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.

Donuts Only at this Friday's Coffee Bar - Fri., Jan. 31

Since the Coffee Bar baristas/rhetoric students have semester exams, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Schnell will be selling donuts only at The Oaks' coffee bar on Friday, January 31. The baristas look forward to serving you again fully on Friday, February 7.

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.

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!

The Oaks Theatre Presents Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Ticket Sales Begin 8am Feb. 3 (link on home page)

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, Grace Rodgers, 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!

Used Uniform Sale - Wed., Feb. 5 [3–4pm]

Oaks parent, Kristen Bailey, is once again coordinating a used uniform sale on Wednesday, February 5 from 3:00 to 4:00pm. If you are interested in selling or purchasing items please read the details below.

• Selling Uniform Items: On Wed., Feb. 5, marked tubs will be available in the Great Hall beginning at 8am to drop off uniform items for sale. Each item being sold should already be in a gallon zip lock bag with an index card stating the following: (1) your name; (2) the item; (3) the size & gender; (4) the price; and (5) your Venmo/Paypal address or QR code (opt).
• Buying Uniform Items: Used uniform items will be available for purchase in the Great Hall on Wed., Feb. 5 from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Please bring cash (small bills appreciated) or check to make your purchases.
• Uniform Handbook: Please consult The Oaks 2024-25 Uniform Policy for both buying and selling uniform items. Copies will be available for reference at the sale.

Any further questions may be directed to Kristen Bailey (contact info. available in the family directory or school office). If you are willing and available to help with this sale please see the Uniform Sale Volunteer Signup.

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.

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).

• February Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Talent Show – Fri., Feb. 28 [6:30pm] *Auditions Wed. & Thurs., Feb. 5 & 6 [3:10–4:30pm]

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 3:10 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.

Second Quarter Report Cards Posted - Fri., Feb. 7

The 2nd quarter report cards will be posted on Jupiter Friday, February 7. To view your child's report card, log into your Jupiter parent portal and select Report Card from the menu. Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any Jupiter questions. 

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

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. Grammar school students must be accompanied by an adult at all Oaks events.

Upcoming Home Games:

• 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!

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