Oakland Elementary School
Making A Difference For Students Every Day.
Each month, our Teacher Forum recognizes outstanding educators across the district. Visit the link below to read out October's outstanding honorees! #D2DifferenceMakers
https://tinyurl.com/Oct26TeacherSpotlights
https://tinyurl.com/Oct26TeacherSpotlights
1st grade working hard!
Retelling a story in 5k
2nd grade math- students choose a strategy that works for them.
Finding evidence in fifth grade ELA.
Working hard in 4th grade math
Students are working hard in Mrs. Crenshaw's class
Celebrated our fantastic teachers with a cheer cart today!
5th graders are hard at work in math!
Ms. Gressette is making wonderful connections across math, reading, writing and art. In third grade students were working on radial symmetry tiles. What a great example of learning across the curriculum.
Congratulations once again to our 2026-27 D2 Teachers of the Year! It was a pleasure to celebrate you at our annual banquet in your honor. A special Thank You to our District Teacher of the Year Megan Coffey for delivering an inspiring message that included words of appreciation from our students. #D2DifferenceMakers
See/download all of the pictures from the event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/Teacher-of-the-Year-Banquet
See/download all of the pictures from the event at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/Teacher-of-the-Year-Banquet
What a show of support!!!
Students at Oakland Elementary School lined the bus ramp to send off their fellow students to their Special Olympics Bowling event.
“The Special Olympics is a chance for our students to compete in a sport they are capable of doing. The parents are allowed to come, and they see that their children can do more than maybe they think they could do," said OES Special Education Teacher Stephanie Gosnell.
Special needs students from across District 2 joined the OES All Stars on lanes for a great time full of smiles and laughter.
“Our school is very supportive and they cheer us on," Gosnell said. "They are so excited to have us here, and make us feel included, and going to the Special Olympics is a way for our students to get out into the world, do some fun things, and see what they can accomplish on their own." #D2isFamily
More pictures at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/Special-Olympics-Bowling
Students at Oakland Elementary School lined the bus ramp to send off their fellow students to their Special Olympics Bowling event.
“The Special Olympics is a chance for our students to compete in a sport they are capable of doing. The parents are allowed to come, and they see that their children can do more than maybe they think they could do," said OES Special Education Teacher Stephanie Gosnell.
Special needs students from across District 2 joined the OES All Stars on lanes for a great time full of smiles and laughter.
“Our school is very supportive and they cheer us on," Gosnell said. "They are so excited to have us here, and make us feel included, and going to the Special Olympics is a way for our students to get out into the world, do some fun things, and see what they can accomplish on their own." #D2isFamily
More pictures at:
https://spartd2.smugmug.com/District-Events/2026-27/Special-Olympics-Bowling
1st grade math
First graders are hard at work in math
Happy Birthday, Miles! Miles loves watching Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers. He enjoys playing football, and spending time with his family and friends. He’s celebrating with a fun Fortnite-themed birthday! Hope you have the BEST day, Miles!
Mason loves Harry Potter, playing with his dog, and golfing with his cousin! He even got to celebrate his birthday at Topgolf! Happy Birthday, Mason!
Our district's 3rd Graders are pumped up about reading, thanks in big part to a special visit from a real Champion for Literacy....Malcolm Mitchell! #D2DifferenceMaker
Click below to see some of the fun from Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell's visit to D2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9F-n0aHmU
Click below to see some of the fun from Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell's visit to D2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9F-n0aHmU
D2 Families,
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new app! It is now easier than ever to stay up-to-date about school and district events, get important news and alerts, see all the stories and celebrations from your student's school, find contact information, and much, much more.
The easy-to-use app let's you choose which schools to follow so that you don't miss a thing while getting a tailored D2 experience. We recommend you select to follow news from the district along with your student's building. Also, it is recommended that you turn on notifications for the app so that you don't miss a thing.
You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store
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Your D2 Family is energized and ready for the Best First Day Ever for Students! We can't wait to see you in the morning! #D2isFamily
https://youtu.be/TN3ww1tLDnk
https://youtu.be/TN3ww1tLDnk
Congratulations to our 2026-27 Rookie Teacher of the Year Emily Hartzog!
"I'm honored and grateful," Hartzog said of the recognition. "I'm thankful that the Lord has brought me here and put me with the right people and with the right team and support."
At our Welcome Back Convocation, Ms. Hartzog, a 3rd grade teacher at Oakland Elementary School, was presented with a check for $600 courtesy of our community partner Jostens - CCS !
Additionally, her Teacher Mentor at OES, Kimberly Barnette, was recognized at our gathering. Both Ms. Hartzog and Mrs. Barnette received $250 in class room supplies as part of the celebration in their honor.
"I want to thank her for being patient with me, kind to me every step of the way, and for guiding me in the right direction." Hartzog said of her mentor, fellow educator, and friend. "I love her."
#D2DifferenceMaker #D2isFamily
"I'm honored and grateful," Hartzog said of the recognition. "I'm thankful that the Lord has brought me here and put me with the right people and with the right team and support."
At our Welcome Back Convocation, Ms. Hartzog, a 3rd grade teacher at Oakland Elementary School, was presented with a check for $600 courtesy of our community partner Jostens - CCS !
Additionally, her Teacher Mentor at OES, Kimberly Barnette, was recognized at our gathering. Both Ms. Hartzog and Mrs. Barnette received $250 in class room supplies as part of the celebration in their honor.
"I want to thank her for being patient with me, kind to me every step of the way, and for guiding me in the right direction." Hartzog said of her mentor, fellow educator, and friend. "I love her."
#D2DifferenceMaker #D2isFamily
