Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
Tues.–Fri., June 9–12

Lands' End will be providing an array of uniform samples the last few days of school, Tuesday through Friday, June 9 through 12. These samples will be available in the gym during regular office hours for families to come by and try on to find the best sizing. Please be sure to check in at the front office prior to heading over to the gym.

Try-Before-You-Buy Event Flyer

Lost & Found  – Fri., June 12

Lost & found items will be set out in the Great Hall through Friday's picnic. Be sure to stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. These items will remain set out through the all-school picnic and then all unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated. Thank you to all who have come by the office to find missing belongings throughout the school year. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low.

Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony
*Fri., June 12 [7pm] – The Oaks Great Hall

All are encouraged to attend The Oaks' Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 12 at 7pm in The Oaks Great Hall with a reception to follow. Doors open at 6:30pm. A livestream will be available on The Oaks' Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.

Ceremony & Event Etiquette Reminders

The final weeks of school are filled with many joyous and celebratory events. As a courtesy to all, below are a few reminders as we seek to honor and celebrate our students in their various endeavors.

• Attire for the all school events is as follows:
  • Conservatory Spring Recitals - business casual (student performers wear formal uniform)
  • Awards Ceremony & Senior Assembly – business casual (students wear formal uniform)
  • Graduation – semi-formal (9–11th grade students wear formal uniform)
• Silence cell phones and electronic devices
• Remain seated and quiet while the ceremony is in progress. If needed, please exit and re-enter quietly between speeches, etc.
• Plan to stay for entire event
• Plan ahead, restroom breaks should occur before and after events
• Children should be under parent supervision at all times during the ceremonies, events, and receptions

Thank you for helping to elevate these events for the good of the students and the honoring of one another.

Last Day of School Details - Fri. June 12

The last day of the 2025-26 school year is now here. Please see the details for the day below.

8:30am
Cleaning
Staff and 5–11th grade students will be participating in end-of-year cleaning and maintenance.

11:30am
End-of-Year Cantabile
All current students, parents, '26–'27 new families, and staff are invited to conclude the year together in song. There will be a special recognition of the graduates during this extended Cantabile.

12:00pm
End-of-Year School Picnic
All current students, parents, '26–'27 new families, and staff are invited to a picnic lunch. Please RSVP on the End-of-Year Picnic RSVP.

End-of-Year Event Help Needed

The end of the 2025-26 school year is here! Mrs. Beth Schultz, The Oaks' Events Coordinator would still happily accept additional help. If you are willing and available, please sign up. Please feel free to contact Beth Schultz with any questions.

End-of-Year Events Volunteer Sign-up

Library Books Due by Fri., June 12

2026–27 Family Handbook & Uniform Policy Now Available
*Please read prior to start of '26–'27 school year

The 2026-27 Family Handbook, including the 2026-27 Uniform Policy, has been updated and is now available. Oaks families are asked to read the updated handbook prior to the start of school each year. Printed copies are available in the school office.

2026-27 Supply Lists

The supply and literature lists for the upcoming school year are now available on the Supply Lists page, under the Parent tab.

Used Uniforms: Swap on Annasis & Closet in Office

Families with gently used uniform items to donate or sell, may do so either by bringing the items into the school office to donate to the Used Uniform Closet or by posting on The Oaks Uniform Swap on Annasis.

Those looking for "new" old pieces for the fall are welcome to stop by and look through the closet in the school office anytime during regular office hours. There is a $5 donation for any item purchased from the Used Uniform Closet, while Swap prices are determined by the seller.

*Please consult The Oaks 2026-27 Uniform Policy (available June 1) when both buying and selling uniform items. As a preliminary guideline, all clothing items must be embroidered with The Oaks logo & must be Lands' End brand (unless uniform policy states otherwise).

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE OAKS

Pickleball Open Gym [Adult Co-ed] – Summer Wed., June17–Aug.19
*REGISTER TODAY!

This summer, Oaks parents, alumni, and staff are invited to co-ed Pickleball Open Gym times on Wednesday evenings.

Details & Registration

Conservatory Summer Lessons
*Registration Now Open!

Conservatory students continuing with lessons over the summer may now register via Annasis. Summer lesson availability varies by instructor. For further details and to register go to the Events tab and search "Summer Lessons" within the "Conservatory" category or click on the instructor's name below.

Richard Altenbach  |  Brenden Archer  |  Clayton Dungey  |  Marissa Dunn  |  Tobin Eyestone  |  John Gardner  |  Yevgeniy Grechko  |  Mary Loffelbein  |  David Moyer  |  Nursulu Dyikanbaeva  | Christopher Parkin  |  Beth Taylor  |  Gary Woodroof  |  Mary Werry

Summer Camps at The Oaks
*REGISTER TODAY!

A full slate of summer camps at The Oaks are now available for registration, with offerings running from mid-June through August. A range of athletic camps and art programs are available from which to choose. Camps run Monday through Thursday with openings available for incoming 2nd–12th graders from The Oaks, Spokane Classical, CDA Classical, and Christian Center School. All skill levels are welcome. A wide range of options, including half-day camps and "superset" opportunities have been created, allowing students to participate in multiple camps in a single day. Registration is now open with all of the details and registration links available on The Oaks Summer Camps website.

FIND THE RIGHT FIT

Single Camp – $99

3–Camp Bundle – $259

Season Pass – $399

AVAILABLE CAMPS – Details & Registration

• Ballet
• Band
• Basketball
• Children's Art
• Drawing
• Field Day Olympics
• Jazz Band
• Kickball & Field Games
• Musical Theater
• Percussion
• Photography
• Quilting
• Soccer
• Stained Glass
• Voice
• Volleyball

This Little Light of Mine: A Musical Theater Camp for Children with Special Educational Needs
Mon.–Thurs., Aug. 3–6 [9–11am]

This Little Light of Mine is a Christian musical theater camp, now in it's 3rd year, is specifically for kids with special needs. Designed for children 8–18 years to learn the basics of singing, dancing, acting, auditioning, and performing, this is a 4-day camp August 3rd through 6th from 9:00 to 11:00am concluding with a showcase and cast wrap party on Thursday, August 6. Further details and registration are available on The Oaks Summer Camps website. For questions, please email ThisLittleLightSpokane@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE: The Oaks' 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk - Sat, Sept. 19 [8:30am] *Registration Coming Soon!

DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
TIME: 8:30am
AGES: 1–100+
STARTING LINE: The Oaks - 11711 E 24th Ave - Spokane Valley, WA

This community event is designed to have fun, as well as raise funds for the school. A donation of $25 per racer is suggested & may be covered by the participant or through sponsorships. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and refreshments at the end of the race. The registration site, with further details, will be available soon. Please email Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss, with any questions.

The Oaks Fun Run