More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Junior High Launches Social Media Art Page A sample of the work featured on the recently launched Oakdale Junior High School Art Page. Founded by art teacher Kim McCarthy, the page is designed to encourage students to create and share their work. The 2020-21 school year has posed challenges for all teachers regardless of subject. Be it the Hybrid or Distance Learning model, Oakdale Joint Unified teachers like others throughout the country have had to become more flexible as well as creative with teaching their designated subjects or lesson plans.