OC Elementary Principal's Update
December 2025
Winter Testing
The end of the semester is upon us! As we prepare for winter assessments, we kindly ask for your support at home. Please help ensure your child gets an adequate amount of sleep and eats a good, nutritious breakfast so they are well-rested, energized, and ready to do their best on testing days. Your partnership makes a big difference!
Outdoor Recess Guidelines
As colder weather arrives, please remember that students will go outside for recess as long as the “real feel” temperature is 15°F or above. We kindly ask that your child comes to school with hats, gloves, and a warm coat whenever possible. If your child is in need of a heavier winter coat, mittens, or a hat, please contact the office.
If there is snow on the ground, students must have proper snow gear (coat, gloves, hat, snow pants, and boots) in order to play in the snow. Students who do not have appropriate snow gear will need to remain on the cleared cement area during recess to keep their clothing dry. Please note that students will not be allowed to call home for dry clothing, so please plan accordingly and send necessary winter items with your child.
Weather-Related Delays or Closures
If we need to delay the start of school or close due to weather conditions, we will communicate through our One Call system and local news stations. If you are not currently receiving One Call notifications, please contact the office so we can ensure you are added to the call list.
Our Thanksgiving Feast
Student of the Month
Congratulations to 6th grader, Sutton Hartwell, on being named November's overall Student of the Month! Sutton is a shining example of leadership, character, and dedication within our school community. We are proud to call her an Oakland-Craig Knight!
Dismissal Reminder
If your child is a rider, they must be picked up by 3:30 PM on the north side of the school.
If they are not picked up by that time, they may be picked up at the playground, but not until 3:40 PM, after the buses have safely left the south side of the building. For everyone’s safety, please do not interfere with bus dismissal. Thank you for helping us keep our procedures smooth and secure!
📆 Important Dates
December 1- No School- Teacher Inservice
December 8 - Elementary Holiday Program @ 7:00
December 9 - Pajama Day!
December 18 - Preschool Holiday Program (10:00 & 2:00)
December 19 - 2:20 Dismissal
December 20- January 5 - Winter Break
January 6- School Resumes
Contact Info:
Oakland-Craig Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Becky Rennerfeldt
Email: brennerfeldt@ocknights.org
Location: 400 N Brewster Ave, Oakland, NE, 68045
Phone:402-685-5631