Oak Forest Elementary School - JPS

📚✨ A Glimpse of Open House 2026–2027 ✨📚

What an incredible way to kick off the new school year! 💚🦅 Our halls were filled with smiling faces, excited scholars, supportive families, and dedicated staff as we welcomed everyone to Oak Forest Elementary.

Thank you to every parent and guardian who stopped by to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and prepare for an amazing year ahead.

Here’s a glimpse of all the excitement from Open House. The countdown to the first day of school is on! 🚗💨

🍎🦅 Oak Forest Elementary School 2026–2027 Uniform Guidelines 🦅🍎

As we gear up for another amazing school year, we’re excited to welcome our Eagles back to the nest! Please review our school uniform guidelines to ensure your scholar is ready for success on the very first day.

👕 Tops: Green, White, or Navy Blue
👖 Bottoms: Khaki or Navy Blue
👟 Shoes: Closed-toe shoes (Crocs must be worn in sports mode.)
🎒 Book Bags: Clear backpacks are recommended but not required.

At Oak Forest, we soar by following our Eagle expectations every day:
💚 Be Prepared
🤝 Exemplify Respect
🛡️ Stay Safe
⭐ Take Responsibility

We can’t wait to see our Eagles soaring to excellence this school year! 💚🦅

🏁🏎️🦅💚🖤🤍 Oak Forest Elementary is Racing Towards Excellence for the 2026–2027 School Year!

The countdown is on! July 29, 2026 is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our Eagles back home to the Nest!

Be sure to join us for our Back-to-School Open House on Monday, July 27, 2026! Families will have the opportunity to:
✨ Meet your child’s teacher
🏫 Tour the school
📚 Receive important information for a successful school year
🤝 Reconnect with our amazing Oak Forest administration and staff

We are excited to reunite with our Eagle families as we partner together to ensure every scholar learns, grows, and soars to new heights!

Great things are “Hatch”ing at the Oak! 🦅💚

🗣️🗣️Shoutout to our incredible teachers! 🍎💚📚📓✏️ There’s NO WAY “The Oak” operates without YOU!
We appreciate all the love, hard work, PATIENCE and DEDICATION you pour into our scholars each day. We hope you feel celebrated this week and appreciated all year long. Thank you for all you do! There’s no US without YOU!

We are proud to celebrate Ms. Hatchett, who was recognized today at the Jackson Rotary Club Meeting as Network 1 Principal of the Quarter! 🎉

Pictured here alongside Assistant Superintendent Dr. Grigsby, Ms. Hatchett continues to exemplify excellence, leadership, and dedication to our scholars and school community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 💚

Join Our Team!! NOW HIRING FOR EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS

🌟 Principal of the Quarter 🌟

Join us in celebrating an outstanding leader who goes above and beyond every single day! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire both scholars and staff alike. Because of your leadership, our school community thrives and grows stronger each day.

Congratulations on being named Principal of the Quarter , this honor is well deserved! Thank you for leading with purpose, heart, and vision. We are grateful for all that you do! 💚🦅🏆

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉

Oak Forest Elementary School is proud to celebrate and honor our incredible assistant principal! Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of our scholars and staff each and every day.

We are truly grateful for all that you do, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for leading with passion, care, and excellence!

With appreciation,
Oak Forest Elementary School 💙