Oak Creek Optimist & Junior Optimist Clubs

03/01/2026

Big shout out to these wonderful students at Deerfield Elementary School for being selected as our Youth of the Month students in February!
These students are perfect examples of how bright the future leaders of our city are! Keep up the great work!

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

02/27/2026

We received many incredible entries for this year’s essay competition! Congratulations to these amazing students placing in the top 3!
We wish Jackson the best as his essay will
move onto the next level of competition!

02/26/2026

This week at our 2026 essay and oratorical competitions we awarded over $1,000 to students from the Oak Creek area! ⭐️

We are incredibly proud of these young leaders for sharing their ideas, voices, and vision for the future. Programs like these empower students to grow in confidence, communication, and community involvement.
We can’t wait to see all they accomplish next.

02/22/2026

Mayor Dan and our Club President Rosie were off to Deerfield Elementary School this past week for 1 of our February Youth of the Month visits!

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
City of Oak Creek Government

02/13/2026

Last opportunity to join our oratorical competition!

📣Big ideas don’t need a big stage — just a brave voice.
Oak Creek students 19 and under, this is your moment to speak up, be heard, and define what community means to you!
Students are invited to prepare a 4-5 minute speech on the topic of “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community”.
🥇Top 3 placements will be awarded a prize at our club level. And our winner will have the chance to earn even more scholarships at district!

Questions? Let's connect! [email protected]
Oak Creek High School Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Read full rules and guidelines here: https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm

02/07/2026

This week we celebrated Optimist Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the power of optimism and the impact it has on our communities. 💙💛
Through the Oak Creek Optimist Club, we are proud to support programs and initiatives that encourage leadership, confidence, and opportunity for the youth of our communities!

02/02/2026

Today is the last day to submit an essay

✏️ Calling all Oak Creek student writers!
Enter the 2025–2026 Oak Creek Optimist Essay Contest for a chance to earn cash prizes for the top 3 essays.
Share how your acts of service help you understand your community. Deadline: Feb 2, 2026!
Questions? Let's connect! [email protected]

01/20/2026

Looking for a way to make a difference at OCHS and in our community? 👀
Join us for our February Junior Optimist Club meeting and learn how students are leading service projects and creating positive change.
🗓 February 10th
⏰ 2:55-3:30pm
📍 Student Services Conference Room
Get involved. Give back. Lead with optimism.
All OCHS students welcome 💙

Oak Creek High School Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

01/15/2026

Mayor Dan and Oak Creek Optimist Club members celebrated our January Youth of the Month today at Grace Early Childhood Center!
These preschoolers forgoed our normal Q&A session with the Mayor and did a special story time instead!

Thank you to Culver’s in Oak Creek for continuing to be our custard partner!🍨
City of Oak Creek Government
Grace Lutheran Church, School & Early Childhood Center, Oak Creek, WI

01/10/2026

✏️ Calling all Oak Creek student writers!
Enter the 2025–2026 Oak Creek Optimist Essay Contest for a chance to earn cash prizes for the top 3 essays.
Share how your acts of service help you understand your community. Deadline: Feb 2, 2026!
Questions? Let's connect! [email protected]

01/09/2026

Thankful for our Oak Creek Police! Thank you for all you do!

Thank you to all of our hard working officers that keep our communities safe each and every day