
The Beach Park District 3 Multicultural Festival is fast approaching, a vibrant celebration that brings our community together in a powerful display of unity and diversity. We invite you to 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.



Today we had our SIP day assembly where we talked about being respectful. We then had an intense battle between students and teachers during a hoola hoop race! Then we crowned our February students of the month! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


March is the start of women's history month!! Celebrating the history of women all month long! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


First grade students in Mrs. Brockway’s room began a research project on planets! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


4th graders practiced writing a constructed response for the IAR! Given story elements, students have to write their own story according to what they read. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees



Technology has evolved significantly over time. One piece of technology that has significantly evolved is the mobile phone! From when the first mobile phone came out to today, the change in between then and now is amazing! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


In honor of Black History Month, here's an important quote from the infamous Ruby Bridges! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


Less screen time can be a difficult thing to implement. If you have been thinking about doing this, here are some tips on how to approach this! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


Spring Break is around the corner (March 24-28)! If you are in need of child care for your school-aged child, reach out to Nandi Baker at Champions at 224-358-2634 or nabaker@discoverchampions.com.

In honor of Black History Month, here's a quote from Harriet Tubman. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


Report Cards for Trimester 2 are now posted to the Parent Portal along with updated outstanding fee statements that require action. Check your email for more information. // Boletas de calificaciones del Trimestre 2 ahora se publican en el Portal para padres junto con los estados de cuenta de tarifas pendientes actualizados que requieren acción. Revisa tu correo electrónico para más información.



Kindergarten students had some resting time in gym today after doing some races! Students had so much fun! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


We had our amazing spelling bee champion go to sectionals tonight! He did an amazing job! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


Save the date for our annual Multicultural Festival on March 15th, 2025 from 9 AM-2 PM at Beach Park Middle School! There will be food, performances, and lots of fun!
#learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


Happy Random acts of Kindness Day! Today is an amazing day to spread positivity and kindness through unanticipated acts of kindness!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees


Yesterday educators all over Lake county came together for a day of learning on how to best educate our students! Oak Crest staff went to learn new and innovative ways to educate our amazing students. What a great day! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest


Happy Valentines Day! Oak Crest loves its students!
#learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCbees


🗓️Reminder: No School for D3 students tomorrow, Friday, February 14, for Teacher Institute Day, and Monday, February 17, for Presidents' Day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, February 18!


Praise is an important part of instilling confidence in our learners. Here are some examples of what that can look like!
#learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
