OAKS NEWS
December Newsletter
December Newsletter
A Note from the Principal
The holiday season is upon us, and December is filled with wonderful opportunities for our students and families to come together in the spirit of learning, giving, and celebration! This time of year, is a reminder of how grateful we are for our Oak Hill community. Thank you for your continued partnership, and I wish you and your family a safe and joyful holiday season!
Here’s to a successful and inspiring month ahead.
Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Newsom
Upcoming Events
Christmas Break
Students will be on Christmas break beginning Monday, December 23rd and returning on Tuesday, January 7th.
Growing OAKS
Holiday Cereal Drive
If you would like to donate cereal for our Holiday Cereal Drive, please do so any time now through December 16. Thank you!
Christmas Spirit Week
Let’s celebrate with a week of holiday-themed dress-up days and activities.
Christmas Programs
Come and enjoy performances by our talented students as they spread holiday cheer.
OHE OAKS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
We’re thrilled to share that our OAKS Afterschool Program is going strong! This year, our program is packed with intervention, enrichment, and engaging activities designed to support and inspire every student.
Here’s a peek into some of the fun your children are experiencing in OAKS:
🎲 Life-Size Board Games
🎤 Karaoke Sessions
🎮 Oculus Headsets for Immersive Learning
🏀 Gym Games & Activities
🎶 Music and Rhythm
...and so much more!
Thank you for your continued support in making OAKS a place where learning meets adventure. We look forward to sharing even more with you as the year continues.
Literacy Night
Families can participate in engaging activities designed to inspire a love of reading and writing. Every family will leave with resources to keep literacy alive at home!
Inclement Weather Messages
As winter weather approaches, please ensure your contact information is up-to-date in our system (Final Forms). Announcements regarding delays, early dismissals, or closures will be sent through calls and text messages.
Closings and delays will also be announced on our website, Facebook, and these media outlets --
RADIO: WKOV (96.7 FM Wellston), WCJO (97.7 FM Jackson), WRYV (101.5 FM Gallipolis)
TELEVISION: WSAZ-3 (Huntington), WCHS-8 (Charleston), WBNS-10 (Columbus), WOWK-13 (Huntington)
If you are not receiving calls or texts, please follow the link below to sign up.
Counselor Corner
Counseling Referral - Anyone can refer...
FROM THE DESK OF MS. BATES
School Counselor Request Form: This form is to be used by staff and parents/guardians of students at OHES. Please fill out the information below so we can help meet the needs of the student. Reminder, counseling requests/visits are confidential expect when someone is being hurt, hurting themselves or hurting others. Please reach out by phone if you feel as if the situation is urgent and needs immediate attention.
Oak Hill Elementary Phone Number: 740-682-7096.
Rylee Bates
Elementary School Counselor
ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE
MISS A DAY, MISS A LOT
If your child needs to be absent, please verify the absence with the front office.
Call the front office at 740-682-7096 to report an absence.
Send a doctor's excuse for excused absence or have them faxed to 740-682-7065.
OAKS PBIS
Character Strong
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU 2024-2025
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FinalForms
Have you filled out your Final Forms yet? Please check your email to access your account or click on the link below to get started. If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Jordan @ christopher.jordan@oakhill.k12.oh.us. Students must have these updated in order to participate in field trips.
OHE OFFICE INFORMATION
Website:
Office:
Office hours during the school year are from 8:00- 4:00 daily.
Office: (740) 682-7096
Please be sure to call the school to report if your child will be absent.
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.-3:26 p.m.