What's New

Our BOGO (Buy one, get one of equal or lesser value free) Book Fair opens on Tuesday! We will be open before and after the cermonies on Wednesday and Thursday for parents to have an opportunity to shop. Students will get to shop before parents on Tuesday.

No need to send your OWL in with cash, just set up an e-Wallet!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/okatieelementaryschool

Pre ordered yearbooks will be distributed on Monday!

Those in grades 2-5 that pre ordered will have their singing party on Modnay.  Those in Pk-1 will have their signing party on Tuesday.

All extra yearbooks will be avaibale for purchase starting Tuesday monring.  First come, first serve, no holds, $35, cash or check.

Calling all uniforms!  We are looking for uniforms for the annual unifrom drive.  Bins will be ready for collection starting Monday, unitl June 5th.

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, which means so is state testing for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  

If you have an OWL in one of those grades please avoid making any appointments and pulling your student from school on testing days.  THANK YOU!

Tuesday, 5/6 3rd through 5th grade ELA

Wednesday, 5/7 3rd through 5th grade ELA

Tuesday, 5/13 3rd through 5th grade Writing

Wednesday, 5/14 3rd through 5th grade Math

Thursday, 5/15 4th grade science

Do you want to stock the shelves with love for
Bluffton Self Help?

Bluffton Self Help needs your help for people in need. You can contribute by donating some of these items:
Taco Kits
Pasta Sauce
Condiments
Baking Goods
Cereal
Diapers
Canned Goods
Oatmeal
Hygiene Products
Nuts
Peanut butter (etc.)

Join us and dash to the finish line wiht other OWLS.  5k run/walk on Saturday, March 15th.  Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Bluffton/DistrictDashK.  Adults $30 (price increases March 1st), Students ages 4-17 $25.

Bluffton High School Track team is hosting a track and field training event for grades 4-8 and they would love to have some of our students join them February 22, from 12-4:00pm.

May River's Girl's Basketball Youth Night Friday, January 17th at 6pm.

A chance to enjoy a donut with your student(s).  This day is for students that have last names that begin with letters

A through H, Tuesday, December 3, 2024

I through P, Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Q through Z, Thursday, December 5, 2024

Doors will open at 7:15 and students will have to be on their way to class by 7:40.

For those OWLS who love to get prepared early, here is our December Holiday Winter Spirit Week schedule.

Permission forms for PJ day coming next week.

3-5 Permission forms for a video is coming next week.

We can't wait to see all the amazing outfits!

We have a new leader for the Pacer. Aevin was determined to reach his PR and take over the top spot with 104 laps. Welcome to the Century Club. Congrats and keep up the good work.

We have a new Golden Shoe recipient and Century Club member. Cash broke the school record yesterday with 103 laps on the pacer. Congrats and keep up the good work.

Beta Club is proud to announce their first collection drive starting today!  We will be collecting items to make Chemo & Dialysis Care Packages for residents of Bluffton.  Please see the attached list for your specific grade level and what donations we are seeking.  We will continue collecting items through December 13^th.  Thank you so much for your support! 

Remember, no School on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day!

Yellow for Krystal!
In Loving Memory of a fellow Bluffton student, Krystal, we will be collecting donations on Wednesday, November 6th. For any student that brings in a monetary donation they will be able to wear crocs and/or yellow shirts.

*If you child has gym on Wednesday please bring a change of shoes for gym class, if they are wearing Crocs. It will be a day 6 if that helps.

wear a Halloween/Fall Shirt on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with uniform bottoms.

We are collecting candy!  The Heavier, the better! ;)

Tomorrow is our favorite shirt Tues-YAY to celebrate meeting our school-wide goal for the Charleston Wrap Fundraiser.

Tomorrow starts a new month, Bullying Prevention Month! In honor of us preventing and stopping bullying staff and students are invited to wear an orange shirt Tuesday, October 1st.

Students-with uniform bottoms!

We are wrapping up our Spirit Night Fundraiser Ticket sales for Savannah Ghost Pirates. The night is Saturday, November 23rd.  Tickets are $27 each.  This is a a family spirit night, not a field trip.