Mission Statement :

The Oakdale Grade School believes that all students should acquire skills and knowledge which will equip them to become well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and contributing members of a democratic society.  The school's function is to provide learning experiences that enable students to understand and value the importance of life long learning within and beyond school.

Oakdale Grade School believes that opportunities are provided for students to explore and expand individual talents which will enable each student to reach his maximum intellectual, emotional, moral, social, and physical growth and development.

Oakdale Grade School believes that the Illinois Learning Standards define what Illinois citizens believe all students should know and be able to do as a result of their public schooling.