The Oaks Coffee Shop – Espresso & Extended Hours Begin Fri., Apr. 24 [7:30–9am]

The Oaks Coffee Shop will be open Fridays from 7:30–9:00am the rest of this school year. In addition to the normal donuts and drinks, starting Friday, April 24 espresso will also be served up. As the crew dials in their processes, the coffee shop may be opening Mondays as well. Stay tuned here for further details as they become available.

Cantabile Outside - Fri., Apr. 24 [3pm]

As the Evening of Provision team sets up for this annual event in the Great Hall during the day Friday, April 24, Cantabile will be held in the courtyard, out front of the main entrance.

Third Quarter Report Cards Posted - Fri., Apr. 24 [3:30pm]

The 3rd quarter report cards will be posted on Annasis, Friday, April 24 at 3:30pm. To view your child's report card, log into your Annasis parent portal, click the Report Card tab and select 3rd quarter. Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any questions. 

Evening of Provision – Fri., Apr. 24 [6pm] SOLD OUT!

The Oaks' annual Evening of Provision is Friday, April 24 beginning at 6pm in the Great Hall. This will be a night to remember! Beautiful music, delicious food, and sweet fellowship will make this a special fundraising event. Catch the vision for where The Oaks is going and how you can support God's work. This is an evening not to miss, but tickets are sold out so if you did not already purchase a ticket you will have to wait until next year to join in. Further information is available on the Evening of Provision website. Questions may be directed to Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.

Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2026-27 School Year
* Attendance required for '26-'27 tuition assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2026-27 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting two more informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program (dates & times below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid for the 2026-27 school year. Please RSVP to Mrs. Anya Schnell, so that we can plan accordingly. These will be the only meeting times available prior to the end of the school year and your family's first tuition payment for the upcoming year.

2026-27 Financial Aid Meetings

Monday, April 27 [3:30–4:00pm]

Wednesday, April 29 [7:45–8:15am]

Friday Pizza Lunch – May Orders Due by April 30

It's time to place your May Pizza Lunch Orders through Events on Annasis. Orders are due by the last day of the month for the following month and will close after this time. 

May Pizza Lunch (Grammar School: K–4th & 6th)
May Pizza Lunch (Logic & Rhetoric School: 7–12th)
Pizza Lunch – Weekly
*Fifth grade, please use Weekly due to Oregon Coast Field Trip.

Volunteer to Serve Friday Pizza Lunch

Those who are interested in helping with this endeavor please sign-up using the links below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions.

April Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
May/June Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Ladies Tea - Sat., May 2 [8:30–10:30am] *Bring a tea cup & wear your tea party attire!
*RSVP

All Oaks ladies - grandmothers, mothers, and daughters - are invited to attend The Oaks' annual Ladies' Tea on Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 to 10:30am in the Great Hall. Mark your calendars and plan to attend! Wear your tea party attire and bring your favorite tea cup to use for the morning. We are looking forward to a lovely event. Please contact Beth Schultz with any questions. Your RSVP for this event would be greatly appreciated.

Spring Concert - May 5 [6:30pm]

This year's spring concert's theme is Happy Birthday, America! You won't want to miss this celebration of our great country's 250th year. The students are diligently preparing for this concert which will take place on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30pm in the Gym.

Student Performer Details:

• Arrival times:
  6pm for Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades)
  6:15pm for Grammar School students (Jr.K–6th grades)
• Formal uniform required
• Reminders:
  * Flesh-toned nylons or no-shows for 7–12th choir ladies, black tights for orchestra ladies.
  * Hair accessories should be petite in nature & match uniform colors.

Coming School Year Packets
2026-27 RE-ENROLLMENT CHECKLISTS NOW OPEN!
*Complete by Fri., May 8

The re-enrollment checklist within Annasis is now ready for families to complete for the 2026-27 school year! Packets (attached below) for the upcoming school year with further enrollment information and instructions are being sent home with your eldest child. Please be sure to read through all the materials carefully and respond accordingly. All checklists must be completed through Annasis no later than Friday, May 8. After this date, families will incur a $50 late fee for incomplete checklists. Please contact Admissions Officer, Anya Schnell, if you need assistance

2026-27 Coming School Year Packet

Re-Enrollment Checklists

Skye Peterson – Fri., May 15
The Oaks [2pm]
Concert @ Faith Bible [7pm] – Purchase Tickets

Singer-songwriter, Skye Peterson, from Nashville, TN is coming to Spokane on Friday, May 15 as a part of her "Through Line" Album Release Tour. She will be performing with her full band at Faith Bible Church that evening and is coming to The Oaks to talk to the student body and perform a couple of songs at 2pm. Guests are welcome to join us in the Great Hall for this opportunity. And all are welcome to purchase tickets for the evening's concert at the "Through Line" Album Release Tour Tickets site.

The Oaks Theater Presents Mary Poppins
Fri.–Sat., May 22–23 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Purchase Your Tickets Today!

Tickets are now on sale for this year's spring musical, Mary Poppins. Individual tickets, as well as box seats, are available for purchase on the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center website.

Steinway Piano Gallery of Spokane Offering Institutional Discount
Call 509-327-4266 to Schedule an Appointment Thurs.–Sat., Apr. 23–25

Through the generosity of Steinway Piano Gallery of Spokane, The Oaks has had the benefit of using new pianos in both the Great Hall and the Conservatory at no cost. The donated use of these pianos has been a tremendous blessing by providing our school with high quality instruments for the music programs. This summer, the current pianos will be replaced and are now available for purchase. Steinway is also offering a unique opportunity to purchase other pianos at institutional discounts due to the school's partnership and affiliation with this loan program and will be hosting a sale for Oaks families, faculty, and friends. The pianos are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so an early appointment is encouraged. The selection of pianos includes full-size and baby grands, player pianos, professional studios, decorator consoles, and digital pianos. Pianos in all budgets are available. Individual appointments for purchasing are available Thursday–Saturday, April 23–25 at the Steinway Piano Gallery of Spokane located at 13418 E. Nora Ave. To make an appointment for the private showing please call 509-327-4266. All pianos have been professionally maintained, and most will carry a factory warranty. Financing and delivery are available. Credit cards are accepted. We are so grateful to Steinway for this partnership and encourage you to consider this opportunity for your family.

Classic Learning Test (CLT)

Students in 3rd through 8th grades took the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as the yearly standardized testing on Wednesday and Thursday, April 22 and 23. This assessment will took place in the classroom these mornings. Further information about this test is available on the CLT website. Results will be shared with parents when available.

Library Schedule
Sign a Library Guidelines Disclaimer for each child to check out books

The library is now beginning the process of checking out books. In order to check out a book, any student planning to check out books must have the Library Guidelines Disclaimer, available in Annasis, signed by a parent. Please also read the Library Guidelines that will be available in the Family Handbook in the near future. What a blessing to be able to officially open this space and use it as designed. Thank you to all who have worked diligently and volunteered to make it possible.

Upcoming Dates – Spring 2026
Library Study Hours | 7:30am–5:00pm
Evening of Provision | Library Closed for set-up | April 24
Memorial Day | Library Closed | May 25

Library Guidelines Disclaimer

Summer Camps at The Oaks
*REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

A full slate of summer camps at The Oaks are now available for registration, with offerings running from mid-June through August. A range of athletic camps and art programs are available for a variety of summer activities for you to choose from. Camps run Monday through Thursday with openings available for incoming 2nd–12th graders from The Oaks, Spokane Classical, CDA Classical, and Christian Center School. All skill levels welcome. A wide range of options, including half-day camps and "superset" opportunities have been created, allowing students to participate in multiple camps in a single day. Registration is now open with all of the details and registration links available on The Oaks Summer Camps website.

FIND THE RIGHT FIT

Single Camp – $99
Pick any camp, any week. No commitment required.

3–Camp Bundle – $259
Choose any 3 camps across the summer and save
Mix and match sports and weeks

Season Pass – $399
One price for the full summer. Attend any eligible camp.
Build your schedule week by week. Camps must match grade level and gender (where applicable). Camps with overlapping times cannot both be attended.

AVAILABLE CAMPS – Details & Registration

• Ballet
• Band
• Basketball
• Children's Art
• Drawing
• Field Day Olympics
• Jazz Band
• Kickball & Field Games
• Musical Theater
• Percussion
• Photography
• Soccer
• Stained Glass
• Quilting
• Volleyball