June 18–24, 2026
Current School News
Current School News
June 18–24, 2026
A Thought To Savor
"The Bible is not a book of religion. It's a worldview–a comprehensive framework for understanding all of reality."
– Nancy Pearcey
All School
2026-27 Tuition: Auto Withdrawal – July 5
*Set-up Payment Method by Thurs., June 25
For the 2026-27 school year, all tuition will be auto withdrawn through Annasis. If you have not completed the process of setting up your ACH bank account in Annasis please do so immediately. The next step in the process is to set-up your payment method in the Manage Subscriptions screen. Please be sure to set up your payment method no later than Thursday, June 25. Credit card payments for tuition will incur a 3% processing fee. The first tuition payment for the 2026-27 school year will be withdrawn on July 5.
Step 1:
ACH Bank Set-up in Annasis
*NEW IN ANNASIS:
Each family must set-up, bank info from previous system does not carry over
Step 2:
Set-up Payment Method in Manage Subscriptions
Due by Thurs., June 25
Credit card processing fee of 3%
First payment withdrawn July 5
Summer Office Hours: Jun. 22–Sept. 3
Monday – Thursday (closed Fridays)
9am to 1pm
*Closed June 29–July 3
Fourth Quarter Report Cards Available Fri., Jun. 19 [3:30pm] *Report cards & transcripts are withheld for outstanding fees.
The 4th quarter report cards will be posted on Annasis Friday, June 19 at 3:30pm. To view your child's report card, log into your Annasis parent portal, click the Report Card tab and select 4th quarter (K–6th) or 2nd Semester (7–12th). Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any questions. *Please note that report cards and transcripts are withheld if there are any outstanding fees.
CLT Test Results Available
The CLT Test results are now available for those 3rd through 8th grade students who participated in the April testing. If you would like to receive your child's results please complete the CLT Test Result Request form on Annasis.
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).
SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE OAKS
Pickleball Open Gym [Adult Co-ed] – Summer Wed., Through Aug.19
*REGISTER TODAY!
This summer, Oaks parents, alumni, and staff are invited to co-ed Pickleball Open Gym times on Wednesday evenings.
Conservatory Summer Lessons
*Registration 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.
Upcoming Dates
June 19
- Report Cards Posted [3:30pm]
June 22
- Summer Office Hours Begin [Mon.–Thurs., 9am–1pm]
June 22–25
- Musical Theater Mini Intensive (3rd–12th grades) [1–4pm]
June 29–July 3
- School Office Closed
June 29–July 2
- Soccer Camp (6–8th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
July 6–9
- Percussion Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Soccer Camp (2nd–5th grades) [9–11am]
- Photography (9th grade–adult) [9–11am]
- Drawing Class (6–12th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
July 8
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 13–16
- Children's Art Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Girls Basketball Camp (7–12th grades) [9–11am]
- Kickball & Field Games (2nd–8th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
- Boys Basketball Camp (6–8th grades) [3–5pm]
July 15
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 22
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 27–30
- Musical Theater Summer Intensive (3rd–12th grades) [9am–4pm]
July 29
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
August 3–6
- This Little Light of Mine: Musical Theater Camp (8–18yrs) [1–4pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Summer Reading Letters
All 5–6th grade Oaks students and parent will receive a summer reading letter from your teacher. Below are each of the letters for your reference.
- 5th Grade – Mr. Thomas Kolarsky & Mrs. Lacey Hvattum – Summer Reading Letter
- 6th Grade – Mr. Kevin Kimball – Summer Reading Letter
6th Grade Insect Collection Letter
6th grade parents will receive an Insect Collection letter from your science teacher. Below is this letter for your reference.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Summer Reading Letters
All 7–12th grade Oaks students and parent will receive a summer reading letter from your Literature/Traditio teacher. Below are each of the letters for your reference.
- 7th Grade – Mrs. Lorraine Bursese – Summer Reading Letter
- 8th Grade – Mr. Greyson Gold & Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter
- 9th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter
- 10th Grade – Mr. Ben Tate & Mr. Matt Chastain – Summer Reading Letter
- 11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter
- 12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter
2026-27 Field Trips: Mount St Helens (7th) & Yellowstone (9th)
Looking forward to the 2026-27 school year, the science department is planning the Yellowstone and Mount St Helens field trips for the incoming 7th and 9th graders. Parents with children in these classes should have registered your child and any parents planning to attend through Annasis. A $150 deposit per participant is due at the time of registration. For further information, please refer to the letter sent home via Annasis.
Yellowstone Field Trip (9th Grade)
September 8–11
Registration & Details
Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 22–25
Registration & Details
Grand Tour
The Class of 2027 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be participating in one final Grand Tour class.
Tues., Aug. 4 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
Class of 2027 Grand Tour Dates: Aug. 11–22
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Class of 2027 College Application Boot Camp
Tues.–Fri., Sept. 8–11
Registration Now Open!
College Advisor, Mrs. Lynn Gibson, will once again be hosting the annual College Application Boot Camp to help the rising seniors get a jump start on the application process before heading into the senior year. All participants must register by August 1.
College Boot Camp Registration
Helpful Link:
June Scripture Memory
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
– Psalm 23
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Summer Reading Letters
All 5–6th grade Oaks students and parent will receive a summer reading letter from your teacher. Below are each of the letters for your reference.
- 5th Grade – Mr. Thomas Kolarsky & Mrs. Lacey Hvattum – Summer Reading Letter
- 6th Grade – Mr. Kevin Kimball – Summer Reading Letter
6th Grade Insect Collection Letter
6th grade parents will receive an Insect Collection letter from your science teacher. Below is this letter for your reference.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Summer Reading Letters
All 7–12th grade Oaks students and parent will receive a summer reading letter from your Literature/Traditio teacher. Below are each of the letters for your reference.
- 7th Grade – Mrs. Lorraine Bursese – Summer Reading Letter
- 8th Grade – Mr. Greyson Gold & Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter
- 9th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter
- 10th Grade – Mr. Ben Tate & Mr. Matt Chastain – Summer Reading Letter
- 11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter
- 12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter
2026-27 Field Trips: Mount St Helens (7th) & Yellowstone (9th)
Looking forward to the 2026-27 school year, the science department is planning the Yellowstone and Mount St Helens field trips for the incoming 7th and 9th graders. Parents with children in these classes should have registered your child and any parents planning to attend through Annasis. A $150 deposit per participant is due at the time of registration. For further information, please refer to the letter sent home via Annasis.
Yellowstone Field Trip (9th Grade)
September 8–11
Registration & Details
Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 22–25
Registration & Details
Grand Tour
The Class of 2027 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be participating in one final Grand Tour class.
Tues., Aug. 4 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
Class of 2027 Grand Tour Dates: Aug. 11–22
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Class of 2027 College Application Boot Camp
Tues.–Fri., Sept. 8–11
Registration Now Open!
College Advisor, Mrs. Lynn Gibson, will once again be hosting the annual College Application Boot Camp to help the rising seniors get a jump start on the application process before heading into the senior year. All participants must register by August 1.
College Boot Camp Registration
Helpful Link:
Upcoming Dates
June 19
- Report Cards Posted [3:30pm]
June 22
- Summer Office Hours Begin [Mon.–Thurs., 9am–1pm]
June 22–25
- Musical Theater Mini Intensive (3rd–12th grades) [1–4pm]
June 29–July 3
- School Office Closed
June 29–July 2
- Soccer Camp (6–8th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
July 6–9
- Percussion Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Soccer Camp (2nd–5th grades) [9–11am]
- Photography (9th grade–adult) [9–11am]
- Drawing Class (6–12th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
July 8
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 13–16
- Children's Art Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Girls Basketball Camp (7–12th grades) [9–11am]
- Kickball & Field Games (2nd–8th grades) [11:30am–1:30pm]
- Boys Basketball Camp (6–8th grades) [3–5pm]
July 15
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 22
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
July 27–30
- Musical Theater Summer Intensive (3rd–12th grades) [9am–4pm]
July 29
- Pickleball Open Gym (Adult Co-ed) [6:30–8pm]
August 3–6
- This Little Light of Mine: Musical Theater Camp (8–18yrs) [1–4pm]
