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Welcome to Markham Elementary School

-Principal Pharr-Matthews

A person wearing a red shirt and sunglasses stands in front of a colorful mural depicting horses and the words %22Markham Mustangs%22 on a blue wall.

Mr. Santos stands in front of the mural he designed for Markham. 

The image shows a man wearing a baseball cap and two children, a girl and a boy, standing on a stage with colorful decorations and lighting in the background.

Mr. Waters celebrates with students at the 4 B's school assembly. 

The image depicts a classroom-like setting with students seated at tables, engaged in various activities. The background features shelves filled with books and educational materials, as well as a motivational sign that reads %22I READ TO ACHIEVE%22.

Students create their own stem projects they can take come home.

A group of children dressed in various costumes and outfits are standing on a stage with a curtain backdrop, surrounded by colorful decorations and props.

Markham students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a school assembly. 

Welcome to Markham

We help students grow through strong academics, creative learning, and a calm, caring school community.

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Rooted in care, growing with pride.

Markham Elementary offers a supportive TK–5 school where students build academic skills and confidence in a joyful, inclusive environment. We offer daily routines, hands-on learning, and social-emotional support that help children feel safe and ready to learn. Teachers partner closely with families to support each child’s success. As part of OUSD, we help students grow with pride and purpose.

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Oakland Goes Outdoors & OUSD Celebrate 1,000th Student Outdoor Experience with Redwood Park Trip during Earth Week

Oakland Goes Outdoors (OGO), an important District partner, will celebrate its 1,000th outdoor learning experience on April 23 by taking more than 100 eighth grade students from Frick United Academy of Language to Redwood Regional Park.

Since launching in 2018, OGO has expanded from a small pilot into a districtwide initiative that provides thousands of students with curriculum-aligned outdoor experiences during the school day. To date, more than 18,000 students have participated, with more than 6,200 served in the 2024–25 school year alone across 23 school sites.

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