📚🚀 AUTHOR VISIT COMING TO OAKDALE! 🚀📚
We’re excited to welcome author Dusti Bowling to Oakdale on October 22 for a special visit with our 7th and 8th grade students!
Dusti is the author of the Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus series and The Canyon’s Edge. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of The Drowning Game ($16) and Holding On for Dear Life ($15).
📖 Holding On for Dear Life is a Sequoyah book for students in grades 5–8!
We love giving our Rockets opportunities to connect with authors, discover new stories, and get inspired by the power of reading. We can’t wait for this exciting literary experience! Thanks to Best of Books for partnering with us to bring Dusti to Oakdale.
#GoRockets #OakdaleReads #AuthorVisit #BestofBooks
🍂 FALL BREAK BEGINS TOMORROW ROCKETS! 🍂
It’s time to enjoy a little fall fun and a well-deserved break!
Fall Break: October 15–20 NO SCHOOL
We hope our students, teachers, and staff enjoy time to rest, recharge, and make wonderful memories with family and friends.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus on Wednesday, October 21!
Have a safe and happy Fall Break, Rocket family!
#GoRockets #ProudToBeARocket
🚀 BIG SUPPORT. BIG OPPORTUNITIES. BIG IMPACT! ❤️💙
Even though we had to postpone the Rocket Run, we don’t want YOU to miss the opportunity to support the impact of the Oakdale School Foundation (OSF) and the difference it makes for ALL our students! Any donation amount goes directly to support classroom projects and initiatives at Oakdale.
From STEM activities and school plays and musicals to athletic equipment and extracurricular opportunities, OSF goes above and beyond to fund grants that support so many aspects of the Oakdale experience. Their generosity helps our Rockets explore their interests, discover their talents, and enjoy opportunities that make school even more meaningful!
❤️ Want to help our Rockets shine? Scan the QR code to donate!
#OSF #RocketRun #OSFSupportsourTeachers
🏈 TONIGHT: FINAL HOME FOOTBALL GAME & PINK OUT! 💗
Let’s fill the stands with PINK and Rocket pride as our Oakdale Rockets take on Crossings Christian in our final home football game of the season!
Tonight’s Schedule:
5:10 PM: 8th Grade Football Recognition
5:30 PM: Kickoff!
Halftime: 8th Grade Cross Country & Cheer Recognition
A Few Important Reminders:
Builders Club Concessions: Available tonight — CASH ONLY!
Cashless Gate: Purchase tickets online using the link below, or use the QR code or card reader at the gate.
💉 Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow at Oakdale!
Need to catch up on your vaccines? Passport Health will be offering a convenient vaccine clinic at Oakdale on Tuesday, October 13, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Fine Arts Lobby
Vaccines available:
• Flu
• 65+ Flu
• Pneumonia
• Tdap
• Shingles
The clinic is open to Oakdale staff, students, and community members.
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a vaccine.
ROCKETS, LET’S EXPLORE WASHINGTON, D.C., AND NEW YORK CITY! 🗽
Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in an unforgettable educational adventure? Join Mrs. Hall, Coach Hall, and Mrs. Reddick for an informational Q&A meeting about our upcoming trip!
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Middle School Library
🚪 Enter through the gym/cafeteria doors.
✈️ Trip Dates: May 21–25, 2027
Students and parents are invited to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the travel plans and this exciting opportunity!
Learn more about the tour company at the link below: School Tours of America Link
We hope to see our future travelers and their families there!
REMINDER-- HAT / HEADBAND DAY IS Tomorrow 🎀💙❤️
Oakdale Rockets, let’s get creative and show off your style! On Monday, October 12, bring $1 and wear a fun hat or decorated headband to school!
💛 All donations will go to a charity supporting childhood cancer. Every dollar helps make a difference! Let’s fill Oakdale with creativity, school spirit, and big hearts. ❤️💙
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets #HatAndHeadbandDay
💗🚀 Oakdale Rockets PINK OUT for football game!🚀💗
📆Home Football Game
Tuesday, October 13
💗Wear Pink!
Show your support for breast cancer awareness and research.
Scan to Support Research
The QR code links directly to the donation campaign. The link also connects to the donation campaign. Breast Cancer Research Foundation Link
Go Rockets! Wear pink, raise awareness, and help make a difference! 💗🚀
🏆🚀 GMAC CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONS! 🚀🏆
Congratulations to our Oakdale boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams on an incredible race at GMAC this week!
❤️💙 GIRLS TAKE THE GMAC TITLE! 💙❤️
Our girls ran hard, competed as a team, and brought home the GMAC championship! A special shout-out to Ramsey Gary, who took 1st place overall! Way to go, Ramsey! 🥇
Congratulations to our other girls’ medal winners:
🏅 Elise Miller
🏅 Callie Langford
🏅 Emma Kuchta
🏅 Eden Bryant
🏅 Leslee Pape
💙❤️ OUR BOYS BROUGHT THE FIGHT, TOO! ❤️💙
Our boys gave it their all, and Noah Bryant and Nolan Hendrix earned medals! Way to represent, Rockets! 🏅
We are proud of every runner who showed up, worked hard, and raced for their team. Your dedication and determination continue to make Oakdale shine!
Way to go, Rockets! Keep running strong! 🚀🏃♀️🏃♂️
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleCrossCountry #GMACChampions
🚀🎩 HAT / HEADBAND DAY IS MONDAY! 🎀💙❤️
Oakdale Rockets, let’s get creative and show off your style! On Monday, October 12, bring $1 and wear a fun hat or decorated headband to school!
⭐ Whether you choose a favorite cap, a silly hat, or a headband full of sparkle, let’s make it a fun day while supporting a wonderful cause!
💛 All donations will go to a charity supporting childhood cancer. Every dollar is a chance to make a difference!
Let’s fill Oakdale with creativity, school spirit, and big hearts. ❤️💙
Wear your hat, rock your headband, and help make a difference! 🚀
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets #HatAndHeadbandDay
🎉 It feels like Christmas morning in Kindergarten! 🎁
Our kindergarten students are having a blast enjoying their brand-new indoor recess goodies for the very first time! The excitement was definitely on full display as they explored all the fun new ways to play, create, and enjoy recess indoors.
A huge THANK YOU to OSF for helping make sure our students have what they need—even when it comes to recess! ❤️💙
We are so grateful for your support of our Rockets and for helping make school even more fun! 🚀
Thank you, OSF, for helping our students PLAY, LEARN, and SHINE! ✨
🌿 Oakdale Outdoors Club is getting outside and making a difference! 🦋
This month, our 4th–7th grade students are becoming citizen scientists as they collect valuable data for nationwide monarch research! WOW!! 👏Today was an exciting day in our school garden—we counted 17 monarch caterpillars! 🐛🦋
Our students have also completed training on how to capture, tag, and safely release monarch butterflies. Now they’re keeping their eyes open for monarchs as these amazing butterflies make their way through our area during migration.
What an incredible way to combine science, outdoor exploration, and real-world research right here at Oakdale! We can’t wait to see what our young scientists discover next! 🌱🔬🦋
Way to get outside, Rockets! 🚀
#OakdaleOutdoors #ProudToBeARocket #CitizenScientists #MonarchMigration
Happy National Principals Month! 🚀
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Willhoite, Mr. Burns, and Mrs. Foster—three incredible leaders who work together every day to build the very best Oakdale!
From greeting students first thing in the morning to staying late to support our athletes to participating in the Sequoyah kickoff, they continually go above and beyond for our Rocket family.
Thank you for all you do for our students, teachers, parents, and community. Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to jump in wherever you’re needed make a difference every single day.
We are grateful for the trio who keep Oakdale moving forward and help make our school a place where everyone can learn, grow, and shine!
Happy National Principals Month! We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️💙🚀
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets
🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Shilo DeLuca!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mrs. Shilo DeLuca as the 2026 OKABA (Oklahoma Association for Behavior Analysis) Student of the Year Award recipient!
This award recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional growth, potential, and meaningful contributions to the field of behavior analysis. Shilo’s journey has taken her from providing ABA services in the home to working in a clinic, and now to bringing that knowledge into her classroom every day as a teacher.
Her ability to make behavior analysis practical and meaningful for her students is truly special. She thoughtfully uses data to guide instruction, recognizes that reinforcement is individualized, and takes the time to understand what motivates each student.
We are so proud to see one of our own Rockets continue to learn, grow, and make a difference in students' lives.
Congratulations, Mrs. DeLuca! This recognition is so well deserved!
Once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mrs. Shilo DeLuca as the 2026 OKABA Student (Oklahoma Association for Behavior Analysis) of the Year Award recipient!
This award recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional growth, potential, and meaningful contributions to the field of behavior analysis. Shilo’s journey has taken her from providing ABA services in the home to working in a clinic, and now to bringing that knowledge into her classroom every day as a teacher.
Her ability to make behavior analysis practical and meaningful for her students is truly special. She thoughtfully uses data to guide instruction, recognizes that reinforcement is individualized, and takes the time to understand what motivates each student.
We are so proud to see one of our own Rockets continue to learn, grow, and make a difference in students' lives. Congratulations, Mrs. DeLuca! This recognition is so well deserved!
Once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀
Oakdale Parents, mark your calendars!
Our next Parent Teacher Club (PTC) meeting is Tuesday, October 6, at 8:30 AM in the Kim Lanier Fine Arts Auditorium.
We encourage all parents to get involved with PTC! Whether you’re able to attend meetings, volunteer at events, or want to learn more about how you can support Oakdale, we would love to have you join us.
We hope to see you there!
#ProudToBeARocket
🏃➡️🏆👟 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏃👟
What a day for our Oakdale Rockets! Our Cross Country teams showed up, ran hard, and brought home both the girls' and boys' State Championship titles! 🚀🏅
We are incredibly proud of the determination, teamwork, and countless hours of hard work that led to this amazing accomplishment.
Way to go, Rockets! Now let’s finish the season strong as we head into GMAC on Wednesday! Bring on the final race! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️
#ProudtoBeaRocket #XCSTATECHAMPS #teamwork #believe
