Apply to be a Student Board Representative!
The Ocosta School Board is recruiting one Student Board Representative for the 2026-27 school year.
The board expanded student voice starting with the 2023-24 school year. The board would like to have two student representatives on the board, either juniors or seniors from Ocosta Junior/Senior High School.
Students will serve from the time they take their oath at the August 25, 2026 board meeting until June 30, 2027.
If you are a student who will be a junior or senior in fall 2026 and are interested in being a student board representative, please fill out and submit the student application. (A link to the application can be found on Ocosta's website: www.ocosta.org > Menu > School Board > Student Representative.)
The deadline to submit this application is 11 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Superintendent Heather Sweet at hsweet@ocosta.org or (360) 268-9125 ext. 1000.
Below is the Student Representative 2026-27 Selection Timeline:
June 10-19: Applications accepted
June 19: Application deadline: 11 p.m.
June 26: Application screening by the Superintendent and any of the following: HS principal, Board Chair, and/or Board Vice-Chair
June 29: Student interviews; reference check
July 2: Final selection; Students notified
August 25: Swearing in new Student Board Representative @ 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
4 days ago, Kristin Griffith
The 2026/27 Ocosta School District #172 Final Budget is now available for review at the Superintendent’s Office. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
6 days ago, Ocosta School District
SUN Bucks cards arrive in June!
Eligible students receive $120 for groceries during the summer. Most eligible students are automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks through direct certification. Look for your approval letter and new SUN Bucks card in the mail in June.
Need to update your address? Contact the SUN Bucks Call Center at 833-543-3230 or TTY 800-833-6384.
Get additional benefits by using your SUN Bucks card at farmers markets and grocery stores that participate in SNAP Market Match and SNAP Produce Match.
about 1 month ago, Ocosta School District
Ocosta's Spring Child Find Screening is taking place on April 24th from 9am to 3pm. Please contact the district at (360) 268-9125 ext. 1006 to schedule an appointment for your child or to learn more about developmental services.
2 months ago, Ocosta School District
Big Smiles Dental Checkups are coming to Ocosta on February 23rd for students in grades 7th–12th.
Please see the attached flyer(s) for details and instructions on how to register your student. Students must be registered by February 18th to participate!
4 months ago, Ocosta School District
**November is Native American Heritage month**
7 months ago, Ocosta School District
Ocosta's Fall Child Find Screening is taking place on November 7th from 9am to 3pm. Please contact the district at (360) 268-9125 ext. 1006 to schedule an appointment for your child or to learn more about developmental services.
8 months ago, Ocosta School District
JH Wrestling for boys & girls 6-8th grades started today 10/20!! 3-5pm
JH Girls Basketball 6-8th grades started today 10/20!! 3-5pm
https://ocosta-wa.finalforms.com8 months ago, Lindsey Quinby
Free Sports Physicals will be provided Aug. 12 in the high school gym 5-8pm. Paperwork is required- if a parent cannot be there with the student, please contact Lindsey Quinby for the paperwork.
lquinby@ocosta.org or 360-591-4029
11 months ago, Lindsey Quinby
High School Football starts 8/20.
6th grade Flag Football starts 9/3.
All other Fall Sports start 8/25.
Free Physicals will be 8/12 in the high school gym 5-8pm.
Register for all sports ocosta-wa.finalforms.com
11 months ago, Lindsey Quinby
**UPDATE** The School Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th, has been moved to Wednesday, May 28th. The meeting will take place at 7pm in the JH/HS library.
about 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
Attention migrant families! The end of year migrant education dinner and meeting will take place Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30-6:30pm in the JH/HS commons. Please RSVP with Susan (
sschaeffer@ocosta.org or 360-268-9125 ext. 3013) if you will be able to attend.
about 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
**UPDATE** The School Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th, has been moved to Monday, April 28th. The meeting will take place at 7pm in the JH/HS library.
about 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
Kindergarten registration packets will be available at the Kindergarten Roundup event taking place on Thursday, April 17th, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Registration packets are also available for pickup at the Elementary Office from 8am to 3pm, Monday - Friday.
about 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
Ocosta's Spring Child Find screening is coming up on April 17th from 9am-3pm. Please call 360-268-9125 ext. 1006 for more information or to schedule a screening appointment for your birth-5 year old child.
about 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
Looking for community resources?
The Great Rivers Kids' Mental Health website has resources for you. Go to their website
https://kidsmentalhealthgr.org/ and scroll to the map and click on Grays Harbor or Pacific County. There you can find links to resources close to home.
about 1 year ago, Heather Sweet
Due to the school days missed because of inclement weather, we have adjusted our calendar to make up for the lost instructional time. School will now be in session on the following dates:
Friday, March 21
Friday, May 23
Wednesday, June 18 (now the last day of school, early release)
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to ensure students receive the necessary instructional time. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support!
over 1 year ago, Heather Sweet
Due to the possibility of a boys' basketball playoff game on Tuesday, February 25th, Ocosta's regular board meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 26th, at 7 p.m. in the high school library.
over 1 year ago, Kristin Griffith
The Junior High Valentine's Dance is happening tonight 2/20 6:00-9:00 in the high school commons!! It is $10 to get in!
over 1 year ago, Lindsey Quinby
over 1 year ago, Lindsey Quinby
