Oak Crest Elementary School

🌟 Calling All Incoming Kindergarten Families! 🌟

We’re excited to invite you to our Kindergarten Meet & Greet for the 2026–2027 school year!

If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, this event is for you. Join us to learn more about what makes Beach Park District 3 a wonderful place to begin your child’s educational journey.

📚 What to expect:
• Overview of our Kindergarten curriculum
• Dual Language program information
• United Way Summer Program details
• Champions Before & After School Care
• Opportunity to meet school and district staff

📅 Date: March 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Kenneth Murphy School
11315 Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, IL

👉 RSVP today https://bit.ly/41pwmJB and join us for an evening of information and connection!

We look forward to welcoming your family!

Good Morning Beach Park Families,

Due to severe weather conditions today, Beach Park District 3 will hold an E-Learning/Remote Learning Day on Monday, March 16. Please review the message from Superintendent Dr. Denise Wilcox below for important details about today’s schedule and expectations.

https://bit.ly/4d8zy3F

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Buenos días, familias de Beach Park,

Debido a las condiciones severas del clima hoy, el Distrito Escolar Beach Park 3 tendrá un día de aprendizaje en línea/remoto (E-Learning) hoy, lunes 16 de marzo. Por favor revise el mensaje de la Superintendente Dra. Denise Wilcox a continuación para obtener información importante sobre el horario y las expectativas para el día de hoy.

https://bit.ly/4uwAJzY

You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, March 16, 2026, 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: http://bit.ly/4rpDTTh

We’re excited for Together We Celebrate District 3 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School! The event will be held in person and live-streamed.

🌟 Share Your Culture with Our Community!
Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate by sharing a recipe, performance, cultural display, traditional attire, language, art, or a short video.

There’s still time to sign up! If you haven’t already registered and would like to participate, please complete the linked Google Form.

https://forms.gle/mQnVDyTCYS5qZuEV8

We look forward to celebrating the vibrant cultures of District 3 together!

— Beach Park District 3 💛

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¡Estamos emocionados por Juntos Celebramos el Distrito 3 el sábado 11 de abril de 2026, de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en Beach Park Middle School! El evento se realizará en persona y también será transmitido en vivo.

🌟 ¡Comparta su cultura con nuestra comunidad!
Invitamos a familias, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad a participar compartiendo una receta, presentación, exhibición cultural, vestimenta tradicional, idioma, arte o un video corto.

¡Aún hay tiempo para inscribirse! Si todavía no se ha registrado y le gustaría participar, complete el formulario de Google enlazado.

https://forms.gle/mQnVDyTCYS5qZuEV8

¡Esperamos celebrar juntos la vibrante diversidad cultural del Distrito 3!

— Beach Park District 3 💛

Mark Your Calendars!

Registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens March 16, 2026!

We’re excited to continue partnering with our families to support every student’s success. Stay tuned for details and get ready for another incredible year in Beach Park District 3!

#learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

4th grade students in Mrs. Egan's class got a cup of marshmallows and then jelly beans and had to combine them with another students’ amount to get as close to 100 as they could! This worked their estimation skills and their subtraction skills! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Oak Crest made lots of CORE memories today! We went to the Panther arena to watch the Milwaukee Wave soccer team play! Students and staff had fun watching the game! We also had an Oak Crest student play in a halftime game on the field! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Last night was our Fun Friday event hosted by our PBIS team! It included games, a movie, crafts, and video games! Students and staff had so much fun! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, February 9, 2026, 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: https://bit.ly/4rCP0ZO

K-1 students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school today! Students and staff dressed up as 100 year olds and painted, made snacks, and had lots of fun with balloons. Created lots of CORE memories here today at Oak Crest! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Yesterday we had our monthly PBIS SIP day assembly! We went over expectations, crowned our January students of the month, and played musical chairs! Students and staff had so much fun creating CORE memories! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Winiger's and Mrs. Brockway's classes celebrated Groundhog Day today! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Some adorable matching bees at OC! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Students in Mrs. Reese's class practiced measuring by using cotton balls and stretching them out to make clouds! They turned into beautiful clouds for the sky! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

⏰ Happening Today: Beach Park Network of Excellence (BPNE) “Dine with Purpose” Event! 🍽️

Dear Beach Park District 3 Families and Community,

Today is the day! Join the Beach Park Network of Excellence (BPNE) for its Dine with Purpose kickoff event this evening.

📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Shanty (38985 N. US-41, Wadsworth)

Dine at The Shanty during this time and a portion of the proceeds will support grants, scholarships, and innovative programs for our students and educators.

✔️ No tickets or reservations required
✔️ All families and community members welcome

Thank you for supporting BPNE and Beach Park District 3!

👉 Follow BPNE on Facebook to stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/bpned3f

Look at these smart bees sorting objects based on their shapes! What a great way to learn about shapes! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Good morning, District 3 families,

Please be advised that we are moving forward with in-person learning today. Because of the cold weather, we ask that you please ensure your students dress warmly with heavy coats, hats, and gloves.

We understand if you prefer to keep your child home due to the conditions; if you choose to do so, please notify the school office and the absence will be excused.