The Oak Crest Kindergarten team and our amazing administration went to drop off Oak Crest Kindergarten shirts to all incoming Kindergarteners! We loved seeing the smiles and excitement for school to start! We'll see you at 10 am on Wednesday August 20th for orientation! #ocbees
Dear Beach Park District 3 Families,
We’re excited to kick off the new school year! Our Superintendent, Dr. Denise Wilcox, has a special welcome message just for you.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/4oDtZNG
Let’s make this year one full of growth, learning, curiosity, joy, and love!
#BPD3 #WelcomeBack #SparkingCuriosity #IgnitingCoreMemories #OneStudentAtATime #Curiosity #Joy #Love #GrowingTogether #BackToSchool2025 #LearningWithLove #JoyfulLearning #CuriousMinds
We’re excited to kick off the new school year! Our Superintendent, Dr. Denise Wilcox, has a special welcome message just for you.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/4oDtZNG
Let’s make this year one full of growth, learning, curiosity, joy, and love!
#BPD3 #WelcomeBack #SparkingCuriosity #IgnitingCoreMemories #OneStudentAtATime #Curiosity #Joy #Love #GrowingTogether #BackToSchool2025 #LearningWithLove #JoyfulLearning #CuriousMinds
Oak Crest will be having an Open House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. From 4:00 PM-5:30 PM.
Oak Crest tendra una casa abierta Martes Agosto 19, 2025. Horario: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM.
Oak Crest tendra una casa abierta Martes Agosto 19, 2025. Horario: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM.
We had an incredible time at our Back to School Bash this past Monday! Thank you to all of our families, staff, and community members who came out. Your support and energy helped make the event a huge success!
👀 Check out this video highlighting some of our favorite moments:
📽️ https://youtu.be/3m0PW3Ofj-4
🎥 Video credits: Mr. Angelos, Digital Media Teacher at Zion-Benton High School, and his talented team.
We were thrilled to see such a great turnout, and we hope everyone who attended had as much fun as we did. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead! 💙📚
#BackToSchoolBash #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeCan #BPD3
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: Click Here
🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
Our Back to School Bash kicks off TODAY at 4:00 PM — and you’re invited!
📍 ZBTHS Parking Lot
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Come celebrate the new school year with us! Enjoy:
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Registration help
✅ Community resources & giveaways
✅ Free food trucks, music, games, t-shirts & more!
Let’s start the school year strong—Together We Can!
📣 We hope to see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #TogetherWeCan
Our Back to School Bash kicks off TODAY at 4:00 PM — and you’re invited!
📍 ZBTHS Parking Lot
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Come celebrate the new school year with us! Enjoy:
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Registration help
✅ Community resources & giveaways
✅ Free food trucks, music, games, t-shirts & more!
Let’s start the school year strong—Together We Can!
📣 We hope to see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #TogetherWeCan
🎉 Back to School Bash – You’re Invited! 🎒✏️
Let’s kick off the new school year together with a FREE community event you won’t want to miss!
📅 Monday, August 4
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 ZBTHS Parking Lot
Join us for an afternoon full of fun and support, including:
✅ Free school supplies
✅ On-site registration help
✅ Community resources & giveaways
✅ Free food trucks, games, live music, t-shirts & more!
Hosted by our community school districts—because Together We Can!
#BackToSchoolBash #TogetherWeCan
📣 Spread the word and we’ll see you there!
Here are our 2025 retirees! Ms. Martin and Mrs. Richards peaced out of school forever! Thank you both for all of your amazing work for our kids!! Happy retirement❤️ #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Yesterday, we ended the school year by sending off our 5th graders to middle school! 5th grade students were able to walk the halls, and end the day with a dance party! Happy summer! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
G&S Services donated some amazing benches to Oak Crest's playground! We could not be more grateful for G&S Services, and all they do for Oak Crest! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Yesterday students and staff had a blast at field day! They played games, and got to pet farm animals and had some delicious snow cones! Everyone had an amazing day! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Come one come all, to send off our 5th graders to the middle school on June 2nd at 3:00. Oak Crest alumni are more than welcome to join us! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Last week, first grade students went on a field trip to the Green Meadows Forrest preserve! Students learned all about mammals, and even went for a mammal hunt! Students and staff had a blast! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
On Memorial Day, we honor those who sacrificed their lives for us, so we could live free. Happy Memorial Day!
Yesterday was our annual Mission Control launch from our members of space club! Students and staff enjoyed watching the launch, and visiting the Mission Control stations! The members of space club did an amazing job! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
📱💻 Internet Safety at Home: Tips for Parents 🛡️👨👩👧👦
Keeping our kids safe online is more important than ever. Beach Park School District 3 is sharing an Internet Safety at Home flyer with helpful tips to support families in creating safe, responsible digital habits.
From setting screen time limits to monitoring online activity, these tips are designed to help you guide your child’s digital use in a healthy, secure way.
🔗 Check out the flyer: https://bit.ly/4jaDJuR
#BPD3 #InternetSafety #DigitalWellness #ParentTips
📣 Reminder: No School on Monday, May 26
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school on Monday, May 26 for all students and staff.
We take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend!
#MemorialDay #NoSchoolReminder #BPD3
For superhero day, students and staff dressed in their best superhero costumes! We had lots of strong superheroes in the building today! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
🍽️ Kids Cafe at Zion-Benton Public Library! 🍎
This summer, join ZB Public Library for free lunches for all kids and teens 18 years old and younger.
📅 Mondays through Thursdays
🗓️ June 9 – August 14 (Closed June 19)
📍 Zion-Benton Public Library
See the flyer for additional information!
Beat the summer heat, grab a bite, and enjoy a welcoming space to hang out. ZB Public Library is there to help make summer better, one lunch at a time! 😎
