📣 Reminder from Oroville City Elementary School District 📣
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day

We hope all our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
about 18 hours ago, OCESD Communications
📣 Regular Board Meeting – TODAY
Oroville City Elementary School District

🗓️ Date: Today
🕓 Closed Session: 4:15 PM
🕔 Open Session: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Oroville City Hall
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965
💻 Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85924031492?pwd=8Jjw1AHWRPH8UEHsMUx2ms7CPifAXm.1
10 days ago, OCESD Communications
Link for OCESD's Board Meeting for August 20th 2025.
Meeting Location: Oroville City Hall 1735 Montgomery St.
Meeting Starts at 4:15
https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/Public#
15 days ago, OCESD Communications
Students loving the new sports pavilions at both Ishi Hills and the Studios at Central.
17 days ago, Dr. Spencer Holtom
Ishi
8th grade girls from Ishi Hills are having an awesome first day.
17 days ago, Dr. Spencer Holtom
Ishi

📚🎉 Back to School Staff Meeting Fun! 🎉📚

Yesterday, August 11th, our amazing team gathered at Studios @ Central to kick off the new school year in style! 💼✨

We had a blast with fun games 🕹️, exciting prizes 🎁, and lots of laughter along the way! 😄🙌

To top it all off, we enjoyed a tasty lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks 🌮🍔 — the perfect end to a perfect day!

Here’s to an incredible school year ahead! 💪🍎

18 days ago, OCESD Communications
Rock paper scissors tournament in action
2 staff members getting ready to throw a ping pong ball into each others hats.
Serranos Food Truck
Pizza Food Truck
Food Truck area
To: Parents of incoming 6th graders in the Oroville City Elementary School District

Clarification on Middle School Enrollment for the 2025–26 School Year

We know there may have been some confusion about middle school placement for your students, and we'd like to clear things up.

For the upcoming school year, your 6th grader has been automatically enrolled in either Ishi Hills Middle School or The Studios at Central, based on your home address.
This is the standard procedure for all students who attended an Oroville City elementary school.

While you may have filled out a survey last year about your middle school preference, please know that this was only a planning document for the district. It was not an official request for transfer.

What to Do If You Want a Different School

If you would like your child to attend the other middle school, you must fill out an intra-district transfer form, some of you have already completed this process and your school of choice is ready for you. This is the official step needed to enroll your child in a school other than their designated home school.

We have space at both schools and are happy to accommodate your family's preference.

If you have any questions or need help with the transfer form, please contact:

The Studios at Central Middle School: (530) 532-3002

Ishi Hills Middle School: (530) 532-3078

District Executive Assistant: (530) 532-3000 ext. 3001

We're looking forward to a great school year!

Sincerely,

The Oroville City Elementary School District
24 days ago, OCESD Communications
Oroville City Elementary School District is excited to welcome students back for the new 2025-26 school year! 🎉

As we prepare to release next week’s class lists and schedules 📝📚, you may notice a teacher or class listed as “vacant.”

Don’t worry! That just means the spot is being filled by one of our amazing, fully credentialed new teachers 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 — and we’re just putting the final touches on their onboarding paperwork 📄🖊️.

🏫 Our dedicated Office Managers 🧑‍💼 and District staff 👥 are working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for the first day of school! 🎒📆

✅ As of today, we’re proud to share that we are 99% Staffed 🙌🎉

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we prepare for an awesome school year! 📚🚌✏️
24 days ago, OCESD Communications
Hello Oakdale Heights families! 👋

Get ready to soar into the new school year, Eagles! 🦅 Meet your teachers and learn about the exciting year ahead at our Back to School Night!

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Oakdale Heights Elementary

We can't wait to see our Eagles take flight this year! 📚🍎🦅
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
Did You Know? 🎓
Ishi Hills Middle School offers an exciting selection of electives for our 6th-8th graders! This is your chance to explore subjects that will prepare you for high school and beyond.
Check out these awesome options:
6th Grade Electives
Life Skills (Quarterly)
Ancient Civilizations, Culture, Music, Food, & Fashion (Quarterly)
Healthy Living (Quarterly)
Art (Quarterly)
Ag (Quarterly)
Band (All Year) 🎺

7th Grade Electives
Art (Quarterly)
Ag (Quarterly)
Literary Arts (Quarterly)
Writing Through History (Quarterly)
Exploring Ecosystems (Quarterly)
Band (All Year) 🎶

8th Grade Electives
Humanities (Quarterly)
Business Communications (Quarterly)
Curiosity in Learning (STEM) (Quarterly)
Art (Quarterly)
Band (All Year) 🥁
Ag (All Year) 🚜
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
More information on Back to School Night for Ishi Hills
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
Flyer for Back to school night Ishi Hills 6th grade Cougar and picture of book with please plan to attend important iformation will be shared.
Ishi Hills 7/8th grade Back to school night invitation with Cougars logo and Aerial Picture of the school.
🔔📚✏️ Get ready, Royals! It's time for our annual Back to School Night at Studios @ Central Middle School!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 21st at ⏰ 5:00 PM.

Come meet your teachers 👋, explore the classrooms 🗺️, and learn about the exciting year ahead! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
📚🍎 Wyandotte Academy Back-to-School Night is almost here! 🎒✏️

We're so excited to invite all our families to campus on Thursday, August 14th at 5:00 PM! Come meet your child's teachers, learn about the exciting curriculum for the year, and get answers to all your questions. It's a fantastic way to kick off a successful school year together!

We can't wait to see you there! 👋
26 days ago, OCESD Communications

Get ready, Ophir Gophers! 🐹 It's time for Back to School Night! 📚

We are so excited to welcome you to campus to meet our amazing teachers and get ready for a fantastic school year!

Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Tuesday, August 26th @ 5:00 PM

We can't wait to see you there! 👋

26 days ago, OCESD Communications

Get ready, Ishi Hills Cougars! 🐾 It's time for Back to School Night! 📚

We can't wait to welcome all our families to campus to meet our teachers and get ready for an amazing year!

Please join us on these dates:

🗓️ Monday, August 11th @ 5:30 PM:
For our 7th & 8th Grade Families!

🗓️ Tuesday, August 12th @ 5:30 PM:
For our 6th Grade Families!

26 days ago, OCESD Communications
We are so excited to officially introduce our new principal, Kristi Anglin! 🎉

Principal Anglin is no stranger to the Oroville community. She grew up right here, attending Stanford Avenue, Central Middle School, and Oroville High School. With 25 years of experience at OCESD, she has taught at several schools, including Oakdale Heights, Bird Street, Ophir Elementary, and even Wyandotte!

Her deep roots and passion for our community are clear. As she shared, "I love serving my local community and look forward to leading my families and staff at Wyandotte Academy!"

Please join us in giving a warm Wyandotte welcome to Principal Anglin! We are thrilled to have her leading our school and can't wait for an amazing year ahead. 💙🦅
26 days ago, OCESD Communications
Kristi Anglin selfie in a blue stripped shirt.

Ready for an incredible school year? 🤩 Oakdale Heights Elementary is getting a major upgrade! 🚀

Our playgrounds are getting a brand-new makeover ✨, with new structures for both our younger and older students. But the excitement doesn't stop there. We're also expanding our programs to give our students more opportunities to learn and grow. 🌱

This year, your child can explore their creativity in visual arts 🎨 and our new monthly Affinity Club for multicultural learning. 🌍 We're also building young leaders through our Girls Leadership group 👑 and Student Council. 🗳️ And for students who love sports, we're launching a new soccer team! ⚽

Of course, we'll still have all our classic events, like the Winter Concert 🎤 and Spring Carnival 🎡, with plans to add a multicultural festival in the spring. 🎉 Plus, our fun after-school program is back! 🤸‍♂️

At Oakdale, we're dedicated to helping every child succeed. 💖 We teach reading using the proven Science of Reading principles 📖 and the SIPPS program.

Come join the Oakdale Heights family, where learning is an adventure! 🗺️🍎

26 days ago, OCESD Communications
📣 Exciting News, Oakdale Heights Community! 🏫

We are thrilled to introduce your new principal, Tom Schao! With a long and distinguished career in education, Dr. Schao brings a wealth of experience to our school. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and district leader, and is a passionate advocate for student success.

Mr. Schao believes deeply in the power of education, having earned his doctorate through hard work and determination. He is dedicated to helping students discover their own passions, set ambitious learning goals, and develop the persistency and resiliency needed to achieve them.

A lifelong learner himself, Mr. Schao is also a multilingual speaker, with conversational knowledge of Mien, Spanish, Lao, and Thai. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending quality time outdoors with his family.

Please join us in giving a warm Oakdale Heights welcome to Mr. Schao! We can't wait to see the great things he will accomplish with our students, staff, and community. 🥳
29 days ago, OCESD Communications
A picture of Dr. Schao
We made the news! 🤩 Check us out on Action News Now to learn more about North State Virtual Academy!

https://tinyurl.com/North-State-Virtual-Academy
29 days ago, OCESD Communications
A true hero in our midst! 🌟 Kasey Dahl was honored at yesterday's School Board meeting for her incredible, life-saving actions. When a colleague began choking, Kasey's quick thinking and knowledge of the Heimlich maneuver were the difference between a tragic accident and a life saved. 👏 Her heroic actions remind us all of the importance of knowing basic first aid. We're so proud to have heroes like Kasey in our community!
30 days ago, OCESD Communications
Kasey Dahl along with Superintendent Spencer Holtom & OCESD's  Board Trustees.