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Education

The Oakes Public School system offers a well rounded academic curriculum, extra-curricular education and vocational technical education through the fully accredited public school system.

The Southeast Region Career and Technology Center provides a variety of vocational technical education programs for youth and adults in Oakes and the surrounding communities.

Higher education programs are offered within a short commute of the Oakes area.

Oakes Education Links and Information

Oakes Public Schools

Southeast Region Career & Technology Center

Higher Education

• Trinity Bible College - Distance: 30 miles - www.trinitybiblecollege.edu
• Valley City State University - Distance: 60 miles - www.vcsu.edu
• Northern State University - Distance: 70 miles - www.northern.edu
• Presentation College - Distance: 70 miles - www.presentation.edu
• North Dakota State College of Science - Distance 80 miles - www.ndscs.edu
• Jamestown College - Distance: 85 miles - www.jc.edu

PreSchool

• OCN Bright Beginnings - Phone: 701-742-4465

Scholarships for Youth

Scholarships are a resource which enable youth to pursue education and vocational opportunities beyond their high school diploma. Awards are typically based upon the following:

• Academic Achievement
• Athletic
• Community Service
• Field of Study
• Leadership

There are a number of scholarships awarded from local business and individual as well as state and national scholarship awards. The local guidance counselor at Oakes High School can assist students in obtaining deadline and criteria for the various scholarship programs.

If you are interested in setting up a scholarship program within the Oakes Public School program, please contact the Oakes Public Schools.

Oakes Public School Contact Info:
Phone: (701) 742-3234

Box Tops For Education

Bring in your Box Tops for Education to the Oakes Times. Proceeds are given to the Oakes School.

Other Links

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Web Site