Get to know Oakland-Craig's newest teachers! https://youtu.be/of5HQwk4qk0
OC is hiring a high school library assistant. We hope to fill this position immediately so please contact the office for an application if you are interested!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on August 8, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
OC is hiring a paraprofessional for this upcoming school year! We are looking to fill this position quickly so we'd appreciate your help in spreading the word!
OCHS fall sports begin for 9th-12th grade students on Monday! Please make sure to get your physicals in to the office on Friday. All athletes must have their NSAA consent forms signed and physicals turned in before they can participate in practice.
Good morning! Our summer staff is refinishing the Commons and gym floors this week. As a result, the Commons, gym, weight room, and indoor track will be closed until Monday, August 8. While it isn't ideal, we appreciate your flexibility and understanding!
OC is hiring a high school paraprofessional for the 2022-2023 school year! We hope to fill this position soon so if you or anyone you know is interested, please have them contact us immediately.
Elementary teachers working hard this week at Orton-Gillingham training!
Wondering what is happening at OC this summer? Take a look at some of the work going on right now. https://youtu.be/cojXI3NlL0o
Hey O-C… do you have a dirty car? Come out and support the O-C Dance Team!!
Incoming 9th-12th band students, please remember that we have practice tonight at 6:00 p.m. for fair parade prep. If you are unable to attend, contact Mr. Ware at dware@ocknights.org for information for Sunday's parade!
Go Knights!
OC would like to welcome Mrs. Amanda Wilson to our staff! Here is a link to more information about Mrs. Wilson. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qotu_3ljsi3Z7s3Vvs8MIbRCS8Po_pIvoiyZwdfUwU/edit?usp=sharing
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on July 11, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
OC is hiring! Interviews will be held on July 8 so if you are interested in applying, please do so right away! Applications can be found in the office or by emailing Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org.
OC is hiring a high school secretary! Please help us spread the word! Applications can be found in the elementary or high school office or by contacting Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org.
Needing a Knight Out? We are excited to offer our community a fun opportunity for all!
We made it to camp, 4 days full of dancing ahead of us!
Week 1 of summer school has been great! The kids love seeing each other and the teachers are having fun teaching STEM and outdoor projects.
We had Dakota from Beyond School Bells come teach about water and conservation. Students learned about different soil types and made mud pies.
Golf Camp at the Oakland Golf Club
Summer School- Day 7: We cooked lunch in our solar ovens because it was too windy to build a fire. Students then went fishing at summit lake.
The live stream of the board meeting gave me problems tonight. I even ended up losing the first 20 minutes of the meeting with the majority of the FFA student presentation included. The remainder of the meeting recording is posted here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IryfIotk_obiyZZj9rEmGPbBK3csL3_X
My apologies for any inconvenience.
Wondering what is happening at the school this summer? Take a look at the video linked here to find out: tinyurl.com/summerprojects22-23
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on June 13, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education American Civics Committee of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on June 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
OC is hiring! We are looking for an accompanist, paraprofessional, and kitchen staff. Contact Jess Bland if interested!
OC is hiring!
Good luck to O-C Senior, Carson Thomsen as he represents the Knights at NE State Golf! Please line up on Hwy 77 to support Carson, Coach Lunquist, and crew as they departs for state!
Monday, May 23rd
12:30 p.m.
GO KNIGHTS!
OC elementary art students have been busy creating themed projects. The art will be made into banners that will be displayed on Oakland’s Main Street. The students below had art chosen by Oakland’s Chamber. Congrats!! Front left to right: Kenadee Eisenmenger, Aubrey Houston, Monroe Johnson, Austin Lechtenberg, Elijah Johnson, Emma Wallerstedt, Ivy Anderson, and Laityn Johnson
Back left to right: Charley Guzinski, Haley Olson, Ella Brands, Gracie Klausen, Josie Peterson, and Paisley Buss
Not pictured: Jaxon Cady
Congratulations to our American Legion Poppy Poster contest winners! 1st place-Haley Olson, 2nd place Chloe Selk, and 3rd place Paisley Peterson
https://youtu.be/i1NZa1Df_jE
Congrats to the Class of 2035!
These 6th graders are ready to go across the street to junior high!!
1st grade performed 3 readers theaters for each other today! “The 3 Billy Goats Gruff”, “The Very Cranky Bear”, and “The Stinky Cheese Man”.
OC is hiring for the fall. Please help us spread the word!
OCHS Band Calendars sales are up and running! Calendars are $10, and ads are $70 and $45 for color and $50 and $30 for black and white respectively. Please contact Mr. Bohn or any OCHS Band member to purchase your calendar or an ad to support our students!
The last elementary STEAM activity of the year concluded with an all grade Parachute Drop! Congratulations to 4th grader Ryker Foutch who designed the slowest descending parachute this year!
Please check out this week's student finals schedule for all 7-11 OCHS Students:
Tuesday:
1st Period- 8:10-9:10 a.m.
2nd Period- 9:15-10:15 a.m.
3rd Period- 10:20-11:20 a.m.
4th Period- 11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
LUNCH 12:25-1:00 p.m.
5th Period- 1:00-2:00 p.m.
5A JH Choir or Enrichment, (Choir meets in HS Choir Room)
5C JH Band or Enrichment, (Meet in Band Room)
6th Period- 2:05-3:05 p.m.
Check Out/ Teacher Office Hours For Students- 3:05-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
7th Period- 8:10-9:10 a.m.
8th Period- 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Check Out/Teacher Office Hours for Students- 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Criteria for finals has been previously shared with parents and shared and reviewed with students. Please call the OCHS Office with any questions.
This O-C almost-graduate is already honing his skills in education as he teaches how to process a chicken! Thanks Jon for a useful and delicious lesson!
We had a fun family night to celebrate a great year at Bright Knights. We roasted hot dogs and s’mores over a fire! Thanks to the Oakland Woman’s Club and Nelsons Food Pride for the kind and generous donations.
1st grade is ending our year in reading groups by practicing some readers theaters!
We are excited to support our Knights at the Nebraska State Track Meet! Please see information on the attached form or stop in to one of the offices to pick up a form. (Note: form has been updated)
The afternoon preschool loved riding the bus to the park to have lunch and play!
On Friday, May 6, twenty-eight area schools brought their top math students to compete in the WSC Mathematics contest.
OCHS was represented well as all seven students competing brought home medals and/or certificates! Gretchen Seagren placed 2nd in Algebra I with Karley Erickson placing 15th; in Geometry, River Wallerstedt earned 2nd and Bailey Denton placed 10th; in Algebra 2, Syndey Guzinski placed 4th and Shea Johnson placed 5th; and Grant Seagen took 1st in Calculus. Congratulations!
~ OC Senior Art Show ~ Senior art students will be exhibiting a collection of artwork before and after the Academic Honors and Awards Night that will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
Seniors that will be displaying art and who will be recognized are: Kiley Arlt, Ashley Bicking, Gabrielle Dibble, Juliett Griffin, Faith Hendrickson, and Milo Unwin.
Missed the Prom photo order? If you are interested in ordering Prom photos, here is your last chance!
After School Olympics: Spring edition!
preschool pajama day, celebrating our last few days left of preschool!
This second grader passed his addition math facts on XtraMath! Great job!
OC loves our teachers and staff! Take a minute to thank a teacher today!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on May 9, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
OC is hiring!
With only 10 days left, 1st grade is still rocking xtra math! Way to go!
Incoming 3rd-8th graders: Don’t forget to sign up for volleyball camp by this Friday!
Thank you to the Oakland Public Library for welcoming 18 happy preschoolers today! The afternoon preschool sure enjoyed the trip to the library! 📚
The 6th grade had a crazy fun time at the zoo!
Join Our Disc Golf Tournament on May 7th @ 11:30 (Oakland Park)
$20 Entry Fee Per Team (two people per team)
Only taking the first 16 teams that sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs4i5dIMGye7Q_AtP0guIle1q3zwbXyGeIncudPChyDqzKFQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
This second grader passed Division on XtraMath! Great work!
The sixth grade science class used water, salt, dish soap, strawberries, and rubbing alcohol to separate DNA from the strawberry.
May Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6c05b
OC loves our teachers and staff! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all teachers!
Happy School Principal Day to OC's Mrs. Burton and Ms. Lutz! We appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and school district!
Due to weather, Monday's O-C Senior Community Service Day has been moved to Wednesday.
We still look forward to starting off the day at 7:30 with an all-staff and senior breakfast!
Thank you Oakland Fire and Rescue for leading activities with our kids. Students did an obstacle course wearing fire gear and sprayed water from the fire truck.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Oakland-Craig High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. These students demonstrated scholarship, leadership, character, and a commitment to community service.
Congrats to Jonathon Dixon, Reese Johnson, Maycie Johnson, Kara Peterson, Lincoln Benne, JT Brands, Bailey Denton, Lillian Ehlers, and River Wallerstedt!
A formal induction ceremony will take place May 10th during the Academic Honors and Awards Night.
1st grade field trip day… Play, Picnic, and Park!! We came home happy and tired😊
Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip
Thanks for showing us around NECC! @northeastedu
Today the OCHS 2021-22 Volleyball State Champions received their rings! They had a fun time blinging their rings! Congrats to Coach Rennerfeldt and Co. for a job well done!
More of SAC museum. What a fun and educational experience!
Today we went to the SAC museum and students tried out the flight simulators.
Each Wednesday students choose between TMC (Think Make Create) or Marathon Kids. We love being able to explore the great outdoors.
Best of luck to our OC musicians and directors as they perform and compete in Yutan at District Music Contest! #Arts #Music #Band #GoKnights
Avoid the hassle of #backtoschool shopping & pre-purchase your school supplies. Everything you need for class in one box. It’s that easy! Ordering info below.
Prom 2022 information:
Both the 5th and the 6th grade classes have been studying energy transfer and changes through a food chain. To demonstrate, we did an activity involving warm water, yeast, and different amounts of sugar to show decomposition through a chemical reaction.
Tiffany Johnson was sharing some of her baby ducks and chicks with the 6th grade class.
Congratulations to our OC artists who brought home 37 ribbons from the EHC Art Show held Wednesday in West Point. Well done excelling in a wide range of art media and showcasing your originality. High Distinction ribbons were given to Charli Webster in acrylics, Charli Webster in ink, Ashley Bicking in watercolor, and Milo Unwin in mixed media. Charli also received special recognition for her acrylic painting during the judge’s art critique.
Ashley Bicking: High Distinction (Purple) - Watercolor; Distinction (Blue)- Photography
Carter Bousquet: Distinction (Blue) - Sculpture (other)
Carmine Carson: Distinction (Blue) - Watercolor
Jeremiah Cash: Honorable Mention (White) - Photography
Natalie Christensen: Honorable (Red) - Charcoal
Hannah Deemer: Honorable Mention (White) - Mixed Media
Gabi Dibble: Distinction (Blue) - Markers
Sydney Guzinski: Distinction (Blue) - Acrylics; Distinction (Blue) - Acrylics; Distinction (Blue) - Charcoal; Honorable Mention (White) - Collage; Distinction (Blue) - Ink; Honorable (Red) - Watercolor
Laryn Johnson: Honorable (Red) - Acrylics; Distinction (Blue) - Ink; Distinction (Blue) - Pottery (hand built); Distinction (Blue) - Pottery (hand built
Maycie Johnson: Honorable Mention (White) - Ink; Distinction (Blue) - Pottery (hand built); Distinction (Blue) - Sculpture (clay)
Chaney Nelson: Honorable (Red) - Ink; Honorable Mention (White) - Pottery (hand built)
Morgan Pickell: Honorable Mention (White) - Charcoal; Distinction (Blue) - Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White) - Tempera
Adi Rennerfeldt: Honorable (Red) - Ink
Kara Selken: Honorable (Red) - Charcoal
Amy Snader: Honorable (Red) - Ink
Milo Unwin: High Distinction (Purple) - Mixed Media; Distinction (Blue) - Sculpture (clay)
Charli Webster: High Distinction (Purple) - Acrylics; High Distinction (Purple) - Ink; Honorable (Red) - Acrylics; Honorable (Red) - Collage; Honorable (Red) - Pastels/Chalk; Honorable Mention (White) - Watercolor
Congratulations to the O-C TEAM+S competitors: Luke Richards, Caleb Sechler, Ricardt Hofman and River Wallerstedt for placing 3rd in the state in the Design and Build challenge!
We are proud of you!!!
Hey hey hey, xtra math all the way!!
Please help us welcome Mr. Matthew Maxwell to the OC teaching staff! Mr. Maxwell will be joining us as our K-12 vocal music teacher beginning in the fall of 2022.
Please help us welcome Mr. Derek Ware to the OC teaching staff! Mr. Ware will be joining us as our 5-12 instrumental music teacher beginning in the fall of 2022. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SDrIZMLR9Ep4LTRaEv6VtFq3xqxz83O10PybU2dP4Sc/edit?usp=sharing
Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning, April 12th at 7:59am on radio station 840am or 107.9fm. Mrs. Slaughters Kindergarten class will say the Pledge of Allegience!
The EHC Art Show will be held Wednesday, April 13, in West Point at the Nielsen Center. Public viewing is from 3 - 6 p.m. with a judge critique at 6 p.m.
#SchoolSupplyKits are now available to purchase online. Click below. Orders are due by April 29 so don’t delay! #Teachertailored #BackToSchool
Students made collages and 3D structures while using magazines and stickers to show their interests.
Julie from UNL Extension came to teach the lesson.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on April 11, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
OC is in immediate need of a custodian and we are looking for a library/office assistant beginning in the fall of 2022. Please direct questions to Jess Bland. Here is a link to the application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12CAcTkOpUoyCP74sO_hk6_gCf_a8LtMC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117687219003587419595&rtpof=true&sd=true
8th grade Dream Catchers
First grade worked on main idea and details by reading different interest articles and then creating a visual web to show their learning!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Dayton Carson!
Another fantastic 1st grader mastering addition on xtra math!
Congrats to this second grader! He just passed his subtraction facts on Xtra Math ! Way to go !
These OC students volunteer at the food pantry every month.
1st grade is practicing reading long i words by playing a tic-tac-toe game!
Happy April Fools' Day! Here is a link to this month's newsletter. Take a look! https://www.smore.com/jpket
Thank you Greg Mockenhaupt of GLM Enterprises for explaining the ins and outs of commodity marketing!
Wow! This second grader just passed her Multiplication facts in Xtramath! Excellent job!!
The 6th grade took a field trip to Genoa to the Nebraska Indian Boarding School.
The 6th grade took a field trip to Genoa to the Nebraska Indian Boarding School.
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Kiley Arlt!
Oakland-Craig is hiring a vocal music teacher and an instrumental teacher. Please help us spread the word!
To learn about the science design process the fifth grade created egg drop cages using straws, rubber bands, and masking tape, along with their egg.
Using a jar of hot and cold water along with food coloring, the sixth grade science class was able to observe how particles have more kinetic energy when heated.
The 6th grade class did a project on thermal energy to determine which cup held the most thermal energy after three hours.
Order your O-C Elementary school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year today!
Hey! Look at this smart second grader! He just passed his subtraction facts on Xtra math! Great job!
Makerspace magic! By melting old crayons you can make a masterpiece!
5th grade had a great wrap up activity with a Jackie Robinson Reader’s Theater!
We are in need of a few throwback pictures for our annual senior slideshow at graduation!
Woohoo! At it again in 1st grade!! Math master in the house!
Oakland-Craig Music Department presents Annie Jr. Friday and Saturday, March 25-26 at 7 P.M. in the OCHS Gym. Free-will donations accepted. Thank you for your support!
OC welcomes Mrs. Stephanie Brudigam to our elementary teaching staff! Here is a link to more detailed information about Mrs. Brudigam. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7gKAV0jyAnZ_yq8HS16LQHv_oWoaDpzjPgZp2vpkVs/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations for this Second Grader! She passed her addition math facts on XtraMath!!!
Mark your calendars! The OCHS Junior High Dance will take place on Saturday, April 2nd from 8:00-10:00 p.m. All OCHS 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend!
OC is in need of an evening/night custodian. Please help us spread the word!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Ayden Lierman!
You guys! These kids are flying!! Another math master in 1st.
At it again in 1st!! Take that xtra math!
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Ken and Tiffany Johnson for an AMAZING field trip processing lambs!
Science experiments are a hit at Hogwarts School!
This smart second grader just passed her addition Xtramath facts! Congratulations !!
All community members welcome! Contact Kylie Penke with questions and bids.
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Faith Hendrickson!
Mr. Meyer‘s sixth grade class got to read to Mrs. Hagedorn‘s second grade.
Doesn’t get any better than this! 🚜
What a great night with family and friends. Thank you to all who were able to join. O-C had so much fun!
OC Speech is heading to State Speech! Come line the highway at 1:15 P.M. on Wednesday, March 16th to help send them on their way to Kearney! Congrats to Mia, Hannah, Johnna, Grant, Caleb, Brayden, River, and coaches, Mrs. Lierman and Mr. Lierman!
We’ve got another one in 1st grade!! Go get ‘Em kiddos!
Family BINGO night was a success! Over 100 people came to play!
More math masters in 1st grade!!! Way to work hard!
OC welcomes Ms. Elizabeth Swanson to our elementary teaching staff! Here is a link to more detailed information about Ms. Swanson! https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nFKH-gAQ5sYI_-IM2ot3js_FIIeHhukyu6sd7L0lH8/edit?usp=sharing
Tonight's the night! Bingo Night at O-C Elementary for O-C Elementary families! Hope to see you there!
The O-C Knights Speech Team is state bound! Line highway 77 at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16th, to cheer on our seven qualifiers! Go Knights!!!
Summer School is June 6-17, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 -1:00. Our goal is to serve 65 incoming kindergartners-6th grade. Applications can be found in the elementary office or by contacting Alana Pearson at 402-685-5631 ext 189 or email apearson @ocknights.org.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on March 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
This year Oakland-Craig Elementary has partnered with #TeacherTailored again to provide parents a convenient, easy, and affordable way to order their student's school supplies for the upcoming school year. Click below to order by April 29th.
It is time to make plans to watch our OCHS musical Annie! Show times are 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th. Doors will be open to the public each night at 6:15 p.m. in order to secure the best seating!
Hire O-C FFA members for farm work, yardwork, house work, babysitting, lifting, much much more! All are welcome to attend and bid on eight hours of labor! More details to come soon!
What makes you happy?
Oakland-Craig Preschool 2022
https://youtu.be/ATOWjDPqs_s
OC welcomes Mrs. Korri Veskerna to our elementary teaching staff. Here is a link to more detailed information about Mrs. Veskerna. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11gwRivT2oDjPB8p644bncvKgqHKXB75wqEtYPQAaIM8/edit
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Aiden Jorgensen!
Knights take the lead!
This fantastic 1st grader just rocked xtra math!!
4th Quarter!
Back at it on Thursday! #knightnation #superfunadventureliveson
Halftime #knightnation #superfunadventureliveson
Halftime #knightnation #superfunadventureliveson
GAME TIME!!! #knightnation #superfunadventureliveson
One Week Away, O-C Elementary families! Join us on March 15 at 6:00 pm for Bingo Night in the Elementary Commons!
#BackToSchool shopping just got easier! Oakland-Craig Elementary is partnering with #TeacherTailored to offer parents a convenient way to pre-purchase #schoolsupplies for the upcoming school year. Ordering information coming soon, so keep an eye out!
Happy 100 days of Preschool!!
Interested in riding the student fan bus on Tuesday to support our Knights? If so, plan on signing up in the office by Tues. by the end of first period. You will be responsible for the $5 bus fee and $7 for the ticket. Parents, please contact Mrs. Burton with questions.
OC Speech competes at districts tomorrow, March 5th, at Homer High School. Rounds begin at 9 A.M. Come support our speakers as they compete for a shot at state speech! #Speech #GoKnights
OC is heading to the NE State Girls Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, March 8. Check out our fan guide for important information about this week's upcoming state basketball events. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10yripTEhpMrv7ZQ4KHiNsooRWLVRd8ZIz8ls3Fh1CDI/edit?usp=sharing
OC is hiring! Mrs. Mattson has decided to stay home with her son. While we are sad to see her go, we wish her all the best! As a result, we will likely move another teacher to preschool and hire for either 3rd or 4th grade. Please help us find the perfect fit for OC by recruiting those that may be interested!
Oakland Craig elementary is accepting applications for our summer school program. Students need to attend at least 3 days but we encourage regular attendance.
Forms can be found in the elementary office or by contacting Alana Pearson. Forms are due Friday, March 18.
Oakland Craig elementary is accepting applications for our summer school program. Students need to attend at least 3 days but we encourage regular attendance.
Forms can be found in the elementary office or by contacting Alana Pearson. Forms are due Friday, March 18.
OC has several openings! Take a look and help us find the perfect fit for OC!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Katie Smith!
Elementary Clay Projects
Congratulations to this smart second grader! He passed his subtraction facts on XtraMath today!
Take a minute to get to know a little about Mrs. Charling, future Oakland-Craig Elementary Principal. https://vimeo.com/683120473
At it again! First grade is rocking xtra math! Keep it up!
Seniors - Has your countdown started yet?!
March Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/ueda7
A huge shout out to Mr. Rexroad and all of the students that worked on our JH Boys Locker Room project. They replaced the ceiling and lighting for a more updated look! We are so grateful for a strong shop program to help with all of our projects throughout our facilities!
Link to help select pep band music for the State Tourney:
https://www.menti.com/3uopzmzzja/0
Tonight’s program:
Come hear some groovy music as OC junior high and high school musicians showcase their talents at the pops concert! 7 P.M. in the new gym. #Knights
We are looking forward to the junior and senior high pops concert tomorrow night, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the new gym! The students have been working hard to showcase their talent!
Oakland-Craig Public Schools is hiring! Please help us spread the word!
Oakland-Craig Public Schools is excited to announce that Mrs. MacKenzie Charling has been selected as our Elementary Principal beginning in the fall of 2022. Be on the lookout for additional information introducing Mrs. Charling in her new role.
Ag Ed classes wrapped up FFA week with a fun day of country dance lessons! #OCFFA
Read Across America: February 28-March 4
Dress to impress and have some fun!
Genius Hour has begun in 1st grade! Everyone chose their own topic to research and eventually we’ll make presentations about what we learned! Our topics range from animals to athletics even the titanic!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Lily Swenson!
OC is looking for full time custodial help. Please help us spread the word so we can fill this position immediately!
Results from EHC East:
Entertainment-
River W. 2nd
Chaney N. 3rd
Extemp-
Caleb S. 3rd
Inform-
Johnna P. 4th
Grant S. 5th
OID-
Mia L, Hannah D, Sadie N, Joplin T, Dawson M. 5th
Persuasive-
Brayden S. 2nd
Poetry-
Hannah D. 3rd
Serious-
Mia L. 3rd
Joplin T. 5th
Come support our OC Speech team as we host the EHC meet tomorrow, February 23rd. All speeches will be held at OC Elementary. #GoKnights #Speech
District FFA Career Development Events—Round 1!!!
Are you interested in riding the O-C Student Fan bus this Friday to the Girls Basketball District Final Game in O'Neill? If so, please check your student email to sign up. $5 for the bus and $5 for game entry. Go Knights!
Here is Hogwarts school in action! Thanks to Ms. Rayburn for working so hard to make this fun for our students.
The elementary library would like to thank those who donated in memory of Dorthy Wallace, an OC elementary teacher for 31 years. Fifteen books were purchased and a nameplate will go inside the front cover honoring Mrs. Wallace.
From GACC, Results
River Wallerstedt- 5th
Grant Seagren- 6th
Natalie Christensen- 4th
Amy Snader- 6th
Grace Petersen- 6th
Elijah Gahan- 6th
Lillian Ehlers- 5th
From GACC, Finals
Varsity Entertainment- River Wallerstedt
Varsity Informative- Grant Seagren
JV Entertainment- Natalie Christensen
JV Serious Prose- Amy Snader & Grace Petersen
JV Informative- Elijah Gahan & Lillian Ehlers
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Tavis Uhing! Not only is Tavis our Senior Spotlight, he is also competing at State Wrestling this week! Way to go Tavis!
Thank you for making this our most successful spring Scholastic Book Fair yet!
The profits from this fair go right back into classroom libraries and into the hands of your students. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
OC is proud to have Tavis Uhing and Ben Loftis representing us at State Wrestling beginning Thursday, Feb. 17. The Knights will be heading out of town on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 5:40 p.m. Let's line the highway and wish them luck as they make their way to the CHI Center! Here is a link to all of the state wrestling information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19RBY4IN5DWjsmNU1DBoKrEg5LVR_UsJ1vnQq1isa2GA/edit?usp=sharing
The JH girls basketball games at Tekamah-Herman today have been postponed. We hope to see all of our fans tonight at our 1st round sub-district game at 6:00 against Omaha Nation. Wear your orange and white and be ready to encourage our kids as they launch into the post season!
Julie from UNL Extension visits monthly to teach a technology lesson from our TMC lab. This month we made light up superhero masks.
Happy Valentine’s Day from 1st grade!
Interested in ordering a state wrestling t-shirt? Please have your order in by noon today. Thank you for being flexible with the short turnaround time. Please see a wrestling coach with any questions.
O-C Elementary Families,
Bring the family to Bingo Night at O-C Elementary on March 15 from 6:00-7:00! We hope to see you there!
OC is hiring! Please help us spread the word so we can fill our open position ASAP!
This week in cooking club we made hummus with veggies wrapped in a pita.
Results from Wakefield:
River- Entertainment 4th
Caleb- Extemp 2nd
Luke- Extemp 6th
Lillian- Inform 2nd
Brayden- Persuasive 3rd
Jeremiah- Persuasive 1st
Hannah- Poetry 5th
Karley- Poetry 6th
Mia- Serious 4th
Today the fifth grade science class made their own water filter using activated charcoal some gravel and a few other items. Check out how clean is water looks.
Second graders had fun learning about Earth by playing the "Globe Game". They were trying to find out if there is more water or more land on Earth.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on February 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Art 3 Abstract Acrylic Landscapes
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Bailey Helzer!
OC Elementary students, tomorrow is the day! The OC bank will be open and ready for your deposits on Wednesday before school. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to Mrs. Magnusson for all she does for OC! Happy School Counselor Week!
OC welcomes the use of our walking track, weight room, and gym for the general public. We do require forms be completed with the superintendent. In addition, there is a $10 charge for the key card. Use of facilities is only permitted outside of the school day.
OC is hiring for an elementary principal and possible elementary teacher. Please help us spread the word! Questions can be directed to Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org.
When it’s too cold outside…we golf!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Elliot Johnson!
At it again!!! Another subtraction dominator in the house!
The OC Elementary First Northeast Bank of NE is open tomorrow! Remind your kids to bring deposits before school and work toward another prize while also learning to save their money!
Kindergarten Round Up 2022
Happy February! Click the link for an update from the Superintendent's Office. https://www.smore.com/hrpu6
Thank you to our O-C Board of Education! Happy Board of Education Appreciation Week!
OC Dance team members Piper and Amy led a 3 week dance club with after school students. They taught them Hail Varsity and another fun dance.
Bam 💥… another 1st grade addition whiz! Keep going kids!!!
1st grade is working on figurative language… today we studied similes. The kids came up with some great ones! Well played Mr.Wood, well played 😉(be sure to zoom in and read them!)
Congratulations to 6th grade student, Brinley Burton! She is the Burt County Spelling Bee champion for 5th/6th grade! Way to represent Oakland-Craig!
These kids are on fire!! Take that subtraction xtra math!
Good luck to our 5th and 6th graders as they compete in the Burt County Spelling Bee this morning!
Good luck to our 5th and 6th graders as they compete in the Burt County Spelling Bee this morning!
Kindergarten Roundup is this Friday! REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL for current kindergarten students.
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Ashley Bicking!
Oakland-Craig's First Northeast Bank of Nebraska branch took their first deposits this morning! If you'd like to sign your elementary student up, the enrollment form is linked below. Deposits can be made before school on Wednesday. Thank you to First Northeast Bank and OC's Student Leadership Team for their efforts on this project!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vl32TAagrkNf6VcCTfl3GJKz9QiaHTwncQwrpHlQzMQ/edit?usp=sharing
It's official! Oakland-Craig's First Northeast Bank of Nebraska branch is established!
Art 1 Watercolor Paintings
Here is an example of a 5th grader’s water cycle diagram in science class.
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade science class using colored water to show how the saltiest water sinks to the bottom.
Hey, hey, hey.. what do you say?! Another 1st grade addition math whiz today!
We are grateful for Izzy and Bailey for teaching our weekly mission to mars challenge. This week we used recycled materials to create a device to communicate with our loved ones from Mars. Students then presented what they made to the entire group.
Episode #2 of the Lil' O-C Knights podcast with 2nd grader, Kynleigh Pickhinke!
https://anchor.fm/lil-oc-knights/episodes/Episode-2-Kynleigh-Pickhinke-e1dct8h
These after school students learned how to to make paper circuits. They used batteries, LED lights and copper tape to make their paper light up.
100 Lego creations, 100 cup towers, 100 day crowns, 100 second challenges, 100th Day stories, and 100 word reading made us feel 100 years old!
The kindergarteners are 100 days smarter! Happy 100th day of school!
OC is accepting applications for an Elementary Paraprofessional. Please help us spread the word!
Oakland-Craig community,
If you have a kiddo who will be attending kindergarten next year, please join us on Friday, January 28th. If you did not receive information in the mail a few weeks ago, please contact the office at 402-685-5631. See you there!
Our students love their time with Julie from UNL extension. Today they made ABC alphabet books.
Due to an increase in Covid cases, the JH dance originally scheduled for Friday, January 21 has been canceled.
Thursday will be our last official MAP testing day at OCHS this winter! Seniors that have no missing assignments, failures, or tutorials get an extra 2 hours to sleep in and rest up! The OCHS library will also be available for scholarship assistance or a quiet place to work!
Our first subtraction xtra math master! Also, these 1st graders sure know how to support their classmates success, the cheers and high fives for each other is what it’s all about!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Truman Wood - AKA Striv Extraordinaire!
Thank you Tyler Hartwell, of Virbac Animal Health, for sharing your animal agriculture experiences today! Your and contagious enthusiasm is inspiring, and the students learned a lot!
These kids are on fire! Another 1st grader showing addition xtra math who’s boss!
Due to the impending weather and high number of absences throughout our district, Oakland-Craig Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 14. P2T classes and evening activities are also cancelled for Friday. We are hopeful that this extra day will allow everyone to get healthy. We hope to see everyone feeling better and back on Monday.
1st grade is at it again… addition xtra math grad in the house!
We still have a lot of books available for pick up. Please stop by City Hall or contact me at school to send a book home with your student! First come, first serve!
We sure are loved in 1st grade! Thanks to generous donations by some community members, we are taking home another “forever book” today!
This week's Senior Spotlight is Krista Spiering! Take a look!
This smart second grader passed his subtraction facts on Xtra math!
This smart second grader passed his addition facts on Xtramath!
Please click the below link for an update on our Covid guidelines as well as a few infographics that may be helpful. I'd encourage you to start with the "Covid Update 1/11/22" and then take a look at the infographics. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vu66bFejlVn4iTC1xlmvcwDGl8Mmt0UD?usp=sharing
Check out our first episode "Lil' O-C Knights Podcast" with Miss Josie!
https://anchor.fm/lil-oc-knights
Reminder: Vaccination/Booster Clinic today from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Elementary choir room. All are welcome but we cannot guarantee vaccination. First come, first serve. Kids age 12+ who received the Pfizer vaccination are eligible for a booster if it has been 5 months since their 2nd shot. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bB_2tgmQQkR3F-EZOjDTG2LkV1We3ST5/view?usp=sharing
Thank you Mrs. Bousquet for providing plants to the second graders for their plant sketching and labeling activity!
Come join us for ice cream! Games start at 4:30 verse Stanton!
Art 3 Watercolor Paintings
This smart 2nd grader just passed subtraction XtraMath! Way to go!!
This smart 2nd grader passed addition in XtraMath! Keep working hard!
Congratulations Maycie on working hard to pass addition xtra math!
Art 1 Watercolor Paintings
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on January 10, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Wrestling clothing is now available! Mr. Nelson would like to have the orders turned in to the office by Monday. The order form is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eh8tWcazuTspgGZXLY15BkMMKRAjGdAC/view?usp=sharing
OC is holding a vaccination and booster clinic on Monday, January 10. Please see the flier attached. This is open to the public. The consent form can be found on our website.
OC is hiring in the after school program. Per our grant, we have to hire somebody with a high school diploma or a GED for this particular position.
O-C Graduates from 2020 and 2021, there will be a Q and A session with Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Magnusson today at 2:30 p.m. at OCHS. We are looking forward to seeing you!
This week's Senior Spotlight is Keenan Brown! Take a look!
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing students back in the building tomorrow, Jan. 4! I'd encourage you to take a look at this month's newsletter as there are some important updates for you. Click the link to take a look! https://www.smore.com/hrpu6
This week's Senior Spotlight is Mia Linder! Take a look!
Let Mrs. Penke know ASAP if you need meat and cheese for Christmas or New Years…or just because it is delicious. We have summer sausage, jerky, sticks for meats, and jalapeño, havarti bell, and smoked bacon cheese blocks. We also have cheddar, jalapeño, smoked bacon, Asiago pepper jack cheese spread!
Attention OC Families & Community Members: The gym, weight room, & wrestling rooms will be closed from December 21-December 27 for routine maintenance. The walking track will be available but please refrain from using any other areas. Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Little Dancers schedule for Monday night! If you are getting Performance ready please be in the art room at your scheduled time… If you did not sign up for getting ready please meet us in the wrestling room at your assigned time for pics!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Connor Guill!
The second graders melted crayons in Science class to see if it would be a reversible or an irreversible change!
They have arrived! If you visited Santa on December 4th, please write your name on the back and bring your card to Mrs. Peterson in the library to receive your free book! Merry Christmas!
Elementary artists have been busy creating for the Holidays!
Gingerbread Day in 1st grade!!
We have revised the Return to Learn plan and highlighted changes directly on the document. In addition, we are starting to see a decline in our Covid-Related illnesses (4.5% last week to 2.9% currently) but will finish the semester with our orange guidelines. We will continue to encourage masking but will not require it. Questions can be directed to Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org or 402-685-5661.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mq6aJjxqOWf-xIgdF57-dTuMSj_ZC5ZTJjPf5Inpc7Y/edit?usp=sharing
Due to forecasted winds, O-C will have an early dismissal today with elementary dismissing at 1:10 p.m. & high school at 1:17 p.m. We will run an afternoon bus route & will do our best to take vans instead of buses if possible. If you plan to pick your child up instead of sending them on the bus, please contact the school as soon as possible. No afternoon preschool, P2T, or after school program. All afternoon/evening activities are canceled. Please stay safe!
Due to the forecasted High Wind Warning for TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 15, Oakland-Craig will not be running the afternoon bus routes. The morning bus route will run as scheduled. The After School Program will be closed tomorrow. At this time, we plan to be in session all day; however, we will monitor the weather and inform you of any changes. Parents of bus riders, please make arrangements for your child after school on Wednesday. Please expect longer wait times when picking up your children due to a large number of riders.
Please bring your food drive contributions this week to donate to the Craig and Oakland food banks!
Order your yearbook early to save money! You can purchase a yearbook through the High School Office.
Order form (click on the picture above if the link below doesn't work the first time): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OOw0JcymROE0R7xDcVyzdG_YNtIbE8WV/view?usp=sharing
First Northeast Bank and Oakland-Craig Elementary School have joined together to open the Knight Branch of First Northeast Bank of Nebraska for students in grades K-6th!
Families, look for these forms in Tuesday folders today!
Little Dancers update, please read!
This week's Senior Spotlight is Makenna Buss! Take a look!
The JV/V GBBB games scheduled for this evening have been postponed to a later date. We will update you once the date has been finalized.
The OCHS wrestling team will not be going to Battle Creek tomorrow, Saturday, December 11th. Mr. Selk and Coach Nelson will work to find a different tournament at a later date for our team.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on December 13, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Due to our high number of absences and Covid exposure we will be closing school on Friday, December 10 for deep cleaning. We will reopen on Monday with masking strongly encouraged (not required) for everyone regardless of vaccination status. We are planning to play our basketball games tomorrow night, weather permitting but will be rescheduling the Little Dancers performance and Lions Club soup supper for another time. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding during this time!
Volleyball fans! The gear is in and is being delivered. However, there was a mistake and someone got adult sizes instead of youth. If that was you, please contact Coach Rennerfeldt and she will swap your shirts. Thanks and Go Knights!
Little Dancer parents…..
Just a heads up the girls T-shirts are coming home with them from practice today along with a note with information about tomorrow night! Please do not let your kiddos wear T-shirts to school tomorrow, keep them fresh for the performance!
7th grade artists used texture and form to create clay tiles.
1st grade learned how to conduct their own 1 minute timed fluency reads today! They are working on pushing themselves towards more fluent reading! Their faces when they see their progress is priceless!
Here is the 6th grade class having a competitive basketball game with one of the new, recently purchased recess basketball.
Mr. Meyer’s 5th grade science class has been studying the sun and other stars. Today we made our own planispheres in class.
If you registered for Little Dancers, here is your practice schedule reminder for the week!!
*Preschool-6th grade practice Wednesday and Thursday mornings 7:15-7:45.
*7th-8th grades practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 7:00-7:45.
Performances December 10th!
Mr. Meyer’s 5th grade science class has been studying the sun and other stars. Today we made our own planispheres in class.
The SHOP class is at it again! Click on the link below to find out how to bid on this year's hand crafted shed!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1574109142934867&id=100010073898296
Bids are due December 10th!
6th graders studied the whitetail deer and then created tempera paintings.
These second graders just passed their subtraction facts on XtraMath! Great work!
1st grade made the ornaments to decorate the tree for the Main Street bank! Today we walked down to deliver them. Thanks for the fun tour and treat!
1st grade made the ornaments to decorate the tree for the Main Street bank! Today we walked down to deliver them. Thanks for the fun tour and treat!
Good morning! Please click on the link for the most recent OC newsletter! There are important dates so please read through each area thoroughly. Happy holidays!
https://www.smore.com/mrndp
OC is going to start spotlighting our seniors as they move into the final semester of their senior year. This week's senior spotlight is Ellen Magnusson. Take a look!
OC is hiring for the after school program!
1st grade was summoned by Tom Turkey for a special mission today! First, complete a persuasive writing piece convincing people to eat something else on Thanksgiving. Next, disguise their turkey so they don’t become dinner!
This smart second grader passed addition Xtra Math! Keep up the hard work!!
Art 3 students completed pen drawings using only words to create a range of values (light & dark).
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade science class used poker chips to represent water, sunlight, and nutrients to show how trees compete for resources in an ecosystem
Mr. Meyer’s 5th grade science class did a demonstration to show balanced and unbalanced forces.
Look who passed her addition facts in XtraMath!!
Keep up the good work!
Here is the link to our volleyball championship gear. All orders are done online. Orders are due on Monday. Thanks and GO KNIGHTS!
https://occhamps21.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=CFAPQ
Art 1 charcoal drawings with a focus on contrast.
Seventh graders learned about printmaking and created their own collagraphs.
State Wrestling Tickets Group Order is due to the office by Monday, November 29th. Please make checks out to Matt Nelson. Please see this link for a form and additional details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fMQPQAigV2KyNfx-gcQh8E3czkDexxvh/view?usp=sharing
Basketball shirts are now available! To place an order, fill out a form and return to either office by Wednesday November 24th. Link to form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gxU4yuv6UNmHHsN87Dw-OYKnZCP_K0-u/view?usp=sharing
OC 1st grader, Axel Wood, has mastered xtra math addition. Now on to subtraction! Keep working hard!!
Wrestling Sweatshirts now available. Orders are due in the office by Tuesday, Nov. 23rd. See link for an order form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18aUp5oUeqB1ooEz6IkfozhCP0hovLYrG/view?usp=sharing
Setting academic and personal goals helps motivate, energize, and focus students, and it is a valuable skill that will benefit learners throughout their lives.
☝️Pick it
🗺Map it
🏃Do it
☺️ Own it
🥳️Celebrate it
Congratulations to Tammy Schinck for her nomination as Nebraska Paraeducator of the year! We are lucky to have such an amazing person working with our students every day!
Help us honor our veterans by attending our program today at 10:00 a.m. in the elementary gym. The program will also be available via Striv. https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
We are grateful for our JH students as they helped to clean up leaves and debris around O-C Elementary! Many hands make light work!
O-C students are loving the UNL Pep Rally and Husker game!
I am constantly amazed by the creativity and quality of these anatomically correct skeletons built by Animal Science students! Can you guess the animal???
The 6th grade science class was learning about animal adaptations, natural selection, and variation using materials that blend into their surroundings.
Calling all Oakland Craig little dancers… We are going to extend our deadline. Please have your little dancers registrations turned into the office by the end of the day Tuesday! Thank you!
The 2021 Nebraska State Volleyball Championship Trophy took a tour around OCE today! Check out a few of our 6th grade young women with our state champs! #FutureKnights #GreatDaytobeanOCKnight #CultureWins
Reminder…. Registrations for Little dancers dance clinic are due tomorrow Monday, November 8 by 4:00 PM in the high school or elementary offices. Extra copies are available in the office!
OC is hiring! Applications can be found at this link or in the elementary/secondary offices. https://www.ocknights.org/article/485676?org=oakland-craig
3rd graders learned about and created their own flint corn with mixed-media.
If students are interested in riding the OCHS Student Bus to Friday's semifinal game, please have them check their O-C student email accounts. Go Knights!
Thank you to Memories for providing our state bound volleyball girls with a smoothie for their send off! Extra kudos to SRO Dunn for helping deliver them to our kids! Go Knights!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on November 8, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Due to the generosity of Oakland Lumber and Logan Valley Construction, our Knights are learning how to build and sell a shed through one of our Industrial Tech classes. We are grateful for their dedication to helping our students grow one skill at a time!
FFA Fruit and More is back and better than ever! Ensure that you don’t miss out by filling out the form below to sign up for an FFA member to contact you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oe1BWDWPlscFgsDfupuvNFx1D7MMEF4PSS1Lp1c02No/viewform?ts=6182ded2&edit_requested=true
We want to pack the house at state volleyball! If you are a 7-12 student wanting to ride the fan bus, please read your student email or stop in the office to see Mrs. Burton or Mr. Selk. Go Knights!
Heading to State VB on Thursday? Plan a few extra minutes for travel through Winslow as the railroad tracks are having panels replaced. The Department of Transportation has very little information and aren't sure if that area will be fully closed and a detour route will be provided or if they will close one lane with flaggers. The best they could tell us is that we may need to give ourselves enough time to take the back road into Hooper. If we receive any additional information we will be sure to send it out. Go Knights!
November Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/764fb
State Volleyball T-shirt orders are due Monday at 8:30 a.m. Forms can be turned in to the office. You can also get order forms @ Andy's or Oakland Express. No late orders accepted. Go Knights! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vf45sHkQ4obmrqINXW7vb5w6BvVmzWwd/view?usp=sharing
It’s looking like a home game here at Wood River! Grateful for the community pride and support of our student athletes and coaches! Go Knights!
Time is running out! Order your OC I ❤️Public Schools shirt now! https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products/779237
Happy Halloween from 1st grade!
5th grade has been working hard on writing a two voice poem. We had many great performances today!
This mixed-media piece was created by Art 4 student Milo Unwin.
This mixed-media piece was created by Art 4 student Milo Unwin.
Second graders blended construction paper crayons to create fall pumpkins.
Little Dancers!!! Sign up sheets will be coming home Monday with your student… Little dancers will be in December this year, with performances on December 10th!
We are so close to reaching our required shirt order! Help us hit our goal of selling 8 more shirts to reach our minimum and put a few extra $$ in our activities accounts. Get your OC orange I ❤️Public Schools shirts now! BTW, they are super comfy shirts! Orders will close on Monday. https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
Healthy Halloween Habits for Families!
Day 1 of National FFA Convention is just about wrapped up. Students spent the day getting inspired to lead and serve their communities, coming up with ideas for our FFA chapter, and of course, getting free stuff! 😆 now it’s time to dance! #OCFFA
VB District Final brackets have been finalized. Oakland-Craig will play Bayard at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Wood River High School. Winner of this game will qualify for the state tournament next week. We hope to see everyone there to cheer on our lady Knights. Go Knights!
You know you need to fill your closet with some OC orange! Order your OC I ❤️Public Schools shirts now. The final deadline is November 1!
https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
When you get your math work done a few minutes early.. you get to play a making 10 card game! Good job seeing those combinations of 10 1st grade!
These second graders passed their addition XtraMath! Yea!
When you get your math work done a few minutes early.. you get to play a making 10 card game! Good job seeing those combinations of 10 1st grade!
Please join us for the Veterans Day program on November 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Elementary Gym.
We have extended the deadline to November 1 for OC I ❤️Public Schools shirts. Proceeds not only go back to OC but also to promoting the public school system. Get yours now! https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
We have extended the deadline to November 1 for OC I ❤️Public Schools shirts. Proceeds not only go back to OC but also to promoting the public school system. Get yours now! https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
Football State Playoff Shirts are available for order! Orders are due by Monday at 8:30 a.m. to the high school or elementary offices. No late orders will be accepted. Forms are available in the high school office before school, or you can fill out the Google Form and bring your exact payment in an envelope.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15goCTIK3I-XOVUgkAXAJ0eVvEXN0amuYY0HcPlhwWRc/edit
Go Knights!!!
Last chance to order your OC I ❤️Public Schools shirts. We need to sell at least 30 more shirts in order to get them printed! Help us reach our goals! https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
OC is hiring! Please refer anyone you think may be interested to Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org or 402-685-5661.
Last chance to order your OC I ❤️Public Schools shirts. We need to sell at least 30 more shirts in order to get them printed! Help us reach our goals! https://ilovepublicschoolsshirts.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FLimited+Edition
OC Foundation and FFA had a blast feeding our farmers today! Thank you to the Oakland Locker for donating the meat!
OC Foundation and FFA had a blast feeding our farmers today! Thank you to the Oakland Locker for donating the meat!
OC Foundation and FFA had a blast feeding our farmers today! Thank you to the Oakland Locker for donating the meat!
State Land Judging here we go!!!#OCFFA
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street with the Oakland Chamber!
Here is one section of Mr. Meyer‘s 5th grade science class doing an activity to represent how energy travels through a food web.
Goodies with "Grand" event today, Tuesday October 19th 9am-11am. Please use the library's exterior entrance via the north parking lot. Balloons, chalk, and Student Leadership Team members will be marking the way. Come join your special student for a personal shopping spree!
Second graders applied their knowledge of radial balance, color, and shape to create fall leaf paintings.
O-C State Cross Country shirts orders are due tomorrow, Monday, October 17th by 10:00 a.m. Please print off the form and bring to school in the morning, OR fill out the attached Google form and bring money in the morning. Shirts will be ready by Wednesday afternoon!
https://forms.gle/cx1seBy5FyhZivze7
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held for all 7-12 OCHS students on Monday, October 18th and Thursday, October 21st from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Due to the high school scheduled football and volleyball games, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lundquist will not be available on Monday evening. All other teachers are scheduled to be present Monday, and all teachers are scheduled to be present on Thursday evening. Please contact Mrs. Burton in the office with any questions.
Here are just a few of the amazing portraits from quarter 1.
DATE CHANGE - Due to an unforeseen conflict within our community, we are moving Feed Our Farmers to Thursday, October 21. We are excited to feed the farmers that work so hard year round to put food on our tables!
Pre-order your exclusive OC "I Love Public Schools" t-shirt today and help us raise money for our student activity accounts. Order now until Oct. 25. iloveps.org/shop #ilovepublicschools
7th grade artists focused on shape, value, and texture when they created these oil pastel sunflowers.
On Monday, OC 4th-6th graders had the opportunity to participate in “Cookies & Canvas”. They explored mixed-media painting and created an autumn pumpkin.
K-3 completed our activity for our first Golden Sower, "Dandy". We planted seeds like our main character Sweetie!
If you see Caleb, Luke, Trevor or Shea, be sure to congratulate them on qualifying for FFA State Land Judging in Bertrand next Wednesday!
Thanks to Brooke Peterson for teaching a monthly arts and crafts club with the after school students.
OC Artists had a blast creating today at Midland University’s Art & Design Day. Students learned new skills in illustration, encaustic painting, mosaic glass, and mixed-media.
Share the Love - Oakland-Craig Style! You’ve asked about
the "I Love Public Schools" t-shirts and now we’ve created our own version of the shirt. Pre-order your exclusive Oakland-Craig shirts now through October 25.Up to 20% of the proceeds will go towards OC student activities.
Line the highway today at 4:30 p.m. to send Kara Selken off to State Golf, OC style! Good luck Kara! Go Knights!
Show your support for Kara Selken as she heads to State Golf tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. Line the highway and cheer her on as she heads out of town. Good luck Kara! Go Knights!
Our 1st grade friend Axel brought us each our own pumpkin to decorate! We enjoyed being creative and then we read to our new pumpkin friends! Thank Wood family for your pumpkin surprise!
We hosted our first after school Olympics. Students competed in a relay race in teams of 5. They had to complete a wheelbarrow race, bean bag toss, jump rope, and potato sack race. We ended the day with tug of war.
Mr. Meyer’s sixth grade class at the fire prevention and safety demonstration by the Oakland fire department. Thank you for your service!
The 5th grade science class did an activity involving a chemical reaction with baking soda and blackberries that allowed for an invisible word(s) to become visible.
Here are members of the sixth grade science class looking through microscopes at cells of an onion skin.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on October 11, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, and will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
A big thank you to the Oakland Fire Department for visiting O-C Elementary during Fire Prevention week. We learned how to stay safe during a fire and had so much fun.
1st grade presented their final Magnificent Thing project to Kindergarten. They brought their “A” game… they knew exactly what to say, spoke in clear teacher voices, and even addressed questions from the audience! I am so proud of these inventors!
The OC Foundation and FFA are partnering to provide a meal to our farmers on Monday, October 18. You can sign a farmer in our area up by emailing jessbland@ocknights.org or calling 402-685-5661.
O-C FFA Land Judging! Here’s to you who marked Land Class II ! #OCFFA
Don’t forget to sign up 4th-6th graders!
Great day for district golf!
Mrs. Hagedorn's second graders are busy practicing their math strategies!
Mrs. Hagedorn's second graders are busy practicing their math strategies!
The after school program loved our day at Harvest Moon!
THANK YOU ROGER JOHNSON for your commitment to agriculture, youth , and our community! The JH Ag class had a wonderful time, and learned a lot about feeding and caring for cattle.
Due to the amount of rain we received, we will be requiring all children to sit in the bleachers at the football game this evening. We will not allow any playing in the grass or mud areas as we do not want to tear up our grounds. Our expectation will be that all children are seated in the bleachers and anyone under 12 should have parent/adult supervision. Questions can be directed to Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org or 402-685-5661. Thank you and Go Knights!!
October Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/ft9pu
FFA District Dairy Judging… Let’s GOOOOOOO! #OCFFA
This smart second grader passed addition Xtra Math! Way to go!
Oakland-Craig has job openings!
FFA District Dairy Judging… Let’s GOOOOOOO! #OCFFA
FFA District Dairy Judging… Let’s GOOOOOOO! #OCFFA
Dance T-shirts have arrived! They will be handed out tomorrow at school.. if you ordered a youth uniform they are not in yet, but will get them to you as soon as they arrive! Thanks for supporting your OC Dance Team!
The OC Board of Education would like to express their appreciation to all those that volunteered their time and efforts in replacing the planks at the football field. This work would not have been possible without so many dedicated volunteers. Thank you!
Second Graders enjoyed the high school's reptile presentation.
The 6th grade science class is doing an activity with popsicle sticks to show the transfer between potential and kinetic energy.
3rd Grade Treehouses
It’s happening! We have created, tested and revised! Some of the problems we solved were: organizing classroom materials, calming sensory station, signs to get to our first grade classroom, reminders not to run or be loud in the hallways. Next up… writing about the process!
In 5th grade science we are learning about properties of matter so we made our own slime.
In 5th grade science we are learning about properties of matter so we made our own slime.
Recently the 6th grade went to Summit Lake for their annual sixth grade conservation day. We learned about soil samples, the water cycle, forestry, area animals, and plant life.
Some of the best looks at JVFB happen at the concession stand!!
Thanks to Andrew and Emma from Burt County Emergency Management and Oakland Fire and Rescue for teaching us basic fire safety and how to use a fire extinguisher.
The fifth grade science class was able to see Mrs. Nelson’s freshman class do their presentations on reptiles.
We are using the On the Nature Trail book to teach students in our outdoor education series. Students learned about insects then went outside to make a big hotel. This allows insects to have a winter vacation spot.😀
The day has finally arrived! After a week of brainstorming classroom problems we could solve, making a plan, and gathering materials… we get to begin creating our Magnificent Things to help solve some classroom problems! Stay tuned this week to see what 1st grade creates!
6th grade students in Mrs. Charling’s class collaborated in reading to answer text-dependent questions. Students were engaged and motivated. We are very proud of these students!
Another day at the park! The kids are loving the new sand volleyball court.
Here is a group of OC 6th graders waiting for the passing of the international space station
Mr. Meyer’s final astronomy viewing is happening tonight. With the moon being so bright, I was able to catch the moonlight entering one of my student’s eyes. Very bright!
Some of the elementary students were an audience for the freshman reptile presentations.
Today…finally today…we got a class picture of the amazing group of kids I get to spend my days with! Here’s to a magical year!
OC has job openings! Please consider applying.
Tonight’s rosters
We love our Anytime Fitness Friday’s. Paige Peterson brings her energy and enthusiasm each month to lead fun activities with the after school students.
We will be doing a reorder for volleyball shirts if anyone missed out the first time. Orders must be given to Coach Rennerfeldt by Friday. Go Knights!
How many 5th grades can you squish on a couch to read?
The Play Production team is fundraising and selling Holiday Greenery! Please visit www.sherwoodfundraiser.com/ocdrama or visit with a One-Act member to make a purchase! Orders are due November 1st. Checks can be made out to OC Schools. Thanks for your support and go Knights!
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade science class learning about the engineering design process by creating a structure that would hold multiple books.
Hey Knights…Don’t forget to join the dance team again!
5R had a great week showing their school spirit! Go Knights!
📞It’s a great day for good calls! These kiddos got a phone call home for the amazing things they’re doing.🧡
Due to high temperatures forecasted for Saturday, the OCHS Homecoming Dance has been moved to the air conditioned Oakland Vet's Building. This event will still be open to the public from 8-9 for pictures, with doors closed for students and approved dates only from 9-12.
Reminder… Dance team Tshirt and youth uniform orders are due tomorrow (Friday)!
Please join us during halftime of Friday's Homecoming game as we honor our veterans and servicemen and women in a special ceremony. K-8 students from both teams will be welcome on the track after the dance team performance to assist in this celebration. At the conclusion of the event, they will be asked to return to the outside of the fence.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on September 13, 2021 immediately following the Budget Hearing and the Hearing to Set the 2021-2022 Tax Levy which are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room. The Budget Hearing, Tax Levy Hearing, and regular Board of Education Meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Kindergarten kids dressing for “The Decades” for Homecoming week.
The 6th grade has an awesome night for astronomy viewing tonight!
Thank you Burt County Emergency Management for taking time to come and teach us about safety. 1st grade had so much fun, especially telling our moms “your car is not a boat”! 😊
Second Graders were outside on a scavenger hunt, looking for different States of Matter.
What a great way to start Homecoming Week! “Run WILD in the WEST like our Cross Country team!”
Pop-it’s can be learning tools! In 1st grade today we worked on our short a words by popping the sounds, then wrote the letters to match the sounds!
Color mixing and teamwork in 4th grade art
Students used the engineering design process in this stick raft challenge. They worked in teams to construct a raft that could float, hold weighted objects and survive a waterfall.
O-C FFA Dairy Team finishes in the top half in state competition! The team also enjoyed the State Fair sites, including Trivia Tractor Trivia and Made It Myself snow cones (from Tekamah)! Great job preparing and representing our school so well! #OCFFA
🤩🎉It’s Good Call Friday! These amazing kiddos got a phone call home to share the awesome things they are doing at school! 👏
Back by popular demand! The OC dance team is selling youth uniforms as well as a new T-shirt design! Order forms will be coming home with elementary kids, junior high and high school students pick yours up in the HS office!
1st grade is studying how habits of character, such as Initiative, collaboration and perseverance, help us do work! They had to collaborate with their squad to complete a challenge.
Kindergarteners are exploring lots of new toys and becoming play experts as they work together exchanging ideas.
Party Like It's KNIGHTeen Seventy!! Homecoming 2021! September 7-10!
Thank you Rosa at the Oakland Library for having the after school students each week. This week K-3 did story time and the older students did a dictionary challenge.
What are your plans for Friday nights this fall? Our football team has plans:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIYvrfq7uOStEUwLk_Xu4kph2EsGyFou/view?usp=sharing
Elementary teachers collaborating through Design Challenges at their staff meeting! ⚙️🧠🤔
Mrs. Lafleur's English class doing some book tastings in the library. Tasting what books they might enjoy this year. Thanks for visiting!
It’s picture day at Oakland-Craig!
Second graders learned about owls and then designed their own.
The after school students ended the week with a FUN day at the park.
In 1st grade we Work HARD and then we Play HARD! When your work is finished for the week, you get Fun Friday time!
What a fun and busy first two weeks of preschool! We have been working hard and learning all the new things of being in school! We ended our second week of preschool with a glow stick dance party!
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade class using a balloon filled with water to demonstrate the insulating ability of water.
Mr. Meyer’s fifth grade science class was using an Alka-Seltzer tablet reaction with water inside of a film canister to demonstrate the ability for gas to expand in a container.
The kindergarteners have been learning to work as a team together, and how to have meaningful conversations together during play. They are rocking it!
OC is looking for a paraprofessional and custodial staff. Inquiries can be made to Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org or 402-685-5661.
Please be sure that your elementary student joins the Oakland-Craig Dance Team at home football games this fall! Read details attached to the picture.
Please be sure that your elementary student joins the Oakland-Craig Dance Team at home football games this fall! Read details attached to the picture.
We are thankful for Ms. Rayburn for teaching charm school each week. The kids learn valuable life skills while doing hands on activities.
Orders for the OC store are due this Thursday, August 26. Don't miss your opportunity to get new O-C gear!
O-C Families,
A staff member is on duty at the highway cross walk by 7:45 am each morning. If your children use the cross walk before 7:45 am, PLEASE remind them to wait until it is safe to cross.
Cross Country Shirts and Sweatshirts are now available for a limited time only!!!!!
Orders due Friday August 27th!
Forms are available in the office or download one:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZXdLI0iNZLPuL0GTX69BJyPR3qA81l7/view?usp=sharing
Second graders have been enjoying their first days of school!
Second graders have been enjoying their first days of school!
O-C Elementary Families,
An email with important information for the week was just sent out to all elementary families (Preschool-6th grade). If you did not receive it, please email Ms. Lutz at alutz@ocknights.org. Thanks!
Our little master gardeners are hard at work. These kids took veggies home to share with their families.
The kindergarteners were working together to have fun. They are GREAT at working together!
Our little master gardeners are hard at work. These kids took veggies home to share with their families.
Need a new Knights sweatshirt? Check out the options at the OC store!
1st grade worked collaboratively with their SQUADS to problem solve in math!
Here is Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade class learning about the three way thermal energy can transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
Come out and support the Knights tomorrow evening. Cross Country starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Oakland Park and the football scrimmage will begin at 6:00 p.m. Food will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Following the football scrimmage, we will hold our Skybox Auction in front of the grandstand. Patrons are encouraged to donate non-carbonated sports drinks (Powerade, Gatorade). Boxes will be placed near the entrances for collection. Volleyball takes the court on Monday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Cedar Bluffs (varsity only). Passes will not be accepted on Monday as it is a fundraiser for the Nebraska Hall of Fame. We hope to see you there! Go Knights!
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, will hold a special School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the Tuesday, August 24, 2021. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The purpose of this meeting is a budget work meeting. The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/.
These k/1st graders are loving their second day of the after school program.
Remember to check out the clothing store to get your new O-C gear!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on August 16, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
We are excited to welcome back our Knights! It is going to be a great school year!
We’re back!! Excited to be in 5th grade!!
The 1st graders got their First Day Jitters out today with Jitter Juice!
We have some ultra-fun forms to sign.
To speed up the process for those of you that have already familiarized yourselves with the handbooks, here are some of the signature sheets.
The sheets requiring signature are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r34D3ndV7IJN4tACUrUKpTIjY7TPR0eC/view?usp=sharing
The optional signature forms are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K3sQIYlMwDrU3OUOFHmIlO8ZO8_xaUD_/view?usp=sharing
Parents, drop off just got a little easier and safer this year at OCHS! Buses will now deliver students at O-C Elementary in the morning. That leaves Davis St. open as our official drop off spot. Thanks for your help to keep our students safe and avoid accidents on the highway!
The OC Store is Open! Orders are due August 26. https://stadiumsportinggoods.itemorder.com/sale
Passcode: OCAPPAREL21
Oakland-Craig staff are back for the 2021-2022 school year! It’s going to be a great year!
The Bright Knights after school program is hoping to increase enrollment to serve 30 MORE students this year. They need to attend a minimum of 30 days during the school year, which is about 1 day a week. Please consider signing up your kids! Visit our table at the open house.
The Elkhorn Logan Valley Health Department is offering walk-in vaccination clinics in both West Point and Tekamah. Please see the images for more information.
Kindergarten families: Please remember to have your paperwork turned into the office with Robin before our first day of school. Thanks!
Today’s B2S tip discusses helpful ways you can partner with your child’s teacher!
Positive connections between parents and teachers have been shown to improve children’s academic achievement, social competencies and emotional well-being. When parents and teachers work as partners, children do better in school and at home.📚✏️
https://childmind.org/article/tips-for-partnering-with-teachers-in-the-new-school-year/?fbclid=IwAR3QLLYleVlvP3J6omH7nftHS8IwEPSgcweOXCEygc8xAKbnwdJBz3XqoGk
A new school year can bring out anxiety for some children. You can help ease your child’s worries by following a few easy tips! If you need help with back to school anxiety don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We’re here to support you!
https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/?fbclid=IwAR05_6C2lMM2O8sGc0jFKO-Xmgy7exUfZarhpMzNY0rmhLrbxR9CYFF3cLA
✂️Elementary Open House is one week from today!!! We can't wait to see you next Tuesday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. 🖍
📧If you did not receive an email with Back to School information, please email Ms. Lutz at autz@ocknights.org or call the office at (402) 685-5631.📞
Lunch time can be pretty busy around here! Helping your child practice opening tricky food/drink items before school starts back up will help ease some of the time they have to spend waiting on an adult to help. 🍔🥪🍕🥛
Today’s helpful information is regarding the importance of reading with your child! What have you been reading this summer? 📚📚
https://www.all4kids.org/news/blog/the-importance-of-reading-to-your-children/?fbclid=IwAR344B-Pta-aUZMDQyDmvkti0NtY4Vbs4mifXzJ5H18DCFK46Ut-F2JSlsk
O-C Elementary families,
An email with information for the upcoming school year was sent out this evening. If you did not receive this email, please send an email to Ms. Lutz (alutz@ocknights.org) with your email address and we will get your information updated in PowerSchool.
Enjoy your evening!
Thank you to all that support OCHS through the Box Tops for Education! Wondering how to participate? Watch this short video: https://youtu.be/Hh94b2BvFK4
Oakland-Craig is hiring!
☀️Good morning, O-C families! Look over this Health & Safety checklist as your family prepares for Back to School. 🥗🥪💤
O-C volleyball finished 4th place at NE Top Ten. Looking forward to the upcoming season!🏐🧡
🎉Two weeks until the first day of school! Are you ready? Check out this Back to School checklist for information that will help make the back to school routine run smoothly for both you and your child! We can’t wait to see you!
Thank you to everyone who has supported OC volleyball at our Kona Ice fundraisers. We are having a great time at NE Top 10. We are headed to the gold bracket tomorrow finishing third out of nine teams in our pool today!
Don’t forget to get your Kona Ice tonight and support the OC volleyball team. The truck will be in the elementary parking lot from 5:30-8:30.
Kona Ice is coming back! Come cool yourself off from the heatwave on Thursday and help support the volleyball team! Your donations will help the team’s travel expenses to Kearney as they compete at the Top 10 Volleyball Camp next week!
OC is hiring!
The floor is finished! The gym will remain closed until Wednesday to assure everything dries appropriately. We hope to have the wall mats up in the coming weeks!
Only one step left before the finished product!
Progress! Starting to come together!
The work has begun!
Oakland-Craig Public School is hiring!! Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-ZzCBuwNIlexCYXwEN4JeGlcxkJvqhI/view
Work will soon begin on the OC gym floor. While we are excited about the work that is being done, we are sad to see this artwork go. Thank you to Dee Johnson for the artwork she shared on our gym floor! Dee, we are grateful for all the hard work you put into this piece!
Mr. Rexroad and some students made this table and bench for my family. They are so talented!
He also made this sign for the 4-H kitchen!
Attached you will find information on Jr./Sr. High registration and schedule checks.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on July 12, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Come out to support the OC Dance Team and get a clean car too!😊
Oakland-Craig Public School is hiring!!
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-ZzCBuwNIlexCYXwEN4JeGlcxkJvqhI/view
Come and enjoy some Kona Ice and help the volleyball team raise money!
Come and enjoy some Kona Ice and help the volleyball team raise money!
JV volleyball went 12-0 today at Wayne State volleyball camp! Keep up the hard work Knights!
Our 4th-6th graders spent the week designing and constructing human race cars out of cardboard. We ended the day racing them and gave awards for best design, fastest, best team effort, and best use of materials. They had so much fun!
Today we visited the Burt County museum and pollinator garden in Tekamah.
Oakland-Craig Public Schools has a 8 X 36 foot rock climbing wall for sale. The wall comes in 4 X 8 foot sections and mounts to the wall with 2 bolts at the top and 2 at the bottom. The wall comes with a padded cover that lays on the floor when in use. The wall is in great shape and we are taking offers. The purchaser will be responsible for picking up the wall in a timely fashion from the school.
Please contact superintendent Jess Bland at 402-685-5661 or jessbland@ocknights.org for questions and offers.
We made solar ovens out of pizza boxes, put them in the sun and added s’mores. Two hours later we enjoyed our favorite campfire snack.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on June 14, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Summer school students are hard at work building raised beds and planting our school garden. We always end the day with running through the sprinkler.
Oakland-Craig Youth Pole Vault Camp and Open Pit Sessions
Camps: June 14th and 21st
Open Pit Dates: June 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
Time: 6:45 until 8:30
More details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1utgzk8TpjDz7sTnH4efQC1eeG525p0Cu/view?usp=sharing
Many thanks to those that helped at our summer school day camp at Summit Lake last week.
Tyler and Jordan from NE Game and Parks, Jordan and Mary from UNL Extension, Ed Olson, Ed Pearson, and Robin Burton.
Thank you Oakland Golf Club for hosting our summer school students today at our golf camp. A huge shout out to Andrew and the 3 high school students that helped!
Knight Fans, please consider lining the Hwy @6:55am Friday, May 21 from the school to the roundabout.
Let's send these state qualifiers off in style!
Potter graduates!! I/We had the best year! Love these kids so much! Have a great summer and I’ll see you as 6th graders!
Congratulations to our 5th grade Poppy Poster Contest winners! First place goes to Joycin Lechtenberg, second place Keryn Uhing, and third place Hilary Ray. The 5th grade posters will be on display at Oakland businesses with winning posters on display at the Veterans Dinner held at the VFW after Memorial Day Service in Oakland.
Please see the second semester finals schedule:
Wednesday
1st Period- 8:10-9:10 a.m.
2nd Period- 9:15-10:15 a.m.
3rd Period- 10:20-11:20 a.m.
4th Period- 11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
LUNCH 12:25-1:00 p.m.
5th Period- 1:00-2:00 p.m.
5A JH Quad
5B JH Choir or Study Hall, (Choir meets in HS Choir Room)
6th Period- 2:05-3:05 p.m.
Check Out/ Teacher Office Hours For Students- 3:05-4:00 p.m.
Thursday
7th Period- 8:10-9:10 a.m.
8th Period- 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Check Out/Teacher Office Hours for Students- 10:15-10:45 a.m.
The preschoolers enjoyed doing a few track and field events at school today! We participated in running events, throwing, shoe kick, obstacle course and long jump!
The OCHS Junior High Dance will be this Thursday, May 20th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the high school gym! Admission is $5, and all 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend. There are no elementary or high school students allowed.
The second graders want to congratulate Brynn on her graduation! Thanks for being an awesome TA for us this year!
Congratulations to the following O-C Knights on qualifying for the Nebraska State Track Meet:
Boys
4x800--Gavin Enstrom, Coulter Thiele, Aiden Jorgensen, Grady Gatewood
4x400--Gavin Enstrom, Coulter Thiele, Aiden Jorgensen, Jack Pille
800--Coulter Thiele
110 HH--Brayden Selk
300 IH--Jack Pille
Pole Vault--Trey Deemer
Shot Put--JT Brands
Triple Jump--LJ McNeill
Girls
4x800--Chaney Nelson, Charli Webster, Laryn Johnson, Syd Guzinski
4x400--Chaney Nelson, Charli Webster, Ashten Rennerfeldt, Maycie Johnson
300 LH--Ashten Rennerfeldt
800--Chaney Nelson and Laryn Johnson
1600--Chaney Nelson
Shot Put--Shea Johnson
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As a result of the updated guidelines issued yesterday by the CDC, the wearing of face coverings will be optional at tomorrow’s commencement for those who have been fully vaccinated. Face coverings will continue to be required by students and staff during school for the remainder of the year.
Due to the current weather forecast for the remainder of the morning, we are going to postpone our Elementary Track and Field Day to Monday, May 17 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Students will eat lunch here at school on Monday and then will head to the track. While there is still a chance of rain on Monday, the weather looks to be a little better on Monday than it is today. If you were planning to provide a lunch for your child today, please send that and they will eat that for lunch today at school. If your child signed up for a school lunch we will provide them one. We apologize for any inconvenience but want to make this experience positive for our students, staff, and community. We hope for better weather Monday and look forward to seeing you then.
We will be postponing our Elementary Track and Field Day to Monday, May 17. Please see the attached note for more information.
1st grade escaped the room in time to save the sea turtle eggs! They solved riddles, math problems and scrambled words in order to break out! Our reward was… popsicles and beach music!
First grade using team work and collaboration on an escape room “escape the sinking ship.”
When crayon art was on the schedule, they had no idea it was going to be this much fun.
For their choice day, the 4th and 5th graders chose slime!
Tonight! Tonight! Come see the 5th grade wax museum! Students are waiting to tell you all about the people in history that they have been researching. Tuesday, May 11, 5:00-6:00 in the long elementary hallway! They’re amazing!
And a Yes Day scavenger hunt for Candy!
Bus ride….to the… Park? Yes!!
Yes Day movie in our fort? Of course!
Ice Cream and donuts for breakfast? YES 1st grade!
Yes 1st grade, you can build a giant classroom fort!
It’s the day we have been waiting for…. Surprise 1st grade “Yes Day”!!! Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!
Today was a great day for weeding our school garden.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on May 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Oakland-Craig High School will be hiring a full-time paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 school year. If interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (402) 685-5661 for an application.
Senior art will be on exhibit Tuesday, May 11th, before and after the Honors Convocation at 7 p.m.
The second graders had a blast on their field trip!
Elementary students have been busy finishing up their ceramic projects.
Congrats to our O-C FFA Chapter on a job well done for continuing to strengthen our student body!
The second graders are learning about shapes!
Eighth graders are busy getting their hands dirty this week. Their tiki masks are really coming together!
It was a beautiful evening for a trash pick-up! Thank you OC National Honor Society for volunteering your time!
It was a beautiful evening for a trash pick-up! Thank you OC National Honor Society for volunteering your time!
8th Grade Tessellation Art
This week in cooking club we made banana smoothies.
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade was challenged by Leigh Elementary to do a Kindness Challenge. The kindness secret agents have been up to some good this week!
1st grade is solving the long standing great debate... How to eat an Oreo?! We then wrote step by step directions to teach how we do it. Are you a dipper, twister or eat it whole?
OCKD dance clinic reminder!
We celebrated National Kindergarten Day today! The kids enjoyed doughnuts for a special morning treat, we “Dressed to Impress”, and even had a special floral delivery! Kindergarten life is the BEST life!
Interested in having a seamless way to view all of your O-C Knights activities? Please click on the following link to watch a short how-to video on how to do so: http://somup.com/crfYnOFlzW
Congratulations to our OC artists who brought home 58 ribbons from the EHC Art Show held last Wednesday in West Point. Well done excelling in a wide range of art media and showcasing your originality. A digital art show of the pieces will be shared soon.
Kiley Arlt: Distinction (Blue)- Sculpture (Other)
Ashley Bicking: Honorable (Red)- Photography
Carter Bousquet: Honorable (Red)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Graphite; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Honorable (Red)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Markers; Distinction (Blue)- Sculpture (Clay)
Carmine Carson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Hannah Deemer: Honorable Mention (White)- Ink
Yadhira Gonzalez: Honorable Mention (White)- Collage
Sydney Guzinski: Honorable (Red)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Distinction (Blue)- Tempera; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Collage; Honorable Mention (White)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk
Karah Johnson: Honorable (Red)- Colored Pencil; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Honorable Mention (White)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Laryn Johnson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk
Maycie Johnson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk; Honorable (Red)- Markers; Honorable (Red)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Josh Monson: Honorable Mention (White)- Watercolor; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media
Chaney Nelson: Honorable (Red)- Graphite; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; High Distinction (Purple)- Sculpture (Clay)
Sadie Nelson: High Distinction (Purple) - Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor
Johnna Peterson: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other)
Kara Peterson: Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor
Ashten Rennerfeldt: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other); Honorable (Red)- Pastels/Chalk; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Mixed Media
Rebekah Sechler: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Collage
Milo Unwin: Distinction (Blue)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Collage; Honorable (Red)- Ink
Jayda Van Deusen: Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other)
Charli Webster: Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Ink; Honorable (Red)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Collage; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics
Congratulations to Mia Linder, Elliot Johnson, & Ellen Magnusson for being honored Pinnacle Bank Outstanding Leaders!
OCHS Houses celebrated Senior Signing Day! Each senior in attendance introduced themselves and shared their college and career plans for the near future. In the daily words of Mrs. Burton, "It’s a great day to be an O-C Knight!"
Reminder... Little Dancers starts Tuesday!
These students are participating in the tallest tower challenge. It must hold a 14 oz can for 60 seconds.
OCHS Houses celebrated Senior Signing Day! Each senior in attendance introduced themselves and shared their college and career plans for the near future. In the daily words of Mrs. Burton, "It’s a great day to be an O-C Knight!"
Thanks to some amazing donors, 1st grade has received some “forever books” this past year. Today we are taking home “The Good Egg”. We are so lucky to live in such a generous and supportive community filled with a bunch of ‘Good Eggs’!
These students are practicing how to push on their skateboard in skate club.
