Welcome to Thornhill!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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Walk & Roll to School Day - October 9!
Get Ready to Walk & Roll to School on October 9!Get ready for the annual International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9! This event encourages our entire school community to help reduce greenhouse gasses by rolling, walking, biking, carpooling, taking mass transit, or using other non-motorized transportation for one day. Last year, half of our students participated by walking or biking to school!
We need volunteers! Join us from 8:00-8:45am. Sign up to volunteer here.
Interested in walking and rolling with a group? Join one of the “walking school bus” meeting points (including parking areas) and departure times:
At Thornhill, we understand that more than 30% of our families live outside the immediate neighborhood, making it difficult to leave the car at home. We recognize that for many, walking or biking may not be feasible. If you live outside the immediate neighborhood and would like to participate, we are offering the option to park near Montclair Park or off of Thornhill Dr and join the walk or roll train led by one of our organizers, Marine Thibault. We’ll send out instructions on where to park and meet to make it easier for you to participate.
This event is not mandatory, and if your schedule requires you to head straight to work after drop-off, don’t worry—drive up to the gate and be part of the celebration! All students, regardless of how they arrive at school, will be included in this environmental initiative.
We need volunteers! Join us from 8:00-8:45am. Sign up to volunteer here.
Interested in walking and rolling with a group? Join one of the “walking school bus” meeting points (including parking areas) and departure times:
- Broadway Terrace & Merriewood intersection: Departs at 7.50am
- Yarrow Nursery on Pinehaven & Thornhill [PARK on Pinehaven]: Departs at 8.00am
- Fernwood & Mountain Blvd. intersection [PARK on Fernwood]: Departs at 8.00am
- Montclair Recreation Center (6300 Moraga Ave.), Montclair Park [PARK on Moraga]: Departs at 7.55am
At Thornhill, we understand that more than 30% of our families live outside the immediate neighborhood, making it difficult to leave the car at home. We recognize that for many, walking or biking may not be feasible. If you live outside the immediate neighborhood and would like to participate, we are offering the option to park near Montclair Park or off of Thornhill Dr and join the walk or roll train led by one of our organizers, Marine Thibault. We’ll send out instructions on where to park and meet to make it easier for you to participate.
This event is not mandatory, and if your schedule requires you to head straight to work after drop-off, don’t worry—drive up to the gate and be part of the celebration! All students, regardless of how they arrive at school, will be included in this environmental initiative.
New partnership with Goldenbug for October 2024!
Welcome, prospective families!
Considering Thornhill for the 2025-26 school year? We’re thrilled to invite prospective families to our upcoming Information Nights and Tours! These sessions are designed for families of all grades (TK-5), and they’re the perfect opportunity to get to know our wonderful Thornhill community.
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Annual Fund Drive
This year, the PFC will spend an average of $1,100 per student to provide programs and personnel that are not covered by state or federal funding. It's not too late to donate!
Go here to learn more or donate now!
Go here to learn more or donate now!
