Thornhill is an award-winning, TK-5 elementary school nestled in the hills of Oakland, California. We are proud to have been designated as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2016. In addition, Thornhill was named "Best K-8 School" by Oakland Magazine in 2012 and awarded the California Distinguished School Award in 2010. |
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Auction Update: Thank You and Volunteer Casting Call
Thank You, Thornhill!
Thanks to this incredible community, our Online Auction raised an amazing $7,300 to support vital classroom programs, enrichment, and resources for our students. Your generosity directly impacts every child at Thornhill, and we are so grateful for your support. Curious about items at the event - continue to check out the catalog here.
Volunteer and Join the Action 🎬
It takes a village to make this night magical, and we need 90+ volunteers to bring it all together. Help with décor and setup, guest check-in, games and raffles, live auction support, or end-of-night wrap-up — there’s a role for everyone, whether you have an hour or the whole evening. Claim your shift here.
Want to take on a bigger role? These two key positions include FREE admission:
• Day-of Volunteer Coordinator – Help lead and coordinate our volunteer team
• Day-of Games Coordinator – Run games and keep the energy high
Thanks to this incredible community, our Online Auction raised an amazing $7,300 to support vital classroom programs, enrichment, and resources for our students. Your generosity directly impacts every child at Thornhill, and we are so grateful for your support. Curious about items at the event - continue to check out the catalog here.
Volunteer and Join the Action 🎬
It takes a village to make this night magical, and we need 90+ volunteers to bring it all together. Help with décor and setup, guest check-in, games and raffles, live auction support, or end-of-night wrap-up — there’s a role for everyone, whether you have an hour or the whole evening. Claim your shift here.
Want to take on a bigger role? These two key positions include FREE admission:
• Day-of Volunteer Coordinator – Help lead and coordinate our volunteer team
• Day-of Games Coordinator – Run games and keep the energy high
Get your Auction Tickets!
Join us on March 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM for our 40th Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction at Bloc15 in Jack London Square in Oakland. Learn more and get your tickets here!
Eat. Learn. Play. Kids Fun Run!
Welcome, Prospective Families!
Are you considering Thornhill for the 2025-26 school year? Visit our Prospective Families page to learn about upcoming Information Nights and School Tours!
