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Oakdale Community,
We are thrilled to announce Kendall Still as the next Superintendent of Oakdale School. A lifelong advocate for public education and a proven strategic leader, Kendall brings a wealth of experience and a deep-seated passion for student success to our community.
For Kendall, education is more than a career, it’s a calling. He entered the field with a clear purpose: to provide students with the steady support and life-changing opportunities they need to thrive. After earning his degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, Kendall’s path had him teaching history in the classroom then led him through key roles in both Oklahoma and Texas, where he contributed in opening new campuses and building administrative systems from the ground up.
With a career spanning two states, Kendall has consistently been trusted with significant administrative responsibilities. His background includes serving as a founding administrator at Rick Reedy High School (Frisco, TX), followed by successful tenures as Principal of West Ridge Middle School (Eanes-Westlake ISD) and Whittier Middle School (Norman, OK), and culminating in a senior district leadership role with Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Most recently, Kendall served as the Associate Superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, a K-12 district of 8,061 students, where he excelled at balancing the complexities of district-wide operations and bond projects with a relentless focus on maintaining high-quality, student-centered classroom environments. Central to his leadership philosophy is the belief that a district is only as strong as its people. He prioritizes cultivating meaningful, collaborative relationships with teachers and site staff, ensuring those on the front lines of education feel heard, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
Beyond his professional accolades, Kendall joins us with a firsthand understanding of what makes our community special. From 2019 to 2024, Kendall and his wife, Tabitha, resided in Oakdale while their son, Jax, attended school here.
"My time as an Oakdale parent gave me a unique perspective on the incredible education that happens in these classrooms every day," says Still. "I am honored to return in this new capacity to support our leaders, staff, and most importantly our students."
During the interview process, Mr. Still shared that he views Oakdale as a destination district—a place families intentionally choose because of its exceptional educators, strong community support, and unwavering commitment to student success. As a Board of Education, we could not agree more and are excited about the future of Oakdale Public Schools under his leadership. Please join us in welcoming Kendall, Tabitha, and Jax back to the heart of our community.
Sincerely,
Oakdale Board of Education
Pre-K Enrollment Information
Pre-K enrollment will open on March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Please ensure that all required information and documents are prepared in advance to help facilitate a smooth enrollment process. A link is provided below with details regarding the necessary documentation.
Pre-K Enrollment Link
We look forward to welcoming our newest Oakdale students.
🎨✨ You’re Invited to the Oakdale Art Showcase! ✨🎨
Join us on Sunday, March 29, from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Kim Lanier Fine Arts Auditorium for an afternoon full of creativity and talent! 🖌️🖼️
Come celebrate the incredible artwork of our Oakdale students and see their imagination come to life. From colorful creations to inspiring pieces, you won’t want to miss it! 🌈👏
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun, festive time supporting our young artists! 🎉❤️
#OakdaleRockets #ArtShowcase #StudentArtists #CreativeKids #SupportTheArts 🎨✨🖼️🚀#OSF #RoxyMerklin
🔬✨ Do you know what STEAM stands for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! 🎨⚙️💻📐
Oakdale’s STEAM Night is Thursday, April 2, from 5:00-7:00 PM! 🗓️⏰
This event is FREE and will feature so many amazing community organizations and science in action! 🤝🔍🧪
Trust us… You don’t want to miss this! 🚀🎉
#OakdaleRockets #STEAMNight #ScienceInAction #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #FutureInnovators 🔬🚀✨
School resumes tomorrow, Monday, March 23, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back! 😊✨
We hope you’ve had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for a great week ahead. We’re looking forward to seeing all of our students back in the building! 🚀📚
#WelcomeBack #OakdaleRockets #ReadyToLearn #NewWeekNewGoals 🚀😊📚
Our 5th graders did a terrific job with their “Bottle Biography” book reports! 📚✨
From researching in the library with Mrs. Jones, to writing their reports and creating their bottles in class with Mrs. Keyser, to confidently presenting to their classmates—this is truly a memorable 5th-grade project! 👏🎨
We love seeing their creativity, hard work, and learning come to life! 💡📖
#BottleBiography #5thGradeProjects #StudentCreativity #LearningInAction #OakdaleRockets #ProudMoment 🚀📚✨
The annual 8th-grade dodgeball tournament is in the books! 🏐🔥
Students formed their teams, showed off their creative themes, and brought their game faces ready to compete. Even our teachers joined in on the fun this year, making it even more exciting for everyone! 😄👏
Another great Rocket tradition that continues to build fun, community, and lasting memories for our students! 🚀💙
#DodgeballTournament #8thGradeTradition #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #RocketPride #MakingMemories #OakdaleRockets 🏐🔥🚀😄
Leadership Class hosted such an entertaining and spirited fundraiser for Swine Week — Tattoo the Teacher! 🎉🎨
Our teachers really showed up and showed off with some awesome “tatts,” all while helping raise money for a great cause. It was a day full of laughter, school spirit, and giving back! 🖊️✨
Great job, Leadership Class, and hats off to our amazing Oakdale teachers for supporting both current and former Rockets! 🚀💙
#TattooTheTeacher #SwineWeek #LeadershipInAction #SchoolSpirit #OakdaleRockets #GivingBack #FunForACause 🚀🎉
Rocket Read Around was a blast this year! 🚀📚
Our 8th graders assumed the role of “teacher,” leading book and activity stations for our K–2nd-grade students. They did a wonderful job modeling patience, offering guidance, and sharing their love of reading with our younger Rockets.
Students of all ages had a great time, and it was great to see our older students leading the way! A big thank you to Leadership Class, led by Dr. Charlton, for facilitating this fun and meaningful tradition. 👏✨
#RocketReadAround #ReadingRockets #StudentLeaders #ReadingIsFun #OakdaleRockets #LeadByExample 🚀📖✨
Congratulations to our Archery Team! 🎯👏
They earned 6th place at State on Wednesday! We are so proud of the way they worked together as a team and continued improving their skills with each tournament this season.
A big thank you to Coach Pitts and Coach Harrison for their dedication, encouragement, and time spent helping our Rockets aim high and hit the bullseye! 🚀🎯
#OakdaleRockets #ArcheryTeam #StateTournament #Teamwork #AimHigh #Bullseye #ProudMoment 🎯🚀👏
When it comes to Possibilities, our 2nd-grade musical was full of them! 🌟🎭
From thinking about what they want to be when they grow up to celebrating big dreams, our students did an amazing job on stage. Mrs. Ford always does an incredible job casting and finding the sweetest voices to match each role and part. 🎶✨
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Ford for the time, energy, passion, and love for music she pours into our students. Thank you, Mrs. Ford! 💙
Every student stepped up, gave their best, and truly shone on stage. We are so proud of each one of them! 👏🌟Thank you to OSF for happily supporting the arts and making sure the productions have what they need!!
#2ndGradeMusical #POSSIBILITIES #StudentTalent #FineArts #FutureStars #OakdaleRockets 🚀🎶🎭#OSF🚀
🌸☀️ Spring Break Reminder! ☀️🌸
Oakdale will be on Spring Break from March 13–20.
We hope your family enjoys a safe, restful, and fun-filled break! 🌼🌴
School will resume on Monday, March 23. We can’t wait to welcome our Rockets back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong! 🚀📚
#SpringBreak #OakdaleRockets #RestRechargeReturn 🌸✨
Mrs. Edwards’ 3rd-grade class is making the most of the “moving” process while they wait to move into their new classroom after Spring Break! ⛺📚
They’ve been “Camping Out” in their transitional classroom, continuing to work on all things 3rd-grade. What a fun and creative way to turn a time of waiting into a time of adventure, learning, and lasting memories!
We love seeing our Rockets make the best of every moment. The new classroom will be worth the wait! 🚀✨
#OakdaleRockets #CampingOut #MakingMemories #FlexibleLearning #RocketPride
🏃♂️🚀 Big performances from our Oakdale Rockets Track Teams!
A huge congratulations to Caleb Bryant, who broke BOTH the Oakdale school records in the 1600m Run and the 800m Run yesterday with incredible times of 5:01.56 and 2:12.93! 🏆🔥 What an outstanding accomplishment!
We’re also proud of all our Rockets who competed over the last couple of days.
6th Grade athletes placing 1st–3rd:
Izaeah Andrews, Nolan Hendrix, Jackson Cordell, David Hernandez, Braden Bixler, Winnie Cavin, Daphne McGehee, Leslee Pape, Lillee Pape, Cali Langford, Emily Brookins, Orlaith Maloney, Grace Stewart, Lorelei Moss, Amabel DuRegger, Jas Clayton, and Sofia Jestes.
7th & 8th Grade athletes placing 1st–3rd:
Noah Bryant, Caleb Bryant, Landon Beaty, Cohen Clark, Asher McIlhenney, Micah Moss, Boston Pankratz, Cole Andrews, Bell Chavez, Harper Gleaves, Christyn Dofflemyer, Ella Silva, Hannah Madden, Ella Forrester, Olivia Key, and Rylie Amos.
Great job, Rockets! We are proud of your hard work and dedication on the track! 🏃♀️💨
#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #TrackAndField #StudentAthletes #RunRocketsRun 🏃♂️🏃♀️🚀🏅
REMINDER-We will be on a PM assembly schedule for our annual dodgeball tournament.
If you plan to bring your child lunch or check them out during the day, please review the flyer for your child’s adjusted lunch schedule.
Thank you for your help and flexibility as we enjoy this fun event with our students!
🎾🏆 Congratulations to the Oakdale Boys Tennis Team for winning the Carl Albert Junior High Tennis Tournament! What a great day on the courts for our Rockets. 🚀 Individual Results: Girls
🎾 Gracie Whitley – #1 Singles, 4th place
🎾 Bentley Edwards & Chloe Messec – #1 Doubles, 5th place
🎾 Ava Grounds & Devyn Perkins – #2 Doubles, 8th place Boys
🎾 Rook Dishman – #1 Singles, 3rd place
🎾 Kylan Miller & Bennett Schwarz – #1 Doubles, 3rd place
🎾 Paxton Bray – #2 Singles, 4th place
🥇 Weston Fitzgerald & William McKeown – #2 Doubles, 1st place
#OakdaleRockets #GameSetMatch #TeamTennis #StudentAthletes #RocketPride 🎾🏆🚀
🏀🎉 PTC is always doing the most creative and fun things to support and encourage our teachers!
Welcome to March Madness — PTC style! 🏀✨
Teachers got the chance to “shoot” for a prize yesterday, and the competition was fun! Even if the ball didn’t swish, teachers were still showered with snacks and drinks to fill up their basketball baskets. 🍿🥤🏀
Thank you to our amazing PTC & OSF for all the decorations, fun, and treats. Your support and encouragement mean so much to our staff. YOU are greatly appreciated! ❤️👏
#PTCAppreciation #MarchMadness #OakdaleRockets #TeacherSupport #SchoolCommunity #BestPTCEver 🏀🍎🎉🚀
📣 Reminder! 🎉 Leadership class is hosting a fundraiser for SWINE WEEK for the annual Dodgeball Tournament this week! 🐷🏐
It’s time for TATTOO the TEACHER! 😄
Students can purchase tattoos of all sizes during lunch each day. Then they get to choose the teacher AND the tattoo!
Who will end up with the most tattoos?! 👀 This is going to be so much fun!
#SwineWeek #TattooTheTeacher #SchoolFun #DodgeballTournament #StudentLeadership
We had so much fun celebrating that we just had to share even more pictures from Dr. Seuss Week! Our students and teachers truly went all out, and it was wonderful seeing the creativity and excitement for reading throughout the school. 📸✨
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #OakdaleRockets #LoveReading #LiteracyMatters #OhThePlacesYoullGo 🚀📖🎉✨
