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 ...

Stellar Students

School Projects Moving Forward

The Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to move forward with a Request for Qualifications for architectural services for the district's new Central Kitchen and a multi purpose room design that will be for Fair Oaks and Cloverland elementary schools.

Robbins Closes Out Career At Riverbank Schools

Dissections Bring Knowledge About Organs

Animal organs helped elementary school students learn more about human body systems when they recently had the opportunity to analyze them during a dissection "party."

Orchestra Concert For Kids Of All Ages

Oakdale High Marching Band, Colorguard Take First Place

Driving rain, wind, and cold weather couldn't stop the Oakdale High School Marching Band recently as it took first place at the Lincoln Review of Champions in Stockton. On Nov. 17 bands from the Bay Area, Fresno, and the Central Coast flocked to the review because it's one of the last of the competitive marching band season, which coincides with the end of the football season.

OHS Essay Writers Dominate Contest

Oakdale High School students comprised 11 out of 19 award recipients and swept the top three spots at the recent awards ceremony for the American Heritage Scholarship Series essay contest.

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