Oak Ridge Connection

The Oak Ridge community commits to every student's academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility.

Dear Parents,

We keep moving along with M-STEP testing. 5th Grade is working very hard and 4th grade is up next! This is an opportunity for our students to show how much they have learned and how hard they have worked. We do not want them to stress or overthink it but we do want them to do their very best. Please encourage them to do so at home and we will here. We are getting closer to the end of the year but we still have a lot more to learn. Please keep reinforcing the High Five behaviors with your students and we’ll keep doing the same. Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Dr. Jason Parrott

Each week we are going to focus on a High Five Behavior of the Week. This weeks behavior is:

Be Kind in the Hallway: Smile.

If you would like to view our High Five PBIS Matrix please look below...

Dear 3-5 Parents,

M-STEP testing is around the corner. Now is a great time for students to become more familiar with the test and the tools used to navigate. Please help them to eliminate barriers and give them the best opportunity to show what they know! Click on the link below for helpful resources! Lets go Oak Ridge!

M-Step Sample Items Link for Students/Families

Also, electronic devices (smartphones, smart watches, cell phones, book readers, electronic tablets, cameras, non-approved calculators, music players, voice recorders, etc.) are not allowed to be with students during the testing sessions. For more information, please see:

Electronic Assessment Administrative Guidelines for Royal Oak Schools

Hello Oak Ridge Families! We are nearing the end of the school year but are still in need of recycling and composting help at lunch. If you're an approved volunteer and would like to help out, please sign-up with the following LINK!

If it is your first time volunteering this year or if you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mangum at molly.mangum@royaloakschools.org. Thank you in advance!

Dear Incoming 6th Grade Families and New Royal Oak Schools Families,

Welcome to Royal Oak Middle School! We are excited to begin partnering with you and your child as they prepare for this important transition to middle school.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming ROMS Open House, where you will have the opportunity to explore our building, meet our staff, and learn more about the incredible programs and experiences we offer our students. This event is designed to give you and your student a preview of what makes our school such a vibrant and supportive learning community.

During the Open House, you can expect to:

• Tour the building and become familiar with key areas
• Meet teachers, counselors, and administrative staff
• Learn about our academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student supports
• Ask questions and connect with our school community

Please take a moment to review the attached flyer for specific details, including date, time, and event structure.

We are truly looking forward to meeting your family and helping your child feel confident and excited about starting at Royal Oak Middle School. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

This summer, Royal Oak Schools will offer Elementary Summer Learning Enrichment classes for students who will exit DK-4 in June 2026. These classes are taught by certified Royal Oak School teachers and offer a great opportunity for students to stay engaged and sharp as they work on math and/or English Language Arts (ELA) in a small-group setting.

Program details

Dates: June 15 - July 9, 2026

Days: Monday - Thursday

Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am

Location: Northwood Elementary, 926 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Cost: $320/student

Registration is open now and will close on April 16, 2026. To register, please complete a separate form for each child. Please note that classes may be consolidated or canceled based on enrollment.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Report cards will be available to view using Parent Portal starting on April 20, after 2:00 p.m. Please make sure to look over your child's report card to see the progress that is being made. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

April

April 17th Lower Elementary Dance

April 29 PD Late Start

April 30 Talent Show

May

May 7 Battle of the Books

May 11 PTA

May 14 Summer Kickoff Picnic

May 15 Staff Student Basketball Game

May 21 Red White and Blue Day

May 27 Third Grade Concert

You can now register for the next session of Young Oaks Enrichment for April - May. The deadline to register is 4 days before the start. See the flyer below for the full schedule of options at Oak Ridge.

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy is also available for April - May. Register here. The deadline to register is 5 days before the start. See the flyer below for more information.

Kindergarten enrollment began on February 2, 2026. All children who are five years of age on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll for the coming school year.

Find out more about enrolling in kindergarten here.

Our staff works so hard everyday focusing on our students and school community. If you would like to say thank you to any staff member, please fill out and submit the form linked below. I will be sure they get your messages, which I know will make their day!

Please click the links below to view Oak Ridge Live!

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If you are interested in helping our Oak Ridge students recycle and compost during lunch time, we would love to have your help! All that's needed is a completed volunteer form and photo ID turned in to the office. Once approved, we're looking for help from approximately 11:15 am-12:45 pm each day.

Sign-up for lunch help shifts using this LINK! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mangum at molly.mangum@royaloakschools.org

Attendance at school every day is very important to a child's education. Students are let in the building at 8:20 a.m. This is when the first bell rings. Students should be in their classrooms by 8:25 a.m. Any student arriving after this time is considered tardy. Tardiness disrupts the classroom and students coming in late miss directions for the day. All absences should be called in to the Safety Check number. Absences that are not reported are considered unexcused.

Safety Check number 248-549-4968 option #1

2025-2026 Calendar: A calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is now available! Building and program specific calendars, as well as a complete calendar for our current school year, are all available from the calendar page of our district website.

Homework Club is available for students on all Late Start Wednesdays from 8:20-9:20 a.m. Please click on the following link to register for Homework Club:

Homework Club 25-26

Please remember to join the PTA - we are working hard to keep our community strong! The PTA welcomes every student & their family from Oak Ridge. We want to make sure we are inclusive of all families and everyone has the opportunity to be a member. If there are financial limitations preventing you from joining the PTA please contact us so we can remove that barrier. It takes all of us working together to make our children reach their true potential.

Join online at: https://oakridge.memberhub.store/

Individual memberships are $10/year.

Please take time to view the September Library Newsletter.

Library Media Introduction Newsletter

Please take time to view Mr. Doody's PE Newsletter.

Please take time to view Ms. Murray's Physical Education Information

Please click here for Mrs. Maria's Art Studio Newsletter.

Please make sure you turn in all of your information for background checks two weeks prior to your event. This will allow us plenty of time to process your request. We often use parent drivers for many of our fieldtrips. Unfortunately we can not allow parents/guardians to drive their own child and drop them off. Volunteers and drivers are not permitted to bring a younger sibling along with them on the event. We want to make sure all students are accounted for and safety is a priority. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out our volunteer background form.

MIssion: We commit to every students academic achievement, personal development and social responsibility.

Email: parrottj@royaloakschools.org
Website: http://www.royaloakschools.org/elementary/oakridge/
Location: 506 E 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 588-8353
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakRidgeElementarySchool
Twitter: @ParrottJason