As we step into February, we are excited to share some important updates and reminders about upcoming events at our school. Please take note of the following dates and activities below.

We appreciate your continued support and involvement in making Oak Hill Elementary a wonderful place for learning and growth. If you have any questions about these events, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office.

Here’s to a successful and inspiring month ahead.

Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Newsom

Our students will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with class parties on Friday, February 14. Teachers will contact room parents assigned to this party and share specific details about the timing and any contributions needed for the celebrations. We look forward to a day filled with kindness and fun!

There will be no school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your families.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 27. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress. Please call the office (740-682-7096) to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher.

Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, February 28 due to a staff in-service day. Thank you for your understanding as our team engages in professional development to enhance our teaching practices.

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. We have started the second session of the program. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact the office for information.

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.

One of our activities for December, students in the OAKS afterschool program at Oak Hill Elementary got creative with a special Christmas ornament pottery painting activity! With brushes in hand and plenty of festive spirit, our young artists designed unique ornaments, adding a personal touch to their holiday decorations.

Guided by staff and volunteers, students explored different painting techniques, blending colors and patterns to make their ornaments truly one-of-a-kind. The activity not only allowed them to express their creativity but also helped build fine motor skills and patience.

After the ornaments were fired and finished, students had a beautiful keepsake to take home—a reminder of the joy and creativity shared this season. Thank you to everyone who helped make this festive event a success!

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.

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

Rylee.Bates@oakhill.k12.oh.us

Students at Oak Hill Elementary were rewarded in a fun and exciting way for their commitment to perfect attendance! Those who attended school every day in December and January were entered into a special drawing for a chance to ride around the school on our Dinosaur Stuff Riders.

The lucky winners enjoyed their dino-mite adventure, zooming through the halls with big smiles and lots of cheers from classmates and staff. This fun incentive not only celebrated their dedication but also encouraged all students to prioritize attendance.

Great job to all our students who showed up every day, ready to learn! Keep up the great work, and you might be the next lucky winner!

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.

This grading period, Oak Hill Elementary students who earned 200 OAKS Bucks were rewarded with an exciting PBIS Rally! The event featured a special guest speaker, thrilling games, relay races, and plenty of fun activities to celebrate students' dedication to Ownership, Achievement, Kindness, and Safety.

Our guest speaker was Dylan Shockley. Dylan is a baseball player with Atlanta Braves in the AAA Phase. He spoke to our students about hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to all the students who met the goal—your hard work and positive behavior truly make a difference! Keep up the great work, and let’s continue to show our OAKS values every day!

*See fun challenge below.

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.

Website:

oakhill.k12.oh.us

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.