Give Local with GiveOrcas 2025

Give Local with GiveOrcas
Posted on 12/02/2025
Give Orcas stamped on a present next to the OISD orca jumping through the letter 'o'


GRANTS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES:

 

OIHS Culture and Travel Club - Expand experiential learning opportunities for Orcas Island High School students in Costa Rica for the 25-26 school year.

 

Healthy Hearts, Strong Futures:  Upgrade the cardio equipment in the high school weight room with three new high quality, commercial-grade cardio bikes.

 

Parenting with Courage & Connection - Join OISD & BELONG Partners for an in-person series on Orcas Island for families with children from early childhood through high school. Topics cover communication, understanding behaviors, firmness tools, joint problem-solving, and family meetings.

 

A*OK's Annual Student Art Exhibit - Help A*OK purchase materials for the Annual Student Art Exhibit and a flat file to store it all safely. You will be supporting student art creation and a fantastic Art Exhibit for the whole Orcas Island Community to enjoy.

 

Peach Pit - Bring free driver's education to Orcas Island teens. This pilot project partners with Peach Pit, Skagit 911 Driving School, and OIHS to offer free, high-quality Driver's Education to 20 Orcas Island teens.

 

Important Dates:  

 

Campaign: Tuesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 11 at midnight. 

 

December 6: Tree Lighting at Village Green, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

 

Game Days:

 

December 4: Unique Donor Day

December 8: FunDay Monday Hat Draw

December 10: Ben Franklin Day

December 11: Final Hours of Giving Games & Last Day of Campaign!