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3 days ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Good evening, Bulldog Families! This is Tara Tucker with your weekly update from Oak Hill Elementary.

Interim reports will go home with students on Tuesday, September 22. Please take a few minutes to review your child’s progress.

Then, on Friday, September 25, we’re celebrating Dolly Day! Students and staff are encouraged to dress in their best Dolly-inspired attire—pink, sparkles, country style, big hair, or anything fun!

At 9:25, our entire school will Drop Everything and Read to celebrate Dolly Parton’s love of reading.

We’re looking forward to another great week at Oak Hill. Bulldogs United!ogs United!
about 1 month ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Oak Hill Elementary Dolly Day flyer for Friday, September 25, 2026. The pink, burgundy, and gold flyer features Dolly Parton, a bulldog mascot, butterflies, hearts, books, a guitar, and sparkling rhinestone decorations. Students and staff are invited to dress in Dolly-inspired looks, including rhinestones and sparkle, big hair and pink, country glam with boots or denim, or music- and book-inspired attire. At 9:25 a.m., the entire school will “Drop Everything and Read” to honor Dolly Parton’s love of reading and literacy. The flyer celebrates reading, kindness, imagination, and big dreams and includes the message, “Every Student. Every Day. No Matter What It Takes!”
Good evening, Bulldog Families,

We are excited to celebrate Grandparents Week on Monday and Tuesday! We look forward to welcoming our Bulldog grandparents to campus and sharing this special time with them.

Monday: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd Grade Grandparents
Tuesday: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade Grandparents

Grandparent lunches are $5.00 each. Please bring exact change to help us keep the lunch line moving smoothly.

We are also continuing to work hard to make our afternoon car rider line as efficient as possible. Please remember to display your student’s name tag where it can be easily seen. This allows our staff to quickly identify students and helps keep the line moving safely and efficiently.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s have another great week at Oak Hill Elementary!

Bulldogs United,

Tara Tucker
Principal
Oak Hill Elementary School
about 1 month ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Tomorrow we are in a State of BLUE! We have something BIG to celebrate! In honor of our EXCEEDED GROWTH status, let’s fill the building with BLUE! Wear blue on Friday as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that made this accomplishment possible.
about 1 month ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Moving from D to C on the Hill!!!!
about 2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Celebration flyer for Oak Hill Elementary School highlighting 2025–26 school performance. The burgundy-and-gold flyer reads, “Proud. Powerful. Bulldogs!” and “We Exceeded Growth!” and features a bulldog mascot, paw print, stars, and celebratory graphics. The 2025–26 data highlights include a School Performance Grade of 58, Proficiency of 50.6, Growth of 88.6, and a Growth Index of +3.46 (Exceeded). The flyer thanks students, staff, families, and the community for their hard work and celebrates the school’s continued growth and success.
Good afternoon, Bulldog Families,

Bus 289 is having mechanical issues. The bus garage is sending another bus for the route. Please expect 30-minute delays for student drop-offs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
September's Family Bulldog Blitz Newsletter

https://app.smore.com/n/p91cu
about 2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal

Hello, Bulldog Families!

The wait is almost over! We are excited to welcome our Bulldogs back to Oak Hill for Open House tomorrow from 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know before you arrive:

Find Your Classroom
Classroom lists will be displayed on the awning posts at both the main office entrance and the 181 entrance.

Meet Your Teachers
Visit your child’s classroom, meet their teachers, and be sure to sign in with your child’s homeroom teacher.

Get Ready for the School Year
During Open House, families will also be able to:
*Get information about YMCA Before and After School Care
*Get bus transportation information
*Learn about Oak Hill Rec Department sports and activities
*Pay device fees
*Complete any remaining enrollment requirements

Summer Workbook Challenge
Students who completed their summer workbook activities may turn them in to their homeroom teacher during Open House. We will distribute prizes during the first week of school!

Device Fee Reminder
Device fee invoices were sent today. If you have already paid your device fee, please disregard the invoice.

We are looking forward to seeing our Bulldog families, welcoming our students back to campus, and kicking off another fantastic year at Oak Hill!

See you tomorrow from 4:30–6:30 p.m.!

Respectfully,
Dr. Tara Tucker
Principal
Oak Hill Elementary School

2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Welcome back, Bulldog Families,

Here is what you need to know for the start of the school year. Simply click the link to our Family Bulldog Blitz.

Family Bulldog Blitz: Back to School Edition: https://app.smore.com/n/9mf8h
2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
“Patriotic Oak Hill Bulldogs graphic featuring three bulldogs sitting in front of a distressed burgundy-and-gold American flag. Text reads: ‘Oak Hill Bulldogs United,’ ‘One Nation. One School. One Pack.,’ and ‘America’s 250,’ with the dates ‘1776–2026.’ The center bulldog wears a collar and has ‘OH’ on its back. The design uses Oak Hill’s burgundy and gold school colors and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.”

YMCA Updates!

2 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
YMCA Burke County Schools before- and after-school program flyer for the 2026–2027 school year. Programs are available for kindergarten through fifth grade at Ray Childers, Salem, Hildebran, WA Young, Oak Hill, Drexel, George Hildebrand, Valdese, and New Dimensions. Before-school care is available from 6:00 a.m. until the school bell, and after-school care is available from the school bell until 6:00 p.m. Programs include academic support, tutoring, STEM, creative arts, snacks, games, and team-building activities. Financial aid of 25–65% is available. Flexible rates are offered for YMCA members and non-members. Registration is available online at YMCACV.org. Spots are limited.

Attention Parents & Caregivers!

If your child will need bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete the Burke County Schools 2026–2027 Transportation Form as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us ensure your child's transportation is ready for the upcoming school year!

3 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal

Morganton Parks & Recreation is registering for outdoor soccer and flag football. Refer to the flyers for specific information and contact information.

3 months ago, Dr. Tara Tucker, OHES Principal
Morganton Parks & Recreation has 2026 Flag Football Registration from June 29th-August 5th, Ages 5-13, Boys and Girls Division. Shuey Park: 101 Gold  Course Rd, Morganton. For more information call 828-438-5371 or email jbunton@morgantonnc.gov
Morganton Parks & Recreation's Outdoor Soccer's Registration  from June 29th-August 5th for Ages 4-10 as of August 31st. For more information please contact Jesse Bunton at 828-438-5371, or email jbunton@morgantonnc.gov