Parents and Students: We know that this is a stressful time for everyone with all of the questions and uncertainty. I want to assure you that I am here for you during this time. If you need me for anything, my services are still available during the school closure. Please call, email, or complete the Google form below and I would be happy to work with you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoVZGPIsXOVBJO5lPM_xtTYvDqDMaspqdolWz06xRJRRDTLA/viewform?usp=sf_link
All Jr./High school students please remember to check your school emails at least twice a day as that is one way that your teachers will be contacting you.
Thank you to all of the parents and students that came and picked up their school work today! If you did not stop by, we will have the materials in the administration office. Don't forget that breakfast and lunch will be served all week!
UIL Update on contests, practices, workouts, and rehearsals. #staysafe #pfnd
Parents can come by the Oakwood ISD cafeteria on Tuesday to pick up the instructional materials that the teachers have prepared. Pickup will be in from 7:30 am until 9:00 am. If you need help picking up the material, please email Jennifer Ostlund
(jostlund@oakwoodisd.net).
TEA Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
On Monday, March 16, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he has waived the STAAR testing requirements for the 2019-20 school year.
Panther Parents: Our first priority is to provide a safe, and healthy learning environment for our students. Due to our temporary shutdown, we must provide an alternative way for our students to learn. Teachers are preparing Learning Packets that can be picked up by parents on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 7:30 am- 9:00 am. These packets can be picked up from the cafeteria and returned on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Oakwood ISD Food Services will be providing free breakfast and lunch during the school closing. Breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to all Oakwood ISD students March 16th through March 20th. Meals will be packaged "to go" and will be available at the cafeteria. Please share this information to make sure that any student that needs a school meal receives one. If transportation is an issue, we are making a very limited delivery available. Please email Oakwood Secretary Jennifer Ostlund (jostlund@oakwoodisd.net) with your name, address, the student’s name and grade. We appreciate your patience and support as we try to take care of all of our kids.
Oakwood ISD will shut down all baseball, tennis, golf, and track practices until at least March 23. At that time we will resume back to school and will proceed with the normal practice schedule like any other school week. We will continue to abide by the UIL's decision, and will get communication about making up the games we will miss during this time out to you as soon as we get further word and a chance to meet about scheduling. Thank you for your understanding and please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns in regards to Oakwood athletics.
School Closing Alert!
Out an abundance of caution due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak, Oakwood ISD will remain closed next week. Presently, classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, March 23. Please see the Oakwood ISD website for additional information.
All UIL activities have been suspended.
As Spring Break is upon us, this is just a reminder that there will not be any Oakwood ISD sporting events this week. Oakwood student athletes enjoy your break with family and friends and be ready to come back and get to work next Monday. Let’s Go!!! PFND!!!
Congratulations to our Oakwood High School Cheerleaders!
Congratulations to our Oakwood Jr. High Cheerleaders!
Happy Spring Break!!! We hope all of the Oakwood ISD students, faculty and staff enjoy their time away and get some must needed rest and relaxation! Enjoy your Spring Break and be safe! School resumes on Monday, March 16.
So proud of the Oakwood Panthers today. One Act Play awards are as follows:
Shayna Missildine-Honorable Mention All-Star Cast
Cherich Ballard and Kara Miller-All-Star Cast
Kalan Rodriguez-Best performer
Breyanna Neyland-Honors crew
Proud to report that the Oakwood OAP Company of The Sugar Bean Sisters has advanced to the next round of contest. This is a remarkable achievement for these fantastic students. Congratulations to the Directors, cast, and crew!
Emotional learning is critical.
Teaching empathy to students at a young age is vital to their growth as understanding, sensitive adults able to work/interact with all people.
We are so excited for tomorrow. Rehearsal went well and we hope to make our school and community proud tomorrow at competition.
Theatre in Our Schools Month Day #2
So thankful OISD provides a variety of opportunities for students to excel! Did you know that students can now compete in the UIL Young Filmmaker’s Festival, and the UIL Theatrical Design Contest?
