3rd Grade won the privilege to Tattoo the Principal for having the highest percentage of students meeting both goals on the Spring MAPs assessment
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OCUSD is thrilled to announce Mrs. Andrea Messenger is a winner of the Illinois Principals Association Staff Leadership Award. This distinguished award is reserved for the very best in the field of education who exemplify excellence and leadership in their various roles. Nominees were submitted from across the 6 county Northwest region and vetted through a rigorous review panel. This is the first winner from Oregon Elementary School in many years and the only nominee selected across the district this year.
OES Principal Ryan Huels nominated Mrs. Messenger for her leadership as an administrative assistance, contributions to a positive school culture, outstanding customer service, and excelling in all that she does. Andrea was surprised with award at a staff meeting with her family in attendance.
We are grateful for Mrs. Messenger’s dedicated service to our district. Please join us in congratulating her on this award!
Thank you to the OHS FFA for planning and hosting a Petting Zoo for the elementary students. It is always one of the best days of the year!
OES April Leaders of the Month!
Students were selected for displaying positive behavior, kindness to others, strong work ethic, and going above and beyond to make OES a better place for all!
We are so proud of them and grateful for all they do to be role models at school!
The Annual 4th Grade IKidARod race was held in Park West this morning. The race follows a unit of study on the Alaskan Iditarod dog sled race and features various team based challenges throughout the park.
Congratulations to the Snow Huskies in Mrs. Rufer’s class for winning the championship.
A special thank you to the numerous parent/family volunteers and OHS students who helped put on this memorable event.
We celebrated Neurodiversity in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
Save the date for our end of year Family Night! The event will be highlighted by a Staff vs First Responders Kickball Game and other free activities for the family.
Mrs. Huels’ Kindergarten class loved planting flowers and decorating pinwheels during the Generations Program. Keep an eye out for their beautiful blooms & pinwheels around Allure or Pinecrest.
We continue to be so grateful for the partnership with Allure of Pinecrest, Merlin’s Greenhouse, and Gingersnapps Photography.
Moments like these remind us how special community connections can be!
OES March Leaders of the Month!
Students were selected for displaying positive behavior, leadership, kindness to others, and a strong work ethic. We appreciate all they do to make our school a great place.
Kindergarten held a Royal Ball to celebrate their learning in ELA!
Today we celebrate Down Syndrome Acceptance throughout the district.
Thank you to Crafty Nich for selling shirts (shown on the Oregon Hawk) and donating the proceeds back to our Special Education Department at OES.
Congratulations to 4th Grader Stella Drozd for being the FIRST 4th Grader in OES history to master every single song in the piano song book in Mrs. Davis’ Music Class. Stella demonstrated perseverance in mastering the music while also taking the time to encourage and help her peers.
1st Grade hatched chicks!
Mrs. Huels’ kindergarten class felt extra lucky today during our visit to Allure of Pinecrest for the Generations intergenerational program! We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by creating shamrock wands and got a sneak peek at the chicks, ducks, birds, and fish that call Pinecrest home. These magical moments made us smile from ear to ear and filled us with the joy of springtime. We are so grateful for this special partnership and for Gingersnapps Photography, who continues to capture every sprinkle of magic!
OES students came into March ready to work together!
February Leaders of the Month!
Today, Mrs. Huels Kindergarten class had fun connecting with the wonderful seniors at Allure of Pinecrest through our Generations Program.
They shared smiles, laughter, and the joy of exploring together in sensory bins. From digging and creating to imagining and discovering, it was a perfect reminder of the magic that happens when young and old come together. A huge thank you to Gingersnapps Photography for continuing to capture these special moments and helping us cherish memories like these!
Thank you to NextEra Energy for the generous donation of brand new bikes to Oregon Elementary School. The bikes will be used for upcoming behavioral and academic incentives.
We appreciate this generous donation to our students!
Elementary Students had a wonderful time spreading kindness at their Valentine’s Day Parties this week.
Thank you to all of our staff who took the time to make it a memorable day for our kids.
