Oakland Primary School - School Page

10/26/2026

We are thankful for our Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants who work patiently with our students.

"As school-based PTs and PTAs, one of the greatest joys of our job is watching our students grow, gain confidence, and achieve their goals. We love making therapy fun and meaningful while helping students improve their strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and independence so they can fully participate in their school day. To watch each child's journey and being able to celebrate every victory, big or small, is the most rewarding part! Every milestone matters, and we are grateful to be part of each student's story!" (Emily McCutchen, PTA)

10/23/2026

🎃🔢 Place Value Fun with a Fall Twist! 🧡🖤

Mrs. Williams’ first graders are getting into the fall spirit while building their math skills! 🍂 Students created Place Value Jack-o’-Lanterns 🎃 to practice identifying tens and ones and understanding how numbers are made!

Who knew learning place value could be so fa-BOO-lous?! 👻✨

10/23/2026

🎶🪑 Musical Chairs with a Heart Word Twist! ❤️✏️

Mrs. Stanley’s kindergarten students put their reading and writing skills to work with a fun game of Heart Word Musical Chairs! 🎵

As the music played, students walked around the room. When the music stopped, they found a heart word and practiced writing it! 📝

Who knew practicing heart words could be so much fun?! Learning through movement, music, and play makes for an exciting day in kindergarten! 🌟

10/23/2026

We are so thankful for Ms. Wright and her amazing leadership!

🌟THE FACE OF LEADERSHIP🌟
National Principals Month Spotlight

Today, we celebrate JESSICA C. WRIGHT, Title I Principal of Oakland Primary School - School Page!👏❤️

Big dreams begin with little learners! The primary years offer opportunities to nurture curiosity, build confidence, and help children discover the joy of learning, with families and schools working together.

This National Principals Month, we recognize Ms. Wright for her service to Oakland Primary’s students, staff, and families. Thank you for taking on the important work of school leadership!

💬Oakland Primary families, students, and staff: Share a kind message or a favorite memory involving Ms. Wright!

One Standard. Excellence.

10/23/2026

*Artwork of the week*

This week our little artists were learning how to draw scarecrows! Happy Fall!

10/22/2026

🚫 No calculators!
💬 Drop your answer in the comments!
Think It. Solve It. FACE It Together! ❤️

🧠⭐ MATH STUMPER OF THE DAY! ❤️🔺

Calling all students, parents, and math-loving families! 📣 Today’s challenge is all about finding the value of each shape AND remembering your order of operations! 🤔

🚫 No calculators!
💬 Drop your answer in the comments!

Think It. Solve It. FACE It Together! ❤️

10/22/2026

🇺🇸💜 MISSION: MILITARY FAMILIES | DEPLOYMENT & LITTLE HEARTS 💌

Big feelings deserve big support! ❤️ Deployment can be challenging for military-connected children, but staying connected, maintaining routines, and providing a safe space for emotions can make a world of difference.

🎖️Their hero may be far away, but their support system is RIGHT HERE!💜

Together, we can help our military kids feel loved, supported, and connected, every step of the way!🥰

10/22/2026

Behind every school are students working hard, educators teaching with purpose, leaders guiding the way, and families and community partners showing up! THANK YOU for your dedication to our children.👏

🎉 OUR TITLE I SCHOOLS DESERVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE! 🎉

The 2025–2026 South Carolina School Report Cards are here, and Sumter School District is celebrating an encouraging milestone:

🌟 NONE of our Title I schools received an overall rating of UNSATISFACTORY! 🌟

Join us in recognizing our schools:

🏆 EXCELLENT
• Alice Drive Elementary School

⭐ AVERAGE
• Bates Middle School
• Chestnut Oaks Middle School
• Crosswell Drive Elementary School
• Ebenezer Middle School
• Furman Middle School
• High Hills Elementary School
• Kingsbury Elementary School
• Lemira Elementary School
• Manchester Elementary School
• Millwood Elementary School
• Rafting Creek Elementary School
• R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy — Middle Grades
• Wilder Elementary School

📚 BELOW AVERAGE: CONTINUING THE WORK TOWARD EXCELLENCE
• Cherryvale Elementary School
• Lakewood High School
• Pocalla Springs Elementary School
• R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy — Elementary Grades
• Willow Drive Elementary School

💛 We also recognize Oakland Primary School and Shaw Heights Elementary School, which do not have separate overall ratings in the state’s published ratings data.

Behind every school are students working hard, educators teaching with purpose, leaders guiding the way, and families and community partners showing up! THANK YOU for your dedication to our children.👏

We celebrate this milestone while continuing our commitment to stronger achievement and meaningful opportunities for every student. Let’s keep moving forward TOGETHER! 💙💛

View the report cards: https://screportcards.ed.sc.gov/

One Standard. Excellence.

10/22/2026

We would like to invite everyone to our annual Veterans Day Program!

10/21/2026

💡📚TIPS & TOOLS TUESDAY
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Families, it is time to put those thinking caps on!

Sometimes, the best lessons do not come from textbooks. They come from conversations, choices, and everyday experiences!

This week, we are challenging families to play “WHAT WOULD YOU DO?”

Here is how it works:

Read the scenario that matches your child’s grade level. Let your child explain what they would do, why they would do it, and what might happen next!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

You notice a classmate sitting alone at lunch. Everyone else is playing or talking with friends.

💬WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Your friends are making fun of another student in a group chat. They want you to join in.

💬WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

HIGH SCHOOL

You have a big assignment due tomorrow, but your friends invite you to do something fun tonight. You haven’t started your assignment.

💬WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING!

Ask your child:

💭Why would you make that choice?

💭How might your decision affect someone else?

💭What could happen next?

💭Would you make the same decision if nobody were watching?

THIS WEEK’S FAMILY CHALLENGE:

Spend 10 minutes discussing one scenario together.

There is no need for a perfect answer. The goal is to help children practice thinking critically, making responsible decisions, and considering others.

👇🏽LET’S GET INTERACTIVE!

Families, which scenario sparked the best conversation in your home?

🍎Elementary

📚Middle

🎓High School

Tell us in the comments! We would love to hear your family’s perspective. ❤️

Small Conversations. Big Lessons. Brighter Futures! ☀️