📚🎉 Celebrating Readers! 🎉📚
Our 5th–8th grade Rockets celebrated their summer reading accomplishments with a fun lunch featuring Chick-fil-A nuggets and all the fixings! 🍗🥳
Each student completed two BINGOs on their reading cards, meaning they read an impressive 9–10 books each! 📖👏 Way to go, Rockets! 🚀What a fun way to celebrate reading and encourage our students to keep those pages turning all summer long! ☀️📚
We love how Mrs. Jones knows exactly how to nurture a love of reading all year long and works hard to keep our Rockets engaged, inspired, and excited about books! 📚✨A special shoutout to Mrs. Clark, who is always ready to jump in and help with library parties—and even makes cookies to make them extra special! 🍪❤️
Way to read, Rockets! Keep turning those pages! 🚀📖
#ProudtoBeARocket #SummerReading #ReadersAreLeaders #LoveToRead #LibraryFun #ReadingRockets #KeepReading
🚀🏐🏈 A FULL NIGHT OF OAKDALE ATHLETICS! 🏈🏐🚀
Come out and support our Rockets tonight! ❤️💙
🏐 Volleyball vs. Millwood
JV – 4:00 PM
Varsity – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Digital tickets are available online or at the gate using the QR code/card reader.
🏈 MS Football @ Casady
Game time – 6:00 PM
🎉 Admission is FREE!
Bring your Rocket pride and help us cheer on our teams! 📣
#RocketPride #OakdaleAthletics #Volleyball #MSFootball #GoRockets #SupportOurRockets
Our fifth-grade scientists put their hypotheses to the test by placing gummy bears in different liquids—including vinegar, oil, water, salt water, syrup, and more! 🔬💧
After collecting data and making predictions, the gummy bears will soak overnight. Did their results support their hypotheses? 📊🔍Who knew science could be so sweet?! 🍬🚀
#OakdaleRockets🚀 #FifthGrade #GummyBearLab #STEM #HandsOnLearning #YoungScientists #ScienceIsFun
🌱🦋 Growing, Learning & Exploring! 🦋🌱
Our students in grades 4–7 spent some time learning about our school garden, the amazing monarch butterfly migration, and getting a preview of all the exciting things we’ll be doing in the garden this school year! 🌿🐛🦋
A special thank you to the wonderful Oakdale families who cared for our garden throughout the summer! Because of their time and dedication, our garden is thriving and ready for a new year of learning and exploration. ❤️
We can’t wait to see what our Rockets discover, grow, and learn this year! 🚀🌱
#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #SchoolGarden #MonarchMigration #HandsOnLearning #GrowingRockets
🚀❤️ PTC: GET INVOLVED AT OAKDALE! ❤️🚀
Our first PTC (Parent Teacher Club) meeting of the year is Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30 am in the Fine Arts, and we’d love to see some new faces! Especially if you’re a newer Oakdale family, this is a great way to learn more about our school and find a way to get involved. 🏫✨
The PTC is made up of parent volunteers who want to see Oakdale be the best school it can be. They help plan and coordinate activities that benefit our teachers, staff, students, and families throughout the school year. ❤️
You don’t have to be a longtime Oakdale family or have tons of free time to make a difference. If you’re willing to volunteer and want to be part of making Oakdale an even better place for our Rockets, we’d love to have you join us! 🚀
Whether you can volunteer regularly, help with a special event, donate supplies, or lend a hand when needed—every bit of help is important! Be part of the PTC and help make a difference at Oakdale! ❤️💙
#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #OakdalePTC #GetInvolved #ParentVolunteers #BetterTogether
🏃♀️🏃♂️ UP BEFORE THE SUN! 🌅🚀
While most of us are still cozy in bed, our Oakdale Cross Country Rockets are already putting in the work! 💪 They’re hitting the track and trails early to beat the heat, build endurance, and improve those times. ⏱️🔥
The early mornings, the hard work, and the determination are all adding up! We’re proud of the effort these Rockets are putting in day after day. ❤️💙 Way to go, Rockets! Keep running, keep working, and keep chasing those goals! 🚀🏃♂️🏃♀️
#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #CrossCountry #EarlyBirds #PutInTheWork #RunRocketsRun
🚀✨ PRE-K TEACHERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT! ✨🚀
Our littlest Rockets are in some very special hands! ❤️
Meet our amazing Pre-K teachers, Mrs. Parish and Mrs. Booker! These two bring a wealth of experience, patience, dedication, and—most importantly—a whole lot of love to our youngest students every day. 🥰
They are helping our little Rockets take those very first steps into their educational journey, creating a classroom where students feel loved, encouraged, supported, and excited to learn. 🌟
We are so THANKFUL for Mrs. Parish and Mrs. Booker and the love they pour into our Pre-K students each day! ❤️🚀
Thank you for helping our little Rockets shine! ⭐
#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #TeacherSpotlight #PreK #LittleRockets #GrowingRockets
❤️🩹🚨 Learning Today. Ready to Help Tomorrow! 🚨❤️🩹
Our teachers are getting hands-on with CPR training—and they’re not just sitting around watching! 💪😄 They’re practicing chest compressions and rescue breathing so they’re prepared to respond when it matters most.
The CPR dummies may be getting all the attention today, but our teachers are the real MVPs! 👏🫶
#OakdaleRockets #CPRTraining #PreparedToHelp #TeachersWhoCare #SafetyFirst
🏐🚀 Oakdale Volleyball Is OFF and Running! 🚀🏐
What a way to open the season! Our Rockets took the court and showed plenty of heart, hustle, and teamwork! 💪❤️💙
🏐 Varsity: Won in 3! 🎉
🏐 JV: Fought hard but fell in 2. 💪
🏐 Developmental: Won BOTH games! 🔥👏
Our coaches are so proud of the work these athletes have put in and, even more importantly, the great attitudes they brought to the court! 👏🏐 Their effort, energy, and sportsmanship were on full display!
It looks like our Rockets are ready to serve up a great season! 😉🏐🚀
Keep calm and volley on! 😎🏐💥
What a strong start to the cross country season! Our 6th/7th grade boys brought home 2nd overall, while our 6th/7th grade girls finished 3rd overall! 🥈🥉
Even in the heat, our Rockets showed determination, grit, and heart. They worked hard, pushed through, and finished strong! 💪☀️
We are so proud of the way they represented Oakdale in their first race of the season!
Way to run, Rockets! 🚀❤️💙
Aviation Club – 2026–2027 Interest Survey
Does your student have an interest in aviation, engineering, building, flying, or competition? We are excited to offer the Aviation Club to students in grades 4–8 this year!
Aviation Club will include three major components:
1. Weekly Club Meetings
2. Pre-Speedfest Flight Event
3. Speedfest Competition Weekend
April 23–25 in Stillwater.
Please complete this survey if your student is interested in the Aviation Club. Your responses will help us determine interest and select the best meeting day.
Aviation Club Survey
🍽️ Day 4: A Superintendent’s Lunch Line Debut! 😋
Our new Superintendent, Mr. Still, officially experienced his first Oakdale school lunch today! 😋 And of course, he got to go through the lunch line just like our students!
A BIG shout-out to Ms. Malisa and her amazing cafeteria crew for the delicious, hot meals they serve our Rockets every day! ❤️💙 Your hard work helps keep our students fueled, happy, and ready to learn!
Welcome to the lunch line, Mr. Still! We hope it was the first of MANY Oakdale meals! 😉🍕🍎
Thank you, Cafeteria Crew, for all you do! 🚀❤️💙
🏈🏐🏃♀️ Fall Sports Are Here, Rockets! 🚀
Get ready to cheer on our Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country teams this fall! Here are the schedules so you can save the dates and come out to support our Rockets. ❤️💙📅 Save these schedules and mark your calendars!
Please note that sports schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check the Oakdale School website. Any schedule changes will be reflected on the website.
Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and support our Rockets all season long! 🚀📣
Go Rockets! ❤️💙
Join Nurse Peggy for Walking Wednesday! 🚶♀️🚶♂️🚀
We are excited to introduce Walking Wednesday for the 2026–2027 school year!
Every Wednesday morning, students are invited to meet at the Oakdale Valley Clubhouse at 8:00 AM, where we will walk to school together. It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day, build community, and show our Rocket pride!
📍 Meet: Oakdale Valley Clubhouse at 8:00 AM
👟 What: Walk to school together as a group
📅 When: Every Wednesday morning, unless it is raining or the wind chill is below 32 degrees
🚫🛴 Remember: No wheels—only feet!
Walking Wednesday will not affect after-school procedures.
We can’t wait to see our Rockets walking, talking, and starting the day together! Let’s make Walking Wednesday a great new tradition at Oakdale!
Go Rockets! 🚀
We’re excited for Pizza Days twice a month! 🍕🚀 Be sure to check the school menu to know which days pizza will be served. This Friday is the first pepperoni pizza day.
Each student’s tray includes:
🍕 1 slice of pizza
🥗 Romaine salad
🍎 Fruit
🥛 Milk
Students may purchase an extra slice for $2 as long as their lunch account has a positive balance.
A few important reminders:
Kindergarten students receive one slice only.
Middle school students must have their lanyard to purchase a second slice.
From carpool smiles 😊 and friendly hellos 👋 to settling into new routines, our Rockets had an amazing start to the school year! 🚀📚
We are so excited for the year ahead and all the learning, growing, and fun already happening at Oakdale! ❤️💙
And this is just the beginning… more first-day-of-school pictures to come! 📸✨
