Oakwood Elementary Schools provide some of our youngest Lumberjacks the opportunity to experience both music and visual arts. Band, choir and orchestra is available for students in 6th grades.

Both elementary schools hold an annual arts showcase in the Spring, displaying the many talents of Oakwood Students. Join Harman for the Harman Arts Showcase and Smith for the Celebration of the Arts.

Orchestra

• Oakwood's Orchestra Program is grades 6 - 12. The performance groups include a 6th and 7th grade orchestra, a Junior High Honors Orchestra (7 and 8th grades), Concert Orchestra (9-12 Open enrollment), Symphony Orchestra (9-12 audition only) and High School Honors Chamber Orchestra (9-12 select group).

Band

• Band in Oakwood begins in 5th grade with instrumental learning. Students formally join band in 6th grade and may continue through 12th grade. Jazz Band is offered to junior and senior high students and Pep Band for grades 9-12. Once in high school, emphasis is placed on advanced musicianship, public performance in concert, marching, and solo and ensemble work.

Choir

• Oakwood students begin choral participation in 1st grade with opportunities to perform at assemblies at both elementary schools. Harman Elementary also offers Handbell Choir to select 6th graders. Instruction and participation continues with the junior high chorus. Once in high school, students in grades 9–12 may sign up for Concert Choir. There is also the audition-based Symphonic Chorale for students in grades 10-12, as well as audition-based a capella groups for grades 7-12.

The Oakwood Speech and Debate Team in an extracurricular activity offered to students in grades 9-12. Tournaments are held throughout the year in various locations. Many of our students compete in a statewide tournament and several qualify to compete nationally. An end of the year Showcase is offered to both students and the community as an opportunity to see students perform.

Oakwood High School's theatre program has always been a place for any student, regardless of ability, to come try something fun and new! Our two shows this year feature comedy and community relationships, which is what theatre is all about! Come to auditions to learn more, or feel free to join the Google Classroom, code: sbktnrz. Fall play and spring musical are directed by Kayla Spitzmiller. Growing up in Oakwood Theatre and studying directing as an undergrad, Kayla has over a decade of theatre experience and is so excited to give back to the community that inspired her.

Lumberjack Theatre

The Visual Arts program at Oakwood Schools fosters creativity and self-expression through a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art. Students explore artistic techniques, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with art history, all while creating their own unique works that reflect their ideas and perspectives.