Port Angeles High School

06/03/2026

Port Angeles School District is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Horton to the position of Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach ( pending board approval). As a respected coach at Port Angeles High School, Horton steps into the varsity role following an impressive 11-year tenure as an assistant within the program.

Horton coached 11 years as an assistant under Mike Poindexter, who recently retired. The hiring ensures a seamless transition for a program known for its competitive excellence. Over his 11 seasons on the girls basketball staff, Horton has been instrumental in cultivating a culture that regularly produced League and District titles alongside multiple State Tournament appearances.

Beyond the basketball court, Horton brings a proven track record of varsity head coaching success within the district. For the past four years, he has served as the Head Girls Soccer Coach, leading the Roughriders to two state tournament appearances. His extensive coaching resume spans six different sports in the district, including football, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, and tennis.

"Daniel brings an incredible amount of passion and professionalism to the role of head coach," said PAHS Athletic Director Jarom Packer. "Having worked across so many sports in our district, he has seen and learned from a multitude of different head coaches. This unique background allows him to build a program that reflects the best practices of successful coaches before him, while still infusing the team with Coach Horton’s own unique touch. He knows exactly what it takes to compete in the Olympic League, and we are excited for the future of Roughrider girls basketball under his leadership."

Horton expressed great pride in taking over the program and a clear vision for its future.

"I am not looking to just 'fill a vacancy.' I am looking to build upon the winning standard we have set over the last decade," Horton said. "Having been embedded in the Roughrider culture for 11 seasons alongside Coach Poindexter and Jennifer Rogers, I know our students, I know their families, and I know exactly what it takes to win here. My goal is to ensure our program’s winning trajectory continues without interruption, while pushing our athletes to reach their highest potential both on the court and in the classroom."

05/22/2026

Port Angeles High School proudly announces the hiring of Darrell Duckett as the new Head Football Coach of the Roughriders (Pending board approval at the next board meeting). Duckett returns home bringing elite collegiate playing experience, a background in exercise science, and a deep commitment to building a culture of discipline and accountability.
Duckett graduated from Port Angeles in 2019 before putting together a stellar athletic career that eventually landed in at Central Washington University (CWU), where he was a four-year starting right guard and an All-Conference honoree. He earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from CWU and an A.A. in Kinesiology from Fresno City College.
Following his playing career, Duckett transitioned into coaching at CWU, serving as the Intern Assistant Offensive Line Coach and a Strength & Conditioning Intern. In these roles, he designed collegiate training regimens, conducted performance testing, and executed tactical game plans. Most recently, Duckett returned to the Roughriders in the fall of 2025 as a volunteer coach, working directly on player development and offensive line technique.
"I'm thrilled to have Darrell lead our football program," says Athletic Director, Jarom Packer. "Darrell's experience both within our program and outside of Port Angeles gives him the unique ability to build upon the traditions that make Port Angeles special, while also implementing new strategies that will take us to the next level."
Coach Duckett’s vision centers on a structured, year-round development program designed to prepare athletes physically and mentally to compete.
"Being from Port Angeles, this opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me," said Coach Duckett. "My goal is to build a program centered on discipline, accountability, and a team-first culture. We want to develop student-athletes who take pride in their work on the field, in the classroom, and in the community."

05/22/2026

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05/20/2026

🍕 Westside Pizza Attendance Matters! 🍕

Port Angeles High School is proud to recognize students who are showing up and staying on track each day!

Each week, students with perfect attendance—no absences and no tardies—are entered into a drawing for a medium pizza and two soft drinks, generously provided by Westside Pizza.

👏 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Morgan Politika!

Thank you to Westside Pizza for partnering with us to celebrate our students and reinforce that attendance matters.

05/12/2026

College Success Foundation is working with Campus Evolve to develop an AI tool to support students in career exploration. We need people to come break it! On Monday, May 18th, we’ll be hosting a hackathon in the library after school. There will be food and raffle prizes for those attending.

05/11/2026

🍕 Westside Pizza Attendance Matters! 🍕

Port Angeles High School is proud to recognize students who are showing up and staying on track each day!

Each week, students with perfect attendance—no absences and no tardies—are entered into a drawing for a medium pizza and two soft drinks, generously provided by Westside Pizza.

👏 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Tayden Square!

Thank you to Westside Pizza for partnering with us to celebrate our students and reinforce that attendance matters.

05/05/2026

🍕 Westside Pizza Attendance Matters! 🍕

Port Angeles High School is proud to recognize students who are showing up and staying on track each day!

Each week, students with perfect attendance—no absences and no tardies—are entered into a drawing for a medium pizza and two soft drinks, generously provided by Westside Pizza.

👏 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Jay Lieberman!

Thank you to Westside Pizza for partnering with us to celebrate our students and reinforce that attendance matters.

04/27/2026

🍕 Westside Pizza Attendance Matters! 🍕

Port Angeles High School is proud to recognize students who are showing up and staying on track each day!

Each week, students with perfect attendance—no absences and no tardies—are entered into a drawing for a medium pizza and two soft drinks, generously provided by Westside Pizza.

👏 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Victoria Palmer!

Thank you to Westside Pizza for partnering with us to celebrate our students and reinforce that attendance matters.

04/22/2026

🍕 Westside Pizza Attendance Matters! 🍕

Port Angeles High School is proud to recognize students who are showing up and staying on track each day!

Each week, students with perfect attendance—no absences and no tardies—are entered into a drawing for a medium pizza and two soft drinks, generously provided by Westside Pizza.

👏 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Kaiden Hunter!

Thank you to Westside Pizza for partnering with us to celebrate our students and reinforce that attendance matters.

04/22/2026

📅 No School – Friday, May 1, 2026

PASD families, just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Friday, May 1.

This day was built into our calendar as a possible snow makeup day. Since we didn’t have any snow cancellations this winter, students get to enjoy the day off!

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 😊