Okapilco Elementary School News

Tuesday, October 13 - Snow Cones
Small — $3
Large — $5

Snow Cone Day is coming!

October 9, 2026

Next Tuesday, October 13, students can cool off with a snow cone!Small — $3Large — $5Br...

Happy Coaches Appreciation Day OCtober 6 Dr. Aricia Thrasher, Academic Coach and Coach Brennan Maxwell, PE Teacher

Happy Coaches Appreciation Day!

October 5, 2026

Today we’re celebrating two special members of our Okapilco team who help our students ...

National Principal Appreciation Month - Dr. Gistacy Brown Altruismo

Happy Principal Appreciation Month

October 5, 2026

This month, we’re celebrating Dr. Gistacy Brown and all she does for Okapilco! Her lead...

Isibindi Week September 28- October 2 Students can choose one or both each day: Crazy Socks $1 each day and/or Sunglasses $1 each day All Proceeds will benefit United Way!

Isibindi Week

September 28, 2026

It’s our FINAL PUSH for United Way!We’re wrapping up our campaign with Isibindi Week an...

Homecoming Spirit Week!
September 28-October 2
Monday, Sept. 28 – Disney Day
Bring the magic to school and dress as your favorite Disney character!
Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Camo Day
Blend in with the crowd, but stand out with your spirit!
Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Wild West Wednesday
Saddle up with your boots, denim, and cowboy hats!
Thursday, Oct. 1 – Color War Day
Rep your House, wear your colors, and show your House pride!
Friday, Oct. 2 – Hog Wild!
Go black and gold from head to toe and pack the halls with Packer pride!

Homecoming Spirit Week is almost Here!

September 23, 2026

Get ready to show your Packer pride all week long with some fun dress-up days! We can’t...

Coca-Cola Fundraiser!

COCA-COLA FUNDRAISER UPDATE!

August 26, 2026

Okapilco Families, due to several requests, we have extended our Coca-Cola Fundraiser!T...

Pite the reveur house Leads! and Wednesday only wear your PJ's to school ($1). One week only 9/21-9/25 With your change! no pennies. All monies received support United Way!

It's Reveur Week for United Way!

September 21, 2026

This week is Reveur's week to help raise money for United Way!All week long students ca...

Congratulations John Hancock Student Signature Award

Okapilco Elementary Earns John Hancock Award

September 18, 2026

Okapilco Elementary School has been recognized with a 2025–2026 Georgia Department of E...

Altruismo Week United Way Campaign September 7-11 - Hat $1 per day or Hood Up $2 per day. Students must pay each day they choose to participate.

ALTRUISMO WEEK starts Monday!

September 4, 2026

Altruismo is kicking off our United Way Campaign with a little rule-breaking for a good...

United Way Many Acts, One Mission - All Month long help us raise money, earn points, and give back!

Many Acts, One Mission!

September 4, 2026

Throughout September, our Four Houses are joining together to support United Way of Col...

Graphic of two students: Read Like a Packer Eliseo and Eliza

Okapilco Read Like a Packer

September 4, 2026

We are so proud to celebrate our next Read Like a Packer students, Eliseo and Eliza!The...

Okapilco Elementary School Fall Pictures! Thursday September 3rd.

Fall Picture Day

August 31, 2026

Fall picture day is Thursday, September 3rd! Don't forget to come dressed to impress. Y...

Title I Information and Resources Week at Okapilco Elementary, Monday–Friday, August 24–28, 2026. Families may visit the Okapilco Media Center during the school day for Parent Portal help, RCA App help, School Status help, literacy and math information, and Title I information. Families attending Parent-Teacher Conferences may also stop by. Visit your child’s House table for resources and a chance to win a door prize.

TITLE I INFORMATION & RESOURCES WEEK!

August 21, 2026

Parents, stop by the Okapilco Media Center Monday–Friday, August 24–28 during the schoo...

Image that says Parents! Sign up today with a picture of a hand holding a phone and the RCA and Okapilco emblems.

Get Connected with the RCA House App!

August 19, 2026

Want to keep up with all those House points your child is earning? Now you can! Parent/...

Okapilco Elementary Coca-Cola Fundraising graphic featuring a variety of Coca-Cola products. Students can win prizes, including a prize cart, dance party, Coca-Cola T-shirt, gift cards, headphones, Nintendo Switch Lite, Xbox, and House points. All fundraiser orders are due August 28.

IT’S COCA-COLA FUNDRAISER TIME!

August 17, 2026

Our Okapilco Indians are ready to start selling—and there are LOTS of fun prizes up for...

Students should wear their House shirts and come ready to rep their house! All students who have not yet been sorted will be sorted into their new Houses and we can’t wait to welcome our newest House members! This House Day is for students and staff only. Family invitations will be shared for select House Days throughout the year!

HOUSE DAY IS THIS FRIDAY!

August 12, 2026

Our first house day is this Friday, August 14th! Students should wear their House shirt...

Decorative Graphic - Open House + First Day

2026-2027 Open House | First Day of School

June 24, 2026

We’re Ready to Inspire — Every One and Everyone! The countdown to the new school year i...

Open House Schedule

2026-2027 OPEN HOUSE

June 17, 2026

Monday, August 3rdPreK – 5th Grade | 5:00 – 7:00 pm6th & 7th Grade | Williams Middl...

Decorative Graphic - First Look at Willie J. Williams Middle School

First Look at Willie J. Williams

June 17, 2026

ONE step can make a big difference.Starting middle school is an exciting milestone, and...

Check Out Okapilco’s Latest Newsletter!

March 19, 2026

Our quarterly newsletter is now available, and it’s full of updates, celebrations, and ...

Flyer with shields for each RCA House - a peacock, snake, wolf, and lion. "House Day" "March 20th!" "PK & 4th Grade Parents Invited!"

House Day is Friday, March 20th!

March 19, 2026

House Day is Coming!We are excited to celebrate House Day this Friday, March 20th! Pare...

Colorful school-themed flyer titled “Okapilco Elementary 3–5 GMAS Prep Workshop.” Flyer includes the date (March 10, 2026), time (11:30 AM), and location (Okapilco Media Center). It lists session topics including GMAS information, Math/Reading/Science content info, and Internet safety from the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office. A QR code for registration is on the right side. Background includes bright illustrations of books, rulers, pencils, and geometric shapes.

3rd-5th GMAS Prep Workshop

February 25, 2026

You're invited to our GMAS Prep Workshop on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM in the ...

How are we doing? We want your input. Family Engagement: Communications and Engagement Survey

Family Engagement Communications and Engagement Survey

January 29, 2026

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Open Now! Don't Delay!

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Now Open

January 8, 2026

decorative graphic - open house schedule

2025-2026 OPEN HOUSE

June 25, 2025

Thursday, July 31st, 2025PreK – 5th Grade | 5:00 – 7:00 pm6th & 7th Grade | William...