School News

Granite Education Foundation recognizes and honors superior educators and administrators with a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies and making a difference in the lives of students. Ten individuals are highlighted as Excel Award Winners annually for making a difference in the classroom and ...

  Andy White has taught science in grades Nursery through 12. He enjoys nature and the many surprises he finds when running, hiking, skiing, canoeing, or just sitting in the great outdoors . . . which may be high on a mountain peak, next to a lazy river, or in his own back yard (which is only a couple of blocks from Oakwood. His two ...

  Did you know Christopher Columbus kept a dairy and wrote with a quill pen? He wrote about his ships and what life at sea was like. He also wrote about the islands he saw and the people he met. The Oakwood first graders learned and thought about Columbus on October 14th as they wrote in their own journals and had fun making feathered ...

It was our privilege to be invited to the Holladay Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Tuesday, October 8, to honor one of our students.  We have so many wonderful students attending Oakwood Elementary, but we were asked to select an “Outstanding Student” and immediately Jacob, one of our sixth graders, came to mind.  We had the opportunity to share ...

Oakwood Elementary was the recent recipient of a $650 check from Fresh Market on Highland Drive.  Parents and local patrons were able to place their Fresh Market receipts into a bin over the past few months and every receipt placed in the bin helped provide money for the school.  We would like to thank our local business partner, Fresh Market, and ...

  Mat Crandall, 5th grade teacher at Oakwood Elementary, is leading his students into the 21st Century through the use of technology.  Mr. Crandall knows that the use of technology increases student learning and participation in the classroom.  His goal is to get his students to use technology to complete their assignments and show ...

This beautiful wall of happiness is brought to you by our art specialist Miss Erica and the kindergarten classes of Oakwood. ...

Wristbands were spotted everywhere today and students were excited to share the fun experiences they had at the Carnival last night.  The favorites were the Rock Climbing Wall and the Skateboard Slide.  After the sun set and the temperature dipped, children lined-up to go through the Caterpillar saying, “It was warm in there.”  Favorite treats were ...

Oakwood’s gymnasium was transformed into an elegant dining room featuring colored tablecloths, centerpieces, and harvest décor.  Our custodial staff, headed by Mr. Beck, set up 40 tables and 250 chairs in anticipation of the annual event. Over 350 grandparents came to eat lunch with their grandchildren during the two-day event.  All visitors ...

Teachers versus Students in the “Minute to Win It” contest made the opening assembly a fun gathering for everyone at Oakwood.   After several games were played, the students came out on top, beating the teachers in the competition. This fun activity was part of the annual fundraiser kick-off assembly.  We are very excited to earn extra money for ...