Oakland Elementary School
Making A Difference For Students Every Day.
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
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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
All students, Grades 2-5, who would like to register for Suzuki Strings should do so on our school website before August 12. The Registration link can be found on the school home page or under Clubs and Programs where you'll find more information about the Suzuki program at our school.
Join us in congratulating the Oakland Elementary 2026-27 Teacher of the Year Cayla Perry! #D2DifferenceMaker
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Don't forget to order your supplies!
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Welcome to our Reading Interventionist Hunter Ballard!
Show us how you are learning this summer! Learning doesn't stop when school ends!
Are you enjoying cooking, gardening, traveling, visiting museums, or nature walks? We can't wait to see!
Tag us in your photos! #OESLearnsEverywhere
Are you enjoying cooking, gardening, traveling, visiting museums, or nature walks? We can't wait to see!
Tag us in your photos! #OESLearnsEverywhere
Our Spartanburg School District Two Summer Reading Camp (SRC) and Summer Learning Academy (SLA) are underway!
Both programs, welcomed students on June 1. Kelly McLean, an assistant principal in our district, is heading up the SRC based at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School.
"At SRC students work in smaller groups, so they get more intense instruction," McLean said. "When they come back to their home schools in August, they are more likely to remember how to put words together to make sentences and how to write stories, because they had that on going support for 5 weeks here at SRC."
Emily Brown, an interventionist at Boiling Springs Elementary, is guiding the SLA campus at Chesnee Elementary School.
"Our mission at SLA is to ensure our students to feel safe and loved as we are intentional about pushing them to new academic heights. Our weekly themes of perseverance, citizenship, courage, responsibility, and respect will be woven throughout our daily activities to encourage not just academic success, but also social and emotional growth.," Brown said. "We are excited to partner with families and our community as we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our students this summer. "
Combined, the SLA and SRC will see more than 400 students receive top tier instruction from more than 70 staff members . McLean said this shows the commitment in our district to Making a Difference for Students Every Day!
"This program would not run without the teachers that are willing to devote their time in the summer. Here they are pouring into kids!"
Both programs, welcomed students on June 1. Kelly McLean, an assistant principal in our district, is heading up the SRC based at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School.
"At SRC students work in smaller groups, so they get more intense instruction," McLean said. "When they come back to their home schools in August, they are more likely to remember how to put words together to make sentences and how to write stories, because they had that on going support for 5 weeks here at SRC."
Emily Brown, an interventionist at Boiling Springs Elementary, is guiding the SLA campus at Chesnee Elementary School.
"Our mission at SLA is to ensure our students to feel safe and loved as we are intentional about pushing them to new academic heights. Our weekly themes of perseverance, citizenship, courage, responsibility, and respect will be woven throughout our daily activities to encourage not just academic success, but also social and emotional growth.," Brown said. "We are excited to partner with families and our community as we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of our students this summer. "
Combined, the SLA and SRC will see more than 400 students receive top tier instruction from more than 70 staff members . McLean said this shows the commitment in our district to Making a Difference for Students Every Day!
"This program would not run without the teachers that are willing to devote their time in the summer. Here they are pouring into kids!"
Congratulations once again to our outstanding Class of 2026!
Our commencement ceremonies were full of wise words and unforgettable moments.
We were able to capture so many special images of our graduates ,and we want to share them with you.
You can now view and download hundreds of photos from our Class of 2026 Graduation by clicking here.
Near the end of the school year, our Together-for-2 Committee led a district-wide effort to collect donations for the Spartanburg Humane Society. Through the efforts of committee, which is made up of employees from all of our schools, and the incredible generosity of our entire D2 Family, hundreds of pounds of food and other much-needed supplies were collected. #D2DifferenceMakers
Today, those goods were delivered to support the mission of the Human Society.
"Seeing an entire school district come together to help the animals at the Spartanburg Humane Society is far more than a donation drive to us — it is a powerful reminder that compassion, kindness, and community are still being taught, modeled, and lived every single day," said CEO Angel Cox. "We are deeply grateful for your leadership and for a district that is teaching the next generation the value of empathy and service."
"Thank you so much to District 2 for the big and generous donation! As a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and getting a big influx of supplies allows us to focus our financial efforts to other imperative aspects of our operation like the clinic and the dog behavior program. It means so much to the shelter that the kids of District 2 are such selfless leaders giving back to the community," said shelter manager Joshua Pope. "It is acts like these that keep our operation running, and these students have a DIRECT effect on our animals getting adopted and finding their forever homes. We can't thank you enough!"
Today, those goods were delivered to support the mission of the Human Society.
"Seeing an entire school district come together to help the animals at the Spartanburg Humane Society is far more than a donation drive to us — it is a powerful reminder that compassion, kindness, and community are still being taught, modeled, and lived every single day," said CEO Angel Cox. "We are deeply grateful for your leadership and for a district that is teaching the next generation the value of empathy and service."
"Thank you so much to District 2 for the big and generous donation! As a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and getting a big influx of supplies allows us to focus our financial efforts to other imperative aspects of our operation like the clinic and the dog behavior program. It means so much to the shelter that the kids of District 2 are such selfless leaders giving back to the community," said shelter manager Joshua Pope. "It is acts like these that keep our operation running, and these students have a DIRECT effect on our animals getting adopted and finding their forever homes. We can't thank you enough!"
