Oak Crest Elementary School

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.

Here is Oak Crests spelling bee champion! He did an amazing job spelling all of the words! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Due to expected severe weather, Beach Park District 3 will have a Remote Learning Day on Friday, January 23, 2026. Please click the link below to read the full communication.

https://bit.ly/4rbk2aU

Students in Mrs. Reese's class used shape manipulatives to create pictures of various objects! Students loved this hands on math activity! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

4th grade students had lots of fun today in gym playing flag tag! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Students in Ms. Gawlik's EC class painted beautiful classroom murals to hang in the hallway! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Students in Mrs. Johnson's third grade class enjoyed receiving their first penpal letter from their penpals in New York! They even received a cool magnet from their penpal! What a great way to ignite core memories for our students! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

1st grade students used Play- Do to learn about different instruments in music class today! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, January 12, 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/4q8kkPD

1st grade students in Mrs. Albulescu's class had a problem solving day where they had to build the tallest tower! Students had so much fun building their towers! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Today at our SIP day assembly, we crowned our December students of the month! Great job bees! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Today was Grinch day and we did not disappoint! Students and staff had fun dressing up! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Our students showed they can be safe,responsible, and respectful at recess and got rewards. 4th grade played dodgeball against Ms. Young. Kindergarten had a joyful dance party and created snowflakes. 2nd grade pied Ms. Young in the face! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Today was candy cane day, and our staff members did not disappoint!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest