Oakland Elementary

A line of backpacks are hung against the wall.

New eligibility requirements reshape District 87's summer school program

Braden Fogerson

Summer school at Oakland Elementary School in Bloomington is now an invite-only program. Staff said it makes the program more “intentional” for students who need help the most.

Local News

Unit 5 adopts new reading curriculum that has classrooms hooked on phonics

Braden Fogerson

The UFLI reading curriculum is already used in McLean County school districts, including District 87 and Heyworth.

Oakland Elementary students run around the gym

Education

Oakland Elementary Gives Students Healthy Start To School

Eric Stock

Students at one Bloomington grade school are getting a healthy start to the day.Educators at Oakland Elementary believe Heart Start is making students…