The 2025-26 School Year is off to a great start!!!

This year marks the start of an exciting time here at Oakwood Elementary School.  The renovation plans are underway and construction of the additions to our building will begin in March.  There will be lots of adjusting and flexibility needed as we will  be “under construction” from March 2026 through August 2027, slated to open the “newly renovated” school Fall 2027.

We are planning to post the plans on the wall outside the office by January so you can take a look.

We would like to welcome these new school family members:

Mrs. Lindsey Rust- 3rd Grade

Mrs. Brittany Klemen-4th Grade

Ms. Sabra Morton- Cross Categorical Teacher

Attached is our School Family Handbook; it provides lots of information about Oakwood School.  Please be sure to check out: 

• Transportation                  page 6  
• Birthday treat info             page 12 
• School Safety protocols    page 17

Additionally, please be aware of the Board Policy related to cell phones and smart watches.

Personal Communication Device Policy (PCD)

Students can use PCDs such as cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and wireless earbuds, before and after school and for class with approval. Distracting behavior and recording without consent are banned. Using PCDs for threats, harassment, or cheating is forbidden.  Accessing blocked websites or using PCDs on school transportation is restricted. Violations lead to discipline and possible law enforcement action. Confiscated devices will be returned to parents/guardians. Students are responsible for their PCDs: the school is not liable for theft, loss, or damage.  Board Policy 5136

We are looking forward to a great school year.  My door is always open.  I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, positives, and work through any of your concerns.  

Wishing you well,

Susan L Martin

If your child will be absent from school or leaving early from/arriving late to school, please notify the Oakwood office at 920-424-0315.  You may leave a voicemail outside of school office hours which are 7:15am to 3:15 pm.  You may also report absences via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  

If you are picking your child up early from school, please come to the main entrance at the front of the school (Door #6).  Please ring the bell located to the right of the front office door.  You will be asked to wait inside the vestibule for your child. 

Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th.  All orders will go directly to Network Photography.  You can pre-pay for pictures via this link:  Oakwood Elementary.

Picture re-take day is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd.  

Walking School Bus

We would like to reach out to all of our Oakwood School families to see if we have any interest in participating in a Walking School Bus. Our route that would be available with enough interest would start at Spring Valley Road and continue onto Sheldon Drive to arrive at Oakwood. The Walking School Bus would run on the days that the route leader shares with you once you turn in the permission slip, expectations form, and family contact information. 

What is a Walking School Bus? It is a group of students walking to school with trusted adults. It saves you time as a family to ensure your child/children have a safe route to school. So if long bus rides or long lines in Carpool are bringing you down, this might be the solution for your family. 

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Mrs. Kroll at sara.kroll@oshkosh.k12.wi.us . I am happy to answer any questions you may have and get any paperwork to you, including a map of the route with pick up times. 

Please check out the enclosed links to learn more details and complete necessary paperwork to begin the process. Happy walking. 

• Walking School Bus Expectations
• Interest Form 
• Oakwood Walking School Bus Map.pdf(Sheldon Nature Center area)

FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR will be available online on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal in mid-July and will also be mailed out in the US mail to all households in mid-July.  Please return your completed application to the Food Services Office, Oshkosh West High School, 375 N. Eagle St., Oshkosh, WI  54902, or the Elementary School Office your child attends on or before the first day of school.

HAVE LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD All Elementary Schools and the Food Services Department invites parents of school-age children to have lunch with their child any school day.  Please let the school office know in advance so we can make sure a lunch gets ordered for you.  You may bring money with you to pay for the meal or the adult lunch can be charged to your students Food Service Account.  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENTThe food service department is seeking individuals to work for our department serving breakfast and / or lunch. The majority of these positions available are 1.5 - 2 hours in length and are during the breakfast and lunch service time, which varies with the school.  Opportunities for longer shifts and additional hours may also be available.  Please see the WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu website for employment opportunities along with applying for positions within the Food Service Department.

Please call 424-4936 for any questions. Thank you!