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Welcome to Oaklawn!
Welcome to Oaklawn!
Welcome to Oaklawn!
ABOUT US
Building Hours
Building Opens/Breakfast: Monday, 8:25AM; Tuesday-Friday, 7:25AM
Start Time: Monday, 8:45AM; Tuesday-Friday, 7:45AM
End Time: 3:05PM
Early Release Time: 11:05AM
5000 S. Clifton
Wichita, KS 67216
Phone: (316) 554-0704
Fax: (316) 522-8090
Welcome to Oaklawn!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Oaklawn Elementary, where purposeful learning promotes a purposeful future.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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We're excited to announce that Skyward Family Access will be upgraded to Skyward Qmlativ ahead of the 2025-2026 school year.
![Text: Summer Learning. Pictured a smiling sun, waves on a beach and a stack of books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744723981/derbyschoolscom/medwequ2scphpbt3r5k4/SummerLearning2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744723981/derbyschoolscom/medwequ2scphpbt3r5k4/SummerLearning2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744723981/derbyschoolscom/medwequ2scphpbt3r5k4/SummerLearning2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744723981/derbyschoolscom/medwequ2scphpbt3r5k4/SummerLearning2025.png","width":1080}])
Whether you’re looking to avoid the summer slide, needing additional tutoring support or just looking for engaging academic enrichment activities to fill some of your child’s days off, Derby Public Schools has a variety of FREE summer learning opportunities for currently enrolled K-8 grade students!
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Congratulations to Oaklawn Elementary for being awarded a 2024 Certificate of Merit from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)!
![25-26 School Year Calendar Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740500045/derbyschoolscom/yi5qnfaf6goazrfeuzoc/25-26SchoolYearCalendarApproved.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740500045/derbyschoolscom/yi5qnfaf6goazrfeuzoc/25-26SchoolYearCalendarApproved.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740500045/derbyschoolscom/yi5qnfaf6goazrfeuzoc/25-26SchoolYearCalendarApproved.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740500045/derbyschoolscom/yi5qnfaf6goazrfeuzoc/25-26SchoolYearCalendarApproved.jpg","width":1080}])
The 2025-2026 school year calendar is now available! Please note, each elementary school and Derby High School will begin their school day five minutes earlier next year.
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Derby Public Schools is excited to host its 5th STEMKAMP in June! This engaging, hands-on camp will take place June 23-26, 2025, from 9AM-3PM daily at Derby North Middle School, located at 3100 N Rock Rd in Derby.
![Donuts with Donna]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725464134/derbyschoolscom/xpub6jiyp2ngo5fdpcoj/DonutswithDonna.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725464134/derbyschoolscom/xpub6jiyp2ngo5fdpcoj/DonutswithDonna.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725464134/derbyschoolscom/xpub6jiyp2ngo5fdpcoj/DonutswithDonna.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725464134/derbyschoolscom/xpub6jiyp2ngo5fdpcoj/DonutswithDonna.jpg","width":1080}])
Oaklawn Elementary will be hosting Donuts with Donna every third Friday of the month at 7:30AM in the Oaklawn Cafeteria.
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Swaney Elementary has challenged Oaklawn Elementary, Park Hill Elementary and Stone Creek Elementary to see which school can collect the most pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
![Oaklawn News Story Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693239820/derbyschoolscom/tbarc8jgpcaek9s3oglw/Oaklawn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693239820/derbyschoolscom/tbarc8jgpcaek9s3oglw/Oaklawn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693239820/derbyschoolscom/tbarc8jgpcaek9s3oglw/Oaklawn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693239820/derbyschoolscom/tbarc8jgpcaek9s3oglw/Oaklawn.jpg","width":1100}])
We take the safety of our students seriously. Please review our Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures to ensure a safe, effective drop off and pick up.
![Virtual Backpack Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720648508/derbyschoolscom/ppn6jbq1uxltaer7pyfa/VirtualBackpackGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720648508/derbyschoolscom/ppn6jbq1uxltaer7pyfa/VirtualBackpackGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720648508/derbyschoolscom/ppn6jbq1uxltaer7pyfa/VirtualBackpackGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720648508/derbyschoolscom/ppn6jbq1uxltaer7pyfa/VirtualBackpackGraphic.jpg","width":1080}])
Virtual Backpack, is a great way to stay informed and up-to-date with the happenings at your child's school.
![Information on Reporting a Safety Tip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720632814/derbyschoolscom/zzixcxdvg73oi9g9ehjp/NewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720632814/derbyschoolscom/zzixcxdvg73oi9g9ehjp/NewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720632814/derbyschoolscom/zzixcxdvg73oi9g9ehjp/NewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720632814/derbyschoolscom/zzixcxdvg73oi9g9ehjp/NewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720632814/derbyschoolscom/zzixcxdvg73oi9g9ehjp/NewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":1500}])
The Kansas School Safety Hotline, 1 (877) 626-8203, can be used to anonymously report any potential school violence. The Kansas School Safety Hotline is there for you 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
![Safe Visitor Logo Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720638740/derbyschoolscom/arule0xt3bkvonxalqnh/SafeVisitorLogoGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720638740/derbyschoolscom/arule0xt3bkvonxalqnh/SafeVisitorLogoGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720638740/derbyschoolscom/arule0xt3bkvonxalqnh/SafeVisitorLogoGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720638740/derbyschoolscom/arule0xt3bkvonxalqnh/SafeVisitorLogoGraphic.jpg","width":1080}])
All schools also utilize a visitor management system, called SafeVisitor, to enhance school entrance security, streamline the check-in process and help us to be aware of everyone in our schools.
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