Oakdale Middle School (Medford, Oregon)
| Oakdale Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
650 Royal Avenue , , 97504 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 2023 |
| School district | Medford School District |
| Principal | Karina Rizo |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Number of students | 822 |
| Color(s) | Purple and Black |
| Mascot | Owl |
| Feeder to | South Medford High School |
| Website | https://oakdale.medford.k12.or.us |
Medford Senior High School | |
| Built | 1931[1] |
| Architect | Frank Chamberlain Clark[1] |
| Architectural style | Art Deco[2] |
| Part of | South Oakdale Historic District[1] (ID79002072) |
Oakdale Middle School (OMS) is a public middle school serving grades 6—8 in Medford, Oregon, United States. It is the third and newest middle school in the Medford School District, but is the only school in the district to be registered as a member of the National Register of Historic Places. As of 2025, there are a total of 822 students at the school.[3]
The campus of OMS holds Fred Spiegelberg Stadium, the main stadium used for football competitions between the two high schools.
History
While the building was built in 1931, Oakdale Middle School only opened in 2023. The school opened in part of a greater initiative across all schools in the Medford School District to move sixth grade from elementary school to middle school.[4]
The campus was first built in 1931 as Medford High School, but later became South Medford High School after the opening of North Medford High School. After a new building was constructed for SMHS, the former building became an alternative school called Central Medford High School, which was ultimately moved in 2020 and shut down.
After major renovations to improve safety and learning experience, the middle school opened in 2023 to reduce overcrowding at the other two middle schools in the district. It held a grand opening ceremony in September to welcome all new families, as it had taken students from both Hendrick Middle School and McLoughlin Middle School.[5]
In 2024, the school introduced a veteran memorial area.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Bryden, Vicki Anne (August 1978), National Register of Historic Places Inventory — Nomination Form: South Oakdale Historic District (PDF), retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Historic Sites Database, retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Oakdale Middle School (410804011365)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ "Middle School Changes - Medford School District 549C". www.medford.k12.or.us. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Marks, Makenna (September 19, 2023). "Oakdale Middle School hosts grand opening". NewsWatch 12 KDRV. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Pretto, Lauren (November 14, 2024). "Medford School District unveils Veteran Memorial at Oakdale Middle School". KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2. Retrieved June 28, 2025.