Ocean Park Elementary

📢 Ocean Park Elementary Update 📢 We will be available tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM for you to pick up backpacks, keys, and cell phones. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to get Ocean Park Elementary ready to reopen. As of now, we plan to resume school on Tuesday, March 25th. This depends on everything staying on schedule and running smoothly, so please stay tuned for any updates in case of further delays. A heartfelt thank you to the Ocean Beach School District staff, the Pacific County Fire District, and all the contractors working tirelessly behind the scenes to get us back to school as quickly and safely as possible. Your dedication and support mean the world to us! 💙🏫💛 #OceanParkElementary #ThankYou #StayTuned #SandpiperStrong

🌟 OPE Families – Important Item Pickup Info 🌟 Thank you all for your support, kind words, and offers to help—we truly appreciate our amazing community! ❤️ We will have designated times for students to pick up cell phones, backpacks, and keys: 📅 Thursday, March 20: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📅 Friday, March 21: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Front Office Laurie and I will be there to assist, so please be patient as we help each family. Thank you for being so supportive—we’ll keep you updated! 💙 #OPEStrong #CommunitySupport

Ocean Park Elementary is off to an exciting start in 2025! 🎉 🏊‍♂️ Our 4th graders wrapped up a two-month swim program at the Dunes Pool, gaining essential water safety skills thanks to the Verna S. Oller Aquatic Trust. 📖 March means it's time for our Reading Challenge! Students are earning fun prizes while building their love for books—huge thanks to our generous donors! 🎭 On March 25, The 5th Avenue Theatre visits for a special performance, and on March 28, our students will take the stage for the OPE Talent Show! We’re so proud of our students and grateful for this amazing community! 💙 #OPEProud #LifelongLearners https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/local/op-elementary-abuzz-with-activity/article_8b4812b2-ff4e-11ef-aafd-b3c063dfb784.html

🌟 Golden Apple Award Spotlight! 🌟 We are beyond thrilled to celebrate our amazing Special Education Paraeducator Team's receipt of the Golden Apple Award! 🍏✨ Their dedication, patience, and unwavering support make a world of difference in the lives of our students every single day. From providing individualized support to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, this team goes above and beyond to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have them as part of our Ocean Park Elementary family! 💙💛 Sammi Jordan, Bonnie Korger, Colleen O'Brian, Alex Johnson, Margert Mickelson, Debbie Meyer Please join us in congratulating these incredible educators for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉👏 #GoldenAppleAward #SpecialEducationHeroes #OceanParkProud

🌟 Golden Apple Award Spotlight: Justine Bishop! 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate Justine Bishop, a dedicated and inspiring educator, as a recipient of the Golden Apple Award! 🎉 Justine embraces all students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every learner feels valued. She fosters a deep love of reading and uses The Wild Robot to ignite students’ curiosity, encouraging them to explore big ideas about resilience, kindness, and discovery. 📚✨ Through her unwavering commitment, Justine inspires students to think critically, develop empathy, and see reading as an adventure. Her passion for learning extends far beyond the classroom, shaping young minds in ways that will last a lifetime. 💛 Please join us in congratulating Justine Bishop on this well-deserved honor! 👏👏 #GoldenAppleAward 🍏 #InspiringEducators #TheWildRobot #LifelongLearning #CuriosityAndKindness

🌟 Congratulations to Our Golden Apple Award Winner – Ms. Dena Kleffner! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Dena Kleffner is our newest Golden Apple Award recipient! 🎉🍎 Dena is a wonderful person to work with and a truly valued member of our Ocean Park Elementary team. She wears many hats, helping in the cafeteria, running the library, and taking on countless other duties with a kind and caring attitude. She brings warmth and positivity to both students and staff every day. Her library is a magical place, full of fun and excitement for our kids, making reading an adventure they can’t wait to embark on. We are so grateful to have Dena as part of our OPE family—she is beyond deserving of this honor! Please join us in congratulating Ms. Kleffner on this well-earned recognition! 🎊👏 #GoldenAppleAward #ThankYouDena #OPEProud 🍏📚❤️

Please note that the office will be closed today from 2:00-3:00 PM for an all-staff meeting. Today is early dismissal, students leave at 1:00. This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, February 14th, or Monday, February 17th. Have a great rest of the week.

🌟🎉 100 DAYS SMARTER! 🎉🌟 Our students had an absolute blast celebrating the 100th day of school! 🎈📚 There were more than ten fun-filled stations set up around the building, giving each class the chance to move, explore, and celebrate this milestone together. From creative crafts to math challenges, teamwork activities, and more—our Sandpipers showed just how much they’ve grown in 100 days! 💯✨ A big thank you to our amazing staff for organizing such a memorable day! ❤️ #100DaysSmarter #SandpiperPride #LearningIsFun

🎉 100 days smarter! 🎉 This morning was a blast as students kicked off the 100th day of school with a fun challenge—finding 100 pictures of Mrs. Porro hidden around the school! 🧐📸 The hunt was so exciting that getting students into class was challenging! 😆 We love celebrating milestones like this that bring joy and engagement to learning. Here's to the next 80 days of growth, curiosity, and fun! 💯🎈 #100DaysOfSchool #OceanParkElementary #LearningIsAnAdventure

Ocean Beach School District will have a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6th. Hopefully, conditions will improve over the next few hours, allowing for a safe arrival at school. Stay warm, travel safely, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon!

UPDATE - Due to continued poor road conditions OBSD will be closed today Febuary 5th. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Debido a las malas condiciones continuas de las carreteras, OBSD estará cerrado hoy 5 de febrero.

Ocean Beach Schools will be on a 2 hour delayed start for Wednsaday February 5th. Las escuelas de Ocean Beach tendrán un inicio retrasado de 2 horas el miércoles 5 de febrero.

OBSD is on a 2-hour delay for Wednesday, February 5th.

UPDATE - Ocean Beach School District will be closed Tuesday Febuary 4th

Update 2/4 6:45 am: OBSD is canceled on Tuesday, February 4th, due to inclement weather. Be safe, and we will see you on Wednesday. Wednesday is early release, and 4th Graders, don't forget your swimsuit and towel tomorrow for lessons at the Dunes.

Ocean Beach School District will have a 2-hour delayed start on February 4th

Ocean Beach School District will have a 2 hour delayed start on Feburary 4th.

UPDATE - Ocean Beach Schools will be CLOSED for February 3. There will be no classes or after school activites.

Updated: 7:48: There will be no school in the Ocean Beach School District. Monday, February 3, 2025

Ocean Beach School District is on a 3 hour weather delay today February 3, 2025. All busses and school start time have been delayed 3 hours.