Oakdale Heights Elementary School
Where students are Courageous, Caring, and Committed
As Oroville City Elementary School District works to upgrade and improve our schools for the future, we welcome your input. Visit www.ocesd.net/page/facilitiesplanning to learn more about our plans to build the future of OCESD schools. To share your opinions and priorities or to ask questions, email Superintendent Dr. Spencer Holtom, at superintendent@ocesd.net.
If approved by local voters, Measure Q could:
• Replace leaky roofs and windows
• Construct facilities for career technical education learning opportunities
• Replace outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
• Make health, safety, and security improvements
• Upgrade inadequate electrical systems
• Replace leaky roofs and windows
• Construct facilities for career technical education learning opportunities
• Replace outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
• Make health, safety, and security improvements
• Upgrade inadequate electrical systems
Funding from Measure Q would require strict fiscal protections, including:
• Independent audits and a citizens’ oversight committee
• All funds would be spent on OCESD facilities and schools
• A detailed project list would designate the projects for which bond funds can be spent
• No funds could be used for administrators’ salaries or benefits
• Independent audits and a citizens’ oversight committee
• All funds would be spent on OCESD facilities and schools
• A detailed project list would designate the projects for which bond funds can be spent
• No funds could be used for administrators’ salaries or benefits
Our maintenance teams work hard to keep our schools safe, clean, and functioning, but many of our facilities were built to standards from another era. Essential repairs and upgrades are needed across our campuses. Aging classrooms and deteriorating facilities can also be more costly and less efficient to operate than modern facilities.
On June 17, the Oroville City Elementary School District Board of Trustees voted to place a $16 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to repair and upgrade Oroville City schools.
The measure is projected to cost approximately $16 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually while the bonds are outstanding. It is projected that the measure will not increase the current tax rate homeowners are paying.
Learn more by visiting www.ocesd.net/page/facilitiesplanning
On June 17, the Oroville City Elementary School District Board of Trustees voted to place a $16 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to repair and upgrade Oroville City schools.
The measure is projected to cost approximately $16 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually while the bonds are outstanding. It is projected that the measure will not increase the current tax rate homeowners are paying.
Learn more by visiting www.ocesd.net/page/facilitiesplanning
Oroville City Elementary School District is proud to provide high-quality education in TK/Kindergarten through 8th grade, with dedicated teachers and staff helping students learn, grow, and prepare for the future. But while our students are thriving academically, our aging school facilities need attention. Many of our schools are 40–50 years old, with our oldest campus at 75 years. Essential repairs, safety upgrades, and modernization are needed. Our students deserve learning environments that match the quality of education they receive!
Learn more about the District’s plans to improve our classrooms and facilities by visiting www.ocesd.net/page/facilitiesplanning
Learn more about the District’s plans to improve our classrooms and facilities by visiting www.ocesd.net/page/facilitiesplanning
OCESD is accepting bids for a During-the-School-Day Enrichment Program (2026-27 School Year). Please find the full RFP here: https://aptg.co/mpdGbT
First Day of School Beautification Day!
Save the Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The first day of school is just around the corner on August 10th! To ensure our students return to beautiful, welcoming campuses, CSEA Chapter 618 and the Oroville City Elementary School District are hosting a volunteer Beautification Day.
We are inviting all Oroville community members to come lend a hand for just a few hours. Your hard work will make a massive difference—plus, lunch is on us! Come pitch in and support our local schools.
A candlelight vigil will be held for Stanford Avenue family member Gloria Lopez this Friday, July 10, at 7 PM. Please gather at Stanford Avenue Elementary School to honor her memory.
The wildland management and fire prevention goats are back at Ishi Hills Middle School. This time, they brought their cousins (sheep) along to help. The sheep brought their own private security guard to the jobsite. See if you can spot it.
Hi Parents and Guardians:
We need to hear your voice and concerns about our school. One of the ways to do this is through anonymous survey; therefore, please complete the family survey, using the link below:
PBIS Family Survey - Oakdale
https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/WR0103ge4m0
Please complete it by the end of today, 11/21/2025, if possible.
Thank you,
Tom Schao
Principal
We need to hear your voice and concerns about our school. One of the ways to do this is through anonymous survey; therefore, please complete the family survey, using the link below:
PBIS Family Survey - Oakdale
https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/WR0103ge4m0
Please complete it by the end of today, 11/21/2025, if possible.
Thank you,
Tom Schao
Principal
As the Sierra Del Oro State Preschool Office Manager, you play a vital role in keeping the program running smoothly by coordinating daily operations and supporting families and staff. You’re part of a dedicated team that ensures every child has access to a high-quality, nurturing early learning environment. Apply today!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2153380
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2153380
Want to work with a great team of people? North State Virtual Academy is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and willing to learn Office Clerk! No experience needed, just be willing to learn! We will train you on office procedures, in particular, student enrollment and Independent Study attendance procedures. If you want to work with an amazing team of people, in a quiet atmosphere, and are self-motivated, this is the job for you.
Apply here for more information:
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2148463
Apply here for more information:
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2148463
OCESD's caring and hard-working team of health services staff had an in-service on splinting last week, presented by OCESD Nurse Erica Torres Ott. Way to be prepared!
Attention Job Seekers, are you looking for a job with a variety of duties? Some quiet data entry, some helping manage busy kitchens? We are seeking a Food Services Clerk. 7 hours a day and works the school year (you get summer off). We will train you!
Apply today! https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2137949
Apply today! https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2137949
Attention Job Seekers, put your communications and computer skills to work! We are looking for a new Special Education Office Manager. This position is full-time and full-year. Great work environment in our Special Needs Preschool. We will train you!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2137947
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2137947
Attention Job Seekers: Looking to start your career in the growing career field of Human Resources? Good with people and have solid organizational skills?
OCESD is hiring a part-time, full-year HR Personnel Clerk; no HR experience required! We will train you! Start your HR career today! Apply now!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2136617
OCESD is hiring a part-time, full-year HR Personnel Clerk; no HR experience required! We will train you! Start your HR career today! Apply now!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2136617
Big Congratulations to Oakdale Heights Elementary School, Ophir Elementary School, Stanford Avenue Elementary School, and Wyandotte Academy for earning the California PBIS Platinum Recognition!
https://pbisca.org/
https://pbisca.org/
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! 📚🍎🦅
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! 📚🍎🦅
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! 🗺️🍎
📣 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. 🥳
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. 🥳
