🚀🔬✨ Get Ready for STEAM Night at Oakdale! ✨🔬🚀
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 2, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM—it’s going to be an evening full of hands-on fun, exploration, and discovery! 🧪⚙️💡
Here are a few more of the community vendors that will be here for STEAM Night: Main Event, OKC Jedi, RED DOOR Escape Room, Okanna, Sooner Flight Academy, Andretti Go Cart, and Sooner Flight Academy, just to name a few!!
🎨🌟 Don’t Forget—Art Showcase This Sunday! 🌟🎨
Make plans to stop by the Oakdale Art Showcase this Sunday, March 29 from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Kim Lanier Fine Arts Auditorium! 🖌️🖼️ Our talented students have been hard at work creating some amazing pieces, and we can’t wait for you to see their creativity on display. It’s a great way to celebrate the arts and support our young artists! 🎉👏
We hope to see you there for a fun and inspiring afternoon! ❤️✨
#OakdaleRockets #ArtShowcase #SupportTheArts #StudentCreativity #SeeYouSunday 🎨🖼️🚀
⚾️📣 It’s always great to see Oakdale alumni excelling beyond our halls!
Check out this article featuring Cadyn Karl, a former Rocket, who is making a big impact on the baseball field at K-State and building a name for himself. 🔥⚾️
Way to go, Cadyn—we’re proud of you! 🚀👏 #OakdaleRockets #OnceARocketAlwaysARocket #BaseballSuccess #StudentAthlete #KState #RocketPride ⚾️🚀🔥
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 🚀😊📚
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 🚀📖✨
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
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!
🏀🎉 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 🚀📖🎉✨
📚🎉 Our Rockets had a great week celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America!
From Wacky Wednesday, Favorite Book Day, Green Eggs & Outfits, Cat in the Hat Day, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go, it was a busy and fun-filled week! 🎩🧦📖💚
We love Dr. Seuss and celebrating the joy of reading! Thank you to all parents for supporting the fun in the classroom by ensuring your children were in their best outfits each day! A big shoutout to OSF for always helping make special activities possible in the classroom and for supporting reading and literacy. ❤️📚
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #OakdaleRockets #LoveReading #LiteracyMatters #OhThePlacesYoullGo 🚀📖🎉✨#OSFRocks
Changes beginning MONDAY, MARCH 9th:
Front Office Relocation---The entire current front office, including the front conference room, will officially be closed.
The “new” front office and Nurse Cain’s office will open in the current 5th-grade office starting Monday, March 9th.
Morning Crosswalk
Parking Lot Changes--The front row of the large parking lot by the intermediate and middle school will remain reserved for visitor parking at the new front office location.
Students will follow the same route initially, but instead of entering through the front doors, they will walk straight along the walkway to the gym entrance doors.
Afternoon Crosswalk
Students will now meet in the current 4th grade pod (future 3rd grade pod) after dismissal.
Nurse Cain and Mrs. Scott will escort students through the side door to the pod and walk them to the crosswalk, utlizing the concrete walkway along the side of the school.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during these changes!
📱🧠 Parent Seminar Opportunity-TONIGHT
📍 Fine Arts Building
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for an important parent seminar from Protect Young Eyes:
Mental Health & Tech: Protecting Fabulous and Fragile Brains
This 90-minute session for parents and caring adults will cover:
🧠 The three functional areas of the human brain
📱 Why Snapchat is described as a “turbo-charged neurological beast.”
🤖 Why 72% of teens are already using AI companions—and what that means for families
⚙️ Practical ways to correct out-of-control tech use
🛡️ Why every home needs 5 layers of protection in the AI Age
Recent research from Sapien Labs shows that smartphone and social media use—especially before age 13—is linked to lower mental health scores and increased risks of emotional an...
Reminder---Sunday, March 8th
Protect Young Eyes: Parent Seminar in Fine Arts 5:30-7:00 pm
Please RSVP Here
Parents & Caring Adults Only
Topic:
Mental Health & Tech: Protecting Fabulous and Fragile Brains
In this powerful 90-minute session, you’ll learn:
The three functional areas of the human brain
Why Snapchat is a “turbo-charged neurological beast.”
Why 72% of teens are already using AI companions—and what that means for families
How to correct out-of-control tech use
Why every home needs 5 layers of protection in the AI Age
Recent research from Sapien Labs indicates that smartphone and social media use—especially before age 13—is linked to lower mental health scores and increased risks of emotional and behavioral concerns, including cyberbullying, poor sleep, and strained family relationships.
This session is not just theory. You’ll walk away with practical tools, smart strategies, and solutions you can begin using immediately in your home.
