About Us

Welcome to Oakridge Elementary School!

Oakridge Elementary School was constructed in 1948, using lumber resources from the mills of the Oakridge and Westfir areas.  Currently, we service students from our Pre-K program through the 6th grade, and have approximately 300 students.

The areas of Oakridge and Westfir are surrounded by the Willamette National Forest in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range.  A blend of multi-generational families and new families make up both communities.  Many of our staff members were raised in the towns of Oakridge or Westfir, and choose to make this area their home today.

At Oakridge Elementary School, we understand that communication between school and home is paramount when it comes to the success of our students.  You can expect notification from your student’s teacher regarding their progress, upcoming events and celebrations, and field trips.  We welcome your questions, comments, and ideas because we know that parents who know and understand the policies and procedures of the school, are more able to assist their children in achieving school success.

Principal

Tina Maher

Tina Maher became the Principal at Oakridge Elementary School in the Fall of 2021, after working as a classroom teacher for 22 years, all of those with the Oakridge School District.  Mrs. Maher has taught students in Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, and 6th grades, and has held a multitude of coordinator and leadership roles at the school site level.  Mrs. Maher holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northwest Christian College, a Master’s Degree in Education from Pacific University, and an Educational Administration License from the University of Oregon.

Office Staff

Andrea Bray Ketch, Office Manager

Stephanie Olsen, Office Assistant / Health Aide

Erica Jacobson, R.N., BSN - School Nurse

Teachers & Staff

Oakridge Elementary School’s teachers collaborate as grade level teams to plan their instructional programs, and all teachers regularly participate in professional development.  Currently, we have 15 homeroom classrooms, including our Pre-K classroom, an Intervention Specialist, School Counselor, LifeSkills teacher, Special Education teacher, Health & Music teachers, and Full-Time PE teacher.  Speech and Occupational Therapy services are provided through our partnership with Lane Educational Service District (LESD).

Our school support staff includes Cooks and Custodial Staff, Educational Assistants, and Office Staff.

Main office

Phone: (541) 782-3226

Fax: (541) 782-3122