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Welcome our new principal!

Ms. Iris Castillo brings 17 years of educational experience to her new role as principal of Emerson Elementary.

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We are excited to open the Safe Passages After School Program enrollment for the 25-26 school year! Please contact Ms Margy or Safe Passages if you are interested or have questions.

New After School Program at Emerson for 2025/26 School Year!

We are excited to open the Safe Passages After School Program enrollment for the 25-26 school year!

Please contact Ms Margy or Safe Passages if you are interested or have questions.

Program Info and Application

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Choose Emerson!

Enrollment Window for the 2025–26 school year opens December 4, 2025. On-time application window closes February 9, 2025.

Learn more and apply today!

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Emerson supports all students!

Emerson provides academic and social emotional programs to meet students where they are and accelerate them forward. 

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We are a relationship-centered school.

Emerson students are known, valued, and celebrated!

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Classroom activities are supplemented by a variety of enrichment opportunities.

Students receive dance, music, visual art, gardening, and weekly library time, during the school day, throughout the year. 

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Celebrating Our Schools & Embracing the Peace of the Holiday Season
Celebrating Our Schools & Embracing the Peace of the Holiday Season

As we head into the winter holiday break, I invite us all to slow down, recharge, and embrace the peace this season can bring. I know this isn’t an easy time for our district as we continue to make difficult decisions about our budget, and many of us are still processing recent tragedy in our city.

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Learning with heart in the heart of Oakland.

Emerson is a joyful and inclusive school where students learn, create, and grow with confidence. We offer strong academics, hands-on learning, and daily social-emotional support. Our staff builds close relationships with families and helps each child feel proud, supported, and ready for what’s next. As part of OUSD, we offer a strong foundation and a welcoming school community in the heart of North Oakland.

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Welcome to Emerson

We help students grow through strong academics, creativity, and a caring community where every child belongs.