It’s hard to believe that we are already in the fourth quarter of the school year! It feels like just yesterday that we were hosting our annual Meet-the-Teacher event, and now we’re down to just a few weeks left. As always, we are incredibly proud of our Owls and their academic progress. It has also been a joy to watch their friendships blossom throughout the year.
The end of the school year is always an exciting time, and we have several upcoming events and important dates to share. Be sure to keep up with the Acorn, classroom newsletters, and our website for more information. If you aren’t already, consider following us on our social media accounts for additional updates.
Thursday, May 15th @ 1:00pm - High School Senior Walk
Friday, May 16th @ 10:45am - 4th Grade Field Day
Friday, May 16th @ 12:15pm - 5th Grade Field Day; Clapout @ 1:30pm
Monday, May 19th @ 8:00am - K5 Field Day
Monday, May 19th @ 9:20am - 1st Grade Field Day
Monday, May 19th @ 10:40am - 2nd Grade Field Day
Monday, May 19th @ 12:30pm - 3rd Grade Field Day
Tuesday, May 20th - K5 & 1st Grade Awards in the Classroom (times by teacher)
Wednesday, May 21st @ 8:00am - 3rd Grade Awards in the Cafeteria
Wednesday, May 21st - 2nd Grade Awards in the Classroom (times by teacher)
Thursday, May 22nd @ 8:00am - 4th Grade Awards in the Cafeteria - Half Day; Dismiss @ 11:45am
Friday, May 23rd @ 8:00am - 5th Grade Awards in the Cafeteria; Half Day; Dismiss @ 11:45am
Friday, May 23rd @ 2:00pm - 5th Grade Car Line Parade
For the children,
Dr. Phillip Reavis
SCREADY / SCPASS
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) program is a statewide assessment designed to evaluate students in grades 3–8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, as well as science for 4th grade. These tests measure student understanding of the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards taught in ELA, math, and science classes.
Testing Schedule:
Thursday, April 24: Writing (Grades 3rd–5th)
Monday, April 28: Reading Part A (Grades 3rd–5th)
Tuesday, April 29: Reading Part B (Grades 3rd–5th)
Monday, May 5: Math (Grades 3rd–5th)
Wednesday, May 7: Science (4th grade only)
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. To provide the best possible testing environment, please ensure your child:
- Arrives to school on time.
- Gets plenty of sleep the night before.
- Eats a healthy breakfast.
Please note: there will be no volunteers or visitors to the school on these testing days.
EDP Registration for 2025-26 School Year
Registration for our Extended Day Program for the 2025-26 school year will open as follows:
April 28 - May 2, 2025 - Registration for Returning EDP Students (registration form e-mailed to families)
May 12 - May 16, 2025 - Registration for New (Pending) EDP Spots - Link will be posted 5/12 @ 8:30am
Please contact EDP Director Colleen Green with any questions at cmgreen@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Calling All Former Oakview Owls!
Graduating seniors - come walk the hallways of Oakview Elementary one last time and let us celebrate your great accomplishments!
Thursday, May 15th @ 1:00PM
Plan to arrive at 12:45 and bring your ID! Also please wear a T-shirt underneath your graduation gown which indicates your plans for after graduation, ex. a college t-shirt or military branch!
Limited Number of Yearbooks Still Available!
Yearbooks are arriving soon! We only have a limited number of extra yearbooks available to purchase. Act fast – they are being sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. To guarantee a yearbook will be available for your child, please order today!
Yearbooks will be distributed to those who purchased on Friday, May 16th. They will be delivered straight to your child's classroom (they will not need the QR code that was sent to parents).
Summer Acting Camp @ Oakview!
June 2-5, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm
Fun acting camp for aspiring actors! Actors will boost their self-confidence and explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of acting on stage. Refine and sharpen your acting skills! Production Showcase on Thursday, June 5 at 11:00am. Open to rising 2nd through 8th graders.
Sign up now at www.actingupchildrenstheatre.com
Questions? Contact Sandy Young at actinguptheatredrama@gmail.com.
Part-Time Crossing Guard Position
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has informed us that our school’s crossing guard on Moore Road has retired. We appreciate his years of service to Oakview and its students. At this time, there is no replacement until the position is filled.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for hiring for this role, and the job description is below in case you or someone you know may be interested in applying.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:45–7:45 AM & 2:00–3:00 PM
2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools in S.C.
Oakview Elementary has earned a spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools rankings. Oakview has consistently ranked in the top 25 out of 997 elementary and middle schools across South Carolina. This recognition reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence and its supportive learning environment. Congratulations Oakview Owls!
K5 & 1st Grade Registration Open for 2025-26
We look forward to welcoming you to Oakview! Please register now so schools have the correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver (Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form).
Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.
NOTE: Pursuant to GCS Board Policy JBC, students who have completed private kindergarten or waived kindergarten and who will be 6 on or before September 1 of the school year will be placed in 1st grade. For the school to consider a kindergarten placement for a 6 year old child, the parent must provide information related to the “extenuating circumstances” that may exist.
The following circumstances do not constitute “extenuating circumstances":
- Child has a late birthday
- Child Find services were provided during preschool years
- Needs more time to mature and is not ready for K5
- A boy
- A sibling was retained
- Has trouble separating from the parent
If you have questions regarding enrollment at Oakview, please contact Oakview's Attendance Clerk at 864-355-7102. We are happy to answer any questions!
Back to School Vaccine Clinics
SC DPH Vaccination Clinics will be available this summer for rising 5K–High School students:
- May 22, 2025
- June 10th, 2025
- July 8th, 2025
- August 5, 2025
Vaccination clinics will be by appointment only, available between 8:30am-4:00pm. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment.
Oakview Elementary School Renewal Plan
Every five years, Oakview Elementary School develops a School Renewal Plan to improve its programs and outcomes for students. The plan is updated annually as required by the Early Childhood Development and Academic Assistance Act of 1993 (S.C. Code Ann §59-139-05 et seq.), the Education Accountability Act of 1998 (S.C. Code Ann §59-18-1300, 1310, and 1510) and the State Board of Education Regulation 43-261. Take a look at the current plan to learn more!
Oakview Earns EXCELLENT Overall Rating on 2023-2024 SC School Report Card
Each year, School and District Report Cards are posted on the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE's) website. Not to be confused with student report cards, these Report Cards provide information about each school and district, including test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement and much more. See the full report
- 84.8% of Oakview students scored Meet or Exceeds on SC Ready ELA
- 83.8% of Oakview students scored Meet or Exceeds on SC Ready Math
Nominate a Teacher!
Do you know an amazing Oakview teacher who has gone above and beyond? Let all of Greenville know about their outstanding work by nominating them for a Golden Apple Award, courtesy of WYFF 4 and Ingles!
Each week an outstanding educator from the area will be featured during the Thursday 5:00 pm newscast on WYFF and a Teacher of the Year will be announced from the weekly winners at the end of the school year.
Using the entry form below, share why your favorite teacher should receive this honor and return the completed entry form to:
WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
Greenville County School Student Calendars
Follett Destiny Discover
Follett is used by students and teachers to access all of Oakview's print and digital library resources.
Bell Schedule
7:00am - Breakfast
7:30am - Classroom doors open
7:45am - School day begins & students must be in seats
2:15pm - Dismissal
515 Godfrey Road ♦ Simpsonville, S.C. 29681 ♦ 864-355-7100 ♦ FAX: 864-355-7115
