A Message from Dr. Reavis

Signs of spring are blooming all around Oakview Elementary! Warmer weather is bringing flowers and trees to life, reminding us of the fun ahead.

With the change in seasons, we’re also seeing more jackets and water bottles left behind on the playground. While our teachers remind students to keep track of their belongings, we encourage parents to write the name of their child on all items and to check our Lost and Found in the cafeteria for any misplaced items.

And of course, spring means Hootenanny is almost here—Oakview's famous carnival! We’ve got lots of exciting details on how you can get involved in this fun event.

For the children,
Dr. Phillip Reavis

The Hootenanny is Friday, April 4th!

4:30pm - 9:00pm

Mark your calendars for April 4th because the Hootenanny is back! One of our most popular events, this action-packed carnival brings rides, food, games, and fun to the View!

Hootenanny Info Flyer

Hootenanny Tickets Now on Sale!

We’ve got exciting additions you won’t want to miss! Enjoy new carnival rides, inflatables, fun interactive games, the Fun Zone, Sugar Rush, Whoooo Wants to Be a Raffle, a silent auction, and so much more. Bring your friends and neighbors, as this event is open to the entire community! Buy tickets

New This Year: Unlimited Rides Wristband!

Purchase a wristband for $40 (preorder) or $50 (day of event) and enjoy unlimited access to select rides and games. The wristband also includes access to some of the most popular activities marked with a star! If you prefer to use tickets, you can still do so for rides, games, and food.

Pre-order your tickets and wristbands now—all pre-ordered items will be delivered to your student the week of Hootenanny. Learn more and buy tickets

Donations Needed

Help us stock up for the Fun Zone! We're in need of donations of Silly String. If you'd like to contribute, please send your donations to the front office or your child's classroom by April 1st.

Volunteers Needed

Hootenanny wouldn’t be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers! We’re looking for volunteers to help with various shifts during the event. This is a great opportunity for responsible high school students, as well as parents. Sign up to volunteer here

We can’t wait to see you at Hoot 2025! Let’s make this spring unforgettable at Oakview Elementary!

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.

Garden Work Day This Saturday, March 29th

Oakview's Butterfly Garden Work Day
Date: Saturday, March 29th
Time: 9:00-11:00am

Please come help spread mulch and freshen up Oakview's Butterfly Garden behind the school. We will sign for service hours! Kids are welcome to come help. Please bring rakes and wheelbarrows/wagons if you have them! Donuts and water will be provided. Please note: there will not be access to the building.

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) 2025-26 EDP Spots

Please contact EDP Director Colleen Green with any questions at cmgreen@greenville.k12.sc.us.

Last chance to order your Oakview Yearbook

Time is Running Out to Buy a Yearbook!

Have you ordered your 2024-2025 Oakview Yearbook yet? Don't miss out—time is running out!

Secure your copy today to cherish this year's school memories.

Order your yearbook now by clicking the button below or calling 1-877-767-5217 and preserve those previous memories forever!

Order OES Yearbook

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!

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!

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!

School Renewal Plan

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!

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

Golden Apple Nomination Form