Oak Crest Elementary School

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

Students in Mrs. Reese's and Ms. Redding's class painted an amazing April showers craft! Students loved creating this! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

One of our school bulletin boards, displays how Oak Crest believes in a full spectrum of possibilities for all students! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest

Our 2nd and 3rd grade students performed for the school today! They did an amazing job!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

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!

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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

Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 17, at 6:30 pm. Agenda: https://bit.ly/43NWArz

Inspired by the artist Michael Albert and Pi day, 4th grade students used their design skills to create collages representing the number! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees

The Beach Park District 3 Multicultural Festival is this Saturday! We hope you and your family can join us for this unforgettable event! 📅Saturday, March 15th, 2025 ⌚9:00 am - 2:00 pm Additional parking will be available at Kenneth Murphy School, with free shuttle bus transportation to and from the event.