Coming School Year Packets
REGISTER FOR ANNASIS TODAY!
*Registration Due by Fri., May 30
($125 Application Fee Applies Beginning June 1)

The Oaks new student information system, Annasis, is ready for families to register for the 2025-26 school year! Packets (attached below) for the upcoming school year with further enrollment information and instructions were sent home with your eldest child. Please be sure to read through all the materials carefully and respond accordingly. All registration phases must be completed through Annasis no later than Friday, May 30. After this date, the $125 application fee, which applies to new families, will be turned on within Annasis, necessitating payment. As a reward for the quick completion of this process, as each family completes the registration and enrollment you will receive an Oaks magnet as a small token of our appreciation. So, don't delay!
Please contact Admissions Officer, Anya Schnell, if you need assistance. A help desk will be set up before and after Cantabile if you have questions or just want us to walk you through the process, but you are welcome to stop by or call anytime throughout the week.

2025-26 Coming School Year Packet

Annasis Registration

Summer Activities at The Oaks - REGISTRATION OPEN!

The Oaks is excited to offer an abundance of activities this summer! There are currently sports camps, theatre camps, dance classes, sport leagues, open gym times and more. Registration is available within Annasis at this time.
*Please note that parents will use the same log-in for both event registration and student registration.

2025 Summer Activities Registration

Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Last Chance to Purchase Tickets!

Cinderella tickets are still available for purchase. They may be purchased online through the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center's website or at the box office Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 5:00pm in-person or over-the-phone. Purchase your tickets today, before they sell out! We're looking forward to a wonderful performance this year and are excited to have the use of such a beautiful venue. For box seats contact Shelley Moss.

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
Purchase Tickets Online
In-person: 211 E Desmet Ave (M–F, 12–5pm)
Over-the-phone: (509)313-4776 (M–F, 12–5pm)
For Box Seats Contact Shelley Moss

Late Arrival for Cast & Crew - Fri., May 23 [9:30am]

Cinderella cast and crew will have a late arrival on Friday, May 23 following Thursday night's dress rehearsal. Students should arrive in time to begin their day at 9:30am, 2nd period for Logic & Rhetoric students. All students arriving late are required to sign in at the front office upon arrival.

Opportunity to Usher

The kind people at Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center are looking for a few more ushers for The Oaks' production of Cinderella Friday and Saturday. If you are interested, please sign up on the sign-ups below. The crew there will coordinate with you regarding arrival time, attire, and give you a quick onsite tour if you'd like. They also provide usher vests and flashlights for the shift. For further information please contact Jess Loomer, Ticketing Services Supervisor.

Usher Sign-up Fri., May 23
Usher Sign-up Sat., May 24

Memorial Day - No School - Mon., May 26

There will be no school on Monday, May 26 in observation of Memorial Day.

Tuesday Cantabile - Tues., May 27 [8:15am]

Cantabile will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:15am as we begin our week together after the long weekend.

Book Launch for Mr. Palpant – Thur., May 29 [6:30pm]

The Oaks is excited to celebrate Mr. Palpant and the release of his new book, Brightwing Tales. On Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall we will be honoring Mr. Palpant and celebrating God's work in and through him. He will also be providing a short reading from his book, Brightwing Tales, a novel in the tradition of Wind in the Willows and The Green Ember. It is an enchanting story about Mr. Mole and his misadventure. Come enjoy food, music, and get your copy of the book before it officially launches in August.

Lands' End Sale – Through June 1

Memorial Day Savings!
$75 off when you spend $250+ and free shipping over $99
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: LONGWKND
Pin: 2525

Conservatory Student Spring Recitals
Tues. & Wed., June 3 & 4 [4pm, 5:30pm & 7pm] & Thur., June 5 [4pm]

All are welcome to attend any of the Conservatory student recitals in the Great Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3 and 4 at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00pm, and Thursday, June 5 at 4:00pm. 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 6 [6:30pm] @ ONE* Church

All are invited to the Conservatory year-end dance recital at ONE* Church on Friday, June 6 at 6:30pm. Come enjoy the artistry of dance as these students culminate the year's work.

Friday Pizza Lunch – June Orders Due by 3pm Wed., June 4

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).

• May/June Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Formal Uniform Thursday – June 12

With the Awards Program and Senior Assembly on Thursday, June 12, all students will wear their formal uniform for the day's festivities.

Awards Program – Thurs., June 12 [8:30am]

The Oaks' annual awards program will be held in the Great Hall beginning at 8:30am on Thursday, June 12. Parents are always encouraged and welcomed to attend. 

Senior Assembly – Thurs., June 12 [2:00pm]

The Oaks' Senior Assembly will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 2:00pm in the Great Hall. All are invited to come and be encouraged by the Class of 2025 as they exhort the student body in this traditional event.

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
*Fri., June 13 [7pm] – The Oaks Great Hall

All are encouraged to attend The Oaks' Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 13 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 13
*All School Picnic RSVPs due by Fri., June 6

The last day of the 2024-25 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 students, parents, '25–'26 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 students, parents, '25–'26 new families, and staff are invited to a picnic lunch. Please RSVP on the End-of-Year Picnic RSVP by Friday, June 6.

End-of-Year Event Help Needed

The end of the 2024-25 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

Serving Platters in Lost & Found

Thank you to all who regularly stop by the office to check for lost items. Your help in keeping these piles low is greatly appreciated. Following History Emphasis and various feasts, there are currently a wide selection of lovely platters awaiting reclamation. 

Mid-term Grades Available on Jupiter

Mid-term grades are up to date and available to view on Jupiter. Grades may be viewed on the first screen ("To-Do") in Jupiter. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.

Cantabile Song of the Month

As the music department continues to help us better learn some of our less familiar songs in our Songs of The Oaks books, we will be focusing on Be Gracious Unto Me, O God through May 23 and then we will focus on Come We That Love the Lord.