Oakview Elementary School

A Message from Dr. Reavis

As the temperature dips and the leaves change color, we welcome the arrival of fall! It’s time for pumpkin spice and cool mornings with jackets pulled from the closet. In 2005, my wife and I adopted our daughter from China, and her birth name translates to “beautiful autumn.” Each year, this reminds me of how beautiful our children are to us. Things have truly fallen into place at Oakview: routines are set, and we’re fully engaged in learning. Thank you for your continued support at home.

Fall Parent Conferences
As we approach the end of the first quarter on October 10th, classroom teachers will soon be holding fall conferences. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to talk about your child’s strengths and growth while building strong connections with teachers. Let’s continue to celebrate our students’ progress together!

Fall Means Rankings!
It’s that time of year when our favorite college football teams are ranked! The same is true for schools across South Carolina as spring 2025 SCReady test scores are posted. According to schooldigger.com, Oakview Elementary School ranked 10th out of 640 South Carolina elementary schools! Our ranking moved up from 11th from the previous year. This top 10 ranking is yet another indicator to show Oakview‘s commitment to its students and the strong involvement of parents and the community! Hoot Loud Be Proud!

For the children,
Dr. Phillip Reavis

CogAt IOWA Testing Dates for 2nd Grade

Tuesday, October 7: CogAT Day 1
Wednesday, October 8: CogAT Day 2
Thursday, October 9: Iowa Day 1
Friday, October 10: Iowa Day 2

The Great Pumpkin Fun Run

October 24, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Please join us for Oakview’s first fun run of the year-The Great Pumpkin Run! This family event will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm. All are encouraged to wear as much orange as possible. If you would like to participate, please fill out the waiver below and turn it in to Coach Miller by Wednesday, Oct. 22. You may write down all your family participants on this waiver provided. This fun run is FREE, so come run, jog, or walk with a family member and enjoy the exercise and school spirit!

Fun Run Waiver

Wake Up & Walk!

K5, 1st & 2nd Graders | October 22nd 7:20-7:40

Students can start their day with some fresh air, friends, and exercise! Students will run/jog/walk on the track with teachers supervising.

Save the Date for Grandparent's Day

November 25, 2025

Every three years, Oakview hosts Grandparents Day on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Please save the date for November 25, 2025, for this big event in the life of our school. More information is to come. We look forward to celebrating family with you and our Oakview grandparents!

Calling All Artists, Musicians, Photographers, Choreographers & More!

Deadline: January 7, 2026

Reflections 2025–26 is here! This year’s student-created theme, “I belong!”, celebrates the sense of connection we share with friends, family, and community. Students are invited to express what belonging means to them through art, music, photography, dance, or writing.

How to Enter: Complete the Google Form to receive the submission form for your student’s masterpiece.

Questions? Learn more about the National Reflections Art Program or contact oesPTAreflections25@gmail.com.

Upcoming PTA Events

Spirit Days

October 28 | 4:30–7:30 PM | Maple Street Biscuit Co. – Woodruff Rd.
November 18 | 4–8 PM | Chipotle – Pelham Rd.
December 13 | 1–3 PM | Kendra Scott – Shops at Greenridge

Order Your OES Yearbook!

Don't miss out on the memories! Place your order now.

Order OES Yearbook

The School Store is Open Most Fridays

Check the website calendar for exact dates

7:00-7:30 am

Students may visit it in the cafeteria and should have cash in order to visit the store.

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

Operation Safe Outcomes

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has launched Operation Safe Outcomes, a voluntary registry to help law enforcement respond more effectively to individuals medical or developmental disabilities such as ADHD, Alzheimer's, Autism, Blindness, and Down Syndrome. Families and caregivers can submit important information to improve interactions with vulnerable individuals during emergencies.

Learn more or register on the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office website.