Letter from the Superintendent

Letter from the Superintendent

Greetings from the Superintendent –

Welcome to the 2008-2009 School Year in the Oak Park School District! The past four years have been filled with many wonderful programs and events for students. We are still maintaining our Dual Enrollment program with Oakland University. We also have a Dual Enrollment program with Oakland County Community College.

We are continuing to make academic strides with a record number of graduates from Oak Park High School. We are proud of our Chinese Immersion program at Pepper Elementary School. Key Elementary School boasts of having a school where learning is facilitated by a dedicated staff in a safe, collaborative and accommodating climate. Lessenger Early Childhood Center provides opportunities for students from ages 3 through 8 promoting quality learning through hands-on experiences that optimize children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.

Einstein excels in challenging and motivating every student to achieve their maximum potential in academic and social excellence through effective instruction in a safe, nurturing, and caring environment. Oak Park Preparatory Academy promotes their motto of "A Journey to Success" by creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment where all students come to learn. Roosevelt will be engaging in new initiatives that will support student learning, such as Co-Teaching and Teaming.

We are very proud of the renovations that are occurring in our buildings. We are extremely grateful to the community for passing a $24 million bond project last year and for passing the non-homestead millage this year. This revenue is extremely helpful in these stressful economic times. I would like to invite the community to visit our schools and see your tax dollars at work.

Best wishes to students, staff, and parents as we embark upon another successful school year!

Yours in education,

Sandra J. Harris, Ed.D.

Superintendent