May 21–27, 2026
Current School News
Current School News
May 21–27, 2026
A Thought To Savor
"There is no way to use non-Christian language and logic to arrive at Christian utterances, conclusions, and behavior."
– Greg L. Bahnsen
All School
The Oaks Theater Presents Mary Poppins
Fri.–Sat., May 22–23 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Last Chance to Purchase Tickets!
Tickets are still on sale for this year's spring musical, Mary Poppins, but they are selling fast. You won't want to miss your opportunity to see this show. Individual tickets, as well as box seats, are available for purchase on the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center website. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, if still available. Several shows are almost sold out, so it is highly recommended to purchase online.
Check out The Oaks Facebook page for some fun sneak peeks!
Opportunity to Usher
The Oaks Theater Department is looking for a few more ushers for their production of Mary Poppins Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23. If you are interested, please use the Usher Sign-up to volunteer. Arrival time is 45 minutes prior to each showing. For further information please email development@theoakscca.org.
Memorial Day - No School - Mon., May 25
There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day.
Tuesday Cantabile - Tues., May 26 [8:15am]
Cantabile will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:15am as we begin our week together after the long weekend.
Lands' End Memorial Day Sale – Through May 26
Memorial Day Savings! – 30% off School Uniforms
Code: MEMORIAL30
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Lands' End E-catalog
Mousetrap Cars in the Great Hall - Mon., June 1 [1–3pm] Eighth Grade Physical Science
All are invited to come see as the 8th grade physical science class puts their mousetrap cars to the test in the Great Hall on Monday, June 1 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Last year one of these contraptions almost made it out the front doors (after starting at the stage)! Will anyone make it further this year? Come find out for yourself and join in on the fun.
Conservatory Student Spring Recitals
Tues.–Thurs., June 2–4 [4pm, 5:30pm & 7pm]
All are welcome to attend any of the nine Conservatory student recitals in the Great Hall Tuesday through Thursday, June 2–4 at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00pm. Come enjoy beautiful music as the Conservatory students culminate this year's work in each of their particular disciplines.
Conservatory Year-End Dance Recital
Fri., June 5 [5:30pm] @ *ONE Church
All are invited to the Conservatory Year-End Dance Recital at *ONE Church on Friday, June 5 at 5:30pm. Come enjoy the artistry of dance as these students culminate the year's work.
Formal Uniform Thursday – June 11
With the Awards Ceremony and Senior Assembly on Thursday, June 11, all students will wear their formal uniform for the day's festivities.
Awards Ceremony – Thurs., June 11 [8:30am]
The Oaks' annual end-of-year awards ceremony will be held in the Great Hall beginning at 8:30am on Thursday, June 11. Parents are always encouraged and welcomed to attend.
Senior Assembly – Thurs., June 11 [2:00pm]
The Oaks' Senior Assembly will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 2:00pm in the Great Hall. All are invited to come and be encouraged by the Class of 2026 as they exhort the student body in this traditional event.
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.
Last Day of School Details - Fri. June 12
*All School Picnic RSVPs due by Fri., June 5
The last day of the 2025-26 school year is only a few weeks away. 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 by Friday, June 5.
End-of-Year Event Help Needed
The end of the 2025-26 school year is quickly approaching and there are many events taking place the last few weeks of school. As such, Mrs. Beth Schultz, The Oaks' Events Coordinator is seeking volunteers to help in various ways. 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
Mid-term Grades Available
Mid-term grades are available to view on Annasis. Grades may be viewed on the Classes tab in Annasis. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.
Library Book Check-Out
*Any Oaks student who has the Library Guidelines Disclaimer signed may now check out books.
The library has begun the process of checking out books! Any Oaks students who have the Library Guidelines Disclaimer signed may now check out books on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3–4pm thanks to volunteer librarian, Mrs. Rachel Griffin. Students in 8th grade and below must be accompanied by a parent to check out a book during these times. What a blessing to be able to officially open this space and use it as designed. Thank you to all who have worked diligently and volunteered to make it possible.
Library Dates – Spring 2026
Study Hours | 7:30am–5:00pm
Book Check-out Hours | Mondays & Wednesdays | 3–4pm
Memorial Day | Library Closed | May 25
Free Books Available
As the librarians cull through books for The Oaks' library shelves, there are some books that do not meet the library standards for one reason or another. These books are placed on the bookshelves in the small hallway leading to the admin offices, off of the east wing, across from the main floor restrooms. Please feel free to take what you'd like to add to your home library.
Tissues Needed
How many sneezes and coughs and ker-chews?
How many nose wipes?
And tear drops?
A few.
How many damp wads
Get thrown in the basket?
The trash can, the waste pile?
The used-tissue casket?
How many wipes on your poor, drippy snout?
How many pulls till the box just runs out?
Who says it matters?
You run out, and then...
You go to the store for a new box again.
"Tissue Box" by Denise Rodgers
Between winter colds and spring allergies, the school tissue supply has dwindled remarkably. If you are able to provide a box or two to help replenish these supplies for the remainder of the year, staff and students alike would be grateful. Please drop off any donations to the school office at your convenience. Thank you!
Friday Pizza Lunch – Weekly Orders Close Each Thursday at 10am
*June Order Available on Weekly Order
Pizza Lunch Orders are available on a weekly basis through Events on Annasis. Each week orders are due before 10:00am on Thursday prior to Friday's pizza lunch. Because there is only one pizza Friday in June, any orders for June should also be placed through the weekly order option as well.
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.
May/June Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
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
- Soccer
- Stained Glass
- Quilting
- 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
May 21
- AM Activity Day
May 22
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
May 22–23
- The Oaks presents Mary Poppins
May 25
- Memorial Day (No School)
May 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
May 26–29
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Trip (5th Grade)
May 27
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
May 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- AM Activity Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
May 30
- Protocol Event: Spring Dance [5–9pm]
June 1
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
- Mandatory Senior Year Preview Meeting [6:30pm]
June 2–4
- Conservatory Student Recitals [4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm]
June 3
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 5
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Conservatory Dance Recital at ONE* Church [5:30pm]
June 5 & 8–10
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 8
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Semester Testing Study Breakfast [8:30–10:30am]
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 9–12
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 10
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 11
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Awards Ceremony [8:30am]
- Senior Lunch w/Head of School, Dean, & Commencement Speaker [11:30am]
- Yearbook Signing [12:30pm]
- Senior Assembly [2pm]
June 12
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Last Day & Cleaning Day (1/2 Day of School) [8:30–11:30am]
- Cantabile & All School Picnic [11:30am]
- Class of 2026 Commencement [7pm]
June 15–18
- Co-Ed Basketball Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Quilting (9th–Adult) [11:30am–1:30pm]
June 16
- Teachers Last Day
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]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
May 26–29
- 5th Grade Oregon Coast Field Trip – Student & Parent Information
June 9
- 2nd Grade Little House Day in Great Hall & North Recess Field [8:30am–3pm]
June 10
- Kindergarten Manito Field Trip & Awards at Manito Park [9am–12pm] – Parent RSVP Due by Thurs., June 4
- Kindergarten Popcorn & Movie in Classroom [1–3pm]
June 11
- Kindergarten Bananas for Reading on East Recess Field [11am–12pm]
- Kindergarten Dismissal [12pm]
- K–4th Grades Last Day of School
K–4th Grade Last Day of School
Thurs., June 11
The last day of school for kindergarten through 4th grade students will be Thursday, June 11, with kindergarten being dismissed at 12pm. As Friday will be a cleaning day, these small ones will not be having school. All are encouraged to come to the End-of-Year Cantabile and Picnic beginning at 11:30am on Friday, June 12.
Please RSVP on the End-of-Year Picnic RSVP by Friday, June 5.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 30 [5–9pm]
Parent Registration Due by Fri., May 22
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 30 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents are also welcome to attend, at a cost of $15 per person. The Spring Dance Registration is available in Annasis. Please be sure to register no later than Friday, May 22 so that we can plan accordingly. Please contact Mrs. Beth Schultz, Events Coordinator with any questions.
Dance Practices:
In preparation for the upcoming Protocol Event, one final dance practice will take place in the gym on Friday, May 29 at 8:30am. Parents are welcome to attend.
Event Schedule:
- 5:00–6:00pm | Fellowship
- 5:30–6:00pm | Class Pictures
- 7th & 8th Grades [5:30pm]
- 9th & 10th Grades [5:40pm]
- 11th & 12th Grades [5:50pm]
- 6:00–9:00pm | Dancing
Semi-formal Attire:
- Gentlemen, your basic attire will be dress slacks (no cargo, patch pockets, or dress jeans); dress shirt; tie (bowtie or necktie); and dress shoes. Jackets are required for 9–12th grade gentlemen and preferred for 7–8th.
- Ladies, your dress is to be tea-length (below the knee & above the ankles); with cap sleeves, wide straps, or sleeves; and dress shoes. Please be mindful that the rigorous nature of the dances naturally necessitates longer skirt lengths, higher neck lines, and the avoidance of clingy or form-fitting pieces; modesty enhances beauty.
- Shoes should be non-marking, comfortable & have enough grip for energetic activity on the slick gymnasium floor, yet still polished & elegant for the occasion (no tennis shoes). Socks, tights, or nylons should be worn with shoes.
Pinterest Look-Book for Gentlemen's Attire Ideas
Pinterest Look-Book for Ladies' Attire Ideas
* Mrs. Kenwyn Trotter is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding appropriate attire for the evening.
Food Help Needed
The Spring Dance committee is looking for volunteers to help provide food for the dancers. If you are willing and available you can sign up below. For more information, please contact Events Coordinator, Beth Schultz.
Spring Dance Food Help sign-up
Junior Thesis Presentations - Tues.–Fri., May 26–29
The junior class has been working faithfully in their Rhetoric class and are ready to present their Junior Theses. They will do so in the upstairs conference room (#203) Tuesday through Friday, May 26 through 29. All are welcome to attend any or all of these presentations.
Tues., May 26 [10:30–11:25am]
Mason Harken
Lily Escalera Alton
Tues., May 26 [2:05–3:00pm]
Brian Wendt
Alessandra Bot
Wed., May 27 [10:30–11:25am]
Cade Palmer
Sophia Funchess
Wed., May 27 [2:05–3:00pm]
Evan Kaiserman
Ava Bot
Thurs., May 28 [10:30–11:25am]
Kate McMorris
Colin Alvis
Thurs., May 28 [2:05–3:00pm]
Luke Van Horn
Cody Bailey
Fri., May 29 [11:05am–12:00pm]*
Peter Schmidt
Ben Schultz
Fri., May 29 [2:15–3:00pm]*
Jonathan Rickert
Charlie Dimeler
*Friday will be on an AM activity schedule, so times are adjusted accordingly and juniors will be released from their 2nd period class to accommodate the time needed for the presentations.
Basketball Open Gym
The Oaks Athletic Department is offering one final after school basketball open gym opportunity for 7–11th grade ladies. This is open to Oaks students whether they played this past season or not. The open gym time is unstructured–no plays, sets or game prep, just competitive basketball with supervision from Coach Lundt. Registration is available in Annasis. This is a free, informal opportunity with a suggested cash donation at the door to help offset the costs of running and caring for the facility. Students do need to sign up in order to participate.
Ladies' Basketball Open Gym (7–11th) – Register Here
- Wed., May 27 [3:15–4:15pm]
Juniors: Mandatory Senior Year Preview Meeting
Mon., June 1 [6:30pm]
All juniors and at least one of their parents should plan to attend this important meeting regarding the senior year. The meeting will be held in the upstairs conference room on Monday, June 1, beginning at 6:30pm.
Rhetoric School Year End Testing - Fri.& Mon.–Wed., June 5, & 8–10
Early Dismissal Disclaimers due by Wed., June 3 [3:30pm]
Once again this year Rhetoric students (10–12th grades) will have an altered schedule to accommodate year end tests during the last days of the term (Friday and Monday through Wednesday, June 5 & 8–10). On these days, Rhetoric students may arrive at school when their assessments begin and may leave once their commitments are completed, provided that their parents have completed the Early Dismissal Permission disclaimer in Annasis. While on campus, students are expected to be in uniform and in their assigned rooms for testing or study hall. The disclaimer must be completed by Wednesday, June 3, at 3:30pm. Students will not be allowed to receive permission for early dismissal after this time, so please plan ahead. Please note that all students will have a full school day on Thursday, June 12, in order to participate in the Awards Ceremony and Senior Assembly. They will be dismissed early on Friday, June 12, following Cantabile and the all-school picnic, but 8th grade and up are asked to return in the evening to participate in the Graduation ceremony.
*Logic School students will have regularly scheduled classes at their regular times & locations, unless denoted otherwise on the schedule.
*Year End Testing Schedule Coming Soon!
Rhetoric School Study Breakfast
Mon., June 8 [8:30am]
Monday morning, June 8 immediately following Cantabile, all Rhetoric students will enjoy breakfast with classmates and teachers in the Great Hall while studying for their upcoming year end testing. Rhetoric students (10–12th grades) should check in with their 1st period teacher on Monday morning, the same as a regular school day. Thank you to all who are making this event possible!
2026-27 Field Trips: Mount St Helens (7th) & Yellowstone (9th)
Registration Now Open!
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 register your child and any parents planning to attend through Annasis at this time. 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 Due by June 8
Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 22–25
Registration Due by June 8
Yearbook Distribution & Signing
Thur., June 11 [12:30pm]
For the second time in The Oaks' 30 years, yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year. As such, Logic & Rhetoric School students will have the opportunity to sign one another's yearbooks in the gym on Thursday, June 11 beginning at 12:30pm. A huge thank you to Mrs. Bursese and her student Yearbook Team for making this possible again this year.
Oaks 8–11th Grade Choir & Orchestra at Graduation
Fri., June 12 [6:30pm arrival]
The 8–11th grade choir & orchestra will be performing several pieces at this year's graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12. All 8–11th grade students should arrive at 6:30pm in their formal uniform for this event.
Grand Tour Classes
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 Grand Tour classes. The schedule for the remaining classes is as follows:
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.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., May 29 – AM Activity Schedule
Dance Practice (7–12th)
Helpful Link:
May Scripture Memory
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.
– Daniel 3:16–18
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
May 26–29
- 5th Grade Oregon Coast Field Trip – Student & Parent Information
June 9
- 2nd Grade Little House Day in Great Hall & North Recess Field [8:30am–3pm]
June 10
- Kindergarten Manito Field Trip & Awards at Manito Park [9am–12pm] – Parent RSVP Due by Thurs., June 4
- Kindergarten Popcorn & Movie in Classroom [1–3pm]
June 11
- Kindergarten Bananas for Reading on East Recess Field [11am–12pm]
- Kindergarten Dismissal [12pm]
- K–4th Grades Last Day of School
K–4th Grade Last Day of School
Thurs., June 11
The last day of school for kindergarten through 4th grade students will be Thursday, June 11, with kindergarten being dismissed at 12pm. As Friday will be a cleaning day, these small ones will not be having school. All are encouraged to come to the End-of-Year Cantabile and Picnic beginning at 11:30am on Friday, June 12.
Please RSVP on the End-of-Year Picnic RSVP by Friday, June 5.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 30 [5–9pm]
Parent Registration Due by Fri., May 22
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 30 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents are also welcome to attend, at a cost of $15 per person. The Spring Dance Registration is available in Annasis. Please be sure to register no later than Friday, May 22 so that we can plan accordingly. Please contact Mrs. Beth Schultz, Events Coordinator with any questions.
Dance Practices:
In preparation for the upcoming Protocol Event, one final dance practice will take place in the gym on Friday, May 29 at 8:30am. Parents are welcome to attend.
Event Schedule:
- 5:00–6:00pm | Fellowship
- 5:30–6:00pm | Class Pictures
- 7th & 8th Grades [5:30pm]
- 9th & 10th Grades [5:40pm]
- 11th & 12th Grades [5:50pm]
- 6:00–9:00pm | Dancing
Semi-formal Attire:
- Gentlemen, your basic attire will be dress slacks (no cargo, patch pockets, or dress jeans); dress shirt; tie (bowtie or necktie); and dress shoes. Jackets are required for 9–12th grade gentlemen and preferred for 7–8th.
- Ladies, your dress is to be tea-length (below the knee & above the ankles); with cap sleeves, wide straps, or sleeves; and dress shoes. Please be mindful that the rigorous nature of the dances naturally necessitates longer skirt lengths, higher neck lines, and the avoidance of clingy or form-fitting pieces; modesty enhances beauty.
- Shoes should be non-marking, comfortable & have enough grip for energetic activity on the slick gymnasium floor, yet still polished & elegant for the occasion (no tennis shoes). Socks, tights, or nylons should be worn with shoes.
Pinterest Look-Book for Gentlemen's Attire Ideas
Pinterest Look-Book for Ladies' Attire Ideas
* Mrs. Kenwyn Trotter is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding appropriate attire for the evening.
Food Help Needed
The Spring Dance committee is looking for volunteers to help provide food for the dancers. If you are willing and available you can sign up below. For more information, please contact Events Coordinator, Beth Schultz.
Spring Dance Food Help sign-up
Junior Thesis Presentations - Tues.–Fri., May 26–29
The junior class has been working faithfully in their Rhetoric class and are ready to present their Junior Theses. They will do so in the upstairs conference room (#203) Tuesday through Friday, May 26 through 29. All are welcome to attend any or all of these presentations.
Tues., May 26 [10:30–11:25am]
Mason Harken
Lily Escalera Alton
Tues., May 26 [2:05–3:00pm]
Brian Wendt
Alessandra Bot
Wed., May 27 [10:30–11:25am]
Cade Palmer
Sophia Funchess
Wed., May 27 [2:05–3:00pm]
Evan Kaiserman
Ava Bot
Thurs., May 28 [10:30–11:25am]
Kate McMorris
Colin Alvis
Thurs., May 28 [2:05–3:00pm]
Luke Van Horn
Cody Bailey
Fri., May 29 [11:05am–12:00pm]*
Peter Schmidt
Ben Schultz
Fri., May 29 [2:15–3:00pm]*
Jonathan Rickert
Charlie Dimeler
*Friday will be on an AM activity schedule, so times are adjusted accordingly and juniors will be released from their 2nd period class to accommodate the time needed for the presentations.
Basketball Open Gym
The Oaks Athletic Department is offering one final after school basketball open gym opportunity for 7–11th grade ladies. This is open to Oaks students whether they played this past season or not. The open gym time is unstructured–no plays, sets or game prep, just competitive basketball with supervision from Coach Lundt. Registration is available in Annasis. This is a free, informal opportunity with a suggested cash donation at the door to help offset the costs of running and caring for the facility. Students do need to sign up in order to participate.
Ladies' Basketball Open Gym (7–11th) – Register Here
- Wed., May 27 [3:15–4:15pm]
Juniors: Mandatory Senior Year Preview Meeting
Mon., June 1 [6:30pm]
All juniors and at least one of their parents should plan to attend this important meeting regarding the senior year. The meeting will be held in the upstairs conference room on Monday, June 1, beginning at 6:30pm.
Rhetoric School Year End Testing - Fri.& Mon.–Wed., June 5, & 8–10
Early Dismissal Disclaimers due by Wed., June 3 [3:30pm]
Once again this year Rhetoric students (10–12th grades) will have an altered schedule to accommodate year end tests during the last days of the term (Friday and Monday through Wednesday, June 5 & 8–10). On these days, Rhetoric students may arrive at school when their assessments begin and may leave once their commitments are completed, provided that their parents have completed the Early Dismissal Permission disclaimer in Annasis. While on campus, students are expected to be in uniform and in their assigned rooms for testing or study hall. The disclaimer must be completed by Wednesday, June 3, at 3:30pm. Students will not be allowed to receive permission for early dismissal after this time, so please plan ahead. Please note that all students will have a full school day on Thursday, June 12, in order to participate in the Awards Ceremony and Senior Assembly. They will be dismissed early on Friday, June 12, following Cantabile and the all-school picnic, but 8th grade and up are asked to return in the evening to participate in the Graduation ceremony.
*Logic School students will have regularly scheduled classes at their regular times & locations, unless denoted otherwise on the schedule.
*Year End Testing Schedule Coming Soon!
Rhetoric School Study Breakfast
Mon., June 8 [8:30am]
Monday morning, June 8 immediately following Cantabile, all Rhetoric students will enjoy breakfast with classmates and teachers in the Great Hall while studying for their upcoming year end testing. Rhetoric students (10–12th grades) should check in with their 1st period teacher on Monday morning, the same as a regular school day. Thank you to all who are making this event possible!
2026-27 Field Trips: Mount St Helens (7th) & Yellowstone (9th)
Registration Now Open!
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 register your child and any parents planning to attend through Annasis at this time. 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 Due by June 8
Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 22–25
Registration Due by June 8
Yearbook Distribution & Signing
Thur., June 11 [12:30pm]
For the second time in The Oaks' 30 years, yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year. As such, Logic & Rhetoric School students will have the opportunity to sign one another's yearbooks in the gym on Thursday, June 11 beginning at 12:30pm. A huge thank you to Mrs. Bursese and her student Yearbook Team for making this possible again this year.
Oaks 8–11th Grade Choir & Orchestra at Graduation
Fri., June 12 [6:30pm arrival]
The 8–11th grade choir & orchestra will be performing several pieces at this year's graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12. All 8–11th grade students should arrive at 6:30pm in their formal uniform for this event.
Grand Tour Classes
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 Grand Tour classes. The schedule for the remaining classes is as follows:
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.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., May 29 – AM Activity Schedule
Dance Practice (7–12th)
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Upcoming Dates
May 21
- AM Activity Day
May 22
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
May 22–23
- The Oaks presents Mary Poppins
May 25
- Memorial Day (No School)
May 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
May 26–29
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Trip (5th Grade)
May 27
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
May 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- AM Activity Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
May 30
- Protocol Event: Spring Dance [5–9pm]
June 1
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
- Mandatory Senior Year Preview Meeting [6:30pm]
June 2–4
- Conservatory Student Recitals [4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm]
June 3
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 5
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Ladies' Prayer [2:20pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Conservatory Dance Recital at ONE* Church [5:30pm]
June 5 & 8–10
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 8
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Semester Testing Study Breakfast [8:30–10:30am]
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 9–12
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 10
- Library Book Check-out Hours [3–4pm]
June 11
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Awards Ceremony [8:30am]
- Senior Lunch w/Head of School, Dean, & Commencement Speaker [11:30am]
- Yearbook Signing [12:30pm]
- Senior Assembly [2pm]
June 12
- Coffee Bar [7:30–9:00am]
- Last Day & Cleaning Day (1/2 Day of School) [8:30–11:30am]
- Cantabile & All School Picnic [11:30am]
- Class of 2026 Commencement [7pm]
June 15–18
- Co-Ed Basketball Camp (2nd–6th grades) [9–11am]
- Quilting (9th–Adult) [11:30am–1:30pm]
June 16
- Teachers Last Day
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]