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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Oakland Meadow School

Principal: Amy Lazic

590 Old Snellville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

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School Highlights

The following school highlights showcase how Oakland Meadow School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.

  • Oakland Meadow School continued to build strong student connections through our PAL Program and monthly student clubs. Every student was paired with an adult mentor who connected with them weekly, and students participated in three PAL Parties throughout the school year. Students also attended monthly staff-led clubs during the school day, helping foster friendships, leadership, independence, and a strong sense of belonging within our school community. Student leadership opportunities were further strengthened through Student Council activities including elections, birthday bag deliveries for staff, holiday caroling, a pet supply drive for the Humane Society, teacher appreciation gifts, and school-wide acts of kindness that spread Oakland Love throughout the community. 

  • Oakland Meadow School celebrated cultures and traditions from around the world through monthly heritage celebrations, Lunar New Year activities, Black History Month events, and International Day. Highlights included our Black History Month Wax Museum and Sunday Dinner celebration, as well as International Day featuring a student and staff fashion show, food trucks, and cultural performances that reflected the diversity and unity of our school family. Students and staff also came together for meaningful school-wide celebrations including Friendsgiving, Winter Wonderland Bingo Night, the Oakland Love Dance, the school-wide holiday party, and the Let LOVE Glow Summer Send-Off Dance Party for students, families, and staff. 

  • Students participated in engaging in-school and off-campus field trips throughout the school year that provided meaningful hands-on learning experiences. Experiences included visits from Atlanta Opera Storytime, Orbit Earth Expo, the Mobile Dairy Unit, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Students also visited the Yellow River Animal Sanctuary and participated in virtual learning experiences connected to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Additional enrichment experiences included monthly online story times and the Power of Art Workshop led by local artist Vinnie Tafuri, where students explored creativity, self-expression, and sensory-based art activities. 

  • Oakland Meadow School provided students with meaningful community and career exploration opportunities through Career Day and special guest visits. Community members included representatives from the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, a realtor, CNN legal professionals, mechanics, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Gwinnett County Fire Department, a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta nurse, vocational staff from Maxwell High School, a Delta pilot, a social worker from Emory University, and a student athlete committed to Stanford University. Students also enjoyed a special visit from the Gwinnett County Fire Department during the school year. These experiences provided students with valuable exposure to future career pathways and community connections. 

  • Oakland Meadow School hosted several engaging PBIS celebrations to recognize positive student behavior, growth, and achievement throughout the school year. Monthly PBIS celebrations culminated with an End-of-the-Year PBIS Celebration featuring a student cookout, petting zoo, and mobile mini golf experience. Students also participated in unique seasonal events including the Oakland Meadow Pumpkin Patch and Fall Sensory Funhouse and Oakland World Series Day complete with wiffle ball, popcorn, hotdogs, and a ballpark experience. These celebrations helped strengthen school culture while creating memorable experiences for students. 

  • Students at Oakland Meadow School participated in authentic vocational and leadership experiences throughout the school year. The Holiday Shop provided students with opportunities to design gifts for sale, host the shop, and assist customers while building communication and workplace readiness skills. Transition students in the 12+ Program also developed vocational and customer service skills through the Sweet Treat Cart and Brewed with LOVE Coffee Cart, where students practiced teamwork, independence, communication, and career readiness through school-based business experiences. 

  • Oakland Meadow School continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to service and community involvement. Students participated in Veterans Day activities including a parade, read-alouds, and a military branch expo honoring those who have served our country. The school community also came together for Relay for Life, earning Gold Level recognition after raising more than $5,000 to support cancer research and awareness efforts. These experiences highlighted the compassion, leadership, and generosity of our students, staff, and families.  

  • Oakland Meadow School celebrated important student milestones through special ceremonies and school traditions. Students and families participated in the UKnighted Walk, Rising Knights Ceremony, End-of-the-Year Student Awards Ceremony, and Graduation for our seniors. These events honored student accomplishments, leadership, perseverance, and transitions to new chapters of learning and life while recognizing the growth of every student throughout the school year.   

  • Oakland Meadow School continued to strengthen connections with graduates and families through Oakland Reconnect and Alumni Enrichment opportunities. These experiences provided alumni with opportunities to reconnect with peers, participate in school activities, and continue building relationships within the Oakland Meadow community. Oakland Meadow remains committed to supporting students and families beyond graduation through ongoing connection and community engagement.   

  • Oakland Meadow School continued to improve accessibility and opportunities for all students this school year. Gwinnett County installed a new accessible paved track on our field, providing students with increased opportunities for recreation, movement, physical activity, and outdoor learning experiences in an inclusive environment. Oakland Meadow School also proudly honored the legacy of Lynnette Swanson through the dedication of the school gymnasium in her honor, celebrating her lasting impact and commitment to the students, families, and staff of the Oakland Meadow community.  

  • Oakland Meadow School is a special entity school within Gwinnett County Public Schools.  Our programs and departments include the following: SID/PID Medically Fragile, Pre-k through 12+, 12+ Transition Program, Therapeutic Day Program- K-5, Hospital Homebound Program, Teleclass Program, Homebased Program, Orthopedic Impairment Itinerant Department, Vision Itinerant Department, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Itinerant Department, Audiology Department, Adapted Physical Education Department, Special Olympics for Gwinnett County Public Schools. 

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