Our School
Thornhill At-a-Glance
- OUSD (Oakland Unified School District) Public School: District 4
- Small School. About 400 students
- Engaged Principal. Principal LaShante Scott has years of experience as an administrator and teacher.
- Experienced Teachers. Teachers average 18 years of work experience. 100% are credentialed, and all have received the distinction of “Highly Qualified.”
- Well-Stocked Library. Over 11,000 books onsite and growing; part-time librarian; author programs throughout the year
- Accessible Computers. Chromebook carts in each classroom.
- High Parent Participation. Active Parent Faculty Club (PFC) and other volunteer engagement.
- Additional PFC-sponsored Curriculum and Staff - Music, gardening, library, P.E., Teachers' Aides
- School Community Events - Many school events to bring the Thornhill community together.
- Outings. Multiple field trip opportunities offered in every grade.
- On-Site Services - Hot lunches offered daily; speech pathology, psychologist, and special education services onsite.
Our vision is to educate each child in a safe and nurturing environment – one that values, respects, and supports our diverse community.
School History
Construction of the original school was made possible by the $40M bond issue of 1956. Thornhill, along with three other elementary schools--Grass Valley, Manzanita addition, and Sobrante Park--were ready for students by the Fall term of 1958.
Designed for a capacity of 430 pupils from grades K-6, the original site housed an administrative office, a multi-purpose room, a library, 11 classrooms, and a kindergarten room. 1.76 acres of the 2.69 usable acres were made available for playground.
Left - Thornhill 1959-1960
(Source: A Bit of History - Oakland Unfolded)