A Message from Dr. Reavis

As the temperatures dip and the leaves begin to change, we welcome the arrival of fall! It’s time for pumpkin spice, cool mornings, and jackets pulled from the closet.

In 2005, my wife and I adopted our daughter from China. Her birth name loosely translates to “beautiful autumn,” which reminds me each year of the beauty and joy our children bring into our lives.

Things have truly fallen into place at Oakview! Our routines are established, and students are fully engaged in learning. Thank you for your continued support at home. We are grateful to partner with you throughout the school year! As always, please refer to our web site and follow us on social media to keep up to date with the many happenings at Oakview!

For the children,
Dr. Phillip Reavis

Upcoming PTA Spirit Nights

Upcoming Spirit Days/Nights

Chipotle on Pelham Road
Tuesday, November 10th
5:00-9:00pm

Kendra Scott in Haywood Mall
Saturday, December 5th
11:00am-1:00pm

Wake Up & Walk!

3rd, 4th & 5th Graders | November 18th 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.

Change in Assignment/School Choice for 2027-28 School Year

Choice Lottery Window Open November 4-20, 2026

Parents/guardians can submit a choice request form for up to three schools. Choice request forms are available at every school (except magnet schools) and must be completed and submitted at the first choice school. This form is not available online. Order of receipt of the CIA form at schools during the CIA Lottery Window does not affect selection.

Important Note: Parents/Guardians of 5K students for 2027-28 should submit choice requests during the Choice Lottery Window, and not wait until kindergarten registration. This includes parents/guardians who already have a sibling at the school. Space is the determining factor whether a child is granted a slot.

4K Application Window - Nov. 30, 2026 - Jan. 29, 2027

4K registration applications for the 2027-28 school year will be accepted November 30, 2026 - January 29, 2027.

Four-year kindergarten classrooms are offered at various elementary schools and five child development centers across Greenville County. See current locations
The 4K program registration is handled completely at the district level, not at each center or school.
Children selected for the 4K program must demonstrate academic/developmental needs and/or risk factors such as low family income and low parent education level.
Your child must turn four years old on or before September 1, 2027 to be considered for the 2027-28 school year and must have applied through Parent Backpack on the GCS website.

Please note: children will not necessarily be placed at their zoned school and completing the application does not guarantee enrollment in Greenville County Schools 4K program. Parents will be notified of application status by March 1, 2027. To apply, parents should set up a Backpack account. Once it’s set up, open the Backpack account, look for “Enroll A Student,” and follow the instructions.

If you have questions regarding the 4K program or registration, please email 4K@greenville.k12.sc.us or call 864-452-0437.

Kindergarten Registration for 2027-28 Opens Nov. 30th

We look forward to welcoming you to Oakview! Early Bird Registration for the 2027-28 school year will be open November 30 - December 4, 2026. Registration will continue beyond these dates.

Please register as soon as possible so schools have 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). This form must be completed and signed by administration at the child’s homebased school.
Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade.

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 by themselves 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
Parents should set up a Backpack account, then click on “Enroll A Student” and follow the instructions.

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!

If you do not have internet access, the Student Enrollment Form and Home Language Survey form are available at each school. Be sure to bring all of the required documents when you visit the school.

Oakview Awarded Top 10% Highest Performance!

Greenville County Schools recognized significant academic growth and performance from the 2025-26 school year at the Superintendent’s Academic Achievement Awards celebration. Oakview was thrilled to be awarded:

Top 10% of GCS Elementary Schools Posting Highest Performance in ELA
Top 10% of GCS Elementary Schools Posting Highest Performance in Science

These accomplishments only happen as a result of the combined efforts of all the students, teachers and parents!

U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools

Oakview Named #8 in the State!

Oakview Elementary was named a 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School in S.C.! Oakview ranked 8th out of 1,048 traditional public and charter schools across South Carolina, improving its ranking by 6 spots from 2026! This recognition reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence and its supportive learning environment. Congratulations Oakview Owls!

Oakview Rated EXCELLENT on SC School Report Card

Congratulations Oakview on earning another Overall Rating of EXCELLENT on the 2025-2026 SC School Report Card!

SC Ready Reading - 90% of students Met or Exceeded expectations
SC Ready Math - 84% of students Met or Exceeded expectations
SC Science - 92% of fourth grade students Met or Exceeded expectations

The percentage of Oakview students who meet or exceed expectations on SC Ready tests are 21% - 25% above GCS averages and 25% - 40% above the state of South Carolina! This is further evidence that our partnerships in support of students are resulting in continuous improvement as well as sustained high achievement! Owl Aboard!

Order Your 2026-27 Oakview Yearbook Now!

The yearbook is full of moments you won't want to miss! Check it off your to-do list and secure your copy today!

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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

We'd Love to Hear Your Thoughts!

We love hearing from our Oakview families! We are collecting testimonials from parents and guardians about why they chose Oakview Elementary and what makes our school special.

Your response may be shared with prospective families on our website, social media, or other Oakview communications. Thank you for helping us share what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow!

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GCS Advantage

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