Oakwood Middle School, an IB World School

Hello Oakwoood Parents:
We need to make some adjustments for the remainder of the summer.

Things to be mindful of:
-Open Gyms will be 90 mins
-Make sure girls have water
-Encourage girls to hustle always
-Phones do not need to be checked during gym time, I may start having them place phones in a basket or something

Dates/Times for Open Gyms:
Tuesday, June 23 - 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, June 24 - 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, July 15 5:30-7:00pm
Thursday, July 16 5:30-7:00pm
Monday, July 27 8:30-10:00am
August 3 & 4 - 4:00-6:00

Tryouts - DATES ADJUSTED - Since we lose a week of Open Gym for the floors, we will adjust Tryouts by two days to give the girls additional gym days before tryouts.
Wednesday, August 5th - TRYOUTS 4:00-6:00
Thursday, August 6th - TRYOUTS 4:00-6:00
Friday, August 7th - TRYOUTS - 1ST CUT 4:00-6:00
Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 - Practice 4:00-6:00
Wednesday, August 12 - Last TRYOUT DAY - Final CUT 3:30 - 5:30

No Open Gyms the week of June 29 or July 20 - Dead Weeks for NC Sports

No Open Gyms the week of July 6th due to Floor refinishing at Oakwood

The girls showing up are working hard and have great attitudes!

Go Nighthawks!

Schools No Longer Eligible for CEP

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Iredell-Statesville Schools would like to make you aware of an important change regarding school meal benefits for the 2026-2027 school year.

As part of the annual Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) recertification process, the district experienced a significant decline in its Identified Student Percentage (ISP), which is based on the number of students directly certified through programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits. As a result, your child's school no longer qualifies to participate in CEP for the 2026-2027 school year.

The following schools will not participate in CEP during the 2026-2027 school year:
Central Elementary School
Cool Spring Elementary School
North Iredell High School
North Iredell Middle School
Oakwood Middle School
Shepherd Elementary School
Troutman Elementary School
Troutman Middle School
To help provide families with time to complete the necessary paperwork, students who were enrolled at one of these schools during the 2025-2026 school year will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no charge for the first 30 operating days of the 2026-2027 school year, or until a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application has been submitted and processed.

Please note:
Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals cannot be submitted until after July 15, 2026.
This temporary carryover benefit applies only to students who attended one of the schools listed above during the 2025-2026 school year.
The carryover benefit does not apply to kindergarten students or students transferring from another district or school
We strongly encourage families who believe they may qualify for meal benefits to complete an application as soon as applications become available after July 15, 2026. Additional information about applying for meal benefits will be shared by the district during the summer.

We recognize this change may create questions for families and appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have questions regarding meal benefits or the application process, please contact the School Nutrition Department at 704-873-2175.

Oakwood Middle Celebrates Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, marking a powerful moment in U.S. history. Today, as a national holiday, it is celebrated through reflection, education, cultural events, music, food, and community gatherings that honor Black freedom, resilience, and achievement. At Oakwood Middle, we recognize Juneteenth as a reflection of IB philosophies by fostering global awareness, promoting inquiry into history and justice, and encouraging respect, empathy, and action toward creating a more equitable world.

All Different Now: Juneteenth, First Day of Freedom | Kids Books Read Aloud | Seed of Melanin Kids! ...

6th Grade Transition Boot Camp. READY SET SOAR! Thursday, July 23rd from 9:00-11:00

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Throughout June, Oakwood Middle is celebrating Black Music Month by pairing influential songs that shaped our culture with poignant picture books that reflect the same powerful themes. June 3, 1997, the number one Hip Hop song was “Hypnotize " by The Natoriziois B.I.G. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and Hypnotize celebrate confidence, self-expression, and the feeling of walking with pride after recognizing your own worth. Both remind us that believing in yourself and embracing who you are can inspire the confidence to pursue your dreams and make a positive impact on the world.

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut ✂️👑 | Powerful Read Aloud About Confidence & Culture That feeling when the cut is fresh. The crown is on. And the world ...

Throughout June, Oakwood Middle is celebrating Black Music Month by pairing influential songs that shaped our culture with poignant picture books that reflect the same powerful themes. June 2, 1996, the number one Hip Hop song was “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-in-Harmony. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Tha Crossroads and story The Heart and the Bottle both explore the pain of loss and the journey of carrying loved ones with us through memories, love, and hope. Together, they remind us that while grief can change us, the people we cherish continue to shape our lives long after they are gone.

The Heart and the Bottle ❤️‍🩹 (read aloud children's book) By Oliver JeffersAge: ~5 years and upOnce there was a girl whose...

Research shows that 30% of students experience summer reading loss. Beat the Summer Slide…PICK UP A BOOK!

Football Summer Workouts begin TODAY 5:30-7:00. Rising 7th and 8th grades only.