Student Riders Boost ROTA Hopes

While the local public bus system has been facing declining ridership and budget problems, there were some encouraging statistics for September, according to figures released at the Riverbank Oakdale Transit Authority meeting this month.

Students Learn, Dine With Scientists

Students learned about careers in science, hearing the information from the scientists themselves at the Oakdale Joint Unified School District's annual Dinner with a Scientist. Janet Hamby, Vice Principal of Fair Oaks Elementary School, was the organizer for the event this year that took place on Oct. 13 at the Almond Pavilion. The 82 students who participated ranged from sixth grade through high school age. There were 13 ...

Calypso Sound Arrives At Junior High

He literally wrote the book on steel drum music. And he's here in Oakdale … energizing a new class of musicians.

Schools Start Furlough

School will not be in session on Friday, Oct. 15 as the Oakdale Joint Unified School District prepares for a near-full shutdown on its first furlough day - a direct result of state budget cuts.

Test Subjects - Scores Show Progress

Test scores in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District are good, according to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Barbara Shook when she delivered an overview of the 2010 Accountability Progress Report for the district to the Board of Trustees at the Oct. 11 regular meeting.

Jog A Thon Buoys Parent Teacher Organizations

With a "ready, set, go" and upbeat music pumping through the loud speakers, Oakdale elementary school students throughout the district ran their laps in the annual Jog A Thon on Friday, Oct. 8.

Education Fundraiser Nets Money For Schools

Although the final accounting is not yet complete, the grant requests have been reviewed by the committee and the Oakdale Educational Foundation is going to fund as many teacher grants as they can.

Programs Offset Pool Op Costs

Now that the new Oakdale High School pool has been unveiled, it's not only hosting school-related water sports and PE classes, but has become home to some community swim programs as well. These outside users are also providing income to the district to offset the pool's operational costs.

Girls Encouraged In Science, Math At Tech Trek

Several junior high school girls from Oakdale, Escalon, and Riverbank got to experience a taste of college life for a week over the summer when the local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) selected the 10 girls to attend a science- and math-focused camp called Tech Trek at CSU Fresno.

Freshmen Encouraged In ‘Passport’ Program

After seven weeks, many Oakdale High School freshmen are still making adjustments to life on the high school campus and the increased academic rigor. Recently, the students participated in an intervention-type program called Passport To Success to get "grounded" and focus on their academics.

Homecoming Week Spurs Student Spirit

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OHS Homecoming, Parade Slated

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OEF Event - Foundation Plans ‘Flashback’ Fundraiser

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District Unveils New OHS Pool For Crowd

For many years, Oakdale High School has had all the necessary fields, courts, and diamonds to support and host the sports its athletes participate in, all except a swimming pool. That issue, however, is now in the past as the school unveiled its new "jewel" at a dedication ceremony that brought out a throng of community supporters who filled the poolside bleachers on Monday, Sept. 13. <span style="font-size: ...

Superintendent Announces Retirement

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More Salmon Spawning For Student Study This Year

The number of Chinook salmon returning to spawn in the Stanislaus River at the Knights Ferry recreation area appears to be one of the best in several years. Fourth graders in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District recently witnessed the spawning activity and did field studies as part of their state standards salmon unit.

OHS Scholars Honored With American Heritage Scholarships

Sierra View Students Meet Soldier In Honor Of Veterans’ Day

In honor of Veterans' Day on Nov.11, Sierra View Elementary School second grade teacher Linda Kraus hosted a veteran guest speaker in her class on Friday, Nov. 9.

School Board - Facilities Project Method Approved

The "lease-leaseback" method to build the new Central Kitchen facility on J Street was approved in a 4-2 vote by the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees at the Nov. 5 regular meeting.

Students Plan For D.C. Trip

The President has been elected and seven sophomore and junior students along with one teacher from Oakdale High School plan to travel to Washington D.C. to watch his public inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Top Spellers Headed For County Contest