Oakhurst Weekly
Announcements
All Oakhurst students will participate in iRUN during their physical education class.
The purpose of iRUN is:
to teach students, faculty, and parents the fundamentals of a lifetime skill that makes running/jogging/walking enjoyable and safe.
to train students, staff and families to successfully participate in a one-mile fun run.
At the end of iRUN, the Oakhurst community is encouraged to support the Decatur Education Foundation’s Tour Decatur one-mile fun run or 5k (Saturday, March 14th). Registration fees from this event are used to support City Schools of Decatur teachers and students through the Decatur Education Foundation.
More information is coming soon. Feel free to contact Stacie Kenner with questions at skenner@csdecatur.net.
Oakhurst iRun T-Shirts On Sale Now!
📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 📣
Decatur Education Foundation is holding a School Mascot Art Contest, and all students are encouraged to participate! Please help your child follow the guidelines below, as submissions that do not will not be accepted.
- Needs to be on printer size paper 8.5" x 11"
- The drawing should be of Oakie (our school mascot)
- Any materials are fine as long as they are flat/2D (no added accessories like beads, strings, etc.)
- Artwork is due to Mrs. D by February 2
Food Insecurity Request Form
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.
Family Assistance Resources
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.
District News
Take GaDOE's Annual School Climate Survey
Please take a moment this week to make your voice heard and participate in the Georgia Department of Education climate survey for your school! Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. The data collected will help determine the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2026-27 school year, which will enable schools to improve or build upon their successes.
From PTA
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Project
SAVE THE DATE!
Help Us Keep The Staff Lounge Stocked
Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List and they’ll be shipped straight to the school! Click here!
If you wish to purchase supplies elsewhere, bags of chips, granola bars, pretzels and sparkling water are always appreciated and can be dropped off in the front office.
NEW PTA WEBSITE!
PTA has a new website this year! Keep up with all the Oakhurst PTA News Here!
Speaker Series: Talking to Kids About Dangerous Substances
An ongoing speaker series from DEF, Decatur Prevention Initiative and the Decatur Parents Network returns Thursday, January 22, with a documentary viewing and panel discussion on "Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape: Talking to our Kids About Dangerous Substances." This event is free and open to any adult. Find more information and register in advance here.
Thursday, January 22, 6:30-8 p.m., DHS Learning Commons (Library/Media Center). Enter the bus drop-off area off of Commerce Drive.