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 ...

Young Oakdale Scientists Prepare For Olympiad

Students Come To Oakdale For Ideas

The Josten's Renaissance program is about recognizing and awarding students for academic achievement. Whether students are maintaining good grades or improving their grades, the point is to reward them for their efforts and encourage them to continue focusing on academics.

California Dinosaurs Presentation Offered

OHS Team Earns Academic Medals, Awards At County Competition

Oakdale High School finished first overall and also won the Super Quiz at the 33rd Annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 1-2 at Gregori High School, Modesto. The "Aca Dec" is considered the biggest academic event for local high schools and is presented by the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE). It is a two-day series of tests, speeches and interviews, featuring this year's theme, "Russia" with a focus on the ...

A Baker's Dozen - Aca Dec Team Takes Trophy

Oakdale School Board Partly Restores Salary Cuts

Oakdale Joint Unified School District employees will see a portion of their salaries restored in actions taken by the district Board of Trustees at the Feb. 4 regular meeting. The school district is able to meet the costs incurred.

Junior High Student Attends Obama Inauguration

It's not a trip he will forget. Ever.

Record Keepers: OHS Wins Academic Decathlon

OJUSD Talks Safety

School safety, communicating a crisis to the public, laws relating to weapons on campus, and suggestions for improvements were all part of a special meeting of the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 28.

Class Acts - School Employees Honored

Students Cast Egyptian Masks

Sixth grade students at Sierra View Elementary School recently made mummy masks of their own faces as a project for their unit of study on ancient Egypt.

OHS Team Pursues Aca Dec Trophy

OHS Ready For Academic Contest

Special Safety Meeting Scheduled

A special board meeting for the Oakdale Joint Unified School District to cover school safety plans is slated for Monday, Jan. 28 at 6:30p.m. at the Oakdale City Council Chambers, 277 N. Second. The meeting is open to the public.

OHS Counseling Gets Social

The Oakdale High School counseling department is looking for people to "like" them.