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At the Board of Education meeting last evening, the Board approved a resolution to place a 4.74 mill bond issue on the May 2025 ballot. This issue would provide Oakwood Schools $40 million in revenue to continue to uphold our aging facilities and execute Phase 2 of the Master Facilities Plan.
This approval comes after months of planning and preparation by district administrators to ensure Oakwood put forward a comprehensive plan that provides our students and staff with safe, secure, and welcoming learning environments while preserving our aging facilities for future generations.
An approved $40 million bond issue will allow Oakwood Schools to:
- Address the comprehensive Master Facilities Plan scope of work within the current timeline
- Complete major renovations at Smith and Harman, similar to the work done at OJH and OHS in Phase
- Implement targeted safety enhancements across all school facilities, including athletic spaces
- Support specific OHS and OJH academic spaces
- Anticipate uncertainty in maintaining our aging and iconic facilities
The 4.74 mill bond levy will cost taxpayers $165.90 annually per $100,000 of home value.
In order to provide our community factual information on the bond issue, we've created a FAQ page on our website to provide answers to questions about the bond. We will continue to update our FAQ resource in the months ahead with information pertaining to any questions we receive.
You can also view a detailed presentation on the scope of Phase 2 that was presented to the Board of Education at the January 2025 meeting.
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Oliver Spaulding (12) plays on the stage Nov. 9. Junior and senior high jazz band students participated in a clinic and concert lead by special guests the Miami University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mr. Jeremy Long. The Miami University Jazz Ensemble is the premiere big band at the university. Photo By: Charlotte Bodey, Acorn Yearbook Staff
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Oakwood Junior High’s Power of the Pen team earned the title of State Champions during their final competition of the year in Ashland, Ohio, on May 16-17. Six students on the team poured their creative energy into their stories throughout the day.
The rigorous writing competition pitted Oakwood students against the top 20% of student writers across the state. Congratulations to the entire state competition team, comprised of eighth graders Avery Enseleit, Mila Gelbart, Kate S., and Krisha Sundaram, as well as seventh graders Naomi Dunn and Annabelle Neumeister.
In individual competition, Kate S. earned the title of State Champion, winning first in the individual competition. Eighth-grader Avery Enseleit earned 12th place.
“The day started with 250 writers from each grade level, so to win shows talent and excellence at the highest level,” Ann Whitehair, Oakwood Junior High English teacher and Power of the Pen advisor, said.
Two seventh-grade writers, Naomi Dunn and Annabelle Neumeister, were recognized and received Platinum Pen Awards for their outstanding writing in the Regional Competition. Their writing will be published in the Power of the Pen 2024 Book of Winners.
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Nate Thompson (OJH), Pam Elli (Smith) and Amy Mullins (Smith) came out to see OJH and Smith students in the Dayton Live Creative Academy production of The SpongeBob Musical Junior Edition.
The one-hour edition of the hit musical was specially tailored for young actors. The talented students in the Dayton Live Creative Academy Production Class performed in this special youth edition of the hit show.
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TOGETHER, we invest in professional growth, align our curriculum, and foster critical thinking. We aim to ignite a passion for learning in every student, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed for lifelong success.
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TOGETHER, we enhance physical safety and nurture an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. Our goal is to create a learning environment where students not only feel secure but also seen, heard and respected.
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TOGETHER, we maintain our community’s trust and manage our resources responsibly. We are committed to transparency and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that our operations are aligned with the best interests of our students and the Oakwood community.