Oakwood Elementary School is celebrating its 50th birthday next week with a week-long celebration at the school, 220 Oak Manor Drive.

Members of the school community will dress like students from previous decades. The celebration will culminate with a school-wide assembly at 1 p.m. Friday. An oak tree will be planted and dedicated.

Former students and friends are invited to attend Friday's assembly. Advance registration is requested.

In addition, orders are being accepted for a commemorative Cat's Meow wooden replica of the school. The cost is $15, which includes sales tax. To order the wooden school replica, mail a...