📢 Big News, Oroville Families!
TK & Kindergarten registration goes LIVE Monday, February 2, 2026!
Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait!
👉 Enroll at https://www.ocesd.net/page/enrollment
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💙✏️
about 8 hours ago, OCESD Communications
🏀✨ Congratulations, Ishi Hills Girls Basketball Team & Coach Clint! ✨🏀
Way to go on earning 2nd Place at the Manzanita Basketball Tournament this weekend! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination truly showed on the court. We are so proud of you!

👏 Congratulations from all of us at OCESD! 💚💛
4 days ago, OCESD Communications
6 Ishi Hills Girls Basketball Players in black uniforms holding a blue trophy.
Community Partner Announcement: Girl Scouts of Northern California.
Girl Scouts offers a year-round experience where you can see her confidence soar as she learns new skills with her best friends and adult mentors by her side. Would you like to connect with Girl Scouts? Scan the code to have local staff
reach out to you with info and opportunities in your area or scan the code to see our local in - person opportunities where you can meet staff and attend a free meeting to get a taste of Girl Scouts before you join.
4 days ago, OCESD Communications
Girl Scouts offers a year-round experience where you can see her confidence soar as she learns new skills with her best friends and adult mentors by her side. How would you like to connect with Girl Scouts? Scan the code to have local staff reach out to you with info and opportunities in your area or Scan the code to see our local in - person opportunities where you can meet staff and attend a free meeting to get a taste of Girl Scouts before you join.
flyer with woman and 2 children  scannable QR code
🎭 Thank You, Studios @ Central Middle School!🎭
A huge thank you to these incredible students along with Drama teacher Ms. Bryant from Studios @ Central Middle School our Visual and Performing Arts School for putting on a wonderful mini play about the history of the American flag at the OCESD Board Meeting this past Wednesday. Your performance was engaging, thoughtful, and a powerful reminder of the meaning behind our flag.

We’re also grateful to these outstanding students for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance—your leadership and confidence truly set the tone for the evening.

We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication. Keep shining! 👏✨
7 days ago, OCESD Communications
6 students standing with Superintendent Dr. Holtom and Drama teacher Mrs. Bryant
At yesterday’s OCESD School Board meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing the hard work of Aiden Wiedenman of Scout Troop 29 👏

Aiden was honored for his Eagle Scout Garden Box Project at Oakdale Heights Elementary School, a project that will benefit students for years to come. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to service truly reflect the spirit of Scouting and community involvement.

Thank you, Aiden, for making a lasting impact on our school community—and congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🌱🦅
8 days ago, OCESD Communications
Aiden the Eagle Scout along with Dr. Holtom and his mom.
Upcoming regular meeting of the OCESD Governing Board
Meeting Details: 📣

Date: 📅 Wednesday, January 21st

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 January 21st meeting can be accessed here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
14 days ago, OCESD Communications
Have a great 3 day weekend OCESD!
See you back Tuesday January 20th!
14 days ago, OCESD Communications
black background with American flag draped on the corner. 5 gold stars around Dr. Martin Luther King Name
📣 Parents & Guardians—We Want Your Input! 📣

Oroville City Elementary School District invites you to attend our LCAP Input Session. This is your opportunity to share feedback and ideas that help guide programs, services, and priorities for our students.

🗓 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Studios @ Central School Library

Your voice matters, and we hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. Together, we can support student success! 💙
14 days ago, OCESD Communications
Flyer with teal and orange loudspeaker
Community Partner Announcement: Oroville Kiwanis Club
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
Teal flyer with microscope
Teal flyer with microscope in Spanish
Teal flyer with microscope in Hmong
🏀🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS from OCESD! 🎉🏀

Oroville City Elementary School District is beyond proud to congratulate three Ishi Hills Middle School girls basketball players on being selected to compete in the 3rd Annual North Section Jr. High School All-Star Game in Chico, yesterday!

👏 Congratulations to:
🏀 Bella Smithson – 8th Grade
🏀 Leilany Rendon – 7th Grade
🏀 Liana Sanders – 7th Grade

Out of 1,000 girls basketball players in the North Section, OCESD had THREE student-athletes selected—this is HUGE, and we are so incredibly proud of our girls and their hard work!

👏 Coach Spotlight:
OCESD also congratulates Coach Clint Hopper (Ishi Hills) & Dave Huston (Ishi Hills) on being honored as the 7th Grade Girls Coach and assistant coach, representing the South side of the Northern Section. Well deserved!

⭐ Special Shoutout:
A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to Liana Sanders for being named All-Star Game MVP! What an amazing accomplishment!

Way to represent OCESD and Ishi Hills Middle School with pride! 💪
25 days ago, OCESD Communications
coaches with 3 student athletes
South side All Star team photo.
Student getting ready to shoot during game
Student shooting free throws
coach clint in a team huddle

🎄✨ School’s Out Buddy! ✨🎄

🎅🏼 Oroville City Elementary School District is heading to the North Pole!
School is officially OUT for Christmas Break — time for cocoa, candy canes, and spreading Christmas cheer!

📚❄️ We’ll see all our little elves back in class on
🗓️ January 5th

Until then…
☃️ Stay warm
🎁 Be kind
✨ Believe in a little Christmas magic

Happy Holidays from OCESD! ❤️

about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
Buddy the Elf with a green coat
Community Partner Announcement:
From African American Family & Cultural Center
We would like to invite youth of our families here in the Oroville community to join us in our Dance Diverse class. We offer this class on Fridays only from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Please see our flyer for more information.
about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
flyer with picture of 3 children in line to dance
Community Partner Announcement:
We would like to welcome families in our community to join us here at the African American Cultural Center. If you need support for your child after school please see our flyer for more information and contact us.
about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
flyer with student writing on paper with journals and a globe
Community Partner Announcement:
about 1 month ago, OCESD Communications
kids winter coat giveaway. Jan 4th flyer with 3 multicolored jackets
Meeting Details: 📣

Date: 📅 Wednesday, December 17th

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 December 17th meeting can be accessed here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/Public
about 2 months ago, OCESD Communications

Community Partner Announcement: Bedrock Youth Tennis Club

about 2 months ago, OCESD Communications
Bedrock Youth Tennis Club Meet6 at Bedrock Courts  Saturdays at 10am Image with tennis rackets
Community Partner Announcement:
It’s time for a Pioneer Christmas!

Step back in time and celebrate the season the old-fashioned way! Join us at the Pioneer Museum on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 12–4 PM for a cozy, family-friendly afternoon full of holiday cheer!
-Snap a photo with Santa
-Try your hand at old-timey crafts
-Listen to Christmas stories- "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
-Enjoy toe-tappin’ tunes from the Old Time Fiddlers
-Shop the Gift Shop during our holiday SALE for unique stocking stuffers and locally made treasures!

Free entry to the museum! Donations for activities will go directly to the Oroville Docents Association, helping bring more fun community events like this to life in the future.

Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday spirit for a festive day filled with music, laughter, and Christmas magic from days gone by.
2 months ago, OCESD Communications
Pioneer Christmas Flyer with an ornament green and red.
🎒🚌 THANK YOU, COMMUNITY! 🚌🎒

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! 🙌✨
2 months ago, OCESD Communications
the bus with our canopy
Our stuff the bus event
bus
Donations from our younger community members
staff participating
our staff working at the stuff the bus

🍂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

2 months ago, OCESD Communications
📣 Reminder, Oroville Community!
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! 💛📚
2 months ago, OCESD Communications
Stuff the Bus Flyer. Nov 21 12pm-4pm
donations needed; umbrellas, beanies, water bottles, gift cards, toiletries.