📚🌳 Celebrating 37 Years of Reading in the Park! 🌳📚
Wow! This year marked our 37th Reading in the Park, a long-standing and much-loved tradition for Oakdale students and teachers!
We thank two amazing former Rocket educators, Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Lashley, for the vision that started it all. They wanted to bring the Sequoyah Reading List to life for our elementary students while allowing our 8th graders to grow as leaders by guiding groups and supporting teachers.
Thirty-seven years later, that wonderful idea is still going strong! What a special tradition and a beautiful example of the impact educators can have for years to come. ❤️
A huge thank-you to our 3rd and 4th-grade teachers for their creative book presentations and engaging book talks that inspired our students to read. Huge thanks to Mrs. Scott for keeping this wonderful tradition alive and ensuring our 8th graders continue to shine as leaders. We appreciate all of you for making Reading in the Park so special! ❤️
#ReadingInThePark #37Years #ProudToBeARocket🚀#ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyStrong #SequoyahReadingList
Oakdale families, our Veterans Day assemblies are coming up! We look forward to honoring our Oakdale veterans and all those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
Assembly Times:
PK–3rd Grade Assembly
Doors open at 9:45 AM
Assembly begins at 10:00 AM
4th–8th Grade & Middle School Assembly
Doors open at 1:45 PM
Assembly begins at 2:00 PM
📸 Reminder: We would love to include your veteran's photos in our celebration! If you haven't submitted yours yet, please take a moment to upload them using the link below.
Submit Veterans Day Photos Link
We look forward to celebrating, remembering, and honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!❤️🤍💙 Once a hero, always a hero.
#OakdaleRockets #VeteransDay #HonoringThoseWhoServed
What a GREAT day! Perfect weather, a bright and colorful run, speedy little Rockets, games on the field, food trucks, and fun photo ops made for an unforgettable family festival! Our kiddos had a blast! ❤️
A HUGE thank-you to OSF for the hard work and planning, to all of our volunteers who gave their time, and to our AMAZING sponsors whose generosity helped make it all happen! We couldn't do it without you!
OSF's continued support of our teachers creates meaningful opportunities for our students, and that impact is felt throughout our school. You can support their mission any time of year by donating through the link below!
Thank you for making Rocket Run 2026 one to remember! 🚀
#RocketRun2026 #OSF #ProudToBeARocket #Strongertogether
🚀💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month! 💙🚀
Nurse Peggy wants our Rockets to know that making healthy choices today can help build healthier tomorrows! November is a great opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage healthy habits at home, at school, and everywhere in between.
Here are a few healthy reminders for our elementary and middle school Rockets:
💧 Choose water! Drink water throughout the day and enjoy sugary drinks less often.
🍎 Eat a variety of foods! Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins help fuel growing bodies.
🏃 Keep moving! Children ages 6–17 should aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Playing outside, riding bikes, dancing, and playing sports all count!
💤 Get plenty of sleep! Growing bodies and minds need good rest to stay healthy.
❤️ Know that healthy habits matter! Regular activity and balanced eating can help lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. It's important to remember that Type 1 diabetes is not caused by lifestyle choices, and no one should ever be blamed for having diabetes.
A big thank-you to Nurse Peggy for helping our Rockets learn how to take care of themselves and make choices that support a healthy future! Let's fuel our bodies, move our feet, and keep our Rockets healthy! 🚀💙
#OakdaleRockets #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #HealthyRockets #HealthyChoices #ProudToBeARocket
Our students jumped right into their STEM challenge and did a fantastic job putting their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to work. We are so proud of the way they represented Oakdale!
A HUGE thank-you to Oakdale Schools Foundation (OSF) for their continued support of STEM education and the many learning experiences and competitions they help make possible for our students.
#OakdaleRockets #STEMEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #OSF #ProudToBeARocket
❤️ Red Ribbon Week: Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free! ❤️
What a fun way to wrap up Red Ribbon Week at Oakdale! Our PreK–5th graders celebrated with a costume parade, while our 6th–8th graders enjoyed YOLO Polo! So many smiles, laughter, and memories made!
A HUGE thank-you to Mrs. McCarty, our middle school counselor, and Mrs. Sizemore, our elementary counselor, for all the time, hard work, and creativity they poured into making this week meaningful and fun for our students.
Red Ribbon Week is about more than the fun activities. It's an opportunity to help our students understand the importance of taking care of themselves, making healthy choices, staying safe, and having the confidence to say NO to drugs!
Thank you to our teachers, administrators, students, and parents for supporting this week and helping make it such a success!
Here's to fun memories, important lessons, and a message worth carrying with us all year long!
❤️ Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! ❤️
🎭✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎭 Two One-Act Plays: Treasure Island, Paper Bag Bandit.
Show Date: November 5th at 7 pm.
Come see how hard our middle school students have worked and get ready to be WOWED! We can’t wait to share their talent, creativity, and dedication with you.
Admission is FREE, thanks to the generous support of OSF and their commitment to the arts! ❤️Mark your calendars and come cheer on our Rockets! 🎬
#ProudToBeARocket🚀 #OakdaleArts #OSF #SupportTheArts
👀🌿 Wait… Who’s That? I Can’t See You! 😂
Our Rockets are camoed out and ready to stay drug-free! 🪖💚 We’re hiding in plain sight, but standing strong when it comes to making healthy choices and saying NO to drugs! The students enjoyed three awesome assemblies with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN). Students learned about the dangers of drugs, the importance of having the courage to say NO to ALL drugs, and how OBN works to help keep our communities safe.
One important reminder: Parents, YOU are your child's biggest and best advocate! Keep the conversations going, encourage awareness, and remind your children that they never have to give in to peer pressure or accept something just because someone says it's okay.
Thank you, OBN, for investing in our students and helping our Rockets make safe, healthy choices! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #BeingAHeroBeDrugFree #CamoForA cause #HealthyChoices #ProudToBeARocket #GoRockets 🚀
Our students are gearing up for the state engineering competition in February! They put their engineering skills to the test by building hurricane-proof houses—and when Hurricane Hensley (aka a leaf blower! 😄) hit Oakdale, every house survived! 💪🏠
We’re proud of our future engineers! 🔬✨ Just another way OSF supports our teachers and students in the classroom! 🙌
#ProudToBeARocket #Engineering #STEM #GoRockets 🚀#OSF
Are you a family with a 7th- or 8th-grader interested in our upcoming trip? Join us tonight to learn more, ask questions, and explore this exciting opportunity!
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Middle School Library
🚪 Enter through the gym/cafeteria doors.
✈️ Trip Dates: May 21–25, 2027
We hope to see our future travelers and their families there! 🌟
#ProudToBeARocket #StudentTravel #GoRockets
Our Rockets saddled up in their western wear today to show they’re ready to say NO to drugs! ❤️ We’re having fun while learning the importance of making healthy choices and staying safe. Way to go, Rockets! ⭐
#RedRibbonWeek #BeingAHeroBeDrugFree #HealthyChoices #ProudToBeARocket 🤠
🍨🧬 Science Is Sweet at Oakdale! 🚀
Our 8th graders modeled protein synthesis using sundae toppings, coding from DNA to proteins in this fun, hands-on science activity!
A big THANK YOU to OSF for providing the supplies that made this learning experience possible! ❤️ Want to help create more meaningful learning opportunities for our Rockets? Donate to OSF using the link below or scan the QR code! 💙 OSF Donation Link
#ProudToBeARocket #OSF #HandsOnLearning #GoRockets 🚀
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🦋🌿 A BIG MILESTONE FOR OAKDALE OUTDOORS CLUB! 🚀
Our students tagged and released their first monarch butterfly! 🦋 Students carefully measured its wing length, recorded its gender and location, placed an identifying tag on the butterfly, and released it into our school garden. 🌼
We will submit data to Monarch Watch to help researchers track the fall migration and learn more about these incredible pollinators! 🌎🦋
A special THANK YOU to OSF for funding our pollinator-friendly plants and helping us create learning opportunities that make a difference! 💚🌸
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleOutdoorsClub #MonarchWatch #CitizenScience #PollinatorGarden #OSF
🦸♀️💥 BOOM! Our Rockets are Superheroes! 🚀❤️
Today, our Rockets dressed as superheroes to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and our theme, “Being a Hero, Be Drug Free!” 🦸♂️ Heroes set great examples by making healthy choices, saying NO to drugs, and doing the right thing—even when it’s not always easy! 💪❤️
💃 We also welcomed the Elevate Dance Crew for an exciting assembly with our 4th–8th graders. Through dance and movement, students were reminded to take care of their bodies, make healthy choices, and stay active so they can feel their best and do their best! 🎶✨
A huge thank-you to OSF for their continued support in bringing meaningful, life-impacting assemblies to Oakdale! ❤️🚀 These experiences make a difference in so many areas of our students’ lives, helping them grow, learn, and make positive choices. We are grateful for a partnership that goes above and beyond to support our Rockets!
#RedRibbonWeek #BeingAHeroBeDrugFree #HealthyChoices #ProudToBeARocket #ElevateDanceCrew #OSF
Please join us on Wednesday, November 11, for Oakdale’s Veterans Day Assemblies as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
This is a special time for our Rockets to express their gratitude, recognize the sacrifices of our veterans, and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. ❤️🤍💙
📅 Wednesday, November 11
More details coming soon!
#ProudToBeARocket #VeteransDay #Honor #FreedomIsntFree #WeHonorOurHeroes #HonoringOurVeterans #ThankYouVeterans #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave
💙 YOUR VOICE MATTERS, OAKDALE! 🚀
Join us October 27–30 for a Community Bond Conversation to learn about the proposed February 2027 bond, ask questions, and share your perspective.
All are welcome! Check the flyer for meeting times and locations. We look forward to planning our Rockets’ future together!
#ProudToBeARocket #GoRockets
Our Rockets wore RED today to kick off Red Ribbon Week and show our commitment to making healthy, safe, and positive choices! Wearing red is a reminder that we can all be heroes by choosing to live drug-free and encouraging others to do the same.
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Be a hero. Make good choices. Make a difference! We’re proud of our Rockets for starting the week strong! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #BeAHero #MakeGoodChoices #DrugFree #ProudToBeARocket
