"The 6th grade team—both new and returning teachers—are mixing things up for an amazing year ahead! 🚀 #GoRockets"

🚧✨ Under Construction & Back at It! ✨🚧
The new school year is almost here, and we’re off to a great start! 🎉 Today our amazing PTC served breakfast and gave a warm welcome to all teachers and staff. 🍳☕❤️
We can’t wait to see our students and families back on campus Monday! 📚✏️ Let’s make it an incredible year together! 🚀







Caution: Fantastic fifth grade year under construction! #proudtobearocket

The Librarians are ready for a new school year! 🚜🔨🚧

The specials team is ready for ya!

Kindergarten crew is hard at work!

Get Involved with PALS at Oakdale!
Looking for a great way to get connected at Oakdale? Join PALS (Parents Assisting Learning at School)! PALS volunteers support our teachers by helping with copies and other general workroom needs.
✨ New to PALS? Learn more on Thursday, August 28, at 8:30 a.m. in front of the elementary library. We’ll host a brief information session and give you a tour of the workroom.
For questions or more details, please contact Allie at alliegarrison@gmail.com
. We’d love to have you join us!
Looking for a great way to get connected at Oakdale? Join PALS (Parents Assisting Learning at School)! PALS volunteers support our teachers by helping with copies and other general workroom needs.
✨ New to PALS? Learn more on Thursday, August 28, at 8:30 a.m. in front of the elementary library. We’ll host a brief information session and give you a tour of the workroom.
For questions or more details, please contact Allie at alliegarrison@gmail.com
. We’d love to have you join us!

📚✨ Join Us Today at 2:30 PM for Sub Training! ✨📚
Sharpen your skills, learn the ropes, and be ready to shine! 🌟

If your family is new to Oakdale this year, PTC would like to invite you to the New Family Breakfast on Friday, August 29th, at 8:45 in the cafeteria. This will be a time to enjoy breakfast, connect with other new families, meet the administration team, and get to know more about your new school home.
Please make plans to join us right after drop off that morning. We look forward to welcoming you!
Please make plans to join us right after drop off that morning. We look forward to welcoming you!

Mark your calendars for this Thursday!
PTC is kicking off the school year with its first event, Popsicles in the Park, on Thursday, August 21st, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Launchpad Playground (behind the school). This is an evening to connect, play, and enjoy time together before school starts. All new and returning families are invited! PTC will have an area set up, and the new family committee will be on hand to welcome you.
Additionally, Monte's Gourmet Dogs will be on-site with food available for purchase, so grab dinner while you are there and plan to stay awhile.
PTC is excited to welcome back all new and veteran Oakdale families!
PTC is kicking off the school year with its first event, Popsicles in the Park, on Thursday, August 21st, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Launchpad Playground (behind the school). This is an evening to connect, play, and enjoy time together before school starts. All new and returning families are invited! PTC will have an area set up, and the new family committee will be on hand to welcome you.
Additionally, Monte's Gourmet Dogs will be on-site with food available for purchase, so grab dinner while you are there and plan to stay awhile.
PTC is excited to welcome back all new and veteran Oakdale families!

Is your family new to Oakdale this year? Info Night is Monday, August 25th and PTC has a booth just for you! Swing by the "New Families" booth at Info Night so the PTC new family committee can help you find your classroom(s) and greet you with a little gift. We are excited to welcome you!

📚✨ Don’t miss out — order your 25-26 Oakdale Yearbook today!
Capture the memories, the laughter, and the milestones of the year.
🖥 Order online: www.yearbookordercenter.com
📌 School Code: 21838
Secure yours now before the mad rush of back-to-school starts! 🎓📸
Capture the memories, the laughter, and the milestones of the year.
🖥 Order online: www.yearbookordercenter.com
📌 School Code: 21838
Secure yours now before the mad rush of back-to-school starts! 🎓📸

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
Oakdale’s sub pay just went UP! 🙌
💵 $85/day – Non-Certified
💵 $95/day – Certified
🎓 Join us for our Annual Substitute Teacher Training – we need amazing people like YOU!
📧 Can’t make it? No problem! Email enrollment@oakdale.org
📚 Be part of the Oakdale family & make a difference! ❤️
Oakdale’s sub pay just went UP! 🙌
💵 $85/day – Non-Certified
💵 $95/day – Certified
🎓 Join us for our Annual Substitute Teacher Training – we need amazing people like YOU!
📧 Can’t make it? No problem! Email enrollment@oakdale.org
📚 Be part of the Oakdale family & make a difference! ❤️

We will be providing First Day pictures on Aug. 27th for PrK-5th grade students courtesy of GrandLife Photography. The download will be free and sent directly to your email from GrandLife. Can't wait for 2025-26 to begin! #proudtobearocket

Please SAVE THE DATE for Oakdale PTC's Popsicles in the Park on Thursday, August 21st.
Join us from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Launchpad Playground, behind the school, where PTC will be serving popsicles as we kick off the new school year.
Also, to make the night even easier, Monte's Gourmet Dogs food truck will be on-site, offering a variety of hot dogs available for purchase.
We’re excited to welcome all of our new and returning families — everyone is invited!
Join us from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Launchpad Playground, behind the school, where PTC will be serving popsicles as we kick off the new school year.
Also, to make the night even easier, Monte's Gourmet Dogs food truck will be on-site, offering a variety of hot dogs available for purchase.
We’re excited to welcome all of our new and returning families — everyone is invited!

Today is the last day to get those orders in for Oakdale spirit gear! The Spirit Store will be closing tonight at midnight.
https://oakdaleptc.square.site/s/order
For questions or information, please email oakdaleptc@gmail.com
The Oakdale PTC appreciates all of your support!
All proceeds from the PTC Spirit Store help fund teacher and student appreciation activities throughout the year.
https://oakdaleptc.square.site/s/order
For questions or information, please email oakdaleptc@gmail.com
The Oakdale PTC appreciates all of your support!
All proceeds from the PTC Spirit Store help fund teacher and student appreciation activities throughout the year.

We are so excited to be THREE weeks from the first day of school! Please visit our Back-to-School 2025 page on our website for all things Oakdale Back to School! More info will be added as it becomes available, so keep checking back! https://www.oakdale.org/page/back-to-school-2025

Band Instrument Night is next Monday!

The 2025-26 Oakdale PTC Spirit Store is now open and will be available online until August 7. Orders will be ready for pickup at Information Day on August 25th. Check out all the great spirit gear available at the link below.
https://oakdaleptc.square.site/s/order
https://oakdaleptc.square.site/s/order

We are still looking for an exceptional person to join our Special Education Team! This job has insurance, teacher retirement, school breaks, school hours, and free breakfast & lunch! Apply online: https://oakdale.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=112

