Our Town and School
The first school in Oak Bluffs was built in 1761 and was attended by children from all over the Island. Today, the Oak Bluffs School (K-8) population has grown to over 460 and is currently housed in a brand new $12.9 million, state of the art facility. The school is a focal point of the community, supported by townspeople, parents, and governed by a three member school committee. The School Advisory Council and an active PTO also play strong roles in creating a positive atmosphere for learning. At the Oak Bluffs School education of the future is underway.
Academic Excellence
Academic excellence and consistent, high expectations for each student to do her/his personal best are hallmarks of our school. Teachers work closely with parents to meet the individual needs and styles of each learner.
Achieving Excellence
Thematic units are structured in all classrooms, linking the curricular areas of math, science, social studies to reading, writing, and the arts.
Students' researched based writing is published from kindergarten through the eighth grade.
In our child-centered school, the staff works to support the needs of each student in the classroom and endeavors to provide enrichment in a multicultural context for all.
Time is provided to address social issues including conflict resolution, drug and alcohol education, and decision making skills.
The faculty at the Oak Bluffs School is experienced and is dedicated to ongoing professional development supported by a strong commitment to in-service activities for teachers.