Oakdale Public School

It may have been two weeks ago, but we're still smiling about the last day of 3rd grade! ☀️📚😎
What a fantastic year these students had, filled with learning, growth, friendships, laughter, and unforgettable memories. From mastering new skills to making lasting connections, our third graders accomplished so much this year.
Now it's time to enjoy a well-deserved summer break filled with fun, adventure, and making even more memories! 🌴🍉☀️

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Mrs. Tipton, our 5th-grade teacher, started teaching her students how to play chess during the last week of school 24 years ago, and she has continued that tradition at Oakdale ever since. ♟️
Students absolutely LOVE it! It is amazing to watch them go from knowing very little about chess to becoming strategic thinkers in just a few days. Through the game, students learn patience, problem-solving, planning, and critical thinking skills that will benefit them far beyond the chessboard.
Thank you, Mrs. Tipton, for continuing this special tradition and creating meaningful learning experiences that students remember for years to come! 💚🚀♟️

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Our Pre-K graduates took the stage and celebrated a very special milestone as they completed their first step in their educational journey. From learning letters and numbers to building friendships, confidence, and a love for learning, these students have grown so much this year!

The smiles, songs, and proud moments shared during graduation reminded us just how bright their futures are. We are so proud of every one of these young Rockets and cannot wait to see all they accomplish as they head to kindergarten! 🚀💙

A special thank you to our amazing Pre-K teachers and families for helping nurture, encourage, and support these students throughout the year. The seed has been planted, and we know great things are ahead! 🌼📚✨ Congratulations, Pre-K Class of 2026! 🎉🎓💙

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A total of 36 students in 6th-8th grade and 18 fifth graders qualified for the celebration during their lunch times. Middle school students enjoyed their outing last Monday, and the fifth graders celebrated today. Students enjoyed pizza, salad, noodles, dessert, and even had time to have fun in the arcade! 🎮🍪🥗

A huge thank you to Mrs. Jones, our middle school librarian, for the incredible work she does encouraging a love of reading at Oakdale. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping students discover great books continue to inspire students year after year. Opportunities like this are just one example of how she goes above and beyond to make reading exciting and rewarding for our students. 💚

Thank you to OSF for helping make this memorable experience possible for our readers!

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We are excited to announce that the Oakdale Rockets Rowing Team brought home 1st place at the RIVERSPORT Youth Rowing League Championship Regatta weekend before school was out in the U15 Middle School Division! 🏆🚣💚

Oakdale was represented by two eight-person boats and earned both GOLD and BRONZE medals, along with bringing home the Championship Cup! 🥇🥉🏆

We are also proud to celebrate two Oakdale students who competed at the USRowing Central Youth Rowing Championship Regatta earlier this month and earned multiple gold medals:
🥇 Carson Knopp — Men’s Youth U16 4x+ and Men’s Youth U17 4+
🥇 Blythe Charlton — Women’s Youth U15 4x+

Congratulations to all of our Oakdale student rowers for their dedication, teamwork, and hard work throughout the season. We are so proud of the way you represented Oakdale! 🚀💚

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Kindergarteners are glowing it up thanks to the “Special Days Grant” funded by OSF! ✨🌟

Each kindergarten class spent the day reviewing important skills from last semester, and OSF helped make learning extra fun with glow sticks, black lights, vests, hats, balloons, and glowing decorations. 💡🪩🎈😎

What a fun memory and creative way to make learning shine in a bright way! Way to go, kindergarten teachers and OSF, for creating such an exciting experience for our students! 💚🚀

Our third graders did a spectacular job on their Wax Museum presentations! Each student selected a famous person, researched their life and accomplishments, and prepared a short speech to share with visitors.

Guests visiting the museum had to press the red button on each student’s display to hear the “wax figure” come to life and speak. The students truly impressed everyone with their creativity, knowledge, and presentation skills.

Way to go, third graders! What a fun and memorable way to bring history to life for both the students and all the visitors to the museum. 💚🚀

These kindergartners had a blast with Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Hare on their OSF Kids Auction outing! From playtime at Whispering Heights Park in Edmond to sweet treats at Braum’s, the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and fun memories made together.

These special outings create lasting memories for our students and are another example of why OSF helps foster these kinds of experiences for Oakdale students. 💚🚀

Oakdale students showed what it truly means to serve others this year through their support of Friends of Jimmy Everest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families navigate the difficult journey of childhood cancer. The organization works to support families, build connections, raise awareness, spread hope, and make a difference in the lives of children and their loved ones during challenging times.

Thank you to Theresa Green for coming to speak to our Builders Club about the organization, upcoming events, and what Friends of Jimmy Everest is all about. Hearing firsthand about the impact this nonprofit has on families made the students even more passionate about supporting the cause.

Through concessions, dances, lunch treats, halftime activities, and many other efforts throughout the year, Oakdale Builders Club worked hard to raise funds to support this important mission. Their dedication and compassion resulted in an amazing donation of $3,202 for Friends of Jimmy Everest.

Way to go, students and sponsors, for your hard work, servant hearts, and passion for helping others! Your efforts are making a difference for children and families who need support the most. 💚🚀

🌭☀️ We hope everyone is enjoying a “Hot Diggity Dog” kind of Memorial Day holiday as much as we enjoyed ours on the last day of school! 🇺🇸🚀

Our amazing cafeteria staff, led by Ms. Malisa and crew, made the final lunch of the school year extra special for students and teachers. Students enjoyed grilled hot dogs and homemade cookies — even students who brought lunchboxes got a sweet treat! 🍪❤️
Teachers were also spoiled with delicious grilled burgers prepared by our very own Todd Thomas, facilities manager, using beef from his R&R Ranch. 🍔👏

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the last day memorable and full of Rocket spirit! 💙❤️

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