Parents may be wondering about the status of the free school meal program due to all the headlines about a potential state shutdown pertaining to the state budget. Will breakfast and lunch continue to be FREE at Oakridge Public Schools this school year? In short, I believe so.
See you Tuesday, August 26 for the first day of school! Download school calendars for start/end times at www.oakridgeschools.org/calendars . Remember, Tuesdays are "Late Start" schedules!
The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) is proud to announce that Oakridge Public Schools Superintendent Tom Livezey will serve as the Association’s 2025-26 Board President. Livezey was officially presented with the President’s gavel by MASA Executive Director Dr. Tina Kerr and Past President Katy Xenakis Makowski, Superintendent of Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, during a brief ceremony at Wednesday’s Oakridge Board of Education meeting.
Cary Harger, a 2025 retiree educator from Oakridge Public Schools discusses his journey from being a student at Oakridge to becoming a teacher and mentor. Cary shares insights on navigating college, financial challenges, and the importance of influential figures in education (Coach Schugars, Coach Swinburne, Mr. Goodrich, and Mrs. Walling.
Kassi Hanchera, a content creator for the City of Muskegon and Oakridge 2009 graduate shares her journey from doodling on her math assignment in Mr. Danicek's classroom in high school to her current role, discussing the challenges she faced, the influential figures in her life, and the importance of networking and education.
Updated wellness policy promotes healthier eating & more physical activity for students & staff! Learn more about how we're building a healthier school community.
Principal Clayton Breiler and staff from Oakridge Upper Elementary show how it is all about making a positive impact. We're teaching students that even with big world challenges, simple acts of kindness and teamwork can create real change.
