supporting our students.
👉 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2048
We are excited to share some great news! Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we received so many applications for van drivers that we are no longer in need of additional regular drivers.
✨ Thank you to everyone who stepped up to help our students get to and from school safely! Your response truly shows the strength of our community.
That said, we are still in need of:
Substitute Van Drivers
Bus Drivers
Substitute Monitors
The best way to become a full-time driver or monitor is to start as a substitute. Many of our current staff began as subs, and it’s a great way to get your foot in the door while supporting our students.
👉 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2048