Oak Park Elementary School

About

Oak Park is a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School and a 2013 Mississippi "A" school.
We are OS...We are Oak Park!

Story

Oak park is located in Ocean Springs on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. Oak Park is a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. Only 4 schools in the state of Mississippi recognized. Oak Park Elementary, for the second year in a row, has been Recognized by the State of Mississippi as one of the top-rated Elementary Schools in the State Achieving "A" School Status.
The mission of Oak Park Elementary is to recognize the worth of each student, maintain high expectations and strive to meet the needs of the “whole” child, as we instill a lifelong love of learning. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical needs; therefore, instructional practices will incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles. Challenging experiences will be provided to ensure individual success. The Oak Park administrators, faculty, children and parents will share the responsibility for advancing the school mission at home and school. Student learning will excel in a safe and nurturing environment. Oak Park is a great place to be! Our motto - BELIEVE- EXPECT-EMPOWER- continues. We believe in our students, expect the best from them, and empower them to be the kind of person they are entitled to be!

Mission

Mission Statement

Oak Park recognizes the worth of each student, maintains high expectations, and strives to meet the needs of the "whole child" as we instill a life long love of learning.

Belief Statement
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs; therefore, instructional practices will incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles. Challenging experiences will be provided to insure individual success. The Oak Park faculty, children, parents, staff and community will share the responsibility for advancing the school mission at home and school. Student learning will excel in a safe and nurturing environment.