Oak Park Unified School District

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!

04/26/2026

Each year, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) recognizes school leaders for their exemplary performance and achievement in educational leadership.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 7 administrators who were honored on April 24, 2026, by ACSA Region 13, which represents Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. These awards recognize a deep commitment to an equitable education system, student achievement, and excellence in school programs.

This year marks a historic milestone for our district, with the most Oak Park USD administrators recognized at the regional level in a single year.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 honorees for their outstanding leadership and dedication to education:

Brad Benioff – Leadership Matters Award

Byron Jones – Business Services, Administrator of the Year

Dr. Ellen Chevalier – Curriculum and Instruction, Administrator of the Year

Gia Jantz – Middle Grades Principal, Administrator of the Year

Kent Cromwell – Continuation/Educational Options, Administrator of the Year

Ragini Aggarwal – Central Office, Administrator of the Year

Shanna Sarris – Career Technical Education, Administrator of the Year

We thank ACSA Region 13 for hosting a wonderful ceremony in Buellton and for their support of excellence in public education.

04/26/2026

Medea Creek Middle School was honored as a 2026 at the awards ceremony in Anaheim on April 24!

This honor is awarded to public schools in CA that are accelerating academic progress for historically underserved groups while maintaining high academic performance across the entire student body. This distinction is based on performance data from the 2025 standardized assessments and reflects the dedicated work of our students, teachers, staff, leadership, and families across the school community.

Congratulations, MCMS, we are proud of you! 🐾

04/24/2026

On April 23, several of our students had the opportunity to display their work at the 2026 Greater Conejo Valley Student Awards Juried Art Show, hosted at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Events Center. The event brought together young artists from across the region and was presented by the City of Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council and the Westlake Village Art Guild.

We are so pleased to share that our students received several honors, including Best of Show. Congratulations to Sophie, Proshanto, Trystin, Chelsea, and Kimia for their dedication and creativity.

A sincere thank you to Anna Mendez for her commitment to our students and for helping them share their vision with the community.

04/24/2026

Today, on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we commemorate the anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide and honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed between 1915 and 1923.

We recognize this day in remembrance of those who were lost and reaffirm the importance of education, reflection, and continued awareness.

04/22/2026

Happy

Earth Day began in 1970, when millions of people across the United States took part in events focused on environmental awareness. It has since grown into a global effort observed in more than 190 countries.

Across Oak Park USD, students and staff participate in everyday efforts to support a healthier environment. This includes reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and caring for campus spaces.

This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reflects the role communities play through these ongoing efforts.