Oakview Elementary School is helping all students develop World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment. We create a “Habitat for Learning” by challenging students to think critically in order to reach their full potential, by promoting continuous and collaborative professional development for and among all teachers, and by engaging the school community and its parents in ongoing partnerships.
Our teachers pursue research-based instructional strategies to use in the classroom such as: small group guided reading and math, technology integration, web-based individualized instruction, arts integration, and more! This year alone, the faculty received over $6,000 in grant funding to carry out innovative instruction. With continued “Excellent” report card ratings and double digit growth in its overall report card rating, 16 consecutive Palmetto Gold/Silver Awards recognizing high student achievement, and over 40,000 volunteer hours logged in a typical year, Oakview takes pride in the accomplishments of its students, teachers, parents, and community. Oakview was again named a U.S. News and World Report Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina ranking #6 among 993 traditional public, private, and charter schools statewide and #2 in Greenville County Schools! This is quite an accomplishment and reflects the hard work and commitment of the faculty and staff, our amazing students, and the support that we receive from parents and the community.
The 2023-2024 school theme was “Here We Grow!” Through rigorous instruction in the classroom, multiple leadership opportunities on campus, and numerous before and after school clubs, our Oakview Owls have shown significant growth this year! The school also connects students with life and career opportunities through its partnerships with community organizations and businesses. In recent years, Southern First Bank provided weekly reading volunteers and the Warehouse Theater delivered lessons in the performing arts. In addition to these partnerships, Oakview offers a wide variety of programs and student opportunities such as artist in residence, author visits, an overnight Barrier Island field trip, bridge building contest hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers, chess club, chorus, Columbia State House and Museum field trip, Cultural Arts Festival, the daily Owl News Network (ONN) broadcast with green screen, a fitness trail, cheer club, archery club, sculpture club, gifted education, Grandparents Day, Lego robotics, morning tutors, parent workshops, Space Day, a walking track, and much more! This year, the PTA completed another significant phase of playground upgrades with the installation of a large play structure being added to our campus.
With a comprehensive 2024-2025 through 2028-2029 Strategic Plan in place, Oakview sets annual goals for improved student performance, while at the same time, continuing to focus on teaching the “whole child.” Through the efforts of parents, faculty, and community partners, we anticipate success as we fulfill Oakview’s school mission!
Mrs. Jennifer Wilson, Chair of the School Improvement Council
Dr. Phillip Reavis, Principal
