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Preschool registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open online on Sunday, February 1, at 8 a.m. Families with children who will be three years of age or older by the start of the school year are eligible to apply. Please note that completing the online form will place a student on the waitlist. Official enrollment is granted on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, subject to space availability in the program.
Prior to the online launch, the district will host a Preschool Open House on Thursday, January 29, from 5–6 p.m. at Smith Elementary. Families should enter through the preschool doors located off Aberdeen Drive. This event provides an opportunity to tour the classrooms, meet the staff, and participate in a literacy activity. Families attending the Open House will also have an early opportunity to complete their registration in person at the event.
Visit our Preschool webpage for more information on our preschool program.
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How far can you launch a pom pom with popsicle sticks, rubber bands, straws, masking tape, and a spoon? That was the challenge Principal Cassie Schoch gave Smith Elementary students during a recent STEM activity.
Working in teams, students designed and tested creative contraptions such as catapults and slingshots while discovering that problem-solving is about collaboration, experimentation, and celebrating progress along the way.
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Smith students celebrated reaching their 4th quarter PBIS goals with a splash!
Students kicked off their summer break with several water-related contests, like relay races and shuttle runs.
PBIS is designed to promote positive behaviors, build relationships, encourage effective communication, and support self-regulation.
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Smith Fifth and Sixth grades enjoyed field trips to the Schuster Center last month.
The Fifth grade took in the Young People's Concert Pure Imagination on Oct. 25th. They learned how music, opera, and dance come together to tell a story and evoke memories, emotion, and more. They explored drama and comedy with Mozart’s Don Giovanni and took a musical trip down the flowing Moldau River with conductor Neal Gittleman.
The Smith Sixth grade enjoyed a performance of the DCDC "Remember the Time" which highlighted the spellbinding artistry of DCDC through three enduring works. Tommie-Waheed Evans' Home/An Untitled Portrait wraps the Victoria Theatre in brilliant light, text and snapshots of "home" in all of its complicated glory. Stafford C. Berry Jr. transports viewers to a twilight time where a rain-soaked block party recalls the great migration. Sets and Chasers by Kevin Ward celebrates Duke Ellington's groundbreaking radio broadcasts of the swinging '40s.
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TOGETHER, we invest in professional growth, align our curriculum, and foster critical thinking. We aim to ignite a passion for learning in every student, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed for lifelong success.
![Together We Achieve]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730060422/oakwoodschoolsorg/l4pb4dzume7d4rqyyaj8/TogetherWeAchieve.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730060422/oakwoodschoolsorg/l4pb4dzume7d4rqyyaj8/TogetherWeAchieve.png","width":390}])
TOGETHER, we enhance physical safety and nurture an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. Our goal is to create a learning environment where students not only feel secure but also seen, heard and respected.
![Together We Prepare Students for Tomorrow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730061003/oakwoodschoolsorg/lfjeiy8c5a5onwddzn98/TogetherWePrepareStudentsforTomorrow_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730061003/oakwoodschoolsorg/lfjeiy8c5a5onwddzn98/TogetherWePrepareStudentsforTomorrow_1.png","width":390}])
TOGETHER, we maintain our community’s trust and manage our resources responsibly. We are committed to transparency and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that our operations are aligned with the best interests of our students and the Oakwood community.