🚌✨ Stuff the Bus Donation Drive! ✨🚌
Join Oroville City Elementary School District in giving back this Thanksgiving season by helping us Stuff the Bus with much-needed items for students in need!
📅 Date: November 21, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: OCESD Back Parking Lot – 2795 Yard St, Oroville
We’re collecting NEW and individually packaged items like:
👕 Clothing (4T – Adult L)
🧦 Undergarments (new & in packaging)
🛏️ Blankets, Umbrellas, Beanies
💧 Water Bottles
🧼 Toiletries
🎁 Gift Cards (Winco food only, Valero gas $25+)
💛 All donations go directly to OCESD students in need this school year.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving a little warmer and brighter for everyone! 🧡
📞 Questions? Call 530-532-3000 ext. 3001
#StuffTheBus #OCESD #GiveBack #ThanksgivingDrive #OrovilleCares #CommunitySupport
Join Oroville City Elementary School District in giving back this Thanksgiving season by helping us Stuff the Bus with much-needed items for students in need!
📅 Date: November 21, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: OCESD Back Parking Lot – 2795 Yard St, Oroville
We’re collecting NEW and individually packaged items like:
👕 Clothing (4T – Adult L)
🧦 Undergarments (new & in packaging)
🛏️ Blankets, Umbrellas, Beanies
💧 Water Bottles
🧼 Toiletries
🎁 Gift Cards (Winco food only, Valero gas $25+)
💛 All donations go directly to OCESD students in need this school year.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving a little warmer and brighter for everyone! 🧡
📞 Questions? Call 530-532-3000 ext. 3001
#StuffTheBus #OCESD #GiveBack #ThanksgivingDrive #OrovilleCares #CommunitySupport
💫 Community Spotlight! 💫
A huge thank you to Alpha Beta of Omega Nu — and a special shoutout to Debbie Moore and Denise Hopper — for their generous donation of Red Ribbon Week wristbands and keychains to our students at Oakdale Heights School and Wyandotte Academy! ❤️
Founded in Oroville in 1926, Alpha Beta of Omega Nu has a long tradition of giving back. For more than 30 years, they’ve helped make Red Ribbon Week extra meaningful for students across Oroville — promoting healthy choices, kindness, and community pride. 🎉
We’re so grateful for their generosity and dedication to our students, teachers, and schools. 🌟
A huge thank you to Alpha Beta of Omega Nu — and a special shoutout to Debbie Moore and Denise Hopper — for their generous donation of Red Ribbon Week wristbands and keychains to our students at Oakdale Heights School and Wyandotte Academy! ❤️
Founded in Oroville in 1926, Alpha Beta of Omega Nu has a long tradition of giving back. For more than 30 years, they’ve helped make Red Ribbon Week extra meaningful for students across Oroville — promoting healthy choices, kindness, and community pride. 🎉
We’re so grateful for their generosity and dedication to our students, teachers, and schools. 🌟
🏀 Still Undefeated! 🏀
Our 7th Grade Girls Ishi Hills Basketball Team is going strong at 6-0! 💪
This week they’ve been on fire:
🔥 Monday vs. Nelson – Won 42–16
🔥 Wednesday vs. Bidwell – Won 36–16
🔥 Thursday vs. Willows – Won 50–8
Way to go, Cougars! You’re representing not only Ishi Hills, but all of OCESD with pride and teamwork! 💚💛
Last weekend, the team also had an incredible opportunity to practice with the Chico State Women’s Basketball Team! During our Ishi Hills Sports Pavilion Grand Opening, the Chico State players invited the girls to watch their practice and attend future games — an experience they absolutely loved!
A huge thank you to the Chico State Women’s Basketball Team for inspiring our young athletes. 🏀✨
Our 7th Grade Girls Ishi Hills Basketball Team is going strong at 6-0! 💪
This week they’ve been on fire:
🔥 Monday vs. Nelson – Won 42–16
🔥 Wednesday vs. Bidwell – Won 36–16
🔥 Thursday vs. Willows – Won 50–8
Way to go, Cougars! You’re representing not only Ishi Hills, but all of OCESD with pride and teamwork! 💚💛
Last weekend, the team also had an incredible opportunity to practice with the Chico State Women’s Basketball Team! During our Ishi Hills Sports Pavilion Grand Opening, the Chico State players invited the girls to watch their practice and attend future games — an experience they absolutely loved!
A huge thank you to the Chico State Women’s Basketball Team for inspiring our young athletes. 🏀✨
🎃👻 Halloween Fun Across OCESD! 👻🎃
It was a wizarding kind of day here in Oroville City Elementary School District! Our Superintendent, Dr. Holtom, and the District Office crew had an awesome time visiting every school and seeing all the amazing costumes! From spooky to silly, our students and staff really brought the Halloween spirit to life! 🕸️🕷️
We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and creativity today. ❤️
🧙♂️✨ Have a safe and super fun Halloween night, everyone! 🍫 Don’t forget to share your treats with your parents — even Dumbledore says it’s good manners! 🧙♂️✨
It was a wizarding kind of day here in Oroville City Elementary School District! Our Superintendent, Dr. Holtom, and the District Office crew had an awesome time visiting every school and seeing all the amazing costumes! From spooky to silly, our students and staff really brought the Halloween spirit to life! 🕸️🕷️
We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and creativity today. ❤️
🧙♂️✨ Have a safe and super fun Halloween night, everyone! 🍫 Don’t forget to share your treats with your parents — even Dumbledore says it’s good manners! 🧙♂️✨
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🎨🎭🎶 You’re invited!
Join us for a fun evening filled with art, music, theater, dance, and song at the Studios @ Central Middle School VAPA Showcase & Neighborhood Social!
📅 Thursday, October 30th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Central Middle School
Come celebrate our amazing student artists and performers while enjoying a night of creativity and community. Everyone is welcome — bring your family and friends! 💫
Join us for a fun evening filled with art, music, theater, dance, and song at the Studios @ Central Middle School VAPA Showcase & Neighborhood Social!
📅 Thursday, October 30th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Central Middle School
Come celebrate our amazing student artists and performers while enjoying a night of creativity and community. Everyone is welcome — bring your family and friends! 💫
🎨 We’re in the news! 🗞️✨
AGC Arts just featured our amazing Ishi Hills Art Class in their latest article — and we couldn’t be prouder! 🙌
Our students have been working hard to express their creativity through painting, drawing, and mixed media, and it’s such an honor to see their talent recognized by AGC Arts. 💕
A huge shout-out to our young artists for their dedication and imagination — you make Ishi Hills shine! 🌟
Special thanks to Ms. Fox, our incredible Art teacher, for inspiring and guiding this talented group every day. Your passion brings creativity to life in our classrooms! 🎨👏
AGC Arts just featured our amazing Ishi Hills Art Class in their latest article — and we couldn’t be prouder! 🙌
Our students have been working hard to express their creativity through painting, drawing, and mixed media, and it’s such an honor to see their talent recognized by AGC Arts. 💕
A huge shout-out to our young artists for their dedication and imagination — you make Ishi Hills shine! 🌟
Special thanks to Ms. Fox, our incredible Art teacher, for inspiring and guiding this talented group every day. Your passion brings creativity to life in our classrooms! 🎨👏
🎒✨ Enrollment is always Open at OCESD! ✨🎒
Looking for an engaging, hands-on learning experience for your TK–8th grader? OCESD schools are the place to be!
🎭 Studios @ Central Middle School – Our Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VAPA) lets students shine through music, theater, dance, and art.
🌾 Ishi Hills Middle School – Explore our brand-new Agriculture Program where students learn about sustainability, science, and real-world ag careers.
🏀 Both middle schools feature beautiful new outdoor sports pavilions and a wide range of exciting electives, including:
🎬 Theater
🧑🌾 Agriculture
🎨 Art
📰 KCTV (student broadcasting)
🎶 Band
📽️ History Through Film
🕵️ History Detectives
✍️ Writing Across History
📚 Elements of Fiction in Pop Culture
🌿 Exploring Ecosystems
…and more!
⚽ Athletics at Both Middle Schools: Get in the game with Flag Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Soccer!
📚 Discover schools where creativity, curiosity, and community grow together.
👉 Enroll today at https://orovillecity.aeries.net/enrollment
Looking for an engaging, hands-on learning experience for your TK–8th grader? OCESD schools are the place to be!
🎭 Studios @ Central Middle School – Our Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VAPA) lets students shine through music, theater, dance, and art.
🌾 Ishi Hills Middle School – Explore our brand-new Agriculture Program where students learn about sustainability, science, and real-world ag careers.
🏀 Both middle schools feature beautiful new outdoor sports pavilions and a wide range of exciting electives, including:
🎬 Theater
🧑🌾 Agriculture
🎨 Art
📰 KCTV (student broadcasting)
🎶 Band
📽️ History Through Film
🕵️ History Detectives
✍️ Writing Across History
📚 Elements of Fiction in Pop Culture
🌿 Exploring Ecosystems
…and more!
⚽ Athletics at Both Middle Schools: Get in the game with Flag Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Soccer!
📚 Discover schools where creativity, curiosity, and community grow together.
👉 Enroll today at https://orovillecity.aeries.net/enrollment
🚌✨ Stuff the Bus Donation Drive! ✨🚌
Join Oroville City Elementary School District in giving back this Thanksgiving season by helping us Stuff the Bus with much-needed items for students in need!
📅 Date: November 21, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: OCESD Back Parking Lot – 2795 Yard St, Oroville
We’re collecting NEW and individually packaged items like:
👕 Clothing (4T – Adult L)
🧦 Undergarments (new & in packaging)
🛏️ Blankets, Umbrellas, Beanies
💧 Water Bottles
🧼 Toiletries
🎁 Gift Cards (Winco food only, Valero gas $25+)
💛 All donations go directly to OCESD students in need this school year.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving a little warmer and brighter for everyone! 🧡
📞 Questions? Call 530-532-3000 ext. 3001
#StuffTheBus #OCESD #GiveBack #ThanksgivingDrive #OrovilleCares #CommunitySupport
Join Oroville City Elementary School District in giving back this Thanksgiving season by helping us Stuff the Bus with much-needed items for students in need!
📅 Date: November 21, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: OCESD Back Parking Lot – 2795 Yard St, Oroville
We’re collecting NEW and individually packaged items like:
👕 Clothing (4T – Adult L)
🧦 Undergarments (new & in packaging)
🛏️ Blankets, Umbrellas, Beanies
💧 Water Bottles
🧼 Toiletries
🎁 Gift Cards (Winco food only, Valero gas $25+)
💛 All donations go directly to OCESD students in need this school year.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving a little warmer and brighter for everyone! 🧡
📞 Questions? Call 530-532-3000 ext. 3001
#StuffTheBus #OCESD #GiveBack #ThanksgivingDrive #OrovilleCares #CommunitySupport
🏀 Cougar Pride is strong this week! 🏀
OCESD is so proud of the Ishi Hills 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team, who went 3-0 on the road this week! The Ishi Hills Cougars are absolutely dominating on the court:
🔥 Defeated CK Price (Orland) 41–3
🔥 Beat Marsh (Chico) 42–26
🔥 Took down the Palermo Bulldogs 63–13
Three away games — three big wins! This team’s teamwork, energy, and determination are truly inspiring! 💪
We’re also so grateful to have Coach Clint leading this amazing group of athletes — your guidance, positivity, and leadership shine through every game. 👏
Superintendent Dr. Holtom even got to cheer them on in person yesterday during their big win against Palermo!
Way to go, Cougars — keep up the amazing work! 💚💛
Ishi Hills girls basketball are rocking it tonight
Community Partner:
Museum Mile Trick-or-Treat in Oroville!
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween afternoon along Oroville’s Museum Mile! On Friday, October 31st, from 3:00–7:00 PM, families are invited to visit our local museums for a safe, fun, and history-filled trick-or-treat experience.
Costumed visitors can explore Oroville’s historic sites—including the C.F. Lott Home, Pioneer History Museum, Chinese Temple, and Ehmann Home—while collecting treats and discovering local stories along the way.
Bring your candy bags, wear your best costume, and enjoy a festive evening of community, history, and Halloween fun on Museum Mile!
For a map of participating museums, visit: https://www.orovilleca.gov/288/City-Museums
For questions, please contact: museums@cityoforoville.org
Museum Mile Trick-or-Treat in Oroville!
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween afternoon along Oroville’s Museum Mile! On Friday, October 31st, from 3:00–7:00 PM, families are invited to visit our local museums for a safe, fun, and history-filled trick-or-treat experience.
Costumed visitors can explore Oroville’s historic sites—including the C.F. Lott Home, Pioneer History Museum, Chinese Temple, and Ehmann Home—while collecting treats and discovering local stories along the way.
Bring your candy bags, wear your best costume, and enjoy a festive evening of community, history, and Halloween fun on Museum Mile!
For a map of participating museums, visit: https://www.orovilleca.gov/288/City-Museums
For questions, please contact: museums@cityoforoville.org
🎉🏀 Ribbon Cutting Fun at Studios @ Central Middle School! 🏀🎉
Oroville City Elementary School District is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Sports Pavilion at Studios @ Central Middle School! The ribbon cutting ceremony was filled with energy, excitement, and some unforgettable moments!
Board President Lisa Torres had the honor of cutting the ribbon, joined by Vice President Sandra Barnes and Trustee Darrel Thompson. We’re also incredibly thankful to our special guests from the Chico State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, who spoke with our students about the importance of academics, discipline, and what it truly means to be a Student Athlete.
The fun didn’t stop there—students got the chance to run drills and shoot around with the Chico State players. Even OCESD Superintendent Dr. Holtom got in on the action, going one-on-one with a Chico State basketball player (and had a blast doing it! 😄🏀).
It was a fantastic day of inspiration, community, and lots of laughter!
Oroville City Elementary School District is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Sports Pavilion at Studios @ Central Middle School! The ribbon cutting ceremony was filled with energy, excitement, and some unforgettable moments!
Board President Lisa Torres had the honor of cutting the ribbon, joined by Vice President Sandra Barnes and Trustee Darrel Thompson. We’re also incredibly thankful to our special guests from the Chico State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, who spoke with our students about the importance of academics, discipline, and what it truly means to be a Student Athlete.
The fun didn’t stop there—students got the chance to run drills and shoot around with the Chico State players. Even OCESD Superintendent Dr. Holtom got in on the action, going one-on-one with a Chico State basketball player (and had a blast doing it! 😄🏀).
It was a fantastic day of inspiration, community, and lots of laughter!
🎉🏀 Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Ishi Hills Middle School! 🏀🎉
Oroville City Elementary School District is proud to announce the grand opening of the Ishi Hills Sports Pavilion! We marked the occasion with a fun-filled ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating this exciting new space for our students.
Board President Lisa Torres officially cut the ribbon, joined by Vice President Sandra Barnes and Trustee Darrel Thompson. A huge THANK YOU to our special guests—the Chico State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team representatives—who inspired our students with powerful messages about what it means to be a Student Athlete and the importance of strong academics in middle school.
Our students had an unforgettable time running drills and shooting hoops with the Chico State team. It was a fantastic day of learning, laughter, and community spirit!
Oroville City Elementary School District is proud to announce the grand opening of the Ishi Hills Sports Pavilion! We marked the occasion with a fun-filled ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating this exciting new space for our students.
Board President Lisa Torres officially cut the ribbon, joined by Vice President Sandra Barnes and Trustee Darrel Thompson. A huge THANK YOU to our special guests—the Chico State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team representatives—who inspired our students with powerful messages about what it means to be a Student Athlete and the importance of strong academics in middle school.
Our students had an unforgettable time running drills and shooting hoops with the Chico State team. It was a fantastic day of learning, laughter, and community spirit!
Community Partner Announcement: Lights of Hope Free Christmas Light Walk
🐺 Wyandotte Wolves Lead the Way! 🐺
At last night's Oroville City Elementary School District board meeting, students from Wyandotte Academy proudly led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
These young Wyandotte Wolves showed true leadership and school pride! Each student was recognized with a certificate of appreciation for their participation and outstanding representation of their school.
Thank you, Wyandotte Wolves, for starting our meeting on such a positive note! 💙📚✨
At last night's Oroville City Elementary School District board meeting, students from Wyandotte Academy proudly led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
These young Wyandotte Wolves showed true leadership and school pride! Each student was recognized with a certificate of appreciation for their participation and outstanding representation of their school.
Thank you, Wyandotte Wolves, for starting our meeting on such a positive note! 💙📚✨
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✨💛 Hmong Fashion Show at Wyandotte Academy! 💛✨
On Friday, October 10th, our amazing students took part in a Hmong Fashion Show to proudly showcase their traditional clothing and celebrate Hmong culture! 🎉👘🎨
It was a beautiful display of heritage, identity, and pride — with students sharing their culture through colorful, meaningful outfits worn with confidence and joy.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this in-school celebration so special! 💫
On Friday, October 10th, our amazing students took part in a Hmong Fashion Show to proudly showcase their traditional clothing and celebrate Hmong culture! 🎉👘🎨
It was a beautiful display of heritage, identity, and pride — with students sharing their culture through colorful, meaningful outfits worn with confidence and joy.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this in-school celebration so special! 💫
Upcoming regular meeting of the Oroville City Elementary School District Governing Board.
Meeting Details: 📣
Date: 📅 Wednesday, October 15th
Location: 📍 Oroville City Hall, City Hall Chambers (1735 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA)
Time: ⏰
Closed Session begins at 4:15 PM
Open Session is scheduled to begin at approximately 5:00 PM
We encourage all members of the community to attend the Open Session or view the agenda to see the items scheduled for discussion.
The complete agenda and supporting documents for the October 15th meeting can be accessed here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/Public
We look forward to your engagement.
Ophir principal Aimee Hubbard with Jen Garcia and Lora Fox presenting today at the PBIS (positive behavior intervention and supports)conference in Sacramento. Way to represent OCESD.
