Our Whole Lives (OWL) : Lifespan Sexuality Education
We are pleased to currently offer OWL curriculum for Orcas middle schoolers, grades 6-8.
Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive, age-appropriate sexuality education program developed by the Universalist Unitarian Church. This secular curriculum covers a range of topics like healthy relationships, consent, identity, and safety in a supportive, inclusive environment.
New cohorts begin in the fall and are taught by community members that have attended an OWL Facilitator training. Interested in becoming a facilitator or enrolling your student? Reach out!
For more course info visit their website.
Anatomy projects from 2024 cohort
Teen Reps
OISHA Teen Representatives are high school students dedicated to promoting sexual health and well-being among their peers. They give presentations on important topics like contraception, using condoms correctly, getting tested for STIs, and building healthy relationships. Teen Reps are also trusted, confidential resources for classmates who want to learn about services- whether that’s booking a birth control appointment, picking up free pregnancy tests or Plan B, or connecting with a supportive adult.
The group meets every Wednesday during the school year at the Peach Pit from 2:30-3:30, where teens earn community service hours, share snacks, and join a positive, supportive community making a difference on Orcas Island. Interested in joining? Feel free to pop into the next meeting!
“OWL opened my mind up. I am more conscious of how other people feel and I am more comfortable around people different than me.”
Henry Miller, 2014 OWL Student
"Teaching classes to students a few years younger has always helped me boost my self esteem because you can be your authentic healthy self while being a role model to peers"
Gracyn Chamberlain, 2024 Teen Rep