Oak Ridge Elementary

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Oak Ridge Elementary Oak Ridge is a public Pre-K through 5th grade school. As a people, we know that every community or building has its own story to tell.

This story is often one with ups and downs, trials and successes. This clichĆ© is no different than that of our very own Oak Ridge Elementary. And the story goesā€¦ā€¦
In September of 1969, Oak Ridge Elementary began to service the educational needs of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The site was designed with an open concept to provide a quality education to the students of Leon County. To ensure that the site could meet the needs of the students and the community it served, Leon County developed the school on 21.8 acres in Southeast Tallahassee. Upon opening, the school was surrounded by large oak trees that would later be cut down and replaced with pine trees; the name ā€œOak Ridgeā€ stuck however and to this day Oak Ridge Elementary is a school of pride, responsibility, and respect. To evolve over time, the building has grown and several upgrades have been made to ensure that educators and students, alike, have all tools and materials needed to be successful. The open concept has since been closed off and several individual classroom now occupy that space. In addition, two adjoining wings have been added to address the growing population. Over the years, many students have walked the halls of Oak Ridge, and shown various levels of success. Levels ranging from academic excellence, to leadership formal/ informal, and even athletics. Many teachers have started their extensive careers at Oak Ridge and have gone on to excel and become leaders in all areas of our District. Some say the ā€œspecialā€ is in the water at ā€œThe Ridgeā€, but honestly the special is in the beliefs we, as a school, and community share. Today, Oak Ridge Elementary continues its strong tradition of developing and exceeding the educational journey of the students it serve, through engaging , safe and respectful learning opportunities that prepare its students of today for the requirements and demands of the world tomorrow. The motto at Oak Ridge continues to be ā€œTake Flight and Soar to New Heightsā€.

Oak Ridge Goes PINK!!
10/16/2026

Oak Ridge Goes PINK!!

šŸ¦…šŸ’™ Thank You, Oak Ridge Family! šŸ’™šŸ¦…A huge thank you to all of the dads, father figures, family members, community partner...
10/15/2026

šŸ¦…šŸ’™ Thank You, Oak Ridge Family! šŸ’™šŸ¦…

A huge thank you to all of the dads, father figures, family members, community partners, staff, and volunteers who helped make Dads Take Your Child to School Day such a tremendous success at Oak Ridge Elementary School!

Your presence sent a powerful message to our students that education matters and that they have a strong support system cheering them on every day. We are especially grateful to our local law enforcement officers, school board representation Darryl Jones for Leon County School Board, community organizations, and school team members who took the time to invest in our scholars and celebrate the importance of family engagement.

Together, we showed our students what it means to support, encourage, and inspire one another.

Orange Day at Oak RidgešŸ§” Our Eagles stood together today by wearing orange for National Bullying Prevention Month! Throu...
10/15/2026

Orange Day at Oak Ridge

šŸ§” Our Eagles stood together today by wearing orange for National Bullying Prevention Month! Through kindness, respect, and fun, we're creating a school where everyone can learn and grow.

10/14/2026
We are excited to invite you and your family to our Family STEM Night: Explore, Build & Innovate! This fun-filled evenin...
10/14/2026

We are excited to invite you and your family to our Family STEM Night: Explore, Build & Innovate! This fun-filled evening will provide students and families with the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities that bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to life.

Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Oak Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria

Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or by visiting the RSVP link provided.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g7Lxxui6zp

Woohoo!! We only had 26 students absent today.
10/13/2026

Woohoo!! We only had 26 students absent today.

Eagles, don't forget to wear ORANGE tomorrow.
10/13/2026

Eagles, don't forget to wear ORANGE tomorrow.

No school for STUDENTS on Monday, October 12th.
10/08/2026

No school for STUDENTS on Monday, October 12th.

Dear LCS Families,Following multiple weather briefings with the Leon County Emergency Management team regarding Hurrican...
10/08/2026

Dear LCS Families,

Following multiple weather briefings with the Leon County Emergency Management team regarding Hurricane Isaias, Leon County Schools will follow an early release schedule on Friday, October 9. This decision prioritizes the safety of our students, families and staff.

Students will be dismissed at the following times:

High School: 11:20 a.m.
Elementary School: 12:20 p.m.
Middle School: 1:20 p.m.
All afterschool activities are cancelled, including afterschool care programs such as 21st Century and Extended Day. Please make arrangements for your childā€™s transportation and care based on these earlier dismissal times.

District offices and school campuses will close at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.

We will continue monitoring conditions with our emergency management partners and notify families of any additional changes. For the latest hurricane forecasts and advisories, visit the National Weather Serviceā€™s National Hurricane Center.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work to keep our school community safe.

Leon County Schools

What a wonderful way to start our FRIDAY!Last Friday, our staff welcomed students and families with a morning greeting f...
10/02/2026

What a wonderful way to start our FRIDAY!

Last Friday, our staff welcomed students and families with a morning greeting filled with music, dancing, balloons, and lots of smiles! From the moment students arrived, they were met with excitement and a reminder that school is a place where they are valued and celebrated. Thank you to our amazing staff for bringing the energy and making our students feel so special as they walked through the doors.

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4530 Shelfer Road
Tallahassee, FL
32305

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4pm
6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4pm
Friday 7:45am - 4pm

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