Oakhurst Weekly

One more time for the road. When I say Hooty, you say Hoo. Hooty…..Hooty……!

As the final bells ring and the classrooms empty out once more for the 2025-2026 school year, I find myself filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. We have officially reached the finish line for this school year, and what an incredible journey it has been!

From the first day of school in July to the student-led conferences presented this month, I have watched our students show up with curiosity, kindness, and an inspiring determination to do their best. Their achievements have been nothing short of remarkable.

None of this would be possible without each of you. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your unwavering partnership, your endless volunteer hours, and for trusting us with your children every day. To our phenomenal teachers and staff, thank you for your tireless dedication to making Oakhurst a safe, nurturing, and exciting place to learn.

To our departing second graders, we are so incredibly proud of you. As you move on to your next big adventure, take the lessons you learned here and continue to shine brightly. You will always be Owls.

I wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer. Disconnect from the screens, read some great books, and enjoy making memories together. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in the fall!

Please pick up your child's medication from the school clinic by the last day of school, Friday, May 22. To adhere to safety guidelines, schools are unable to store any medications during the summer break. Therefore, any medication left behind will be discarded. Kindly remember that students are not permitted to carry their own medication home. If you cannot pick up your child’s medication, email the school nurse to arrange an alternative pickup on Tuesday, May 26. Thank you for your cooperation.

We are pleased to share that your child's Final Report Card is now available in the Parent Portal.

We encourage you to review the report card with your child, celebrate their accomplishments, and discuss any areas where additional support may be helpful. Teachers will be off contract, so if you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration. We are committed to partnering with you to support your child's growth and learning.

Directions for accessing grades in the Parent Portal are on page 23 of the Grading and Reporting Handbook.

Last week, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) awarded seven of CSD's nine schools with the Highest Performing Award and the Greatest Gains Award for high academic performance and high scores in closing achievement gaps.

In the highest-performing schools category, Glennwood and Westchester earned the gold award; Winnona Park, F.Ave, and Talley St. earned silver; and Oakhurst and BHMS earned bronze. Talley St. also earned the silver award in the greatest gains category.

GOSA awards these based on College and Career-Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data from the three most recent school years. According to GOSA, the "Highest Performing Schools" earn a three-year average CCRPI content mastery score in the 93rd percentile or above statewide and an average CCRPI closing gaps score in the 75th percentile or above.

Prevent the "summer slide" by encouraging your child to read every day over the summer! The Oakhurst Summer Reading packet is filled with lots of summer reading trackers and activities to keep literacy flowing while we're away from school.

Included in the packet are links to local summer reading programs from Decatur Public Library, Little Shop of Stories, and Half Price Books, as well as online programs from the Atlanta Hawks, Book It!, and Reading is Fundamental.

Happy Summer Reading!

Oakhurst families, please complete and submit this food insecurity request form if your student is experiencing food insecurity within the home and is in need of some supplemental weekend snacks.

The Decatur Education Foundation supplies Oakhurst with snack bags for any student in need. This request form will go directly to our school counselor, Ms. King, and she will send home a snack bag with your student every Friday. Please go through each week's snack bag to remove any snack you may not want your child to have due to allergy concerns, etc.

Take it Tuesday Food Distribution

Food distribution from 2-4 on Tuesdays at 5481 Memorial Dr., Suite J / Stone Mountain, GA

FINDHELPGA.ORG
Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

FOODFINDER.US
FoodFinder’s website and app serve as food pantry locators that show you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The interactive map shows food pantries nearby – every red pin you see is a food assistance program nearby. Tap on one to see when they give away food!

HOPEMAPGEORGIA.ORG
Managed by the GaDOE, this is a map of family support resources with an interactive map that allows you to see what is available, what they provide, hours of operation, etc.

Orchestra classes begin in the fall! Open to all rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out this form. This is the interest form and not registration. Registration will begin in August. Have a great summer.

Read the May 21, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter

Want to get more involved at FAVE next year? We're looking for volunteers, committee chairs, and Board members for the 2026–27 school year — and there's truly a role for everyone. Whether you have an hour, a month, or a whole lot of enthusiasm, we'd love to have you. Come as you are; we'll find your fit.