Oak Crest Elementary School

We love to see students and staff wearing school and district swag! It shows how proud we are to represent Beach Park schools! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

📣 Board Member Update & Appreciation At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we celebrated both continuity and change within our leadership team. We proudly recognized Nicole Butler and Kellie Ropers, who were reelected in the April 2025 election and officially took the oath of office. We’re grateful for their continued dedication and service to the Beach Park School District 3 community. 👏 We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Steven Lenzi and Anne Fuson, whose terms on the Board concluded. Steven served an incredible 19 years, and Anne contributed 3.5 years of thoughtful leadership. Their commitment to our students, staff, and families has left a lasting impact, and we thank them sincerely for their years of service. 💙 Please join us in congratulating Nicole and Kellie, and in thanking Steven and Anne for their meaningful contributions to BPD3! 🎉 #BPD3 #BoardOfEducation #ThankYou #LeadershipMatters #CommunitySupport

🎉 We’re beyond proud to share that our amazing teacher, Bryana Weil, has been honored with a Special Recognition Award at the ISBE 51st Annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards in Bloomington-Normal, IL! 🏆 This incredible achievement reflects Bryana’s dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she makes in the lives of her students every day. 🌟 Please join us in celebrating her well-earned success — be sure to congratulate her when you see her! 👏💐 #ThoseWhoExcel #ProudMoment #EducationExcellence

Students from Mrs. Reese's and Mrs. Meyer's class came together to do a fun math game! Students practiced adding the two numbers together from their dice! Students had fun playing this game! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

One of the best ways to praise kids is to provide specific praise about what they are doing! Here are some examples! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Today, Oak Crest put on their 2025 talent show! Students showed off their amazing talents to the school! Students and staff loved seeing everyone's amazing talents! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

📣 Beach Park School District 3 is Looking for Leaders! 🏫 Are you passionate about education and making a difference in our community? 🌟 There are currently two open seats on the Board of Education — and this is your opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of our schools! 🗳️ If you're interested in applying or want to learn more about the responsibilities of a board member, visit: 👉 https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpd3/page/board-member-vacancy Help us spread the word — and consider stepping up to serve our students and community! 💙 #BPD3 #CommunityLeadership #BoardVacancy

Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4mrejfB

🏐🎉 What a fantastic day at the Beach Park District 3 Staff Volleyball Tournament! 🎉🏐 Our amazing staff brought unparalleled energy to the court. From powerhouse serves to epic dives, every spike and block was fueled by teamwork, camaraderie, and plenty of laughs. 🤣💪 A huge thank-you to all who came out to watch, the volunteer scorekeepers, and cheer squads—your support made every set feel like a championship match! And to our incredible staff players: your sportsmanship and spirit truly embodied the heart of our district community. 💙🤝💛 📸 Teams: District Office, Newport, Oak Crest, Howe, Kenneth Murphy, and Beach Park Middle School. 👏A big round of applause for Newport School—this year’s volleyball tournament champions! 🏆 #DistrictStaffVolleyball #TeamworkInAction #ServeUpSuccess

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students put on their spring concert for the school today! Students did an amazing job singing and they had so much fun! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Tonight was our district wide volleyball tournament for staff! Oak Crest showed up with amazing spirit and attitude, and they played their hearts out! Great job team! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Students in Ms. Redding's class dressed in some amazing luau attire today! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

Don’t miss the exciting annual First Responders Expo this weekend at Gurnee Mills! 🚓🚒🚑 This incredible event is your chance to connect with local heroes, including the dedicated members of the Zion Police and Fire departments. You’ll have the chance to see the equipment they use every day up close! Enjoy live demonstrations and engaging activities for all ages that will inspire and entertain. For complete details on dates, times, and all the amazing activities they have planned, check out the flyer. Let’s come together to honor the incredible bravery of our first responders!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mothers of our community! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Haitian Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of May to celebrate the Haitian community, and all of their contributions to the world! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Our amazing teachers were showered with love this week from our administration, families and students! Oak Crest could not run without these amazing educators! Thank you for all you do, and happy teacher appreciation week! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

We’re proud to share exciting news with our Beach Park District 3 community — Principal Stephanie Kallis Meek has been named Lake County’s Administrator of the Year! Please see the message below for details and join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. English: https://bit.ly/43lOiXo Spanish: https://bit.ly/3Swnc9C

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Beach Park School District 3 this upcoming school year? Unlock the gift of bilingualism for your kindergartener with our Dual Language Program! 🎁 Enroll now and watch your child flourish in a rich, diverse learning environment, expand their language skills, and open doors to endless possibilities! Learn how this enriching program can benefit your child by attending our Virtual Parent Information Session on: 📅 May 13, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM 💻 Online via GoogleMeet Don't miss the chance to give your child the gift of bilingual education! 💬🌍 👉 Complete the Dual Language Program Interest Form to be sent the virtual link to the Parent Information Session: https://bit.ly/4jWBV9W #BeachParkD3 #DualLanguageProgram #Kindergarten2025 #BilingualEducation

Happy School Nurse day to the best school nurse in the world!! Mrs. Jones takes care of students and staff with grace, and compassion and we could not be luckier! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Huge congratulations to Sofia Garcia, Instructional Coach at Oak Crest School, on this incredible honor of being named "World Changer of the Year"! While you work directly with our teachers, your impact ripples outward, transforming classrooms and ultimately changing the world for our students. Your dedication to empowering educators is truly making a profound difference.