Ocean Park Elementary School

08/06/2026

🌊 We are about 3 weeks away from the start of an amazing school year at Ocean Park Elementary! 🐚📚

We are so excited to welcome our Sandpipers back for the 2026–2027 school year! As we get closer to the first day of school, here are some important dates and information to help families prepare:

📅 OPE Office Opens
Tuesday, August 11
🕗 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Our office team will be ready to help with questions, enrollment, and getting ready for the new school year. By August 18th, we will be sending out welcome letters from your students' new classroom teachers.

🎒 Pack 2 School Event (not affiliated with OBSD)
Friday, August 21
🕚 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Way, Ocean Park, WA
Get ready for school with supplies, information, and resources for the upcoming year!

👋 Meet the Teacher Night
Thursday, August 27
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
Ocean Park Elementary
Students and families are invited to meet their teacher, visit classrooms, and get excited for the year ahead.

📚 First Day of School
Tuesday, September 1
Doors open at 7:50am- 2:30pm

We can’t wait to see our Sandpipers back in the halls! We are looking forward to another year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and all the wonderful traditions that make OPE such a special place. 💙🌟

See you soon, Sandpipers!

08/04/2026

Registration is open for the DJHCC After School Program www.djhcc.org/asp

07/23/2026

OPE families - put this on your calendar if you will need your student to attend the after school program. They fill up fast and you need to apply each new school year.

⏰ It's almost that time! ⏰
Applications for After School Program will open on Monday, July 27th! Mark your calendars!

This year, to ensure a smooth start to the year and learn more about family goals, we are utilizing an application process for ASP. The first step is to complete all paperwork in our system. We hope this new process allows us to serve more families more effectively!

07/15/2026

The Long Beach and Ocean Park Playgrounds will be closed until further notice as we install new equipment. Keep your eyes our for our Grand Opening events at both location.

06/17/2026

Thank you for an incredible year! As we close out another school year at Ocean Park Elementary, I am filled with gratitude for our amazing students, supportive families, dedicated staff, and wonderful community. Together, we celebrated successes, overcame challenges, learned new things, and created memories that will last a lifetime. It has been a privilege to watch our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the year.

Field Day was the perfect way to end the year! It was a huge success, and we want to thank our local firefighters, Kara Powell, and everyone who helped support our students through the stations and activities. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made the day special for all of our students.

Have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer! ☀️🌊

Be on the lookout for school supply lists and classroom assignments around August 20th. We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year!

06/09/2026

🌟 STREAM NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY! 🌟

Join us at Ocean Park Elementary on Thursday, June 11, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of hands-on family fun!

🧠 DISCOVER • INNOVATE • CREATE

Enjoy interactive activities, including:
🧪 Make Your Own Slime
🎨 Create Unique Projects
🧩 Learn and Play Classic Card Games
🖍️ Design a Sidewalk Game
🍳 Explore Healthy Foods
❤️ Check Your Active Heart Rate

🤝 Meet local community groups and learn about summer programs and events happening near you!

🎟️ Fun for the whole family!
🍿 Snacks
🏆 Prizes
🎯 Interactive Stations
📚 Learning Through Play

We can't wait to see our Sandpiper families for a night of exploration, creativity, and community!

05/26/2026

📚⏳ Get Ready for an Adventure Through STREAM! ⏳📚

Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STREAM) come to life through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and interactive booths for the whole family to enjoy. Ocean Park Elementary families are invited to our STREAM Night on Thursday, June 11th, from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🧭✨

This special evening is inspired by our One School, One Book adventure and is sure to spark curiosity, creativity, and fun for all ages!

📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Ocean Park Elementary

Bring the whole family and join us for a night of learning, exploration, and adventure! 🌟

05/20/2026

🌟 Ocean Park Elementary Presents 🌟
S.T.R.E.A.M. NIGHT!
Science • Technology • Reading • Engineering • Art • Math
🧠 DISCOVER, INNOVATE, CREATE!

Join us for a night of hands-on fun and exploration!
📍 Ocean Park Elementary
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2025
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM

🎉 What’s Happening?
🧪 Make Your Own Slime
🎨 Create Unique Projects
🧩 Learn and Play Classic Card Games
🖍️ Design a Sidewalk Game
🍳 Explore Healthy Foods
❤️ Check Your Active Heart Rate

🤝 PLUS: Meet Local Community Groups!
Discover awesome summer programs and events happening near you.

🎟️ Fun for the Whole Family!

Snacks • Prizes • Interactive Stations • Learning Through Play

05/13/2026

🍎 Golden Apple Spotlight 🍎

This week, we are celebrating two incredible members of our Special Education team — Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie!

These two are amazing assets to our Special Education department and our entire school community. Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie consistently go above and beyond to support students and staff every single day. From helping organize and plan field trips to creating engaging and meaningful lessons to providing individualized support for students, their dedication shines through in everything they do.

They also put in countless hours documenting progress, collaborating with staff and families, and making sure every student has what they need to be successful. Their patience, creativity, teamwork, and care help create a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and encouraged.

Thank you, Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie, for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to our students. We are so lucky to have you both as part of our school family! 💙💛

05/12/2026

Stay up to date with our miniboat, Pookie Bob Timmy the Great! 🚤🌊

https://educationalpassages.org/boats/pookiebobtimmythegreat/

This amazing project is the result of a collaboration between the 4th grade students at Ocean Park Elementary and the Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM). Our students chose the name Pookie Bob Timmy the Great from a classmate’s creative idea, and we knew it was the perfect fit!

One of our favorite activities was learning about nautical signal flags and using them to spell our names and ages. Through this experience, students are exploring ocean currents, different types of boats, maritime history, and careers connected to the sea.

Our big hope? That our miniboat makes its way all the way to Japan! 🌎

A huge thank you to Norton Lilly International for helping organize the deployment of our miniboat, as well as to all of the sponsors and donors who make opportunities like this possible for our students.

Pookie Bob Timmy the Great is the product of joint efforts between the 4th grade students at Ocean Park Elementary School, in partnership with Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM). We named our miniboat after one of our classmate’s ideas and thought that name fit it perfectly.