Lower School

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Second Grade Students

Building the Foundation for Success

Grades K - 3

Lower School years are a pivotal time in a child's development. This is when the foundational concepts in literacy, number sense, executive functioning, and social skills are established and practiced. There is no better place for these skills to be nurtured and celebrated than at Oakhill Day.

 

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The Lower School at Oakhill Day School is a special place. Here students develop their independence while learning to take intellectual risks in a safe and supportive environment.

Sending our two boys to Oakhill has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. When you come to the campus you instantly feel like you belong to something special. My boys feel safe, respected, loved and comfortable. You can truly tell everyone at the school cares about your child and wants them to do their best and succeed not only in school but in life.

Did You Know?

  • Students have a dedicated science classroom and teacher. 
     
  • PE is taught daily to give students time to move and be active.
     
  • We prioritize collaboration between grade levels.
     
  • Through Lower School Reading Buddies, students become both teacher and learner while forming meaningful cross-grade connections.


See the Lower School In Action!

Central Bank Visits Oakhill
Central Bank Visits Oakhill

After a successful Tiny Target unit where second grade students used their knowledge of economics and money concepts to market, produce, and sell handmade items, students extended their understanding by diving deeper into how banks could help support their future entrepreneurial endeavors.

Field Day 2026
Field Day 2026

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Tiny Target Takeover at Oakhill

From lemonade stands to Tiny Target shops, Oakhill students across multiple grade levels teamed up for a fun cross divisional learning experience centered on using cash and coins in a real world setting. The experience culminated with students who brought their businesses to life through hands on learning and collaboration.

Wild Adventures: Third Graders Explore the Rainforest
Wild Adventures: Third Graders Explore the Rainforest

Oakhill third graders took science learning on the road this week as they traveled to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo to take part in a unique field trip experience where they experienced the characteristics of the extraordinary habitats they have been learning about!

Chick Cam Central
Chick Cam Central

It’s time for chirps, cheeps, and chicks! After three weeks of careful observation, incubation, and anticipation the kindergarten eggs have hatched and you can watch them grow along us

Native Animal Adventures
Native Animal Adventures

Kindergarten students recently visited Lakeside Nature Center to kick-off their thematic pond life unit. 

Time for Chicks
Time for Chicks

Spring is here and signs of renewal, new beginnings, and new life are here! From the garden to the classroom, we are looking for signs of spring!

 

Building Confident Learners

A curriculum that empowers students to question, create, and succeed.

Meet Our Lower School Staff

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Kaylyn Clevenger

Second Grade Teacher

Angela Compton

Second Grade Teacher

Summer Craven

Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Jodi Egbert

First Grade Teacher

Start Your Journey

You don't have to wait to make the move to Oakhill Day. Our Admissions Team is here to make the transition easy.
Your journey starts here, at Oakhill's Lower School Program.

 

The mission of the Lower School Division at Oakhill Day School is to provide a student centered curriculum where students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade develop knowledge, character education, and critical thinking skills to become life-long learners in a nurturing environment.