Meet Our Principal, Mrs. Vranesh

District of Choice and Inter-District Permits Information Center

The DOC application for 2019-2020 is now closed. Click here for more information about the program.

Lunch Menus

At OPUSD, we are proud to lead the way in redefining expectations for school food. We believe it is our responsibility to serve our students food that nourishes the body, respects the environment, and supports the local community. Our meals are scratch-cooked in our own cafeterias using whole, minimally processed ingredients that are carefully selected to meet our high quality standards. Click here for the current Lunch Menus.

K-5 Gender Diversity Lessons

The OPUSD K-5 gender diversity lessons aim to create a safe and supportive climate for everyone, while striving to decrease bullying and harassment. Click for more information and lesson plans.

1-to-1 Chromebook Program (Gr. 5 only)

Emerging next generation curriculum is different from traditional textbook based curriculum by emphasizing collaborative learning experiences,

BES Report It!

Your Place to Help us Keep our School Safe

FORMS DAY-AUGUST 2nd

Hello, Brookside families and welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! Mark your calendars! School Starts on August 6th, 2019 Kindergarten & DK parents and students are invited to attend classroom visitations on Monday, August 5th at 10:00 am. Forms Turn-In is scheduled for Friday August 2nd, Participation is Required

Organizations Supporting Oak Park USD

The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) is an organization with the purpose of providing additional private funding in support of Oak Park Schools. It raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support our schools. Additionally, each school has a Parent Teacher Organization and Oak Park High School has several booster clubs that support athletic teams, music, and the performing arts. Click here to learn more about these organizations.

New Student Registration for 2019 -2020

Are you an Oak Park Resident? Please call the school office ASAP at 818-597-4200 to make an appointment to register your child for the 2019-2020 school year. Please make sure to bring required paperwork and information (click on the headline above). If you are not a resident of Oak Park and would like information about inter-district transfers and our District of Choice program, please call Linda Gam at the district office at 818-735-3253.

#OakParkConnects

#OakParkConnects is a new website provided by our district. It allows parents and students to access community mental health resources, scheduled counseling programs and support for dealing with traumatic events.

Club Oak Park

The registration window for 2019-2020 is now open. Please register no later than June 30, 2019 to secure a spot in the program. Visit our program website for details.

Brookside Named a 2016 California Honor Roll School!

Brookside has been named a 2016 California Honor Roll School by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE)!

Brookside Named a Gold Ribbon School!

Dear Brookside Community: I am thrilled to announce to you all that Brookside Elementary has been named a California Gold Ribbon School! We recently received the following note from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson: “The award reflects your school’s success in creating a positive learning atmosphere for your students. Such success is a direct result of your dedicated, creative, and talented staff, and your supportive school community.” Please click on the headline to read more!

Tiger Tidbits!

Our families are invaluable members of the Brookside team and it is very important to us that you remain informed. Please make sure to read our newsletter every week for essential news, information, and announcements!

Good Life Organics: Farm to School and Farm to Table!

Have your fruits and vegetables delivered fresh to you after school through our Farm-to-School program! Good Life Organics brings you boxes full of organic produce based on what is in season locally. Boxes are delivered after school every Tuesday for your family to enjoy. Sizes start at $16 and each box comes with plenty of variety plus easy recipes! Not only do you get the best quality and flavor, but your kids get to try new things and you support our school with 5% back from each box! Sign up by clicking on the headline above.

Please Help Sustain Brookside's Programs!

Please consider participating in our annual Just for the Kids Giving Campaign. Click on the headline above to access the detailed information. For only $35 a month, you can help sustain many important programs for your students. Without this funding, valuable programs are in danger of being eliminated. While the PTA has a non-commercial policy, we do welcome community business sponsorships, whereby your business is recognized for supporting our school via a tax-deductible donation.