Oak Park Unified School District

09/12/2026

Wishing a happy and meaningful Rosh Hashanah to all in our OPUSD community who celebrate! 🍎🍯

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of celebration, reflection, and looking ahead with hope.

Shanah Tovah! May the new year be filled with peace, joy, and sweetness.

09/11/2026

Today, on Patriot Day, Oak Park Unified School District joins communities across the nation in remembering the 2,977 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Across our schools, students and staff are commemorating the day through age-appropriate lessons, moments of silence, remembrance activities, and recognition of the first responders and others whose courage and service defined that day and the days that followed.

The flags at all OPUSD schools and the District Office are flying at half-staff today in observance of Patriot Day.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to our 14 National Merit Semifinalists from the OPHS Class of 2027! 🎓

Nicole, SaiPranav, Justin, Sophia, Simran, Louis, Hannah, Albert, Ian, Natalie, De-Jen, Riya, Avery, and Meirav

More than 1.2 million students across approximately 20,000 high schools entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Semifinalists represent less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors and include the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Our 14 OPHS semifinalists now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,700 National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring.

Congratulations on this exceptional academic achievement. We are so proud of you! 👏



https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/09/national-merit-semifinalists-california/

09/07/2026

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, recognizes the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement’s role in shaping our nation.

The holiday grew out of the labor movement of the late 19th century, when workers advocated for safer working conditions, reasonable hours, and greater workplace protections. In 1894, Congress established Labor Day as a federal holiday.

Today, we recognize the generations of workers whose efforts have helped build and strengthen our country, including our own staff and all they do for our students and schools.

All OPUSD schools and offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. Schools and offices will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We wish our students, families, and staff a restful Labor Day. 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Oak Park USD! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the values of freedom, community, and service that bring people together. We hope you enjoy a safe and meaningful day with family and friends.

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, we invite our community to watch our annual State of the District video montage highlighting the people, programs, and progress across Oak Park Unified.

From student achievements and classroom learning to arts, athletics, campus improvements, and districtwide initiatives, this work reflects the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community, as well as the stewardship and guidance of the Governing Board, Superintendent Wenn, and the OPUSD Leadership Team.

Thank you to everyone who helps make OPUSD a place where students continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We are OPUSD!

As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, this State of the Distri...

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a time to reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms their service helped protect.

All OPUSD school and district offices are closed today in observance of . School is out for the summer, and our offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

At 3:00 PM local time, we encourage all in our community to observe the National Moment of Remembrance, honoring those who died in military service to the United States.

05/16/2026

NOTICE OF OAK PARK USD BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Oak Park USD Board Member Mary Pallant submitted her resignation effective April 27, 2026, due to increasing work responsibilities. We thank Mary for her service and contributions to the district during her time on the Board.

Under Education Code section 5091, the Board of Education is required to fill the vacancy within 60 days. At a Special Meeting held on May 6, 2026, the Board voted to proceed with a provisional appointment process.

The individual appointed by the Board will then need to file nomination papers and run in the November 3, 2026, election to complete the remainder of the term, which expires in December 2028.

Applications are now open and must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Candidate interviews and selection will take place in open session at a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Oak Park High School Presentation Room G9.

Additional information, eligibility requirements, application materials, and the full timeline are available at:
https://www.opusd.org/governance/board-vacancy

Questions may also be directed to Ragini Aggarwal, Public Information and Strategic Communications Officer, at [email protected].

05/14/2026

In memory of Adam Rauch, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that Adam Rauch, our Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, passed away earlier this week after facing an aggressive form of cancer with quiet strength and deep faith.

Adam joined Oak Park Unified School District in July 2019 and served as a valued member of the Cabinet and the Leadership Team. Before joining OPUSD, he served for 17 years in the Moorpark Unified School District in a variety of roles, including counselor, assistant principal, principal, and director. His years in education gave him a deep understanding of schools, students, staff, families, and the systems that support them.

Adam was a gifted educator with a strong business mind. Under his leadership, our district's financials and fiscal oversight were steady, thoughtful, and clear. His work touched nearly every part of OPUSD, from budgets and long-term planning to facilities, construction, and the systems that allow our schools to serve students well. Much of this work happened behind the scenes, but Adam understood that every decision connected back to students, staff, and the learning environments we create for them. He cared about the details because he cared about the people we serve.

To know Adam was to know his warmth, humor, and kindness. He had a way of making people feel at ease, often with a smile, a joke, a story, or a simple offer to help. When Adam spoke with you, he gave you his full attention and made you feel valued. He brought calm to difficult moments, lightness when it was needed, and a genuine desire to help wherever he could. He was the kind of person who showed up for others, and that care was felt by many across our community.

Adam loved his family with all his heart and spoke of them with pride and joy. He also loved his work and this community. Even as he faced his illness, he remained connected to the people and purpose that mattered so much to him, and he continued to show the quiet strength, integrity, and care that defined who he was.

Our thoughts are with Adam's family during this difficult time. We will share information regarding memorial services as it becomes available, and we ask that everyone respect the family's need for privacy and space as they grieve.

Adam often signed his messages, “Be well.” Those words reflected how he lived and the care he extended to others.

“The people we love and have lost do not just shape our past, they show up in how we live every day.” - George Couros

May Adam continue to show up in how we care for one another, how we serve our students, and how we support this community.

In Adam's words, be well.

Oak Park Unified School District

05/01/2026

It's School Principals' Day!

The role of a principal is part visionary, part problem-solver, and 100% heart. Today, we want to give a huge shoutout to our OPUSD Principals for their tireless dedication to our students, staff, and families.

Whether in the hallways, classrooms, or behind the scenes, their leadership creates the learning environments where our students can thrive.

Thank you for being the calm in every whirlwind and for leading with excellence every single day. We are so proud of our Principals, Mat, Kent, Gia, Amy, Heather, Jackie, and Jennifer!