A huge shout-out to everyone who came out and supported our Stuff the Bus event! Your generosity and enthusiasm made all the difference.
To our incredible community members and dedicated staff—thank you for showing up, donating, and helping us ensure our students have the supplies they need to succeed for the rest of the school year. Seeing everyone come together for our students was truly inspiring. 💛
We appreciate you all more than words can say! 🙌✨
🍂Happy Thanksgiving Break OCESD!🍂
A few things happening during our Thanksgiving break at Wyandotte Academy; Free Grab & Go Meals for the week and Attendance Recovery Program.
Click on the link for a special message from our Superintendent, Dr. Holtom.
https://tinyurl.com/Dr-Holtom-Thanksgiving-Message
Our Oroville City Elementary School District “Stuff the Bus” event is happening this Friday from 12–4 PM! 🚌✨
Join us as we collect school supplies to support our students and ensure they start the year strong. Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!
📌 Date: Friday
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 See flyer for full details
Let’s come together and stuff that bus! 💛📚


The Ishi Hills 7th Grade Girls brought home 1st place this past weekend at the Durham Tournament! 🏆💙🐾
Join us in giving these hardworking, talented athletes a HUGE round of applause, and a special thanks to Coach Clint for leading the way! 👏
You girls are having an AMAZING season—keep that momentum going!
Way to go, Cougars! 💪🔥



Meeting Details: 📣
Date: 📅 Wednesday, November 19th
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 November 19th meeting can be accessed here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/Public
Your OCESD family is bursting with Cougar pride! 💚💛
Our amazing Cougars are currently 10–0 in their regular season and are competing in Durham’s Basketball Tournamentt this week… and they’ve battled their way into the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME tomorrow! 🔥💚💛
These athletes continue to show incredible heart, teamwork, and dedication🐾💚💛
WAY TO GO GIRLS!
Let’s cheer them on as they go for the title!
Way to go, Cougars! OCESD is so proud of you! 🎉💚💛



Last Thursday, November 6th, the Wyandotte Wolves came together for a beautiful Veterans Day Assembly to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. It was a moving tribute, and we were so grateful to welcome several veteran members of our community and recognize their service and sacrifice.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Stark and Mrs. Lowe for guiding and supporting our Wyandotte Leadership Students as they planned and led such a meaningful program.
As part of the assembly, students dedicated a White Table — inspired by the book “America’s White Table” by Margot Theis Raven — a powerful symbol of remembrance for those who could not join us but will never be forgotten.
We are so proud of our Wolves 🐺 for showing such respect, gratitude, and leadership. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙




Join us for a fun, free informational night! Pull on your comfy pajamas and join us for some hot chocolate while the girls decorate cookies. While they are having fun, you can come meet local Girl Scouts, discover our program, and find out how you can get involved today to make a positive impact in our community.
We’ll provide an overview of the Girl Scout program and share how, together with the other adults, you can form a new troop for the girls in your community.
RSVP here: https://girlscoutcookiesandcocoa.eventbrite.com
Questions? Reach out to Jessika at jpunzo@gsnorcal.org or call 530-838-8418 if you have questions or would like to get started sooner.



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. 🌟


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. 🏀✨

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! 🧙♂️✨
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2153380
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! 💫

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! 🎨👏

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
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! 💚💛

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


