Summer Program Starts Monday

Super Summer Camp, offered by Oakdale Joint Unified School District, is kicking off for the second year on Monday, June 4. When the City of Oakdale decided to stop operating the program, the school district took over the summer recreation program for children and added a few extras.

Graduation Ceremonies Kick Off New Beginning

As one era of their lives has come to an end, a new era, full of promise, lies ahead for Oakdale's graduates.

‘Drugstore’ Project Meant As Deterrent

In an effort to stop trouble before it starts, 100 adult and high school student volunteers came together to help with an "ounce of prevention" at the Drugstore Project event on May 16 for approximately 800 fifth and sixth graders in the school district.

Top Academics Named

They've climbed the ladder of academic success and while proud of their achievements, three Oakdale High School students remain humble about their honor in being named "head of the class."

OHS Seniors Earn $120,000 In Scholarship Awards

With more than $120,000 in pledges and donations for scholarships this year, 105 seniors from Oakdale High School turned out for the 44th Annual Scholarship Night program at the Gene Bianchi Community Center on May 8.

School District Plans Facility Improvements

Approximately $3.5 million in developer fees and project savings is expected to mature at the end of June 2013 in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District and must be used for construction or facilities improvements within the next five years. The Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees heard a report on district facilities at the regular meeting on May 14 and the steps that have been taken so far to prepare to use ...

Graduations Slated, Etiquette Encouraged

The pomp and circumstance of graduation is just around the corner as schools in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District host a series of commencement ceremonies next week. School administrators have provided information and instructions for families and friends of graduates, as well as the graduates themselves, who attend these community events.

Big Trees, Big Adventure! - Students Enjoy Learning In Nature’s Classroom

The Fair Oaks Elementary School first graders received a special treat Wednesday, May 9 when they traveled by bus to the Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Calaveras County.

District Retirees Lauded For Years Of Service

Eight individuals made decisions to retire at the end of this school year from the Oakdale Joint Unified School District.

Priority Facility Projects Before Trustees

Developer fees and project savings totaling approximately $3.5 million, which must be used for construction or facilities improvements within the next five years, is expected to mature at the end of June 2013 in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District The OJUSD Board of Trustees heard a report about district facilities at the regular meeting on May 14 and the steps that have been taken so far to prepare to use those ...

District To Honor Retirees

Retirees in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District will be honored with a reception on Monday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m., just prior to the 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees regular meeting at the district's Technology and Staff Development Center near Oakdale High School.

Teachers Appreciated This Week

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 7-11, various schools in the area have recognized teachers for their passion and skills in educating children. At Valley Home School, the Parent Teacher Club organized a week of special activities.

Educator Honored For 50 Years

Jim Greaves has been teaching students for 50 years and counting – and he has no plans to retire.

Planners Seek Sober Grad Support

With Oakdale High School's graduation just weeks away, the Sober Grad Night committee is working on putting the finishing touches on the event geared to help the students celebrate and have fun while staying out of harm's way.

Cloverland Art Corps Show This Week

Cloverland Elementary School's Parent Teacher Club is hosting the school's 8th Annual Art Show this week. It is open to friends and family on Tuesday, May 1 from 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. and also on Wednesday, May 2 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. Classrooms will also be touring the art show on Tuesday, May 1 during the open hours. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The art show is presented in an ...

Awards, Honors For OHS Seniors

With graduation only days away, Oakdale High School's Class of 2013 is about to embark on a new part of life – one that officially launches them out of childhood and toward adulthood.

CSU Stanislaus Graduation Slated

YES Company Presents “Ragtime”

Science Community Center Opening

Native American Life Studied

A "field trip" came to school for Fair Oaks Elementary third graders on May 8 to study the Yokuts people. The Yokuts populated this area at one time and consisted of a number of different tribes.

SkillsUSA Team Seeks Donations

2013 Volz Recipient Announced

Fifth Graders ‘Complete’ Space Mission

A trip to Sacramento turned out to be a simulated trip to outer space recently for fifth graders at Fair Oaks Elementary School.

MJC Choral, Vocal Extravaganza

Young Scientists To Compete

Realistic DUI Tragedy Played Out

A drunk driver, a bloody crash scene, dead and dying vehicle occupants.

Choreographer’s Showcase Slated

The 'Write' Trail - Young Writers Close Book On Experience

Schultz Finalist For AAUW Contest

Paleontologist To Speak At MJC