Oakdale Intermediate School

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.

📚💙 Interested in Being a PALS Volunteer? 💙📚
PALS volunteers are a huge help to our teachers and staff! From making copies to helping with general workroom needs, your time makes a difference and helps our school run smoothly. 🚀
If you’re interested in volunteering, join us for a PALS Informational Meeting & Workroom Tour:

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Meet near the Front Office
Have questions or want more information? Contact Adrienne Robertson at abrobertson57@gmail.com.
We would LOVE to have you join our PALS team! 💙🙌

#OakdaleRockets #PALSVolunteers #OakdaleVolunteers #SchoolCommunity #RocketPride 🚀

Great News! The Oakdale Spirit Store is open again for reorders. Grab the fun styles you saw on Info Night here.

ShopOakdaleSpirit

Orders will be sent home with your youngest student in early September.
For questions or information, please email oakdaleptc@gmail.com.
All proceeds from the Spirit Store fund PTC events for teacher and student appreciation throughout the year.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @ShopOakdaleSpirit for sneak peeks and the latest info about products and orders.

🚀🍪 WE BELIEVE! 🍪🚀
After three days of professional development days, our Oakdale teachers and staff are ready to welcome our Rockets back! 💙
There may have been biscuits, plenty of smiles, lots of preparation, and a whole lot of BELIEVING—but one thing is certain: our teachers are ready to make this an amazing year! 📚✨
From preparing classrooms to preparing hearts, our faculty and staff have been working together to make sure every Rocket feels welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.
We BELIEVE this is going to be a great year…because we are OAKDALE! 🚀💙

#OakdaleRockets #WeBelieve #BackToSchool #OakdaleFamily #RocketPride #Believe 🚀🍪

🚀💙 WELCOME BACK, OAKDALE! 💙🚀
Mr. Still, our faculty, and staff are excited to begin this new journey together! This year may bring some changes, but one thing will never change—we BELIEVE it’s going to be an amazing year because WE ARE OAKDALE! ❤️💙 A special shoutout to Donavon Thompson for creating the video that captures the excitement and spirit of our Oakdale family! 🎥🚀

Welcome Back, Oakdale Video Link

#OakdaleRockets #WelcomeBack #WeBelieve #RocketPride #OakdaleFamily #BackToSchool 🚀💙❤️

🎉 PTC is ready to kick off another amazing year at Oakdale! 🚀💙
Monday, they kicked off the year Ted Lasso style with Biscuits with the Boss! 🥎🍪🐻 It was a fun and memorable way to welcome our faculty and staff back—and a great reminder that we BELIEVE in our Rockets and in the amazing year ahead!
The PTC crew has been working diligently to get everything ready for the first day with teachers and Information Night. From the Spirit Store to making sure all the little details are in place, they have been busy behind the scenes helping create a warm and welcoming start for our Oakdale families.
A HUGE thank-you to our PTC for all the time, energy, and heart they pour into making Oakdale such a special place for students, families, and staff. ❤️🚀

We BELIEVE this is going to be a GREAT year! ⭐

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Mark your calendars for the first PTC Restaurant Spirit Night of the year!
Sonic at 122nd & I35 location
Wednesday, August 19th
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Just mention Oakdale when you order, and proceeds will benefit Oakdale PTC!

Information Night is almost here, Rockets! 🚀📚
We’re excited to welcome all of our new and returning families to Oakdale School for Information Night on Tuesday, August 11!
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 4-5:00 NEW FAMILIES 5-6:00 A-L 6-7:00 M-Z
🏫 Come during your designated time based on the schedule in the flyer.
Information Night is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year, take care of important details, and make sure you’re ready to Blast Off into a Great Year! 🚀
💙❤️ We’ll see you tomorrow, Rockets!
#OakdaleRockets #InformationNight #BackToSchool #RocketReady #OakdaleSchool

🌙✨ Midnight Madness = Mission: Get Ready for Rockets! 🚀📚
While most people were winding down on Thursday evening, our Oakdale teachers were just getting started! Classrooms were buzzing with excitement as teachers decorated, organized, collaborated, and put the finishing touches on everything to make this school year the best one yet. 🍎✏️📖

There may have been some coffee, plenty of laughs 😂, and lots of teamwork as our staff worked together to get classrooms, hallways, and everything in between ready for our Rockets! 🚀❤️ It’s always special to see our Oakdale team working together, supporting one another, and sharing the excitement of a new school year. Together, we’re creating a welcoming school where every Rocket can learn, grow, and thrive! 💙✨
A HUGE thank you to Oakdale Baptist Church and Oakdale Church of Christ for providing dinner for our staff! 🍽️❤️ And thank you to PTC for keeping everyone refreshed with Sonic drinks! 🥤💙And an extra-special SHOUTOUT to Willowbrook for all the amazing giveaways and surprises throughout Midnight Madness! 🎁✨ Your generosity helped make the night even more fun and appreciated!
It truly takes a community to make Oakdale special, and we are so thankful for the support our staff receives! 💙❤️
The countdown is on... we are Rocket ready! 🚀🌙

#ProudToBeARocket #MidnightMadness #OakdaleRockets #BackToSchool #TeachersRock #OakdaleCommunity #ThankYou 🚀✨

🍦☀️ Popsicles in the Park was the perfect way to kick off the new school year! ☀️🍦
It was wonderful seeing so many Oakdale families come together for an evening filled with smiles, laughter, and Rocket pride! 🚀💙 We loved meeting lots of new faces while catching up with many familiar ones.
One of the best parts of the evening was seeing second-generation Oakdale families bringing their little Rockets to begin their own Oakdale journey. What a special reminder of the strong traditions and community that make Oakdale such a special place. ❤️
A huge thank you to our Oakdale PTC for hosting another fantastic event and to all the families who came out to make it such a success. We can't wait for an amazing school year together!

#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets #RocketFamily #PopsiclesInThePark #BackToSchool #OakdaleCommunity 🚀🍦💙

🚚📚 The PTC crew and some young volunteers are officially hard at work delivering school supplies to classrooms! 🙌❤️
Woot, woot! 🎉 That can only mean one thing... the first day of school is almost here! 🚀
A huge THANK YOU to our Oakdale PTC and all of the sweet helpers who are giving their time to make sure our teachers and students are ready for an incredible school year. Your support makes a difference! ❤️💙
Who's getting excited for the first day? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

#OakdaleRockets #OakdalePTC #BackToSchool #RocketPride #ThankYouVolunteers #SchoolIsAlmostHere 🚀

Just a reminder - Thursday, August 6th is PTC’s first event of the year, Popsicles in the Park!
PTC will be serving popsicles from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Launchpad Playground (behind the school) for all new and returning families.
This is a great time to reconnect with friends or make instant connections with families in your grade level(s) if you are new to Oakdale.
There will also be food trucks on-site, with food available for purchase. So make plans to get dinner while you are there and stay while.

PTC hopes to see you there!

☀️ What Have Our Teachers Been Up To This Summer? 🚀
While summer is winding down, our Oakdale teachers have been making the most of their time—traveling, spending time with family, learning new skills, volunteering, preparing their classrooms, and creating memories along the way!
Here's a peek at what a few of our amazing teachers have been up to this summer. ❤️💙

📸 Now it's your turn! We want to see what our Oakdale families have been up to, too. With almost two weeks of summer left, drop a favorite summer photo in the comments and show us the memories you've made! Whether you've been traveling, reading, swimming, camping, or simply enjoying time together, we'd love to celebrate your summer adventures.

#OakdaleRockets #OakdaleFamily #SummerMemories #BackToSchool #RocketPride #SeeYouSoon #OakdaleCommunity

If your family is new to Oakdale this year, PTC would like to invite you to the New Family Breakfast on Friday, August 14th, at 8:30 in the Oakdale School cafeteria.
PTC will be serving a light breakfast and coffee. This will be a great time to connect with other new families, meet the administration team, and learn more about your new school home.

Please make plans to join us right after drop-off that morning. We look forward to welcoming you!

💙🚀 Thank You, Bradly Browning & TechSafe Solutions! 🚀💙We are incredibly grateful to Bradly Browning and TechSafe Solutions for their generous support of Oakdale's teachers and staff.

Their donation is providing appreciation gifts for our educators during Professional Development Week as we prepare to launch the 2026–2027 school year. Thoughtful community partners like Bradly and TechSafe help our teachers feel valued and encouraged before students even walk through the doors.

Thank you for investing in our teachers, supporting our school, and helping our Rockets SOAR! ❤️🚀 Find out more about Brad and TechSafe at techsafesolutions.net.

#OakdaleRockets #RocketPride #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #TogetherWeSoar