Orcas Island School District

We're Hiring!

Orcas Island School District is excited to announce two Elementary Teacher openings for the 2026-27 school year:

• Elementary Classroom Teacher
• Elementary Farm-to-Classroom Teacher

We're looking for passionate educators who believe in hands-on learning, strong relationships, and helping every student thrive. These are unique opportunities to join a supportive school community, work with incredible students, and teach in one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest.

Please help us spread the word by sharing with anyone who might be a great fit!
https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Certificated%3a++Elementary+School+Teaching

Graduate Friends and Family:

We're excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 13!

To help make arrival easier for our guests during campus construction, a complimentary school bus shuttle will be available from 1:15 PM to approximately 2:15 PM.

Shuttle Location:

Community Church

176 Madrona Street, Eastsound

Guests are welcome to park in the church parking lot or adjacent grassy area and ride the shuttle to campus. Following the ceremony, the shuttle will resume service to return guests to their vehicles.

Thank you for your flexibility as we continue making improvements to our campus. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!

ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT - OUTDOOR
EDUCATION

Our K-5 outdoor learning experiences connect students to
nature. Learning comes alive through integrated hands-on
curriculum in the outdoors. Students learn key concepts
through direct experience, making science engaging and
relevant. Exploring our island ecology builds critical skills,
and fosters a lifelong love for stewardship. Our program
develops responsible stewardship and deep connections to our island home.

https://oicf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=42047

School Library Grant request
The Orcas Island School District Library seeks to add to
the library book collection, and library activities for middle
school. Since mysteries develop deduction and logic, we
would like to add many more types of mystery books to
the library, and add some fun activities such as Mystery
Events where we solve crimes and find hidden treasure.

https://oicf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=41996

Check out the Chicken Coop Project our CTE Applied Physics class is working on!

We’re hiring!

We have two SAFE Advocate positions open and are looking for caring, committed individuals who want to make a difference for students and our community. This is meaningful, relationship-centered work supporting student well-being and connection.

Apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Classified%3a+Support+Staff

Next week, we’re celebrating the incredible staff who make our schools such a special place to learn and grow!

We invite students and families to join us in showing a little extra appreciation. Simple, heartfelt gestures go a long way—here are a few ideas:

💌 A homemade card or note
✏️ A student-written poem
🎨 A drawing, picture, or small craft
🌼 A flower from the garden
☕ A coffee gift card

Our staff works hard every day to support, inspire, and care for our students. Let’s come together to make them feel valued and appreciated!

Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing team

Now Hiring: K-8 Teacher – Waldron Island, WA

Looking for something truly different? Join our small, close-knit K-8 school on Waldron Island housed in a charming two-room schoolhouse and at the heart of a tight-knit island community.

This is a rare opportunity to teach in a multi-grade classroom, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and be an essential part of a school where every role truly matters.

If you’re an adaptable, creative educator who values community, nature, and hands-on learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Certificated%3a++Elementary+School+Teaching

Orcas Island School District The Orcas Island School District in the San Juan Islands serves approximately 800 K-12 students