Christmas Cheer! – Fri., Dec. 19

Friday, December 19 will be filled with Christmas cheer and ample opportunities for us to celebrate together.

• Coffee Bar [7:30–8:20am] The Oaks Ambassadors will be serving up coffee and doughnuts before school Friday FOR THE OPENING OF THE OAKS COFFEE SHOP!!! Come enjoy some treats while singing Christmas carols!
• Caroling in the Great Hall [7:45–8:15am] The Music Department is hosting a special time of Christmas Caroling in the Great Hall Friday morning. Come join in the singing!
• Christmas Socks, Tie, & Hair Bow Day – All students are welcome to wear their Christmas socks, ties, and/or hair bows Friday with their regular uniforms. While Christmas socks, ties, and hair bows are fun and appropriate for these days, students should still wear their regular uniform. Christmas themed socks and tights, ties, and hair bows are the only variation for these days.
• Extended Christmas Cantabile [12:00–12:30pm] – All are welcome to join us in singing for this extended Cantabile heading into the Christmas Break.
  
• Early Release [12:30pm]
• Office Closes Early [2pm] – The school office will be closing up early Friday.
• Regular Uniform – With formal uniforms being worn for the Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Friday will be a regular uniform day, formal uniforms are not required. 

Gift of Joy!

We do hope you had the great joy of watching The Oaks Christmas Concert, either in person at The Fox or via livestream! It was thoroughly delightful, beautiful, and soul-encouraging, thanks in great part to our extraordinary directress, Mrs. Amy Kim. Her diligent, faithful efforts have resulted in edified students and kind gifts to all of us, for which we thank them profusely. The Oaks family is blessed that God has encouraged her to share her talents with us.
Re-watch The Oaks' 2025 Christmas Concert

Conservatory: Two Free Intro Lessons!
*Schedule Before Christmas

Do you know one thing many musicians have in common? They study piano before pursuing careers and fame with another instrument! What could you do with a foundation in piano? Between now and Christmas, all current Conservatory students are welcome to take advantage of up to two free intro lessons in any instrument the Conservatory offers. For a complete list of lesson offerings, visit The Oaks Conservatory website and then email Mr. Toph Parkin to schedule your free lesson(s).

Christmas Break – Dec. 22–Jan. 2

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6

Friday Pizza Lunch – Jan. Orders Due by Dec. 31

It's time to place your January 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. 

January Pizza Lunch
Pizza Lunch – Weekly

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.

January Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

K & Jr K Priority Applications for Current Families Begin Jan. 1

Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten priority registration for current school families opens Thursday, January 1. To begin the enrollment process for your child, go to the Admissions tab in Annasis and select the 2026-2027 School Year from the drop-down menu. You will then complete the information accordingly (add. info. section opt.). Select to Add a new Student, the blue button at the bottom of the page and complete the pop-up information. Once you Save & Submit, we receive a notification of your interest and will send further directions to complete next steps.

Information regarding 2026-27 continuous enrollment for current families will be communicated in January.

School Office Reopens – Fri., Jan. 2 [11am–4pm]

The administration and office staff will return to school Friday, January 2 beginning at 11am. The office will be open from 11am to 4pm this day.

Classes Resume – Mon., Jan 5
*Cantabile [8:15am]

Classes resume Monday, January 5, beginning with Cantabile in the Great Hall at 8:15am.

Mid-term Grades Available Tues., Jan. 6 [8am] 

Mid-term grades will be available to view on Annasis Tuesday, January 6 at 8am. Grades may be viewed on the Classes tab in Annasis. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.

Picture Day - Fri., Jan. 9
All School Photo, Re-takes, & Make-ups
*Original photos must be turned in for re-takes.

The all-school photo, re-takes, and make-up photos are scheduled for Friday, January 9.

RE-TAKES: Students having re-takes should turn in the original photos to the photographer at the time of the re-take. Please let the office know if you are planning to have your child retake his photo prior to picture day so that we can plan accordingly.

MAKE-UPS: Students who missed the original picture day will have their picture taken on this photo day. Order packets will be available in the school office following the Christmas Break and may be placed online, using the code: FAL226982.

Online Photo Ordering
Individual Photo Code: FAL226982

Family Night  – Fri., Jan. 9

Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks basketball teams as they take on Spokane Classical Christian School on Friday, January 9. For $8 per person (family maximum - $35) you will receive a hamburger dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks green gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!

These events take a lot of work and a huge team of volunteers to make it happen. If you are available to help and want to join in the fun of serving alongside other Oaks family members, please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams. 

Hamburger Dinner served from 5–7pm

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Ladies;
7pm – Varsity Gentlemen

*Pep Band – All-call Announcement

The Oaks pep band is back for Family Night, under the direction of Mr. Toph Parkin.  Students and parents are invited to participate. There will be a brief talk through and setup prior to the game. Digital copies of the music are available if desired. If you are interested in participating or want more information, please contact Mr. Parkin. 

*Family Night / Home Games Protocol

To honor our student athletes and our Oaks family, during Family Nights and home games, the hallways and locker rooms in the MP building are reserved for athletes and coaches only. Children should remain under parental supervision during these events. Children should not be wandering around and should not be playing outside unattended. Let's fill the bleachers with cheerful support! 

The Oaks Theatre Presents Mary Poppins
Fri.–Sat., May 22–23 at the Myrtle Woldson Perfoming Arts Center

Spring Musical Auditions - Jan. 13–16

Auditions for this year's spring musical, Mary Poppins, are just around the corner! Students in grades 2–12 are welcome to audition for the show January 13–16, 2025 (please see below for specific dates and times). Please contact Mr. Eyestone with any questions.

Pre-Audition Workshops (7–12th grades)

Lunchtime workshops are tentatively scheduled for January 6, 9, & 12. More information to follow.

Mary Poppins Auditions

Students in 2nd through 12th grade are invited to audition for this year's Spring Musical, Mary Poppins. Auditions will take place in the Choir Room. Please reference the Mary Poppins Audition Information for further information, including song and character information to help students prepare to audition.

 Tues. Jan. 13 [3:15–5:15pm] – Dance & Reading Auditions

Wed. Jan. 14 [3:15–4:45pm] – Grammar Vocal Auditions

Thur. Jan. 15 [3:15–5:15pm] – Logic & Rhetoric Dance Auditions

Fri. Jan. 16 [3:15–4:45pm] – Call Backs

Mary Poppins Audition Information

Corporate Sponsor & Family Night - Fri., Jan. 16
Free Admission!

All are encouraged to come cheer on The Oaks high school basketball teams on Friday, January 16 for a special Corporate Sponsor and Family Night. Join us in giving thanks for the local businesses that have come alongside The Oaks as corporate sponsors this year. The Oaks will be taking on Spokane Athletic Co-op this evening and we'd love to pack the gym. With the pep band leading the charge, free admission, and plenty of food, it's sure to be a fun night. There may even be a few surprises in store. You won't want to miss this event!

GAME TIMES:
4:15pm – Ladies; 5:45pm – JV Gentlemen;
7:15pm – Varsity Gentlemen

Upcoming Open House - Mon., Jan. 19
*RSVP online

The first open house of the season is just around the corner on Monday, January 19. Feel free to invite friends and family who are interested in The Oaks to this event. To RSVP please use the Open House RSVP Form or call the school office at 509-536-5955 for more information.

Upcoming Open House Dates:
Monday, January 19 [9–11am] Tuesday, February 10 [9–11am] Tuesday, March 10 [9–11am]

Snow Day Communications

In the event of a snow day, all families will be notified via Annasis messaging. School closures are also posted on the school website.

Basketball Season: Come Cheer on Your Teams!

Come cheer on The Oaks high school basketball teams this season. The teams would love your support at any (or all) of the games. 

For the complete schedule please reference the Basketball page.

Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!