Oakland Family Newsletter

Oakland Elementary Recognized as a Distinguished School by VDOE!

We are excited to announce that under the Virginia Department of Education's School Performance and Support Framework, Oakland Elementary School has be recognized as a Distinguished school! This reflects our students' hard work, our staff's dedication, and the support our families provide every day.

Every School Day Counts!

At Suffolk Public Schools, every school day is an opportunity for students to learn, build friendships and grow. Regular attendance helps students keep up with lessons and stay connected to their school community. Families can help by making school attendance a daily priority and scheduling appointments outside school hours when possible.

Upcoming Important Dates

Wednesday, October 21st - Unity Day - Wear Orange

Thursday, October 22nd - Family Engagement Night - Camp OES

October 26th - October 30th Spirit Week

Tuesday, October 27th - End of 1st Grading Period

Join Oakland Elementary PTA

Please consider joining us as a member or our Oakland Elementary PTA. We already have so many exciting things planned for students this year! Click the link above to join or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Come have dinner with us on October 19th at Il Paesano (formerly know as Sal's) and support our PTA!

Suffolk Public Schools Takes Center Stage at the 2026 Peanut Festival

This Friday, October 9, 2026, Suffolk Public Schools will take center stage at the 2026 Peanut Festival at the Suffolk Executive Airport, beginning at 10 AM. We'll be showcasing over 500 incredible student performers. In addition to the performances, we have over 500 pieces of artwork on display in our K-12 art tents, located near the main entrance, with all of our SPS schools represented. Visit our school division website, for the SPS Fine & Performing Arts Music Performance Schedule.

S.T.A.R. Card Program Information for the 2026-2027 School Year

Suffolk Public Schools will continue the S.T.A.R. Card Program for the 2026–2027 school year to support student safety, identification, transportation, attendance, and cafeteria services. All students are expected to wear their school-issued S.T.A.R. Card each day, and students who ride the bus must scan their card when boarding and exiting for both morning and afternoon routes. Families should also review important information regarding new and replacement cards, student photos, grade-level card updates, and school-issued lanyards.

Learn more about the S.T.A.R. Card Program expectation for 2026-2027: https://www.spsk12.net/students/student-id-badge

SPS Saturday Academy

In-person Saturday Academy: In-person sessions will be held at Booker T. Washington Elementary School (K-5). There will be no virtual classes for Saturday Academy. Sessions will be held roughly every other Saturday through May 8, 2027, with holiday adjustments. Please see the 2026-2027 SPS Saturday Academy schedule. To apply for the upcoming session, please complete the form by using the link provided.

2026-2027 SPS School Calendar

The 2026-2027 SPS Calendar is available for your viewing. Linked Here

Oakland Elementary School

Email: robertcasteen@spsk12.net

Website: https://oes.spsk12.net/

Location: 5505 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: 757-923-5248

Oakland Elementary Recognized as a Distinguished School by VDOE! Oakland Elementary Recognized as a Distinguished School by VDOE!