This week is National Assistant Principals Appreciation week! Oak Crest is so lucky to have Mrs. Berry as our amazing assistant principal! Thank you for all you do for Oak Crest Mrs. Berry! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
One of the many apps that students use at Oak Crest is called Epic! It's an amazing app that has books for all readers that all students can use to read! They have audiobooks, and quizzes to go along with most books! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Reminder: Registration for next year is open! Please see your email for your SNAPCODE to get started!
Students in Mrs. Reese's and Ms. Redding's class painted an amazing April showers craft! Students loved creating this! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students performed for the school today! They did an amazing job!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
One of our school bulletin boards, displays how Oak Crest believes in a full spectrum of possibilities for all students! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Register for Kindergarten Countdown Camp — FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM offered by UNITED WAY Lake County for children entering kindergarten in fall 2025 who have limited preschool experience. Students will learn key readiness skills, prepare socially and emotionally, and adjust to the classroom setting.
To learn more and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2025KCC
Please note that students must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year to participate.
Today is Para Professional Appreciation Day! Oak Crest could not function without our amazing para professionals! Thank you for all you do!!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Discover the amazing programs happening this month at Zion-Benton Library! Additionally, they will be hatching chicks again this year. The eggs are expected to arrive next week!
Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2025, and ready to start an exciting journey in District 3 Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year? If so, you won’t want to miss our amazing Kinder Meet & Greet! Come explore, connect, and get a sneak peek at what’s in store!
📅 Wednesday, April 2, 2025
🕠 5:30 - 6:30 pm
📍 Kenneth Murphy School
In honor of Women's History Month, here's a powerful quote to emphasize the importance of women! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Spring Break is here!
All District 3 schools will be off next week. Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a relaxing and refreshing break. 💛 We’ll see you on March 31, recharged and ready for the rest of the school year!
Today's spirit day was teachers dressing like students and students dressing like teachers, and we did not disappoint! Students and staff had so much fun participating in this spirit day! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOC
Students in Mrs. Reese's class read The Lorax today, and made their very own Lorax! Students enjoyed learning how important it is to protect the earth! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Students got to play a spelling game in shaving cream today with Miss Cook and Mrs. Q! Students had so much fun practicing their spelling! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
We are excited to announce that the 2025-2026 school year calendar was officially approved at last night’s Board of Education meeting.
Key highlights include:
📅 Students First Day of School: August 20, 2025
🏫 Students Last Day of School (if no emergency days are used): May 29, 2026
The full calendar is now available for your reference on our school website: https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpd3/page/school-calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar:
English: https://bit.ly/4iAkmvC
Spanish:https://bit.ly/4iAkRG0
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we prepare for another successful school year.
Students in Mrs. Reese's and Ms. Redding's class made a craft in honor of St. Patrick's day, about what they feel lucky for! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
In honor of Pi day today (3.14), students were able to pie teachers today! Students and staff had so much fun!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOC
