Oakland-Craig Public Schools

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible teachers and staff at Oakland-Craig Public Schools.

Your dedication, patience, and commitment to shaping the lives of students do not go unnoticed. Every lesson taught, every extra hour given, and every word of encouragement makes a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.

Thank you for the passion you bring each day and for being the foundation of our school community. We are truly grateful for all that you do! 🍎🧡

Let's celebrate the hard work and creativity of these senior artists! 🎨

The Oakland-Craig May newsletter is now available—check it out at the link below for updates and highlights.

https://app.smore.com/n/8ucesz

Today we celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes at Oakland-Craig Public Schools! 🍎🥪

Thank you to our dedicated culinary team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to nourish our students each day. Your commitment, care, and attention to detail ensure that every meal served supports learning, health, and happiness.

From early mornings to busy lunch lines, your impact reaches far beyond the cafeteria—you help fuel success in our classrooms!

We appreciate all that you do. 🧡

Happy School Principal Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate and thank Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Rennerfeldt for their leadership, dedication, and the countless ways they support our students, staff, and community. Your commitment makes a lasting difference every single day—we appreciate all that you do!

The Swedish Heritage Center will be displaying OC art work that was featured at the East Husker Conference Art Show Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Second graders got to fly kites today !

📣 We’re Hiring!

Oakland-Craig Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and caring Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team starting this fall! 🍎

Be a shark!

Third grade had a great time on their field trip to the Durham Museum and Fontenelle Forest!

Congratulations to our OC artists who brought home 44 ribbons from the EHC Art Show held in Wakefield. Well done excelling in a wide range of art media and showcasing your originality. High Distinction ribbons were given to Gracie Raymond in watercolor, Grace Wallerstedt in printmaking and photography, Whitni Webster in sculpture, and Naomi Gahan in sculpture. Eva Archer: Honorable (Red)- Computer Art; Honorable (Red)- Ink Eddie Davis: Distinction (Blue)- Mixed Media Adrianna Bittner: Honorable Mention (White)- Ink; Honorable Mention (White)- Pottery Ella Brands: Distinction (Blue)- Tempera; Honorable Mention (White)- Watercolor Brinley Eriksen: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture Kaelyn Etherington: Distinction (Blue)- Collage Naomi Gahan: High Distinction (Purple)- Sculpture; Distinction (Blue)- Photography; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media Paxton Helzer: Honorable Mention (White)- Marker Josie Howell-Black: Honorable (Red)- Marker Ellinor Johnson: Distinction (Blue)- Clay Sculpture; Honorable Mention (White)- Ink Lyndsey Johnson: Distinction (Blue)- Mixed Media; Distinction (Blue)- Mixed Media; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylic; Honorable (Red)- Pottery; Honorable Mention (White)- Ink Trypp Johnston: Honorable Mention (White)- Marker Gracie Klausen: Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Honorable (Red)- Printmaking; Honorable Mention (White)- Pottery Lily Kopietz: Distinction (Blue)- Mixed Media; Honorable Mention (White)- Acrylic; Honorable Mention (White)- Collage; Honorable Mention (White)- Pottery Moyses Lopez: Distinction (Blue)- Pottery Haley Olson: Distinction (Blue)- Colored Pencil Gracie Raymond: High Distinction (Purple)- Watercolor; Distinction (Blue)- Computer Art; Honorable Mention (White)- Tempera; Honorable Mention (White)- Charcoal; Honorable Mention (White)- Computer Art Grace Wallerstedt: High Distinction (Purple)- Printmaking; High Distinction (Purple)- Photography; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylic; Distinction (Blue)- Pottery; Honorable (Red)- Photography Whitni Webster: High Distinction (Purple)- Sculpture; Honorable (Red)- Watercolor Winston Wilkey: Distinction (Blue)- Acrylic

OC art department is excited to invite you to a soft opening of The County Collective this Saturday, April 25 from 2:00–4:00 PM. The art show is located in the front half of the indoor storage units on 13th street in Tekamah. Art work of Grace Wallerstedt, Whitni Webster, Eddie Davis, Lily Kopietz, Ellinor Johnson, Naomi Gahan, Adrianna Bittner, and Art Educator Angie Meyer will be on display.

Third grade went on an Earth Day scavenger hunt!

World champion auctioneer and entrepreneur, Jon Schaben talks business and teaches O-C ag students to auctioneer. Check out @oaklandcraig_ffa on instagram to see the videos!

Check out this week's Senior Spotlight, Brooklyn Richards!

Happy National Kindergarten Day!! The Kindergarten classes had decorated tables and candles (battery operated) for lunch today!

Today we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Ehlers for your dedication, organization, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community every single day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than words can say!

📣 We’re excited to welcome Blake Johnson to Oakland-Craig Public Schools!

Blake will be joining us as our Jr.-Sr. High English Language Arts teacher, bringing his passion for literature, writing, and student engagement to our classrooms. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the Knights family and look forward to the impact he’ll make with our students.

Please join us in giving Mr. Johnson a warm OCPS welcome! 🧡

This week's Senior Spotlight is Abigail Sechler!