Basketball Senior Night: Oaks vs SAC - Fri., Jan. 24

Join us Friday, January 24th, as we honor our incredible senior athletes during Senior Night for varsity basketball. We will be celebrating our two senior ladies, Sarah Love and Sammie Palpant, along with our four senior boys, Bobby Bailey, Daniel Bursese, Cole Harken, and Noah Mattson. 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!

Bridal Shower for Miss Emily Woodroof - Fri., Jan. 24 [3:30–5pm]

All Oaks ladies are invited to attend a bridal shower open house honoring Emily Woodroof on Friday, January 24th between 3:30 and 5:00pm in the Conference Room. Please see the Bridal Shower Invitation for further information.

Protocol Help Needed – Fri. & Sat. - Jan. 24 & 25

The Oaks has been blessed with many generous volunteers making our community events possible. What a joy it is to work alongside one another. As such, Beth Schultz, Activities Coordinator, is asking any parents (or grandparents) to come help if you're able with the upcoming Protocol event. Please use the Protocol Event: Rhetoric School Winter Ball sign-up to see the available slots and feel free to contact Beth with any questions.

Lands' End  Sale – Through Jan. 26

Through January 26 save 20% off most School Uniform styles & 40% off select School Uniform bottoms
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: QUIZ – Pin: 2358

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Jan. 30
*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. 

Current Family Priority Applications for 2025-26
Register for JrK, K & 1st–12th grades by Jan. 31

Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st–12th grade priority registration for current school families is open through January 31. To enroll your junior kindergartner, kindergartner, or new student in 1st–12th grades for the 2025-26 school year please complete the 2025-26 Current Family Priority Application, available under Forms in Jupiter.

Continuous Enrollment
'25-'26 Student Withdrawal Forms Due by Fri., Jan. 31

The 2025-26 enrollment season has now begun. Current kindergarten through 11th grade students will be automatically enrolled for the upcoming school year. Current junior kindergarten students must complete the priority application form on Jupiter to enroll for kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year. Any families desiring to unenroll for the 2025-26 school year should complete the Student Withdrawal Form on Jupiter by Friday, January 31.

Please read the Continuous Enrollment Letter and Information for complete details regarding 2025-26 enrollment. This information has also be sent home with your child, so please check those backpacks.

Last Day of Semester - Fri., Jan. 31
*12:30pm Cantabile – 12:45pm Early Dismissal 

Friday, January 31 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.

The Oaks Theatre Presents Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Ticket Sales Begin Feb. 3

Congratulations to the cast of Cinderella! All who auditioned did a wonderful job and you blessed the directors by your efforts! This year's Spring Musical cast of Cinderella are:

Ella - Sarah Love; Topher - Colin Foster; Marie - Grace Kaiserman; Madame - Elena Thompson; Charlotte - Kyrie Hertz; Gabrielle - Gracie Singer; Jean-Michel - Bobby Bailey; Sebastian - Colin Alvis; Lord Pinkleton 1 - David Wendt; Lord Pinkleton 2 - Noah Mattson; Lord Pinkleton 3 - Ben Schultz; Duchess 1 - Beatrice Wiens; Lady 1 - Samantha Palpant; Lady 2 - Klara Sana; Guest 1 - Julia Maier; Guest 2- Goldie Tasche; Guest - KC Hughes; Duchess 1 - Ava Morris; Lord 1 - John Lee; Lord 2 - Jonathan Rickert; Duchess 2 - Marienn DeRuyter; Duchess 3 - Aimee Cook; Duchess 4 - Nadia Welch; Duchess 5 - Anna Garriques; Footman - Cedric Schultz; Coachman - Luke Pearce

Knights - KC Hughes, Bobby Bailey, Noah Mattson, David Wendt, Ben Schultz, Jonathan Rickert, Charles Dowers, Cedric Schultz, Luke Pearce, David Eichner

Townspeople (Logic & Rhetoric Ladies) - Natalie Kimm, Olivia Dimeler, Winifred Tate, Carrie Gardner, Emma Cook, Trinity Brodersen, Madison Pearce, Hannah Wittenkeller, Finley Hertz, Rebecca Garriques, Lucianna Curran, Xiomara Doster, Christine Brodersen, Louella Dowers, Rainee Morrison-Shores, Nadia Welch, Aimee Cook, Anna Garriques, Marienn DeRuyter, Ava Morris, Klara Sana, Goldie Tasche, Julia Maier, Samantha Palpant, Beatrice Wiens

Townspeople (Logic & Rhetoric Gentlemen) - David Eichner, John Lee, Charles Dowers, Cedric Schultz, Ben Schultz, KC Hughes, Jonathan Rickert

Grammar Cast - Anastasia Oswald, Ryan Dodson, Cyrus Van Dyken, Camilla Skornyakov, Kaden Dowers, Martyn Tate, Felicity Doster, Valerie Skornyakov, Scarlette Dowers, Nora Schultz, Rogue McGuffin, Afton Kuntz, Claire Dunn, Lillian Brodersen, Eli Escalera-Alton, Macey Lundt, Brynn Rodgers, Olivia Fouché, Jordan Oswald, Brock Dowers, Hugh Dowers, Naomi Brodersen, Lilliana Curran, Jack Schaefer, Makayla Pearce

Cinderella rehearsals begin Tuesday, February 11th with a full cast read-through after school and a parent/cast meeting following at 4:45pm. Congratulations to the entire cast!

Friday Pizza Lunch – Feb. Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Feb. 5

It's time to place your monthly Pizza Lunch Order. All orders must be submitted by 3pm, the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday Pizza Lunch of the month. The form will be locked after this time. Please call the office prior to the due date if you have questions or need to make modifications to your order. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

Talent Show – Fri., Feb. 28 [6:30pm] *Auditions Wed. & Thurs., Feb. 5 & 6 [3:15–4:15pm]

The Oaks Talent show will be held in the Great Hall on Friday, February 28 at 6:30pm. All Oaks students, staff, and current parents are invited to audition Wednesday and Thursday, February 5th and 6th from 3:15 to 4:15pm in the orchestra room. Stop by the choir or orchestra rooms anytime prior to sign up for auditions.

Upcoming Open House - Tues., Feb. 11
*RSVP online

At the first open house of the season we hosted 13 families interested in classical Christian education. Our next open house is set for Tuesday, February 11. Help spread the word and invite interested friends and family 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:
Tuesday, February 11 [9–11am] Tuesday, March 11 [9–11am] Open House Flyer

Statement on AI (Artificial Intelligence)

As mentioned in the Head of School Update email (sent January 15), The Oaks has developed a statement outlining our position as a Christ-centered academic institution on Artificial Intelligence in the education space. The use of AI for students at The Oaks short-circuits the cultivation of skills and the sequence of our curriculum. Please take a moment to read the statement as we head into the 2nd semester. This will be added to the Family Handbook soon.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Statement

Volunteer to Serve Friday Pizza Lunch

Those who are interested in helping with Friday pizza lunches, please sign-up using the link below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions (contact info. is available on the Family Directory).

• January Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
• February Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Reminder: All Parents & Guests Check-in at Office

Please remember that all parents and guests are to check in at the front office when on The Oaks campus. Thank you for helping to keep this a safe and friendly environment for all.

2025-26 Significant Dates Calendar Now Available

Looking forward to the next school year, below are a few key dates. The Oaks Significant Dates Calendar for 2025-26 is now available on the Calendar page, under the Parent tab. Below are a few of the pertinent dates for next school year.

• First Day of School – Friday, September 12, 2025
• Thanksgiving Break – November 24–28, 2025
• Christmas Break – December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026
• Mid-Winter Break – February 16–20, 2026
• Spring Break – April 13–17, 2026
• Graduation & Last Day of School – June 12, 2026

Basketball Season

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

Free admission for any Oaks student wearing their green Oaks sweatshirt to a home game Monday through Thursday. This offer does not apply to Friday games or Family Nights. Grammar school students must be accompanied by an adult at all Oaks events.

Upcoming Home Games:

• Jan. 23 – The Oaks vs CCP
• Jan. 24 – The Oaks vs SAC (Senior Night)
• Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 – JV Basketball Tournament
• Feb. 3 – The Oaks vs NICS - Game Times: 6pm & 7:30pm (No JV)
• Feb. 6, 7, & 8 – Varsity Basketball Tournament

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

For the complete schedule please reference the Basketball page.

Wear your Oaks green and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. WE ARE... THE OAKS!

Basketball Tournaments
MCL Boys JV Tournament - Fri. & Sat., Jan. 31 & Feb. 1

The Oaks has the privilege of hosting the Mountain Christian League schools for the boys JV Basketball Tournament on Friday and Saturday, January 31st and February 1st! 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.

MCL Boys & Girls Varsity Tournaments - Thurs.–Sat., Feb. 6–8

We will have a similar opportunity the following week (February 6–8) 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!

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