The Oaks Coffee Bar Open Fridays [7:30–8:20am]

The Oaks Ambassadors are looking forward to serving you on Fridays at The Oaks Coffee Bar. Stop by the newly opened Oaks Coffee Shop to purchase a drink and a treat, and fellowship with other Oaks families. Offerings include coffee, Italian sodas, and donuts. Cash, check, and Venmo accepted.

Basketball Senior Night & Family Night – Fri., Jan. 23

*Senior Night

Join us Friday, January 23rd, as we honor our incredible senior athletes during Senior Night for varsity basketball. We will be celebrating our two senior ladies, Clara McEachran and Ellie Williams, along with our senior boy, Jim Doster. This is a meaningful opportunity for our school community to thank these seniors for all they've brought to our basketball program and to celebrate them as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. The ceremony will take place just before each varsity game–don't miss this chance to support and encourage our seniors! Go Oaks!

*Family Night

Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks basketball teams as they take on Christian Center School on Friday, January 23. For $8 per person (family maximum - $35) you will receive a pulled pork 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 sign up on the Basketball Family Night Volunteer Sheet. Questions can be directed to Athletics Director, Colin Williams. 

Pulled Pork Dinner served from 5–7pm

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

Family Night Volunteer Sign-up

*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! 

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Jan. 29
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.

Lost & found items will be set out on Thursday. Please stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day. Thank you to all who come by the office to find missing belongings prior to them being placed out. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low. 

Last Day of Semester - Fri., Jan. 30
*12:30pm Cantabile – 12:45pm Early Dismissal – 3pm Office Closes

Friday, January 30 is the last day of the 1st semester of school. As such, all students will be dismissed at 12:45pm, following a 12:30 Cantabile. Please note, there will not be pizza hot lunch this day and the school office will close early, at 3pm.

Current Family Priority Applications Now Open
Register new students for JrK–12th grades by Jan. 31

Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade priority registration for current school families is now open. To begin the enrollment process for your child (new students only), 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 (additional 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.

Continuous Enrollment
'26-'27 Student Withdrawal Forms Due by Jan. 31

The 2026-27 enrollment season has now begun. Current junior kindergarten through 11th grade students will be automatically enrolled for the upcoming school year. Any families desiring to unenroll for the 2026–27 school year should complete the Student Withdrawal Form on Annasis by January 31.

Please read the Continuous Enrollment Letter and Information for complete details regarding 2026-27 enrollment. This information has been sent home with your child, so please check those backpacks.

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

It's time to place your February 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. 

February 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
February Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
March Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Welcome Wednesdays!
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–Mar.4 [8:30–11:30am] *RSVP online

Wednesday mornings during February (and the first Wednesday of March) The Oaks is introducing Welcome Wednesdays! This is an opportunity for your friends and family who may be interested in learning more about The Oaks to come by for a tour, ask questions and pick up an application (if interested). Please share the Welcome Wednesday RSVP Form with those you believe would like to attend. You are always welcome to stop by, or call the school office at 509-536-5955, for more information. We look forward to welcoming your guests.

Welcome Wednesdays
8:30–11:30am
February 4th, 11th, 25th, & March 4th

The Oaks Theater Presents Mary Poppins
Fri.–Sat., May 22–23 at the Myrtle Woldson Perfoming Arts Center
*Ticket Sales Begin Tues., Jan. 27 @ 7am

Congratulations to the cast of Mary Poppins! The directing team was delighted by the talent and enthusiasm shown in auditions. You exceeded their expectations in both numbers and talent, and they are heartbroken not to be able to cast everyone. The Directing Team hopes and prays that you all will continue to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty as a part of Oaks Theater in the future.

This year's Spring Musical cast are:

Bert–JD Doster; George–Colin Alvis; Winifred–Gracie Singer; Jane–Claire Dunn; Michael–Cal Staley; Mary Poppins–Kyrie Hertz; Miss Andrew–Elena Thompson; Mrs. Brill–Gracie Funchess; Maid–Xio Doster; Robertson Ay–Evan Kaiserman; Mrs. Corry–Louella Dowers; Chairman–Cedric Schultz; Von Hussler–Luke Van Horn; Northbrook–Brock Sherle; Bird Woman–Sophia Funchess; Katie Nanna–Mairenn DeRuyter; Policeman–Titus DesRoches; Miss Lark–Christine Brodersen; Adm. Boom–John Lee; Park Keeper–Colin Foster; Neleus–Reagan DeRuyter (Dance Captain); Qu. Victoria–Maelin McCauley; Miss Smythe–Carolyn Gardner; Annie–Madelyn Glantz; Fannie–Olivia Fouché; Valentine–Hugh Dowers; Teddy Bear–Jordan Oswald; Mr. Punch–James DesRoches; Doll–Mckayla Funchess

Additional Ensemble Appearances
(park-goers, bankers, toys, chimney sweeps, etc.)

Rainee Morrison-Shores; Emily Jones; Charles Dowers; Joseph Wood; Jude Krentel; Owen Stahlman; Asher Isaac; Winifred Tate; Callahan Jones; Olivia Reeves; Miles Mosback; Clara Knowlton; Kes Greenburg; Brock Dowers

Grammar Ensemble

Rose DesRoches; Ryan Dodson; Graham McCauley; Ruth Mosback; Clementine Dimeler; Felicity Doster; Kaden Dowers; Scarlette Dowers; Noble Grammer; Afton Kuntz; Rogue McGuffin; Nora Schultz; Adeline Stachofsky; Martyn Tate; Whitney Tilton; Adelaide Topp; Eleanor Bauder; Lillian Brodersen; Aislinn DeRuyter; Eli Escalera-Alton; Maggie Hvattum; Macey Lundt; Perryrose Pruchnic; Camille Shanklin

Rehearsals Begin Feb. 9
Parent Meeting - Thurs., Feb. 12 [5:15pm]

Mary Poppins rehearsals begin the week of February 9. A Parent/Cast Meeting will be held in the Choir Room on Thursday, February 12 at 5:15pm. Congratulations to the entire cast!

Upcoming Evening Open House - Tues., Feb. 10 [5–6:30pm]
*RSVP online

The next open house of the season is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, February 10. This open house will begin at 5:00pm, followed by the Instrumental Concert at 6:30pm in the Great Hall. 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:
Tues., Feb. 10 [5–6:30pm];
Tues., Mar. 10 [9–11am]

Instrumental Concert - Tues., Feb. 10 [6:30pm]

All are invited to attend The Oaks Instrumental Concert Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall. Come and be blessed by a tapestry of beautiful music provided by The Oaks Band and Strings Students.

Talent Show – Fri., Feb. 27 [6:30pm] *Auditions Wed. & Thurs., Feb. 4 & 5 [3:15–4:30pm]

The Oaks Talent show will be held in the Great Hall on Friday, February 27 at 6:30pm. All Oaks students, staff, and current parents are invited to audition Wednesday and Thursday, February 4th and 5th from 3:10 to 4:30pm in the orchestra room. Stop by Mr. Eyestone's office (across from the choir room) anytime prior to sign up for auditions and please read the Talent Show Information Sheet for further details.

Save the Date! Evening of Provision - Fri., Apr. 24 [6pm]

You are invited to an Evening of Provision on 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 you will not want to miss. Ticket information coming soon. Questions may be directed to Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.

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. 

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

Basketball Tournaments
MCL Boys JV Tournament - Fri. & Sat., Jan. 30 & 31

The Oaks has the privilege of hosting the Mountain Christian League schools for the boys JV Basketball Tournament on Friday and Saturday, January 30th and 31st. The Oaks has been blessed with arguably the nicest gym and facilities in the league, giving us the tremendous opportunity to be great hosts and provide excellent hospitality. 

*Sign-up to Volunteer

As the host school, we have lots of opportunities to serve and show hospitality to our broader community. If you'd like to lend a hand and have some fun with friends please sign up to help.

JV Basketball Tournament Volunteer Sign-up

MCL Boys & Girls Varsity Tournaments - Thurs.–Sat., Feb. 5–7

We will have a similar opportunity the following week (February 5–7) when we again host the boys and girls MCL Varsity Basketball Tournaments here at The Oaks.

Admission for MCL tournaments is always free! The atmosphere is festive and electric, and very family friendly. All tournament details can be found on the Mountain Christian League website.

See you at the games!