50 Years of Teaching Hearts and Minds
Ohlone Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA
1982 - 2012: Farm History

1982 - 2012: Farm History

Timeline of Ohlone Farm History by science teacher and Ohlone parent Tanya Buxton.

2010: Lunar New Year

2010: Lunar New Year

Video and Photos of the 2010 Lunar New Year celebration. Email summary of the parent planning that went into the event.

2014: Peace Corps Mural

2014: Peace Corps Mural

Meredith and Dan Miller Vostrejs (RPCV E. Caribbean 95-97, they met in the Peace Corps) bought supplies and Dan outlined the map. The kids painted it all in over several days in May 2014. It was an open invitation for all students, and they had about 50 people participate. The kids, current students and even some Ohlone alum, ran the show!The map is painted at the entrance to the school, and celebrates the diverse community (culturally and geographically), and supports their goal of raising glob

Condensed History of the Ohlone Farm  April 2014

Condensed History of the Ohlone Farm April 2014

1984-85Organic garden and farm, founded by teachers Bill Overton and Jana Littlefield, started as a tool for teaching students about like cycles, scientific observation, responsibility for living things, (including animals) and other values and academic goals including hands on practice of arts, mathematics and social studies.The farm was a unique facility that include a vegetable garden, an orchard, a pumpkin patch, a native with a pond, a green house, a large gathering area that includes a sta

Guide to the 2/3 Ohlone Indian Simulation

Guide to the 2/3 Ohlone Indian Simulation

Description of the 2/3 cluster Ohlone Indian simulation from the files of teacher Rick Ehrhorn.

Guide to the 2/3 School 100 Years Ago Simulation

Guide to the 2/3 School 100 Years Ago Simulation

Description of the 2/3 cluster School 100 Years Ago simulation from the files of teacher Rick Ehrhorn.

Life Long Learners: Simulations

Life Long Learners: Simulations

Colonial Simulation: Life Long Learners. Senior project by Ohlone alum Jack Brook, Paly HS grad.

Ohlone in the News

Ohlone in the News

Newspaper articles archived by the Palo Alto Historical Association

Principal Dawn Yoshinaga

Principal Dawn Yoshinaga

The former Ohlone principal reflects on what makes the school special and resilient through tough times during the pandemic.

Project Based Learning: Projects

Project Based Learning: Projects

A collection of projects from over the years from former Ohlone teacher Otak Jump

Staff Photos 2010s
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