Author: DANA MARKOWITZ

We are thrilled to congratulate the eighth grade Oak Hammock Osprey Band on earning a Straight Superior rating at the Florida Band Masters Association Music Performance Assessment! This remarkable achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and passion for music. As a result, they are now among the highest-rated bands in the state. We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments, and we are excited to see what they will achieve next. This recognition is a true testament to their excellence, and we are so proud to celebrate this moment with them! Their success inspires us all to strive for greatness. #OspreyBand … Read More

Oak Hammock celebrated Black History Month by showcasing influential people through an engaging museum. Each pod of teachers and students worked collaboratively to create a display of the person or people they selected to share with the school. Some of the displays included Garret Morgan who invented the traffic signal, Harriet Tubman who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the underground railroad, as well as Katherine Johnson whose calculations were crucial to NASA’s space missions. Students and staff had the opportunity to engage in the Black History Museum to learn all about the remarkable contributions of the influential … Read More

On Wednesday, February 19, Oak Hammock held its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, welcoming 18 Holocaust survivors, community members, School Board members, and district personnel. Visitors toured the school’s permanent exhibits and survivors shared their powerful stories with fifth and sixth-grade students. These moments made a lasting impression on those in attendance. Students also honored the occasion with a special poem recital. This meaningful event provided an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and learning, ensuring that the lessons of history are never forgotten. Oak Hammock looks forward to hosting this event again in the future to continue honoring the historical significance and … Read More