☀️📚 Oakdale School may be out for the summer, but we are already counting down to the first day back! 🚀
Mark your calendars — the first day of school for Oakdale students will be Thursday, August 13! ✏️🍎🎒
We hope all of our Rockets have an amazing summer filled with fun, rest, and great memories. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year! 💙❤️
#OakdaleRockets #BackToSchool #SummerBreak #FirstDayOfSchool 🚀☀️
Oakdale School Board members, staff, students, and families were excited to welcome our new superintendent, Mr. Still, officially, and his family at the Meet & Greet! Oakdale students created thoughtful welcome books, cards, signs, and posters to help make their visit extra special.
It was wonderful seeing students, families, staff, and former colleagues stop by to share warm wishes and introduce themselves. Mr. Still and his family enjoyed meeting new faces!
Oakdale is happy you are here, Mr. Still, and we are looking forward to an amazing future together as Rockets!
🏀🚀 SAVE THE DATE – OAKDALE BASKETBALL CAMP! 🚀🏀
Get ready for a fun week of basketball, skills, drills, and competition at Oakdale Basketball Camp! 🏀🔥
📅 May 26–29 (Tuesday–Friday)
👦👧 Open to Girls & Boys
📍 Based on 2025-2026 grade level
⏰ Camp Times:
🏀 4th–5th Grade: 9:30–11:30
🏀 1st–3rd Grade: 12:30–2:00
🏀 6th–8th Grade: 3:00–5:00
Be sure to check out the flyer and scan the QR code to register and pay! We can’t wait to see our Rockets in the gym this summer! 💙❤️
Shout out to the amazing PTC team, along with the support of many generous Oakdale parents, who showered the faculty and staff daily last week for Teacher Appreciation Week. ❤️🍎 Parents also stepped in throughout the week to help the PTC team by covering recess duties for Pre-K through 5th grade, helping make all the special events and treats possible for our staff.
Vendors for the week included Chick-fil-A, Meddy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Oak City Pizza, OBC Soda Bar, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, relaxing massages, and many parents who generously sent homemade loaves of bread.
The teachers and staff are incredibly grateful for the thoughtfulness, generosity, and encouragement shown throughout the week. Thank you for making every member of our Oakdale team feel appreciated and valued! 🚀
🧥👟 LOST & FOUND is OVERFLOWING! 👟🧥
If your child is missing a lunch box, sweater, shirt, shoes, water bottle, coat, hat, or anything else, please stop by and take a look! 👀
⚠️ All remaining items will be bagged up and donated at the end of the day on Friday.
Please help us get these items back home before they are gone! 🚀
🌈✨ The Wizard of Oz was absolutely AMAZING! ✨🌈
From the incredible set design and casting to the music, costumes, and overall production, this performance could rival any high school production! 🎭🎶👏
A huge shoutout to Mr. Burns, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Blevins, and Ms. Camp for the countless hours spent preparing the cast and crew for such a spectacular show. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication truly brought Oz to life! 💚👠
Kudos to all of the students for their hard work, talent, and commitment to putting on an unforgettable performance. We are so proud of each of you! 🌟🚀Thank you to OSF for the continued support of the Arts!!
There’s truly no place like Oakdale! 💙
#ProudtoBeaRocket🚀 #WizardOfOz #OakdaleFineArts #StudentTalent #TheresNoPlaceLikeOakdale 🎭#OSF
From Pre-K through 8th grade, students and teachers lined the halls to cheer them on and celebrate their accomplishments. Following the walk, seniors enjoyed a special reception with their former Oakdale teachers thanks to the generosity of parents who helped make the event possible.
It was inspiring to see so many former Rockets who have gone on to excel in high school and beyond. Among this outstanding group were valedictorians, salutatorians, class presidents, StuCo presidents, and many other student leaders who continue to make us proud to have been part of their journey.
We wish the Class of 2026 continued success and happiness in all they do. No matter where life takes them, once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀 #OakdaleRockets #ClassOf2026 #OnceARocketAlwaysARocket
Oakdale Parents,
Make back-to-school shopping easy by ordering your student’s school supplies through the EPI School Supply Pack program!
☑️Teacher Approved
☑️Delivered Before the First Day of School
☑️Saves Time & Money
Supply packs will be waiting in your child’s classroom on the first day of school.
Order Deadline: June 16
Order Online: EPI Order Link
School ID: OAK090
Please note: If you do not receive a confirmation email, your order did not go through.
For questions, please contact:
Brooke Brewer
405-414-9175
brookebrewer81@yahoo.com
Faculty and staff recently enjoyed a sweet retirement celebration honoring Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Padgett for their years of dedication and service to Oakdale. ❤️🚀
Mrs. Padgett’s journey at Oakdale began as an Oakdale mom with her two younger sons before returning to the classroom full-time and coaching volleyball. Through the years, she led many successful volleyball seasons and made a lasting impact, helping students strengthen their reading skills in her Reading Club class. She has been a steady source of encouragement and support to students and coworkers alike, always willing to lend a helping hand. Mrs. Padgett will certainly be missed, but we are excited for her as she begins this next chapter filled with fun, family, and relaxation.
Dr. Johnson has been a part of the Oakdale community for many years and has faithfully served as Superintendent for the past three years. His family legacy at Oakdale has continued with leadership, dedication, and deep respect for our students, faculty, and community. We are grateful for the confidence, vision, and leadership he brought to Oakdale during his time of service.
We wish both Mrs. Padgett and Dr. Johnson many happy years ahead, filled with travel, relaxation, and special memories with loved ones. Thank you both for the lasting impact you have made on Oakdale! 💙
Millie is a pro when it comes to serving others and scanning lunch cards! 🍕💳👏
She scanned lunch cards, helped turn over cards to teachers, survived Pizza Friday, and even got to enjoy lunch from the teachers’ lounge! 😄
Millie earned this special experience after winning the Cafeteria Crew Helper opportunity through the Oakdale School Foundation Kids Auction. Thank you to OSF for providing such a sweet opportunity to serve others and make fun memories along the way! ❤️🚀
#OakdaleRockets #ServingOthers #OSF #MakingMemories
🦁🐒🎡 Pre-K friends Luke Fuller and Caylum Garrett got to take a special friend to the zoo with Mrs. Parish and Mrs. Booker as part of the OSF Kids Auction winners' experience! 🐘💙
The boys had a good, animalistic time exploring the zoo, making memories, and even riding the carousel! 🎠✨
A huge thank you to OSF for the continued support they provide to our classrooms each day and for creating these unforgettable experiences for our students and teachers. We are so grateful! 🚀👏
#ProudtoBeaRocket #OSF #ZooDayFun #MakingMemories #LittleRockets 🦒🚀
⭐ Congratulations to Kareem Sawan on being recognized as a Shining Star at the May School Board Meeting! ⭐
Kareem was honored for the many volunteer hours he has dedicated to helping educate and coach our band students. His willingness to invest his time and talents into our program has made a tremendous impact on students and our band community. 🎶👏
Thank you, Kareem, for your dedication and support of Oakdale! 🚀💙
#OakdaleRockets #ShiningStar #BandProgram #VolunteerImpact #RocketPride
What an OZSOME first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌪️💚
Faculty and staff were showered with amazing food, gifts, and thoughtful surprises from the moment they walked through the doors. PTC definitely knows how to make our teachers and staff feel loved and appreciated! ✨🍎
Today’s popular mentions of vendors that donated to our teachers are:
💚 Tommy’s Express (15th & I-35, next to OnCue) donated TWO free car washes for every teacher and staff member! 🚗🫧
🩷 Boho Berry, Starbucks, and Gourmet Popcorn were all made possible through Sponsor a Rocket donations! ☕🍿🍓
🖤 Custom umbrellas from @butcherhouseok were also purchased through Sponsor a Rocket donations ☂️
Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 1 so special for our incredible staff! 🚀💙
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #OakdaleRockets #SponsorARocket #PTC #LovedAndAppreciated
🚶♀️🚴♂️🚀 What an amazing turnout for our first annual WALK, BIKE, ROLL to School event! 🚀🚴♀️🚶♂️
A huge thank you to SRO Steve Smith and Nurse Peggy for organizing such a fun and successful morning for our students and families. We loved seeing so many students and parents come together to celebrate movement, community, healthy habits, and the importance of students' safety walking to school! 👏💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 6 for National Bike & Roll to School Day 2026. Oakdale was proud to be part of a nationwide event with participants from 44 states and Washington, D.C., rolling and walking to school together! 🌎✨ We are Rockets! 🚀
#ProudtoBeaRocket🚀 #WalkBikeRoll #NationalBikeAndRollToSchoolDay #RocketStrong 🚴♂️🚶♀️💙
🍕 Kindergarten had a pizza celebration thanks to MARCO’S Pizza! 🎉
They earned a pizza party because of their outstanding participation in the Spirit Night fundraiser. Way to go, Kindergarteners and parents! 😉👏
Thank you for supporting Oakdale and making events like this such a success! 🚀💙
#OakdaleRockets 🚀#KindergartenFun #SpiritNight #PizzaParty #PTC #ProudtoBeaRocket
Students enjoyed being outside, staying active, and participating in fun, structured field day activities with their classmates all day long! 💙🚀
A special shoutout to the parents who volunteered to run stations and to our amazing 8th graders who stayed and stepped up to help continue a tradition that goes way back. Seeing students help and encourage their former book buddies in a whole new way was such a cool thing to witness! 📚❤️
We also want to recognize the 6th and 7th graders who filled in the gaps whenever needed. Kudos to our older students for stepping up and serving others! 👏
#OakdaleRockets #SuperKidsDay #FieldDayFun #RocketPride #StudentLeaders #MakingMemories
The Oakdale Fine Arts Department is excited to present The Wizard of Oz on May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Oakdale Fine Arts Center! 🌈✨
Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard to bring this classic story to life, and we would love for you to join us for an evening of music, acting, and fun.
Please see the attached flyer for more information. We hope to see you somewhere over the rainbow! 💚👠
Thank you for supporting Oakdale Fine Arts!
🚀 Oakdale School
Fathiyah Ayodele, a proud former Oakdale student and 2026 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, continues to shine as an example of dedication, leadership, and academic excellence. Recently named an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater, Fathiyah has also served as a Teen Leader for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and was accepted into a prestigious pre-med program as an OU Medical Humanities Scholar.
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence ceremony honored the Academic All-Staters and their honored teacher-guests at a dinner on May 2. The event will be televised on OETA this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Fathiyah’s winning essay reflected on the impact of her 8th-grade ELA teacher, Mrs. Hartman, now in her seventh year of teaching middle school ELA at Oakdale. In her writing, Fathiyah described how the high expectations and encouragement she received at Oakdale inspired her to push beyond her limits and continue striving for excellence in high school and beyond.
This fall, she will take the next step in her journey by studying medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Oakdale is proud to celebrate Fathiyah’s success and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the years ahead.
