January 16 - 22, 2020

Current School News

January 16 - 22, 2020

All School

Oaks Family Night - Fri., Jan. 17 - Oaks vs Kootenai
White Out Night - Let's Fill the Gym!

Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks basketball teams as they take on Kootenai Thunder on Friday, January 17. For $5 per person (family maximum - $20) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. This will be a white out night and Oaks t-shirts will be available at the door. Wear your shirt to cheer on The Oaks. There is a $10 suggested donation for the shirts. If you would like to help with set-up and/or serving please contact Mr. Trotter at 509-536-5955. Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!

Dinner will be served from 4-6pm

Game Times: 
4:00 pm - Boys JV
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity
7:00 pm - Boys Varsity

Oaks Jackets & Vests Available - Order Deadline is Jan., 19

The Oaks gear store is open once again for anyone who would like to order the newly approved secondary uniform jackets and vests. Orders must be placed by Sunday, January 19.

Oaks Gear Ordering

Open House - Mon., Jan. 20

During the enrollment season The Oaks will be hosting open houses each month, the first of which is Monday, January 20 from 9-11am. Please help us spread the word by inviting those who would be interested in learning more about The Oaks and classical Christian education. We would love to host them as they tour the school and visit classes. Postcards are available in the office or you can share the Facebook event.

Open House Dates - 9-11 am
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, February 25
Tuesday, March 24

Open House Invite

Kindergarten Enrollment for Oaks Families

Kindergarten enrollment for current Oaks families is now open. Please stop by the office to pick up an enrollment form (or print the attachment below) if you have a child who will be in kindergarten in the fall. Oaks families are offered the first available spaces in the upcoming kindergarten class so please take advantage of this head start. Open enrollment begins February 1 for new kindergarten families. 

Kindergarten Enrollment Form for Current Families

Oaks Family Night - Fri., Jan. 24
White Out Night - Let's Fill the Gym!

The next Oaks Family Night is scheduled for Friday, January 24. For $5 per person (family maximum - $20) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. This will be another white out night. If you would like to help with set-up and/or serving please contact Mr. Trotter at 509-536-5955. GO OAKS!!!

Dinner will be served from 4pm - 6pm

Game Times: 
4:00 pm - Boys JV
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity
7:00 pm - Boys Varsity

Re-enrollment for 2020-21 School Year Begins Feb. 3

Current family re-enrollment for 1st - 12th grades will begin Monday, February 3rd and are due by Friday, February 14th. Re-enrollment forms will be sent home with your eldest child the week prior. 

Oaks Basketball - Upcoming Home Game Schedule

Friday, January 17 vs KTSI
*White Out Night*

4pm - Boys JV
5:30pm - Girls Varsity
7pm - Boys Varsity

Friday, January 24 vs PCS
*White Out Night*

4pm - Boys JV
5:30pm - Girls Varsity
7pm - Boys Varsity

Friday, January 31 vs NICS
4pm - Girls Varsity

Friday, January 31 - Saturday, February 1
Boys JV Basketball Tournament
Location: TBA

Monday, February 3 vs SCCS
*Senior Night*
4pm - Boys JV
5:30pm - Girls Varsity
7pm - Boys Varsity

Thursday, February 6 - Saturday, February 8
Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Tournaments
Location: The Oaks & Bowdish Middle School

Upcoming Dates

Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]

September 29

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 2

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 3

  • College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]

October 4

  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
  • College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]

October 5

  • College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]

October 6

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]

October 9

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]

October 11

  • College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]

October 13

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 14

  • Father-Son Breakfast [8am]

October 16

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 17

  • College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]

October 18

  • Mid-Term Grades Posted
  • College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]

October 19–20

  • No School
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 21

  • Jr High Volleyball Tournament

October 23

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 25

  • PSAT Test

October 26

  • College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
  • Instrumental Concert [7pm]

October 27

  • Half-Day of School
  • Grandparents' Day
  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [12:15pm]
  • Family Night

October 28

  • JV Volleyball Tournament

October 30

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]

November 2

  • College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]

November 3

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Soccer Tournament
  • Cantabile [3pm]

November 3–4

  • Varsity Volleyball Tournament

Grammar School

There is no news at this time.

Secondary School

Thriving in HS Workshop for 8th & 9th Grade Parents - Tues., Feb. 4

Parents of 8th and 9th grade students are invited to an upcoming workshop presented by Mrs. Lynn Gibson, "Thriving (Not Surviving) in High School: Tips from the Trenches" on Tuesday, February 4 form 6:30-8:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

Thriving Workshop Flyer

High School Protocol - Sat., Feb. 29
- Dress Check Information

A Protocol dress check sign up is now available in the school office. High School ladies may stop by to sign up for a lunch or after school time slot on Tuesdays or Thursdays January 28 through February 11. Available days are Tues., Jan. 28, Thurs., Jan. 30, Tues. Feb. 4, Thurs. Feb. 6, or Tues., Feb. 11. February 13 is reserved for rechecks only. Please direct further questions to Miss Stacey Miller or Mrs. Amy Kim.

Ladies Dress Code
Gentlemen Dress Code

Grammar School

There is no news at this time.

Secondary School

Thriving in HS Workshop for 8th & 9th Grade Parents - Tues., Feb. 4

Parents of 8th and 9th grade students are invited to an upcoming workshop presented by Mrs. Lynn Gibson, "Thriving (Not Surviving) in High School: Tips from the Trenches" on Tuesday, February 4 form 6:30-8:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

Thriving Workshop Flyer

High School Protocol - Sat., Feb. 29
- Dress Check Information

A Protocol dress check sign up is now available in the school office. High School ladies may stop by to sign up for a lunch or after school time slot on Tuesdays or Thursdays January 28 through February 11. Available days are Tues., Jan. 28, Thurs., Jan. 30, Tues. Feb. 4, Thurs. Feb. 6, or Tues., Feb. 11. February 13 is reserved for rechecks only. Please direct further questions to Miss Stacey Miller or Mrs. Amy Kim.

Ladies Dress Code
Gentlemen Dress Code

Upcoming Dates

Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]

September 29

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 2

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 3

  • College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]

October 4

  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
  • College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]

October 5

  • College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]

October 6

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]

October 9

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]

October 11

  • College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]

October 13

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 14

  • Father-Son Breakfast [8am]

October 16

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 17

  • College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]

October 18

  • Mid-Term Grades Posted
  • College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]

October 19–20

  • No School
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 21

  • Jr High Volleyball Tournament

October 23

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 25

  • PSAT Test

October 26

  • College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
  • Instrumental Concert [7pm]

October 27

  • Half-Day of School
  • Grandparents' Day
  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [12:15pm]
  • Family Night

October 28

  • JV Volleyball Tournament

October 30

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]

November 2

  • College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]

November 3

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Soccer Tournament
  • Cantabile [3pm]

November 3–4

  • Varsity Volleyball Tournament