🍎 Join Our Team: OCESD is Hiring Certificated Staff!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students? The Oroville City Elementary School District (OCESD) is looking for passionate, dedicated Certificated Staff to join our community of educators!

Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a recent grad looking to launch your career, we offer a supportive environment where your impact is felt every single day.

🌟 Why OCESD?
Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration and growth.

Competitive Benefits: We invest in our staff so you can focus on what you do best.
4 months ago, OCESD Communications
An informative recruitment flyer for the Oroville City Elementary School District (OCESD), featuring a modern purple, gray, and white geometric design. The flyer includes the following details: Main Headlines Primary Text: "We Are HIRING" Secondary Text: "OCESD IS CURRENTLY HIRING! CERTIFICATED STAFF FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR" Available Positions Special Education: MMSN and ESN Physical Education Speech Language Pathologist Psychologist Contact & Application Information Point of Contact: Hope Nesmith at hr@ocesd.net or 530-532-3000 ext. 3002 Websites: OCESD.NET and EDJOIN.ORG Physical Address: 2795 Yard Street, Oroville, CA 95966 Visual Aid: A QR code in the top right corner labeled "EDJOIN.ORG" for direct applications. The OCESD logo, featuring the district name inside a circular purple emblem, is positioned in the bottom right corner.

🎉 LET'S CELEBRATE! 🎉
History is in the making, and you're invited to be a part of it!✨

Join the Oroville City Elementary School District as we honor America’s 250th birthday with a special time capsule dedication and burial ceremony. Let's come together as a community to leave a lasting legacy for future generations!
📅 When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Front lawn at the OCESD District Office (2795 Yard St., Oroville)

Bring your family, your neighbors, and your community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! ❤️🤍💙

about 16 hours ago, OCESD Communications
A promotional flyer celebrating America's 250th birthday. At the top, bold text reads "LET'S CELEBRATE!" followed by an invitation from the Oroville City Elementary School District to dedicate and bury a time capsule. The center features the text "AMERICA 250". The event details at the bottom state it will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. on the front lawn at the OCESD District Office, located at 2795 Yard St., Oroville.
Upcoming regular meeting of the Oroville City Elementary School District Governing Board.

Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 17th 2026
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

The complete agenda and supporting documents for the June 17th 2026 meeting can be accessed here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36032035

Thank you, have a great weekend.





6 days ago, OCESD Communications
❤️ Important Support Reminder for Our OCESD Families ❤️

If your student is navigating a difficult loss or going through a tough time, please know that you are not alone. OCESD is offering grief support today for any students in need.

We have set up several support and activity stations at the gym, designed to give students safe, gentle, and hands-on ways to process their feelings at their own pace:

1️⃣ Expression & Legacy: A space to write letters, record a favorite memory for a community chain, or use the safe box to let the words go.

2️⃣ Grounding & Sensory: Tools to reset and find calm, including kinetic sand, smooth stones, fidgets, and breathing exercises.

3️⃣ Mindful Coloring: A quiet space to pick a color, focus on a pattern, and let the mind rest.

4️⃣ Sanctuary & Release: A safe space to just exist, reflect in silence, or write down heavy feelings and use the mini paper shredder to physically release them.

Details for today:

📍 Where: The Studios @ Central Gym

🕒 When: Right now until 3:00 PM today

👥 Who is available: School counselors, district social workers, and dedicated support staff are on-site and ready to listen, comfort, and help.

Please don't hesitate to stop by if your child needs a safe space, a listening ear, or a quiet place to express themselves. We are here for you.

10 days ago, OCESD Communications
A wooden table set up as a school activity station. A sign in the center reads "1. Expression & Legacy: Write a letter. Record a favorite memory to link on the chain. Drop it in the safe box. Let the words go." Behind the sign is a large light-blue cardboard box with a slot cut into the top. To the left is a stack of white paper and a row of black pens. To the right are strips of blue, pink, and yellow construction paper, a clear plastic container filled with colored pencils, and a box of tissues.
A school table set up as a coloring station. A sign reads "3. Mindful Coloring: Quiet the noise. Pick a color. Focus on the pattern. Let your mind rest." On the table are several printed sheets of intricate mandala coloring designs, a scattered pile of colorful markers, a box of Crayola fine line markers, a mesh cup holding colored pencils, a box of tissues, and two small potted green plants.
A wooden table featuring a release station. A sign reads "4. Sanctuary & Release: All emotions are real and valid. Cry, reflect in silence, write your feelings down, or use the shredder to release them. This is a safe space to just exist." Sitting directly on top of the sign is a small, clear plastic hand-crank paper shredder with a bright pink lid.
A wooden table set up as a sensory activity station. A sign reads "2. Grounding & Sensory: Mold the sand. Hold a smooth stone. Reset your calm. Breathe and be present." On the table is a clear plastic bin filled with kinetic sand, various colorful pop-it and plastic fidget toys, a deck of cards, small smooth black and white stones, a box of tissues, building blocks, and a small potted green plant.
Reminder Grief Support Available Tomorrow 6/8/26 :

The Studios @ Central community is deeply saddened to share the news of a tragic accident involving one of our students. Out of respect for the privacy of the family during this devastating time, the student’s name is not being released. Our entire school community is heartbroken by this tragic loss. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the student’s family, friends, and loved ones. In response to this tragedy, Studios @ Central will provide immediate emotional and grief support for students, staff, and families.

Grief Support & Counseling Details:
Date: Monday June 8, 2026
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Studios @ Central Gym

Services Include: Counselors, district social workers & support staff will be on-site to provide a safe space for counseling, reflection & community support.

With Condolences,
The Oroville City Elementary School District
10 days ago, OCESD Communications
The Studios @ Central community is deeply saddened to share the news of a tragic accident involving one of our students. Out of respect for the privacy of the family during this devastating time, the student’s name is not being released. Our entire school community is heartbroken by this tragic loss. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the student’s family, friends, and loved ones. In response to this tragedy, Studios @ Central will provide immediate emotional and grief support for students, staff, and families.

Grief Support & Counseling Details:
Date: Monday June 8, 2026
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Studios @ Central Gym

Services Include: Counselors, district social workers & support staff will be on-site to provide a safe space for counseling, reflection & community support.

With Condolences,
The Oroville City Elementary School District
12 days ago, OCESD Communications
What do you get when you mix classic cars, amazing students, and a whole lot of Silver and Black? 🏎️🖤

Our Superintendent, Dr. Holtom, had the absolute best time at the Kinder Car Show today. He managed to capture two of his absolute favorite things in one photo: our incredible Oroville City Elementary School District's students and his beloved Las Vegas Raiders! 🏴‍☠️🏈

Huge shoutout to our creative kindergarteners for putting on such a fantastic show!
13 days ago, OCESD Communications
A smiling young boy in a light blue polo shirt and shorts stands next to a man wearing sunglasses and a striped button-down shirt. They are posing outdoors on a sunny, grassy area. In front of them is a large cardboard box decorated with bold, stylized black text that reads "BASH TO THE FUTURE," featuring a Las Vegas Raiders football team logo in the center.
🛞 VROOM VROOM! Destination: 1st Grade! 🏁✨

The annual Ophir Elementary Kinder Car Show was a roaring success today! Our amazing kindergarteners traded in their backpacks for some serious horsepower, cruising through the hallways and into their next big adventure.

From custom cardboard sports cars to tricked-out cardboard trucks, these kids brought the creativity, the smiles, and some absolute style. 🎨📦

Check out these sweet rides and proud drivers! 👇

📸 Highlights from the Track:
The Best in Show: Endless smiles and waving families.

Under the Hood: Hard work, imagination, and a lot of love from parents and teachers.

Next Stop: 1st Grade! 🎒

Kindergarten? Check. 🗺️
1st Grade? Here we come! 🚀

Huge thanks to all the families who helped build these masterpieces, and to our incredible staff for making transition day so magical. Congrats to all OCESD promoting Kinders, 5th graders & 8th graders! We love watching you grow!

13 days ago, OCESD Communications
A line of young children participating in a school parade outside on a sunny day. They are wearing custom homemade cars made out of cardboard boxes, complete with paper plate wheels, held up by shoulder straps. In the foreground, a boy smiles at the camera in a light-colored car, followed by a girl wearing a vibrant, tie-dye spray-painted car labeled "Path Finder," and another girl in a bright pink car. In the background, a crowd of parents and onlookers stand on the grass, smiling and taking photos with their phones under a school building with a red awning.
A line of kindergarten students parading down a concrete walkway outdoors beneath a large, overarching balloon arch made of orange, black, and white balloons. The children are wearing homemade cardboard box cars with shoulder straps. In the foreground on the left, a young girl walks forward wearing a bright pink car decorated with large purple paper flowers. Following behind her under the archway is a boy in a cardboard car decorated like a Volkswagen bus with a hand-drawn VW logo, followed by a girl in another pink car. In the background, teachers and family members stand on the grass and pavement watching the parade.
A sunny outdoor school parade featuring young children wearing elaborate homemade vehicles made out of cardboard. In the center, a smiling girl in a sequined dress maneuvers a detailed, three-dimensional cardboard motorcycle painted metallic blue and pink. To her left, a blonde girl walks in a bright pink cardboard Jeep with a hand-drawn grille. To the right, a boy walks inside a red cardboard GMC truck with yellow paper headlights and checkered straps. They are walking along a concrete path on a grassy campus, passing beneath a massive archway of orange, black, and white balloons while onlookers watch in the background.
A young girl walks across a paved outdoor playground during a school parade, dressed in a Western theme. She wears a white cowboy hat, a pink t-shirt, a denim skirt, and brown cowboy boots. Suspended by shoulder straps, she wears a large pink cardboard box car decorated with brown cow-print spots, three wheels on the side with small hearts in the center, and a pink bandana draped over the back. In the background, a large crowd of seated and standing parents and onlookers watch from the shaded edges of the playground.
A line of young children walking down an asphalt path during a school parade, led by a woman in a pink tank top and sunglasses holding a light pink umbrella for shade. The children are wearing various creative, homemade cardboard box vehicles. On the left, a girl in a white dress wears a bright pink car labeled "Estella." Behind her, another girl wears a purple car decorated with hearts and glittery black wheels. Further down the line, a boy walks with a black race car bearing the number 87, followed by a girl in a red ladybug-styled car, a girl in a white Hello Kitty-styled car, and a girl in a purple car. Trees and school buildings are visible under the bright sunshine in the background.
A close-up shot of young girls walking outdoors in a school parade with their custom cardboard box vehicles. In the foreground, a young girl in a pink dress walks forward wearing a car painted with bright, horizontal rainbow stripes and decorated with a cartoon character wearing a Hello Kitty hoodie. Her car has black wheels with white rims and rainbow-colored shoulder straps. Behind her, another girl follows in a bright pink cardboard car, while a third child stands to the right in a purple car featuring a drawn-on grille and the name "Kuron." In the background, a woman in a pink tank top, a blue recycling bin, and a green picnic table are visible next to a school building under the bright sun.
Two young boys participate in an outdoor school parade on a paved playground, walking past a large group of seated and standing spectators. The boy on the left wears a large, green cardboard box military tank complete with a long protruding barrel, a large white star on the side, and a black base mimicking tracks. The boy on the right wears a patriotic cardboard car painted with red and white stripes, blue trim, a small American flag attached to the hood, and a colorful balloon trailing behind it. In the background, family members and onlookers watch the parade from folding chairs and behind a chain-link fence under the bright sun.
A woman in a floral sundress stands outside a school building speaking into a microphone and holding a paper document. On her left, a young boy dressed in a yellow firefighter costume and black helmet wears a red cardboard fire truck decorated with an axe design and labeled "Ophir Fire Dept...". On her right, a young girl with a pink headscarf stands inside a light blue cardboard truck bearing the number 24 inside a pink circle and a hand-drawn heart. In the background, a beige school building with brown doors, a playground rules sign, green picnic tables, and a blue recycling bin are visible under the bright sunlight.
A wide shot of a long line of kindergarten students lined up outdoors on a sunny day for a school parade. The children are wearing a wide variety of colorful, homemade cardboard box vehicles. In the foreground on the grass, a girl stands in a large, dark gray or black cardboard truck, while next to her a girl holds a small American flag from inside a bright purple cardboard vehicle. To the left, other children are visible in pink, white, and spray-painted cars near a brick school building with a red metal roof and blue patio umbrellas. The line of kids extends far into the background across the green grass under a clear blue sky.

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Sabyn Saetern! 🎉

Let’s give a massive round of applause to Sabyn from Studios at Central for earning the title of Superintendent for a Day! 🏆✨ Sabyn earned this awesome honor by achieving the highest growth school-wide on his state testing. Hard work truly pays off!

For his special day in charge, Sabyn chose to hit the court for a game of basketball with Superintendent, Dr. Holtom 🏀 and, of course, celebrated with some of his absolute favorite treats! 🍫🍦

We are so incredibly proud of you, Sabyn! Keep shining bright and leading the way! 🌟👏

13 days ago, OCESD Communications
A medium shot of a young boy with curly brown hair, Sabyn Saetern, standing outside in front of green bushes. He is wearing a red t-shirt and a black backpack, and he is holding a large blue plastic bin filled with treats and prizes. Inside the bin are bags of chips, Nerds candy, sports drinks, and a certificate that reads "Superintendents List to: Sabyn Saetern." Clipped to the front of the bin is his school ID badge that reads "Student Superintendent."

¡Hola, familias de Oroville! 🎒✨

¿Están decidiendo dónde inscribir a sus hijos para el próximo ciclo escolar? ¡Le invitamos a formar parte de nuestra gran familia en el Distrito de Escuelas Primarias de la Ciudad de Oroville (OCESD)!

Ofrecemos una educación de calidad, un ambiente seguro y programas diseñados para el éxito de cada estudiante desde sus primeros pasos. Nuestro distrito cuenta con excelentes opciones para todas las edades:

Educación Preescolar Inclusiva y Estatal: En Sierra Del Oro, donde comenzamos a cultivar el amor por el aprendizaje.

4 Escuelas Primarias (TK a 5.º grado): Wyandotte, Ophir, Stanford y Oakdale.

2 Escuelas Secundarias (6.º a 8.º grado):

Ishi Hills: ¡Donde el espíritu escolar se vive en grande con sus destacados programas deportivos! 🏆🏀

The Studios @ Central: Nuestra escuela enfocada en VAPA (Artes Visuales y Escénicas) 🎭🎨, ¡que además también cuenta con excelentes programas deportivos! ⚽🎵

¿Buscas una opción escolar alternativa, flexible y 100% en línea para tus hijos? ¡Te presentamos la North State Virtual Academy! ✨

El Distrito de Escuelas Primarias de la Ciudad de Oroville (Oroville City Elementary School District) ofrece este increíble programa diseñado especialmente para alumnos de 2.º a 8.º grado.

🏆 ¿Qué ofrece North State Virtual Academy?

  • Educación 100% en línea: Aprende desde la seguridad y comodidad de tu hogar.

  • Flexibilidad total: Un horario que se adapta al ritmo de aprendizaje de tu familia.

  • Apoyo docente: Maestros calificados y dedicados a guiar a cada estudiante paso a paso.

  • Plan de estudios completo: Clases dinámicas y rigurosas que preparan a los alumnos para el futuro.

Si el entorno tradicional no es el ideal para tu hijo, o si tu familia necesita una opción más flexible sin perder la calidad educativa, ¡este es el lugar perfecto!

¡Las inscripciones ya están abiertas! No dejen pasar el tiempo y aseguren el lugar de sus pequeños.

📍 Estamos ubicados en: 2795 Yard St. Oroville (Al frente de la prepa Oroville High).Lunes-Viernes 8am-4pm
📞 Llámenos al: 530-532-3000 Ext 3001 ¡Hablamos Español! 🗣️❤️
🌐 Visite nuestro sitio web: ocesd.net

🔗 ¡Inscríbanse hoy mismo y denle a sus hijos la oportunidad de brillar con OCESD! Los esperamos en nuestra oficina o en línea.

14 days ago, OCESD Communications
🚌✨ 6th Grade Takes on SF! ✨🌉

Yesterday, our Studios @ Central 6th graders had an absolute blast on their field trip to San Francisco! The adventure started early with a cozy, fun ride on our charter buses 🚌 before we hopped on the ferry ⛴️ to head over to Alcatraz Island! The students did an amazing job tuning into the audio tour and learning all about the island's fascinating history. 🎧🔒

After exploring the Rock, it was time for some classic SF eats! We headed over to Boudin Bakery for a wonderful sit-down lunch 🥖🥗, and then walked over to Ghirardelli Square to treat ourselves to some world-famous, delicious desserts! 🍦🍫

Many of our students shared that this was their very first time visiting the City, and they were completely in awe of the fast-paced city life! 🥰 One of the best highlights of the day? The absolute eruption of claps and cheers as our buses drove across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge! 🌉🙌

This was definitely a field trip that will go down as a core memory for everyone involved! 🧠❤️

A massive THANK YOU to our incredible parent and staff chaperones who helped keep everyone safe and smiling all day long. We couldn't have done it without you! 👏
20 days ago, OCESD Communications
A group of middle school students, some wearing bright orange t-shirts, are sitting at tables inside a ferry boat. Large windows next to them look out over the choppy gray-blue water of a bay toward a distant city skyline under an overcast sky. Some food and bags sit on the tables, and a snack bar counter is visible in the background on the left.
A large group of middle school students and adult chaperones stand inside a wide corridor of a historic prison, likely Alcatraz. Many of the students are wearing bright orange t-shirts and have audio tour headphones on. They are looking at exhibits and historical photographs mounted along the wall under a low ceiling mezzanine. The upper level features high concrete walls and barred window areas, with a long, open hallway stretching into the background under overhead lighting.
A large group of students and chaperones, many wearing matching bright orange t-shirts, walk up a paved, inclined pathway on Alcatraz Island. The path is lined on the left by a steep rock wall covered in dense green ivy and succulents, and on the right by a low concrete railing. In the distance ahead stands a large tree and the historic Alcatraz water tower under a cloudy, overcast sky.
A group of middle school students, several wearing matching orange t-shirts that read "THE STUDIOS," are gathered around a table with a black tablecloth inside a brightly lit restaurant with large windows. The students are smiling and laughing as they clink their water glasses together in a celebratory toast. A stack of white plates and metal pitchers are visible on a buffet table in the background.
A large group of middle school students and adult chaperones pose together for a photo on an outdoor concrete terrace at Alcatraz Island. Many of the students are wearing matching bright orange t-shirts that say "THE STUDIOS." They are lined up across a low concrete wall and bench, with some sitting and others standing. In the background, the wide, grey-blue water of the bay stretches toward the horizon under a cloudy sky, with the Golden Gate Bridge faintly visible in the distance to the right.
A large group of students and adult chaperones sit on outdoor benches aboard a ferry boat, with many wearing matching bright orange "THE STUDIOS" t-shirts. In the background, the massive, weathered, multi-story historic barracks building on Alcatraz Island towers over the dock. The building features peeling cream paint, rows of windows, and the famous historic "INDIANS WELCOME" graffiti painted on the lower wall beneath a cloudy sky.
Two middle school students wearing matching bright orange t-shirts that read "THE STUDIOS @ CENTRAL | VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS" walk side-by-side down a wide pedestrian sidewalk in San Francisco. They are both wearing backpacks, and the student on the left holds a smartphone while smiling at the camera. In the background, other pedestrians walk along the street, which features city buildings, shops, and a set of streetcar tracks running parallel to the sidewalk.
Several middle school students are sitting and standing around a small grey patio table in an outdoor brick courtyard, enjoying ice cream sundaes in clear plastic cups from Ghirardelli. A few of the students wear bright orange "THE STUDIOS" t-shirts. In the background, other students are seated at tables or walking through the courtyard, which is lined with brick buildings, windows, and potted green plants under bright sunlight.
Three middle school students sit together against a reddish-brown wall, smiling and laughing as they eat ice cream sundaes from clear plastic cups. Two of the students wear matching bright orange t-shirts with "THE STUDIOS" logo, while the student in the center wears a white hoodie and purple patterned shorts. They are holding plastic spoons and enjoying their treats, likely at Ghirardelli Square.
An adult male chaperone stands smiling in the center of three middle school students in an outdoor brick courtyard at Ghirardelli Square. The students are wearing matching bright orange t-shirts that read "THE STUDIOS," with the boy on the left holding a plastic cup of ice cream and a spoon. The chaperone wears a grey hoodie, sunglasses on his hat, and holds a white paper bag from Boudin Bakery. A classic brick building with green climbing vines and large windows serves as the background under bright daylight.
Community Partner Announcement: Summer Park Days ~ TBC Pray and Play Outreach
22 days ago, OCESD Communications
Here is the descriptive alt text for the flyer: Alt Text: A colorful, vibrant promotional flyer for a recurring community event titled "TBC Pray & Play Park Days." The top of the flyer features a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, a smiling cartoon sun, and a central circular logo depicting a green tree growing on a small hill. The words "Pray & Play" are written in large, bold, cartoonish letters with yellow-to-orange gradients and black outlines, while "Park Days" is written underneath in a large, elegant green cursive font. At the top left, there is a QR code labeled "New Registration Scan" with an arrow pointing to it. To the right of the QR code, a white tag graphic reads "FREE" in bold blue letters. In the top right corner, the text "Find us on:" is displayed next to social media icons for Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. The bottom left portion of the flyer features a black marquee board lined with glowing yellow light bulbs. The text on the marquee reads: "EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR LONG!!!" followed by a weekly schedule of locations and times: Hewitt Park: Tue @ 4pm MLK Park: Wed @ 2pm Riverbend Park: Wed @ 4pm Rotary Park: Thur @ 4pm Palermo Park: Sat @ 2pm Playtown USA: Sat @ 4pm
🎉 Celebrating Excellence & New Beginnings! 🎉

Yesterday’s Oroville City Elementary School District Board Meeting was absolutely packed, and our hearts are so full!

We had the absolute honor of celebrating our incredible 2025-26 retirees as they embark on their next chapters, alongside our phenomenal nominees for Classified Staff of the Year and Teacher of the Year. 🌟

To everyone who showed up, packed the room, and cheered: THANK YOU! Your overwhelming support for our team means the world to us. We absolutely love recognizing the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the employees who make our district shine every single day. 🍎💼

Please join us in the comments by leaving some love and congratulations for our retirees and award nominees! 👇✨
28 days ago, OCESD Communications
A full-length, eye-level studio photograph shows a man and two women smiling and posing together inside a room that looks like a courtroom or city hall chamber. The man is wearing a dark blue suit jacket over a light blue collared shirt with a grey striped tie. He also wears a pair of black-framed glasses. He has his arms wrapped around the women standing on either side of him. The woman on the left wears a brown t-shirt, a white floral open cardigan, and dark blue jeans. She is holding a bouquet of flowers wrapped in brown paper. The woman on the right wears a white sleeveless dress, a denim vest, and a pair of tan sandals. She is also holding a bouquet of flowers wrapped in brown paper. They are standing on a grey patterned carpet in front of a wooden dais with a small computer monitor. The background is a mix of wood paneled walls and a brown wall with a dark blue awning.
The woman in the center has dark hair, wears glasses, a patterned brown top, and a cream lace cardigan; she is looking down toward the podium. To her left stands a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a floral patterned open cardigan over a brown shirt, with her hands resting on the podium. To the right of the center speaker is a woman with dark hair and sunglasses perched on her head, wearing a denim vest over a white top, looking downward as well. A microphone extends from the podium toward the women. In the lower-left background, several audience members sit in chairs watching, including a man in a dark grey polo shirt and a woman looking forward. In the background on the right, a man in a suit is partially visible behind a desk panel. The room features olive-green walls, a framed painting of a building, and an exit sign visible above a doorway in the background.
A close-up, top-down photograph shows a printed program document titled "Retirement Recognition" for the Oroville City Elementary School District. The document features a dark border frame with fine-line floral illustrations in the top-left and bottom-right corners, matching the style of the previous program. The text is printed in black ink on textured, light-grey paper. The program lists the following retirees and their roles: Dayna Boxler – Inst Asst Sped II, Sierra Del Oro Inclusive Pre-school. Barbara Clark – Attend. Clerk/Parent Coordinator/Camp. Sup, Studios @ Central Middle School Eileen Dugan – State Reporting Coordinator-District Office Laura Filbeck – Teacher, Stanford Ave. Elementary School Lori Gaines – Principal-Ishi Hills Middle School Joseph Hernandez – Teacher, Sierra Del Oro Thomas Schao – Principal, Oakdale Heights Elementary School Michelle Stewart – Teacher, Stanford Ave. Elementary School Barbara Vaughan – Campus Sup., Studios @ Central Middle School Near the bottom, the date and time are framed by horizontal lines: "Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 5 O'Clock"
A close-up, top-down photograph shows a printed program document titled "Staff of the Year Nominees" for the Oroville City Elementary School District. The document has a gold border with delicate line-art floral illustrations in the top-left and bottom-right corners. The text is printed in black ink on textured, off-white paper.Teacher of the Year Nominees: Theresa Robinson - Studios @ Central Joel Liapis - Ishi Hills Cheri Bascherini - Oakdale Heights Becky Llamas - Ophir (Winner) Shelly Stewart - Stanford Roxanne Garcia - Wyandotte Academy Joseph Hernandez - Sierra Del Oro Classified Staff of the Year Nominees: Patricia Morton - Studios @ Central Clint Hopper - Ishi Hills Gwen Jenkins - Oakdale Heights Jenna Matt-King - Ophir (Winner) True Lee - Stanford Ave. Corrine Taylor - Wyandotte Academy Ashley Morgan - Sierra Del Oro
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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

The complete agenda and supporting documents for the May 20, 2026 meeting can be accessed here:

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36032035&MID=65706

Thank you, have a great weekend.

about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Special Education! 🌟

Last night was a truly inspiring evening as the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) hosted its annual awards ceremony. We are incredibly proud to announce that 10 outstanding students from the Oroville City Elementary School District were recognized and honored!

The CAC plays a vital role in our community, serving in an advisory capacity to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to ensure our students have the support and resources they need to thrive. Seeing these students recognized for their hard work, resilience, and achievements is a testament to the strength of our schools and families.

🏆 Highlights of the Evening:
10 Student Award Recipients from OCESD.

Recognition of personal growth and academic milestones.

A celebration of the partnership between parents, educators, and the SELPA.

Congratulations to all of our recipients! This is a well-deserved honor, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will continue to accomplish. 🎓✨

about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
The image shows a printed list of names under a heading. The text is in a dark maroon serif font on a light grey, textured paper background.


The complete agenda and supporting documents for the May 14th 2026 Special Board Meeting can be accessed here:
Date: Thursday, May 14th 2026
Location: Oroville City Elementary School District Office
Time:
Closed Session begins at 2:00 PM
The complete agenda and supporting documents for the May 14 Special Board Meeting can be accessed here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36032035&MID=68369





about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
🏆 Celebrating Excellence at Oakdale Heights! 🏆
Last Friday, our halls were buzzing with pride as we gathered for our Awards Assembly! It was an incredible morning dedicated to recognizing the hard work, growth, and character of our amazing students.

From academic achievements to showing extra heart in our community, these students have truly gone above and beyond. We are so proud of every single one of you for your dedication to excellence!

A huge thank you to the teachers, staff, and families who support these students every day. Success is a team effort, and the Oakdale Heights community is the best team around!

Check out some of the proud faces from the ceremony below! 👇
about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
An indoor assembly at Oakdale Heights Elementary School. A man in a light blue button-down shirt stands at a bright blue podium with the "Oakdale Eagles" logo, speaking into a microphone. He is facing a large group of students who are sitting on the gymnasium floor with their backs to the camera. The background features a wooden wall with folded cafeteria tables, a basketball hoop, and a large circular wall decal that reads "Oakdale Heights - Home of the Eagles" featuring a cartoon eagle.
A group of eight elementary students stands in a line at the front of a gymnasium during an awards assembly at Oakdale Heights. Several students are holding bright yellow certificates, including one that clearly reads "Perfect Attendance." To the left, a female staff member in a grey t-shirt stands at a blue "Oakdale Eagles" podium holding a microphone. An audience of students sits on the floor in the foreground, watching the presentation. The background features a basketball hoop, a scoreboard, and the school's eagle mascot logo on the wall.
A wide-angle shot of an awards assembly inside the Oakdale Heights gymnasium. A man in a black polo shirt speaks into a microphone at a blue "Oakdale Eagles" podium, standing alongside a group of eight older students who are being recognized. Some students hold yellow and blue certificates. A large audience of students is seated on the floor in the foreground, with blue and grey folding chairs visible in the bottom-left corner. The gym's vaulted ceiling, basketball hoop, and school mascot logo are visible in the background.
A young boy stands proudly in a school gymnasium, holding up an award certificate from Oakdale Heights Elementary School. The certificate recognizes "ERZA HARRIS" for "School-wide Leadership for April" in the category of "PERSEVERANCE." He is wearing a white graphic t-shirt with a racing car design, tan shorts, and grey sneakers. The background shows the polished gym floor and several folded tan cafeteria tables lined up against the wall.
A school official stands at a blue "Oakdale Eagles" podium in a gymnasium, addressing a large group of students. Behind her, a line of nine younger students stand holding bright green and yellow award certificates. The audience is seated on the floor in the foreground, facing the presentation. The gymnasium wall features the Oakdale Heights eagle mascot logo, a basketball hoop, and folded tan cafeteria tables.

Community Partner Announcement:

Join us for a FREE Girl Scout Mermaid Party!

Oroville, Thermalito and Palermo Families are invited to dive into a magical, mermaid‑themed Girl Scout event!
Youth are welcome to enjoy a fun mermaid activity, learn about local Girl Scout opportunities, and discover how Girl Scouts helps kids build confidence, make friends, and explore new adventures.

5:30-7pm, Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St. Oroville, CA 95965

All families are welcome to attend!
This event is completely free for families of all ages who are interested in learning more about Girl Scouts.
Please RSVP—we can’t wait to meet you!
If you have any questions, please email me, Jessika, at jpunzo@gsnorcal.org or call (530) 528-8655.

about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
The top of the flyer features a large, whimsical illustration of a mermaid with purple hair, a green shirt featuring the Girl Scout trefoil, and a pink tail. She is surrounded by sea-themed icons like starfish, a crab, bubbles, and a jellyfish. The text "Dive into Adventure at Our Mermaid Party!" is written in large, playful pink and purple fonts.
This is a Spanish-language version of the "Mermaid Party" flyer for the Girl Scouts of Northern California. It features a vibrant, under-the-sea theme with a mermaid character and various sea creatures. Header and Graphics The headline in bold pink and purple text reads: "¡Sumérgete en la aventura en nuestra Fiesta de Sirenas!" (Dive into adventure at our Mermaid Party!). On the left, there is a large illustration of a mermaid with purple hair, a green Girl Scout shirt, and a pink tail, surrounded by stars, bubbles, a crab, and a jellyfish.
Today, the Oroville City Elementary School District (OCESD) is proud to celebrate National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🍎🦸‍♂️

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible nutrition services team. 🥗 From preparing healthy meals to greeting our students with a smile every morning, these dedicated professionals play a vital role in our students' success and well-being. ✨ They are more than just staff; they are true heroes in our cafeterias! 🥙🥪

Please join us in thanking our lunch heroes today for everything they do to keep our students nourished and ready to learn! 🏫🍱🌟
about 2 months ago, OCESD Communications

Leading the Way at Ishi Hills Middle School! 🐾🌾

The "Home of the Cougars" is in expert hands! We are proud to announce Lauren Albert as the official Principal of Ishi Hills Middle School, pending board approval.

Ms. Albert is no stranger to the OCESD family. With over 20 years of teaching experience and 6+ years in administration (including her recent time as Ishi Hills Assistant Principal), she brings a wealth of knowledge and a "students-first" heart to the job.

What’s ahead for Ishi Hills:

Growing Careers: Ms. Albert is passionate about expanding career pathways, particularly in Agriculture for grades 6-8! 🚜

Strong Relationships: From coordinating SARB to leading School Site Councils, she is dedicated to bridging the gap between school and home.

Focus on Excellence: Her leadership will continue to emphasize PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and data-driven programs to help every student. 📈

From her work with summer school programs to her deep commitment to socio-emotional development, Ms. Albert is perfectly positioned to lead Ishi Hills into its next great chapter. 📖

Help us welcome Principal Albert into her new role!

about 2 months ago, OCESD Communications
A headshot of a smiling woman with long strawberry-blonde hair and blue eyes, standing outdoors on a sunny day. She is wearing a black blouse with a red floral pattern and a silver necklace. In the background, there is a paved school walkway, green trees, and school buildings under a clear blue sky.