What an incredible House Day at Oak Hammock K‑8! From the very first rotation to the final transition, our students brought unmatched energy, teamwork, and house pride. The entire campus buzzed with excitement as students engaged in a full day of enriching, hands‑on activities designed to build community, strengthen collaboration, and celebrate what makes Oak Hammock such a special place to learn and grow. Throughout the day, students rotated through a wide variety of events—including escape rooms, obstacle courses, team‑building games, and friendly competitions. Whether balancing eggs on spoons, working together to crack escape room clues, or cheering on classmates … Read More

Oak Hammock second grade classes had lots of fun exploring the different biomes. Students learned important facts about their favorite animals by engaging in research activities to recreate the animal’s habitat, identify the specific community of vegetation and wildlife. The students created their own habitat at home as a family project and wrote an informational piece in class based upon their research.  All students had the opportunity to present, explore and learn about the habitat of many different animals. Second grade, your teachers and the Osprey family are very proud of you!

Oak Hammock K-8 School Promotes Bullying Prevention with a Bulletin Board Decorating Contest! October was National Bullying Prevention Month. To celebrate, each elementary grade group and middle school team at Oak Hammock K-8 School participated in a bulletin board decorating contest with a theme of Bullying Prevention. The winners of the contest are:   Elementary — 3rd Grade   Middle School — 6th Grade Eagles   Thank you to all that participated!

To end their study of Holidays Around the World, Oak Hammock K-8’s Kindergartners had a special visitor today! Thanks to the Fire Department and our SRO for providing Santa’s escort!

Our school garden has always been a special place — a gathering space, a place of connection, and a central part of our campus. Recently, it became clear that it needed some extra love and attention. Thanks to an incredible team of teacher and student volunteers who saw that need and stepped up, this space is being refreshed and reimagined. Led by our 6th Grade World History Teacher, Mrs. Miller‑Grant, and supported by dedicated colleagues and students, the garden is well on its way to becoming a beautiful space for all of us to enjoy. While the work is still in … Read More

Oak Hammock K-8 participates in PBIS program as a schoolwide reward system. Students in the self-contained classroom in grades 4th- 8th operate the Osprey Cart Reward Program. This program allows the self-contained students many opportunities to practice functional skills by utilizing the task analysis approach for learning. The classroom teachers, Ms. Savanello and Ms. Haley support the students by providing the online order form and assist the students in breaking down the task into manageable parts to ensure the orders are completed successfully. The program is linked to ELA and Math, where the students practice counting, adding, and sorting. Students … Read More

Students in Ms. Jackson’s Kindergarten class at Oak Hammock K-8, are engaged with a Nearpod lesson with the book Lizzie Little, The Sky is Falling. After interacting with the book, students were able to test what they had learned by competing to win ‘Time to Climb’ while Ms. Jackson helped and checked their sequence questions. Students celebrated and cheered their success’s as they answered the questions while watching their character race to the finish line.

On Thursday, April 2, Oak Hammock K–8 proudly celebrated the hard work and academic growth of our K–2 students with a special Ice Cream Incentive. This celebration honored students who demonstrated growth by increasing their scale scores from PM1 to PM2 in both Reading and Math. The event reflected The Osprey Standard—recognizing effort, perseverance, and a commitment to soaring to excellence. Eligible students enjoyed ice cream with a variety of toppings, including sprinkles, M&M’s, and chocolate syrup. Students celebrated outside, enjoying time with their peers in a fun and positive environment. The outdoor setting added to the excitement and helped … Read More

Oak Hammock K-8, 7th-grade students participated in the Project Citizen District Showcase. We are excited for our students in Mr. Sparacio’s Civics class for having the project “Wild About Wildlife” place in the top three projects. Students collaborated to address the concern of losing the local habitat of native animals in the surrounding community due to the alarming rate of homes and business development. Students worked together to thoroughly research the policy to address their concern, identify a solution and develop an action plan through the Project Citizen Showcase. The Osprey family would like to congratulate the students for their … Read More

Oak Hammock K8 students participated in Anti-Bullying Month activities during October. Pictured are students displaying links from the Unity Chain assembled by Kindergarteners through Fourth graders. The chain represents their pledge to use kind words and UNITE as ONE to stomp out bullying.

Students, Teachers and Staff at Oak Hammock K-8 stands United as One during Bullying Prevention Month. Students demonstrated on campus they were Rising Above Bullying by working together in Grades 5-8 to create, throughout the school, “No Place for Hate” murals using feathers. Students, teachers and staff wore orange on Unity Day to show they were United as One. The 3rd Grade team displayed unity by reminding everyone, “You can sit with me #NOBULLYING”          

Oak Hammock K‑8 recently transformed its campus into a joyful celebration of family, connection, and school pride during its annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The special evening welcomed young ladies from Pre‑Kindergarten through third grade to enjoy a night of music, laughter, and lasting memories alongside their fathers or father figures. The event provided students and their guests with an opportunity to dress up, dance, and spend quality time together in a positive and welcoming school environment. From the moment families arrived, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as participants enjoyed music, dancing, crafts, food, and fun throughout the evening. Each … Read More

Oak Hammock K-8 recently welcomed families to its annual Title I Family Night, “Falling into Literacy,” an event designed to strengthen early literacy skills and foster meaningful family engagement. The evening brought together Kindergarten through 3rd-grade families for an interactive celebration of reading and learning. The night began with a heartfelt welcome and an informative Title I presentation, where school leaders shared important information about Title I goals, resources, and ways for parents to get involved. Each family received a folder filled with handouts, literacy tips, and take-home activities to support reading at home. In addition, students received books that … Read More

We had the most memorable event celebrating our Veterans and First Responders at Oak Hammock K-8 School. It was a privilege to welcome our guests to enjoy Mrs. Isenhower’s Band Performance, Mrs. Allen’s Choir, and Operation Osprey Cadets Color Guard led by Mrs. Bozzo. It was an honor for  First Responders and community Veterans to receive appreciation and love from our students, faculty, and staff. Thank you to all families who celebrated this day with us. The patriotism and support from the next generation of leaders, our students, has inspired all of us to continue building unity among our community. … Read More

In honor of Veterans Day 2015, Oak Hammock K-8 celebrated and honored all of their personal heroes. The wall of stars represent the friends and family members of the Oak Hammock staff and students that have served in the military. Ribbons were attached to the stars to represent special circumstances. Red = Killed in Action; White = career/extended service; Blue = became a law enforcement officer or fireman when they returned; Yellow = still serving. We also added pictures and personal stories for those who chose to share. The wall will be displayed for the rest of November. We are … Read More

On Wednesday, April 15, Oak Hammock K-8 was thrilled to welcome our Grade 3 students and families for an engaging evening centered on learning, academic growth, and preparation for FAST testing in May. Attendance was outstanding, and our students truly rose to the occasion as leaders of their learning. During the evening, third graders confidently reviewed their academic data, shared personal learning goals, and explained the testing strategies they are using to be successful. One particularly proud moment came as students demonstrated the RKIA strategy, walking their families through how it helps them tackle multiple‑choice questions with purpose and confidence. … Read More

This past Saturday, the spirit of empowerment and teamwork filled the air at Westside Church in Fort Pierce as Oak Hammock K-8’s Girls on the Run team joined the 2025 Memories in Motion Celebration 5K. The event brought together girls, families, coaches, and community members for a morning of running, laughter, and accomplishment. Girls on the Run is more than just an after-school running program—it’s a movement that inspires girls in grades 3-5 to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Through twice-weekly practices, participants learn valuable life skills such as managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy, all while preparing … Read More

Each season, with the guidance of Ms. Nancy Branim and Ms. Amber Martin, the Girls on the Run participants choose a project that positively impacts their community. The Girls on the Run participants at Oak Hammock K-8 converted an old newspaper dispenser into a Little Free Library. The girls beautified their Little Free Library by painting positive messages they learned throughout the program onto the old newspaper dispenser. The girls want to make sure all students feel inspired, valued and have access to a library that offers books that are free for all students.

Recently, our Oak Hammock K-8 first graders participated in an exciting, hands-on voting activity that brought social studies and math benchmarks to life. The lesson centered on citizenship, helping young learners grasp the importance of making choices and having a voice in their community. To make the experience fun and relatable, students voted on the topic: Which pet is the favorite—dog, cat, or fish? After every ballot was counted, the results were in: Dogs stole the show with 59 votes Cats followed closely with 50 votes Fish made a splash with 9 votes But the learning didn’t stop there! This … Read More

Students in Ms. Reynolds’s first-grade class incorporated a STEM activity to help identify and explain the moral of their text, When I Hurry. Students collaborated with their table partner to create and build a tower from toothpicks and mini marshmallows. This STEM activity gave the students an opportunity to demonstrate the lesson vocabulary: teamwork, problem-solving, cleverness, and strength. The Osprey family is proud of the student’s accomplishment and their ability to take their time and build their best tower.