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Oak Ridge Elementary School is a welcoming community of learners located in Lower Salford Township in the southern part of Souderton Area School District. We are dedicated to providing a loving learning environment for our students that inspires, fosters independence, and enriches thinking so that they can successfully face the challenges of life. Our school culture is a reflection of the caring community we serve.
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Former Owl and Souderton Area High School senior, Clayton Ruff, recently earned his Eagle Scout Award. Clayton’s project was part of our playground improvements. Clayton led a team that painted out backboards, created a new space for our Buddy Bench and planted a tree that will eventually provide shade to the Buddy Bench. Congratulations Clayton and thank you for your service to Oak Ridge!
The students and staff did a great job with our ALICE drills today. Officer Devlin, our school resource officer, was on hand, and he expressed how impressed he was with how smoothly the drills went. Here are some additional updates and reminders for the week...
Oak Ridge is proud to share our weekly news program, News from the Nest, with you! News from the Nest is produced by students with the help of Mrs. Irvin and several other staff members. The program has been providing parents, grandparents, and students an insight into life at Oak Ridge since 2011. Enjoy the latest episode below:
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year from your Home & School Association board! Each month, we will have a "smore" newsletter, called "News in a Nutshell", to share updates and important events. The first edition...
In preparation for each student's use of a 1-to-1 device in the 2023-2024 school year, parents/guardians must please complete the Mobile Device Use Agreement and pay the device protection fee. Please see the Read More link below for details....
Reminder that the Back-to-School Bash is postponed until next Friday, September 15th. The times will be the same, 5:30-7:30. Also, this years Bash is free of charge. There will not be Pizza, but we will have free Philly Soft Pretzels, fruit, and other snacks. There will also be a Kona Ice truck on site if you want to purchase Kona Ice. Mr. Kelly will be playing music and...
Please complete and return the Back-to-School 2023-2024 Information Review (ENGLISH | SPANISH). Completed packets should be returned to your child’s school...
Five of the books that an elementary student reads in the summer can count toward their goal of reading 25 – 30 books in the next school year. In order to meet the standard for proficient readers, students need to read at least 25 books each year. See the Elementary Summer Reading List for Students Entering 1st through 5th Grade in 2023-2024.
It was nice for the students to finally get to enjoy the outdoors for recess the last full day of school. We are down to two school days. Here are some items to keep you up to date for the end of the year...
Oak Ridge Elementary School's spring concert from May 1st, 2023 can be viewed on SATV. Enjoy the performance!
The window to sign up online for instrumental music has closed. Students can still play an instrument by reaching out to their music teacher. Please see the contact information below...
The Oak Ridge Home & School has been busy and is always looking for more parents to get involved. The News in a Nutshell s'more is a great way to learn about upcoming events and happenings. Be sure to keep checking back, as the s'more will continue to be updated throughout the month with more details.
Please use the following link for information from the 5th to 6th Grade Parent Town Hall Meeting held on April 25th:
Please call the Indian Valley main office with any questions at 215-256-8896.
As part of our commitment to student safety, Souderton Area School District is excited to announce the launch of a new school bus safety program called BusPatrol. The BusPatrol program will help make the ride to and from school safer for all students by curbing dangerous driving...
Please note that the location of the March 7th Home & School meeting has been changed to virtual. The virtual meeting details will be shared with parents via e-mail.
SACE invites you to enjoy classes, trips, and more this winter/spring 2023! See the winter/spring brochure. Register online today!
Souderton Area School District winter concerts from November and December 2022 are now available to watch and share...
Mother Nature’s autumn show has been incredibly vibrant this year, setting the backdrop for what’s been an exciting and busy season in the Souderton Area School District. Here’s a look at...
In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, all student accounts and devices are refreshed. Please see the important information below regarding passwords and 1-to-1 equipment.
Owl Time Assemblies are scheduled each month in order to celebrate the great things happening at our school, build school community and to learn together. We are excited to invite our local first responders to our first Owl Time Assembly this year.
Souderton Area School District is happy to welcome full-day kindergarten students beginning in the 2022-2023 school year! Full day kindergarten gives...
In addition to our changes in the H-pod, we are also looking forward to a blacktop make over on our playground. Due to the amazing effort of our students during our Fun Run, Home and School will be funding some colorful changes to our playground.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Souderton Area School District is to prepare students to demonstrate competencies needed to contribute and to succeed in a changing world by building on a commitment to excellence and innovation, by working in partnership with family and community, and by assuring a quality education for all students in a safe and nurturing environment.