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The OlyWay ... 11.02.26

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (04:00 PM)
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The OlyWay

November 2, 2026
 

Dear FamOly,

Well ... it’s Monday, and you’re getting an OlyWay so that either means I have something GOOD to share or ...  that last week just got away from me!! Also, if kicking off November with TWO fire alarms within an hour of getting to school is any indication of how this month is going to go? We are going to EARN the vacation days this month!

Thankfully, our Support Service Center really does go the extra mile—or in this case, the extra height—to keep us INSIDE on these cold and damp mornings! As you can see in the picture, Jason L., our electrician AND an OHS parent, went up-up-up to the tippy top of our library atrium! Jason? Thank you! We appreciate you taking care of our building and all the people in it ... and I’m especially thankful that being up there is your job and not mine!

Today also marks the beginning of our rolling start to the winter sports season! Girls Bowling takes to the lanes today, and the rest of our winter sports will follow in two weeks. Athletes? Get your sports clearance completed NOW so you can participate on the very first day of tryouts! Interested in seeing what we offer or finding out how to get cleared? Head to our OHS website > Athletics > Sports Clearance Process for the details!

And while winter sports are getting started, our FALL teams are still running, passing and spiking their way toward State! Good luck to all our Bears competing in the postseason! We’re cheering you on and are so proud of the work you’ve put into your seasons!

With that? Here’s to a November filled with good things, a little laughter, and hopefully fewer reasons to stand outside in the cold! Thank you for being part of our FamOly and for sharing your students with us. Even when the week gets away from me, they keep reminding me why I love being here!

~Wendy Rae, who is hoping the rest of November is a little less ... alarming!
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Veterans Day Assembly - Friday!

Our Veterans Day Assembly is this Friday, November 6th. We’d love to honor and include our military families as special guests. If you are part of a military family—or know someone who is—please consider attending.  We will have a Welcome Reception in the Commons for our honored guest!

Special Schedule is HERE as we are on a double assembly in the PAC, during 2nd period.
 

Letterman Jacket Parents and Athletes Night – November 16

Letterman jackets have been a long-standing tradition not only at Olympia High School but across the country. This year the OHS Student Store is partnering with Jostens to make letterman jackets more accessible to our students and families. Letterman jackets aren't just for athletes, students involved in other school activities who have earned varsity letters like Band can also take part in this tradition.
Join us on November 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the OHS Student Store for our Parents and Athlete Night. Families will have the opportunity to try on sizing jackets, explore design options, and order a letterman jacket with help from representatives from Jostens and our Student Store team.
Have any questions? Please contact the OHS Student Store at: ohsstudentstore@osd.wednet.edu.
We look forward to helping continue this tradition and making the process easier for our OHS families! GO BEARS!

 
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Poinsettia & Wreath sale!
Too soon for holiday music? Maybe. Too soon to plan? Never! The annual Poinsettia & Wreath Fundraiser for the ℅ 2027 is underway! We’ve partnered with Van Wingerden Greenhouses to bring you beautiful poinsettias and holiday wreaths, perfect for the season! We have 125 sold out of our 500 goal. Please help us reach the finish line by the end of the fundraiser on November 21. Holiday cheer is →  HERE. These make GREAT gifts! 

OHS Class of 2027 Grad Night Tickets
We’re looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2027 with a safe and unforgettable senior night. Be sure to secure your ticket asap HERE.  Already purchased? Reminder to send in those liability forms to olybearsenior@gmail.com! See you at GradNight!! 

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Upcoming Dates to Remember:

  • November 6:  Veterans Day Assembly, 2nd period
  • November 11:  No School in honor of Veterans Day
  • November 21:  BEARZAAR
  • November 25-27:  No School, Thanksgiving Break