Oakwood Lady Panthers defeat Grapeland in 4 sets 3 to 1. Go Panthers!!
During its August board meeting, the Oakwood Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (TRE) by a vote of 6-0. The special election will be placed on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
The ballot proposition will ask voters to approve or disapprove the tax rate adopted by the Board of Trustees. If passed, it will allow the district to access the maximum amount of revenue from “golden pennies”, which is additional funding not subject to recapture and that will remain in the district.
The Board would use the additional funds to offset the modest pay raises used to recruit and retain high quality teachers and staff as well as use the funding to address safety and security by helping to pay for an armed officer at the campuses.
Oakwood ISD will be reaching out to all of our voters throughout the district in multiple ways over the coming weeks to ensure that all of the voters have enough information to make an informed decision during the election. There will also be town hall meetings for voters to ask questions regarding the election.
More information regarding the TRE, its financial impact, and voting locations will be available on the districts website at oakwoodisd.net/page/tax-ratification-election
Thank you to Nucor Steel for the metal donations to our school for a big project that our Ag department is working on. A special thank you to Richard Jacobs and Jason Milligan from Buffalo Industrial Supply for helping to load, transport and unload all of the donated materials. Also, a very big thank you to Country Commissioner Paul Bing for the help unloading it as well. You are all very much appreciated!
#Faithful #TPW
Today in Coach Hudson's class, students were busy in lab taking measurements!
Thank you to Nucor Steel in Jewett for taking all of the Leon County School Admins. on a tour of the facility and for the great roundtable discussions and lunch. Oakwood ISD is grateful for your contributions to our schools and our community. We look forward to working with Nucor Steel in the future for the betterment of all Leon County students!
The Lady Panthers fought back after losing the first set 22-25 to dominate Kemp in the next three sets (25-15, 25-22, 25-22). Their resilience and teamwork carried them to a hard-earned victory. Way to go, Lady Panthers! #RISEABOVE #TPW
Thank you to Brandon Smith with the City of Oakwood for helping us with drainage issues. Your help and support was very much appreciated.
Attention all Parents! If you are attending the Volleyball game tonight in Kemp, please see the link below to order tickets! This is part of the cashless system that is now at Kemp ISD.
Thanks!
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Lady Panthers @ Kemp. JV starts at 4:30 pm followed by Varsity. Go Panthers!! Game Day
The Lady Panthers dominated the Crossroads volleyball tournament, securing victories in all their matches. The Lady Panthers beat Winona in two sets (10-25, 20-2) and Kemp in two sets (25-27, 19-25), before clinching the Silver Bracket Championship in a thrilling three-set match against Fruitvale (19-25, 25-21, 13-15). Kaler Richardson earned All-Tournament for her standout performance. Every player contributed to this incredible victory. Congratulations to your Silver Bracket champions! So proud of you all! #TPW #Riseabove
We will have school on Mondays in August!!
Important First Day info!
PANTHER FOOTBALL 24-25
MEET THE PANTHERS! MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH @ 6 PM. OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM. COME ON OUT AND MEET YOUR 24-25 OAKWOOD PANTHERS AND LADY PANTHERS.
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 7, marks the start of classes at Oakwood ISD.
With the new school year beginning, school buses will return to the roads. The Oakwood ISD Police Department urges everyone to be cautious while driving.
-- 🟡 Yellow lights on a school bus mean it’s preparing to stop. Slow down and stay alert.
-- 🛑 When the stop-arm is extended, you must stop. Passing a stopped school bus puts children’s lives at risk.
-- Watch for children waiting at bus stops and crossing the streets.
Meet The Teacher is tonight from 5:00-6:00!!!
We are pleased to inform you that OAKWOOD ISD will still implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for School Year 2024-2025. In CEP schools, applications are no longer required. While no application or eligibility determination process is required for your student to receive free meals this school year, the income eligibility requirement will still be required for the 2024-2025 school year. Each school/site or central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed upon request.
Welcome back Oakwood ISD staff! What a great beginning! Looking forward to a successful school year! small school, BIG education! 💙💛
JH & HS Students: Just a quick reminder to check your school email later today and throughout the weekend (I'm getting them sent out as quickly as possible) with a copy of your class schedule and option for you to respond with your elective selections/choices. If you have questions, come by and visit with me at Meet the Teacher on Monday night. -- Miss Olive
