Royal Oak Schools

Oakland Through The Ages - 100 Years of Excellence

Oakland Elementary School opened in 1924 on 4 acres of a former corn field purchased for $20,000. It was initially part of the Madison School District. According to records, the original building had four classrooms and a library and was designed to resemble the Toonerville Trolley.

Enrollment grew rapidly over the next few years, and more classrooms were added. Moving ahead, Oakland Elementary underwent extensive renovations and additions starting in the spring of 2020. The multi-year renovations modernized instructional technology and infrastructure while adding new spaces to support students and staff better. Since the first addition in 1928, the school has continued to grow, and it now teaches 258 students up to grade five.

Oakland turned 100 in April 2024. Join us on September 20 for a celebration of 100 years of excellence at Oakland. The event starts at 6 p.m. with food, engaging demonstrations through the decades, school tours, performances, alumni meet-ups, proclamations, and more.

In preparation for the Oakland 100 event, we are looking for alumni and other key people to be interviewed for a documentary on the school. Please use this link if you or someone you know is interested in participating.

 

Save The Date!

Oakland Through The Ages - 100 Years of Excellence

September 20, 2024

Oakland Elementary

6-8 PM

Doors Open at 6 PM: Food, tours, interactive displays

7 PM: Ceremony: Royal Oak High School/Middle School Jazz Band, Through The Years Slide Show, Speakers, Dedications and Proclamations, Student Participation