Points of Pride
Oakview Middle School was designated a Schools to Watch. Schools to Watch.
The Positivity Project
The Positivity Project is a social emotional program that teaches positive psychology’s 24 character strengths and empowers students to build positive relationships. Students at Oakview learn about a specific character strength each week and experience a lesson each day.
MI HEARTSafe School
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association, and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young has honored Oakview Middle School with the MI HEARTSafe School award. Oakview staff was trained by district nurses, Sarah Cummings and Sue Arnott, to prevent sudden cardiac death by creating a safer learning environment for Oakview and the community.
Michigan Green School
Oakview was certified as a Michigan Evergreen Green School by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Oakview was designated as Emerald Status because our Civic Life students completed more than 20 environmental goals which include protecting the air, land, water and animals of our state. Oakview Civic Life students were invited to participate in the GreenPrize and Michigan Green Schools award ceremony at the Detroit Zoo.
Choir
Oakview choir consistently earn a spot in the MSVMA State Honors Choir each year.
Yearbook
The yearbook will be created by nearly 30 eighth grade students. Students start with a theme and then, with use of their own photography, design the entire book by use a platform, operated by Jostens, known as Yearbook Avenue.
WEB, Where Everybody Belongs
WEB, which stands for "Where Everybody Belongs" is a middle school orientation and transition program that welcomes 6th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from 8th grade to be WEB Leaders. As positive role models, WEB Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the 6th graders to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to middle school and help facilitate 6th grade success.
More and more studies show that if students have a positive experience their first year in middle school, their chances for success increase dramatically. WEB provides the structure for 6th graders to receive support and guidance from 8th graders who have been through the challenges that middle school poses and understand that the transition to a larger school can sometimes be overwhelming.
In addition to the above, the WEB leaders also incorporate whole school activities to ensure students know that they are each valued and a part of the Oakview Family.
Robotics
The Hydra Dragons Robotics Team achieved outstanding success at the FTC State Championship Southeast, earning top honors including the First Place Inspire Award, State Champion – Winning Alliance, and Woodie Flowers Division Champion. The team earned First Advancement Placement to the FTC World Championships, securing a ticket to Worlds and placing them among only 256 teams worldwide out of more than 3,000 teams across 95 regions. The Hydra Dragons also set seven world record match scores and are currently ranked #2 in Michigan, #4 in the United States, and #10 in the world. In addition, team members had the opportunity to meet Michigan State Senator Ruth Johnson, highlighting the team’s impact both on and off the competition field.
You Before Me Club
The You Before Me Club does many volunteer work with the Lake Orion Community Center. Students handle registration and hand out medals for the races: Snow Dash and Dragon Dash and the Fall Festival at Camp Agawam. They make the Boo Bash, Breakfast with the Grinch and the Bunny Hop at the community center. Students also made blankets with Fleece and Thank You. At school, students created posters for reading month, and in March, will prepare for National Down Syndrome day hosting crazy sock day while collecting donations.
Civic Life
Seventh-grade Civic Life students have successfully raised funds for several community programs. These organizations include Michigan Animal Rescue League, Grace Centers of Hope, Operation Gratitude, and Orion/Oxford FISH.