Oakwood CUSD #76

Here's the latest updates for the OJHS Construction project: https://5il.co/1avqs

SPOTLIGHT: Oakwood Junior High School - Our very own Carsen Dudley is representing Oakwood as a student-athlete at the 3A State Track and Field Meet for the high jump event on Friday! Good Luck to Carsen! We are proud of you!

Here's the link to the May 6th Edition of the For the O! Newsletter from Superintendent Maynard: https://5il.co/1a1ko

National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. This is celebrated within National Nurses Week which is May 6-12 each year. We appreciate you very much, Meagan and Sarah!!! 🏅 "For the O!"

Spotlight: Golden Ruler Awards! Congratulations to all of our Oakwood CUSD #76 Recipients; (L-R) Dawn Brown; Kindergarten Teacher, Barbara Fink; Community Advocate for Education, Allison Davis; High School Science Teacher, and Mark Harris; Junior High Math Teacher. For the O!

Spotlight: Bus Driver Appreciation! We celebrate the amazing team of bus drivers that transport our students safely every day with care and a smile! Oakwood has the best team and transportation, director! Thank you for your service to our school and community.

Spotlight: Administrative Professionals Day! Our building and district secretaries are amazing and we appreciate how you lead us through each day with your skills, care, and a smile! Oakwood has the best! Thank you for your service to our school and community. For the O!

Congratulations to our Junior High Scholastic Bowl Team for winning the IESA Regional Championship! The sectional competition will be on Monday, May 2, at Oakwood Junior High School starting at 4:30 p.m. Congratulations to the Team and Coaches! For the O! @LarryDwayneMay1

Wednesday, April 27th, is an Early Dismissal Day. Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School will dismiss at 11:30 AM while Oakwood Grade School will dismiss at 11:40 AM.

Dear Oakwood CUSD #76 Families: This message brings you the warmest wishes for a very happy Easter! This holiday signals a time of new beginnings, and we hope you take time to enjoy this special time of year. Kind regards, From all of us!

There is no school on Friday, April 15th in observance of Good Friday.

Here's the link to the April 2022 For the O! Newsletter from Superintendent Maynard" https://5il.co/18bxi

Here's the link to the April 2022 Newsletter from the Oakwood CUSD 76 District Nurses: https://5il.co/184p6

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – E-LEARNING PROGRAM The Board of Education of the Oakwood Community Unit School District #76 will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to receive public input regarding the adoption of an E-Learning Program to be used in lieu of emergency days (traditionally known as “snow days”). The hearing will be held prior to the regular monthly board meeting and is scheduled at 5:15 pm in the Unit Office Board Room. The full notice can be downloaded and viewed from the following link: https://5il.co/17rza

Wednesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 17th are early dismissal days. OHS and OJHS dismiss at 1:40 PM while OGS dismisses at 1:50 PM. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held both nights from 4 PM to 7 PM. Spring Break begins Friday, March 18th. The first day back from Spring Break is Monday, March 28th.

Tonight, Tuesday, March 15th, there is a School Board Meeting starting at 5:30 PM at the Unit Office.

3rd Quarter Parent/Teacher Conference sign ups are now open. Conferences will be on Wednesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 17th from 4pm - 7pm. Please use the following link to sign up: https://www.oakwood76.org/page/parent-teacher-conference-information

Wednesday, March 2nd is an Early Dismissal Day for School Improvement. OHS and OJHS dismiss at 11:30 AM. OGS dismisses at 11:40 AM.

Eastern Illinois University - Teacher Recruitment Students interested in becoming teachers or adults interested in learning about a career-change towards teaching. There is a free, online conference for future teachers on Saturday, March 5 (noon-1:30 pm central time)! This is a 90 min conference to get people excited about - or keep them interested in - becoming a teacher. All are welcome. You don't have to be affiliated with any school or university. Contact Email: coerecruitment@eiu.edu Registration: https://sce.eiu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=22SPTEACH

Here's the link to the 5Essentials survey letter from Superintendent Maynard: https://5il.co/162hd This letter explains what the survey is and how to participate. Thank You!