Oak Creek News
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Virtual session goes live Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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September 26 Meeting Summary
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Test Drive a Bus and Interview Day is October 12 from 8-10am
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Classified Interview Day is Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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Peachblow Crossing Elementary grand opening Aug. 11 from 1-3pm.
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Test results emailed June 5 and 6.
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And the winners are ...
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Olentangy recognized for accounting excellence.
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$2.3 million will fund advanced manufacturing student pathways.
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Peachblow Crossing Elementary will open for students in the fall of 2024.
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Olentangy is the first school district in the state of Ohio to hold the certification.
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$1.425 million will fund physical safety and security upgrades.
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The $3.5 million of additional state funding provides just an additional 4 - 5 days of operating cash each year.