September 10–16, 2026
Current School News
Current School News
September 10–16, 2026
A Thought To Savor
"A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone whose life isn't. Saturate your soul with Scripture, and your teaching will bear fruit."
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Parent Orientation & Open House - Tues., Sept. 15 [5:00–7:30pm]
*All Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric School Parents please plan to attend
*Parents only please!
The Oaks staff are excited to welcome all Oaks parents on Tuesday, September 15, beginning at 5:00pm in the Great Hall. The evening will begin with a time of fellowship, followed by a parent orientation and Open House. During the Open House, parents will have the opportunity to meet their child's teacher and receive helpful information for the upcoming school year. Grammar School teachers (Junior Kindergarten through 6th grade) will host parents in their classrooms, while Logic & Rhetoric School teachers will be available in the Great Hall. The open house will conclude at 7:00pm for Grammar School and 7:30pm for Logic & Rhetoric School. We looking forward to seeing you and preparing for a wonderful year ahead!
Essential Fall Sports Parent Meeting – Tues., Sept. 15 [7pm]
For each family with a child participating in Fall sports this year, at least one parent should attend the Essential Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm. This meeting is for parents only, so athletes should not attend.
1st Day of School – Thur., Sept. 17 [9am–12pm] *everyday uniforms
The Oaks 2026-27 school year officially begins Thursday, September 17 at 9:00am, with the main doors opening at 8:30am. Everyday uniforms are a better option than formals on the 1st day due to the activities of the day. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year and can hardly wait to see a campus filled with school families once again!
Parent Coffee Fellowship – Thur., Sept. 17 [9am]
Once the children are settled into their classrooms and ready to begin their day, parents are invited to join other Oaks parents and staff for a coffee fellowship in the Great Hall.
Cantabile & All School Lunch – Thur., Sept. 17 [11:30am & 12pm]
To kick off the 2026-27 school year, the first day of school will conclude with Cantabile and an all-school lunch. Please plan to join us in the Great Hall at 11:30am for Cantabile. School will be dismissed following Cantabile and a complimentary lunch will be provided.
Back-to-School Event Help Needed
We look forward to having everyone back on campus soon and are excited to celebrate the start of a new school year! Volunteers for these events are greatly appreciated. If you would like to lend a hand please use one of the below links to sign up.
Back-to-School Events Volunteer Signup(opens in new tab)
Music on the Field Volunteer Signup(opens in new tab)
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Convocation – Fri., Sept. 18 [8:35–9:30am]
The Oaks Convocation will be held on Friday, September 18 in the Great Hall. Students should wear their formal uniform for this ceremony. Parents are welcome to attend.
Formal Fridays Begin Sept. 18
Once again this year Fridays will be our weekly formal uniform day. Grammar school P.E. classes will take place Monday through Thursday during the school year, making Fridays a perfect day for formal clothing. There will be a few exceptions to this through out the year that will be announced here, on the school news page.
Cantabile Resumes Fri., Sept. 18
What a joy it will be to sing all together in the Great Hall once again this year! The Oaks will continue our tradition of beginning and ending each week with Cantabile this year (Mondays at 8:15am and Fridays at 3pm), officially beginning in the Great Hall on Friday, September 18.
Music on the Field - Fri., Sept. 18 [5:30–7:30pm]
Save the date and plan to come to The Oaks for Music on the Field the evening of Friday, September 18.
The Oaks' 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk - Sat, Sept. 19 [8:30am] *Registration Still Open(opens in new tab)
Now is the time to register for The Oaks Annual Fun Run!(opens in new tab)
RUN – a fun and challenging certified 5k course (3.1 miles)
SPONSOR – become a corporate sponsor of this event.
VOLUNTEER – sign up for a special assignment. We love our volunteers! Volunteer Sign-up(opens in new tab)
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. Basic "Runner: registration is $30 per racer with the option to register as an "Oaks Champion" or "Oaks Legacy Partner" available. The registration site(opens in new tab) provides further details. Please contact Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss(opens in new tab), to become a sponsor, volunteer, or ask questions.
All proceeds support the mission and vision of The Oaks Classical Christian Academy..."(graduating students) who glorify Christ, shape culture, and shine the light of God's truth into every endeavor of life."
The Oaks Fun Run(opens in new tab)
2026–27 Conservatory School Admissions Now Open(opens in new tab)
*Class & Lesson Registrations Now Available(opens in new tab)
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Planning to participate in the Conservatory this school year? The process in Annasis has changed slightly. Prior to registering for a Conservatory class or lesson all participants will need to apply to the Conservatory School. Registration is open through Annasis. Please visit The Oaks Conservatory Website(opens in new tab) for registration directions and information about the available offerings.
Conservatory Classes Coming This Fall!
Planning to return to, or join, a class this fall? The Conservatory has added some exciting new offerings for students from 3 1/2 years old to 99.
Dance Classes
- Ballet Foundations: 6 yrs–Adult
- Ballet Technique: 6–18 yrs (2x per wk, by invitation)
- Pre-Pointe: 10–18 yrs (2x per wk, by invitation)
- Musical Theater Dance: 5–12th grade
- Primary Ballet: 5–6 yrs
- Dance Conditioning: Adult (mornings or evenings)
- Pre-Ballet: 3 1/2–5 yrs
- Intro to Partner Dancing: 9th grade–Adult
- Tap Dance: 2nd–5th grade
Music Classes
- Acorn Music: 3–5 yrs with parent
- Lamppost Percussion: 3rd–6th grade
- Western Woods Winds: 3rd–6th grade
- White Stag Strings: 3rd–6th grade
- Beginning Keyboarding: 6yrs–Adult
Conservatory Parent Meeting - Mon., Sept. 28 [6:30pm]
The Conservatory will be hosting a parent meeting on Monday, September 28 at 6:30pm. If your child is registered for or interested in lessons or classes please plan to attend this meeting to receive pertinent information about the program for the year ahead.
2026–27 Family Handbook & Uniform Policy Available
*Please read prior to start of '26–'27 school year
The 2026-27 Family Handbook(opens in new tab), including the 2026-27 Uniform Policy(opens in new tab), has been updated and is 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 available on the Supply Lists page(opens in new tab), 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(opens in new tab) 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(opens in new tab) prices are determined by the seller.
*Please consult The Oaks 2026-27 Uniform Policy(opens in new tab) 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).
2026-27 Drop-off & Pick-up Instructions
ARRIVAL: All students and parents are asked to enter the main building through the front doors. Parents may exit through the east and west wings. The main entrance will be open at 7:45am Monday and 8:00am Tuesday through Friday, with classrooms opening at 8:00am Monday and 8:15am Tuesday through Friday. Logic & Rhetoric students and parents may enter the MP building through the main entry or side doors.
DISMISSAL: Grammar classroom teachers will escort students to the parking lot where parents may pick up their child. Secondary students and 6th graders will be dismissed from their classroom. Students who are not picked up by 3:15pm will be escorted to the office to await their parents arrival.
PARKING LOT FLOW: In an effort to keep the parking lot a safe place for students during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, families are asked to please adhere to the following guidelines and communicate this information to those who will be picking up or dropping off Oaks students.
The parking lot located off of 24th avenue, west of The Oaks main building is designated for student drop-off and pick-up.
- Enter on the west side.
- Drive up to the MP/Gym building and pull to the side if dropping off (leaving space for others to go around).
- Drive out through the center lane, exiting on the east side.
- Pull through a parking space with your vehicle facing east to park and drop off (limiting the need to reverse your car helps to keep the parking lot safe).
- Exit on the east side.
- Remind your children to walk along the edges and not to play in the parking lot.
- Please reference the Parking Lot Flow picture for further details.
Student drivers should park in the lot located off of 22nd avenue, north of the multipurpose building.
Regular School Hours
School hours for the 2026-27 school year are 8:30am through 3:00pm, with school beginning at 8:15am on Mondays and concluding at 3:15pm on Fridays. AM kindergarten class hours are 8:30am–12:00pm (beginning at 8:15am on Mondays). Jr Kindergarten hours are 8:30–11:30am Tuesday through Thursday. Parents are always welcomed & encouraged to attend Cantabile on Mondays (8:15–8:30am) and Fridays (3:00–3:15pm).
Students may be dropped off in the mornings beginning at 8:00am (7:45am on Mondays) and should be picked up no later than 3:15pm (3:30pm on Fridays). Any students on campus outside of these hours must be supervised by their parent or parent designee.
Upcoming Dates
September 8–11
- College Application Boot Camp (12th)
- Yellowstone Field Trip (9th)
September 14 & 16
- Latin Boot Camp (New 4–10th grade students) [1–4pm]
September 15
- Parent Orientation [5:00–7:30pm]
- Fall Sports Parent Meeting [7–8pm]
September 17
- First Day of School & Student Orientation (half-day) [9am–12pm]
- Cantabile [11:30am]
- All School Lunch [12pm]
September 18
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day Begins
- AM Activity Day
- Convocation [8:35–9:30am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Music on the Field [5:30–7:30pm]
September 19
- Fun Run [8:30am]
September 21
- Conservatory Fall Semester Begins
- Cantabile [8:15am]
September 22–25
- Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 25
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
September 28
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Conservatory Parent Info Meeting [6:30–7:30pm]
October 2
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 5
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
First Day Details
The first day of school, Thursday, September 17, will be a student orientation day. Students should bring their school supplies, binder, backpack, and a snack for this day. Parents, once your child is settled in the classroom please join other parents and staff in the Great Hall for a coffee fellowship.
First Day Dismissal Instructions
Following Cantabile, kindergarten through 6th grade students will return to their classrooms with their teachers. Parents, please pick up your kindergarten through 3rd grade child from his classroom no later than 12:15pm. Fourth through Sixth grade will be dismissed from their classroom.
Kindergarten Sneak Peek – Wed., Sept. 16 [3:30–4:45pm]
The Kindergarten classroom will be open on Wednesday, September 16 from 3:30 to 4:45pm for kindergarten families to stop by, explore your classroom, meet your teacher, and drop off school supplies. This special event is exclusively for kindergarten students, only the kindergarten classrooms will be open to visit.
Jr K Supply Drop-off – Thurs., Sept. 17 [9–11:25am]
Junior Kindergarten families are welcome to stop by the classroom on Thursday, September 17 anytime between 9 am and 11:25 am to see the classroom and drop off supplies. Then plan to join the entire school for Cantabile in the Great Hall at 11:30am and lunch afterwards.
Jr K First Day of Class – Tues., Sept. 22 [8:30–11:30am]
The first official day of Junior Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 22. Doors open for drop-off at 8:15am with pick-up from the classroom at 11:30am.
Classes Available
Class schedules are available on the Calendar & Schedules page(opens in new tab). Individual classes, including your child's teacher(s), are available on Annasis.
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(opens in new tab)
- 6th Grade – Mr. Kevin Kimball – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
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
First Day Schedule – Thurs., Sept. 17
The first day of school will serve as an orientation for students in which they will have an opportunity to set up their lockers, meet their teachers and classmates, and go through their entire class schedule in an abbreviated format. It's a time to get ready for a great year - a year of growing in kindness, grace and wisdom. God is Good!
Logic and Rhetoric Students, please see the list below to see where you will begin your day.
7th Grade – Mr. Benjamin Tate (Room 208)
8th Grade – Mr. Joel Dowers (Room 210)
9th Grade – Miss Lucy Nolan(Room 4)
10th Grade – Mr. Matt Chastain (Room 11)
11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas (Room 6)
12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke (Room 214)
Students will have 10-minute class periods following the orientation period and follow a Friday schedule.
9:00–9:55 Orientation Period
10:00–10:10 First Period
10:15–10:25 Second Period
10:30–10:40 Third Period
10:45–10:55 Fourth Period
11:00–11:10 Fifth Period
11:15–11:25 Sixth Period
11:30–12:00 Cantabile
AM Activity Schedule - Fri., Sept. 18
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an AM activity schedule on Friday, September 18, with the morning's convocation being the activity. Please see the Logic & Rhetoric School schedule for exact class times if needed.
Class Schedules
The Logic & Rhetoric School's class schedules are available on the Calendar & Schedules page(opens in new tab). Individual class schedules are available on Annasis. Printed schedules, which include locker numbers, will be handed out to students on the 1st day of school.
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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(opens in new tab)
- 8th Grade – Mr. Greyson Gold & Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 9th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 10th Grade – Mr. Ben Tate & Mr. Matt Chastain – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling(opens in new tab)
School Scripture
That they may be called Oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
– Isaiah 61:3b
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
First Day Details
The first day of school, Thursday, September 17, will be a student orientation day. Students should bring their school supplies, binder, backpack, and a snack for this day. Parents, once your child is settled in the classroom please join other parents and staff in the Great Hall for a coffee fellowship.
First Day Dismissal Instructions
Following Cantabile, kindergarten through 6th grade students will return to their classrooms with their teachers. Parents, please pick up your kindergarten through 3rd grade child from his classroom no later than 12:15pm. Fourth through Sixth grade will be dismissed from their classroom.
Kindergarten Sneak Peek – Wed., Sept. 16 [3:30–4:45pm]
The Kindergarten classroom will be open on Wednesday, September 16 from 3:30 to 4:45pm for kindergarten families to stop by, explore your classroom, meet your teacher, and drop off school supplies. This special event is exclusively for kindergarten students, only the kindergarten classrooms will be open to visit.
Jr K Supply Drop-off – Thurs., Sept. 17 [9–11:25am]
Junior Kindergarten families are welcome to stop by the classroom on Thursday, September 17 anytime between 9 am and 11:25 am to see the classroom and drop off supplies. Then plan to join the entire school for Cantabile in the Great Hall at 11:30am and lunch afterwards.
Jr K First Day of Class – Tues., Sept. 22 [8:30–11:30am]
The first official day of Junior Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 22. Doors open for drop-off at 8:15am with pick-up from the classroom at 11:30am.
Classes Available
Class schedules are available on the Calendar & Schedules page(opens in new tab). Individual classes, including your child's teacher(s), are available on Annasis.
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(opens in new tab)
- 6th Grade – Mr. Kevin Kimball – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
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
First Day Schedule – Thurs., Sept. 17
The first day of school will serve as an orientation for students in which they will have an opportunity to set up their lockers, meet their teachers and classmates, and go through their entire class schedule in an abbreviated format. It's a time to get ready for a great year - a year of growing in kindness, grace and wisdom. God is Good!
Logic and Rhetoric Students, please see the list below to see where you will begin your day.
7th Grade – Mr. Benjamin Tate (Room 208)
8th Grade – Mr. Joel Dowers (Room 210)
9th Grade – Miss Lucy Nolan(Room 4)
10th Grade – Mr. Matt Chastain (Room 11)
11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas (Room 6)
12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke (Room 214)
Students will have 10-minute class periods following the orientation period and follow a Friday schedule.
9:00–9:55 Orientation Period
10:00–10:10 First Period
10:15–10:25 Second Period
10:30–10:40 Third Period
10:45–10:55 Fourth Period
11:00–11:10 Fifth Period
11:15–11:25 Sixth Period
11:30–12:00 Cantabile
AM Activity Schedule - Fri., Sept. 18
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an AM activity schedule on Friday, September 18, with the morning's convocation being the activity. Please see the Logic & Rhetoric School schedule for exact class times if needed.
Class Schedules
The Logic & Rhetoric School's class schedules are available on the Calendar & Schedules page(opens in new tab). Individual class schedules are available on Annasis. Printed schedules, which include locker numbers, will be handed out to students on the 1st day of school.
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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(opens in new tab)
- 8th Grade – Mr. Greyson Gold & Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 9th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 10th Grade – Mr. Ben Tate & Mr. Matt Chastain – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 11th Grade – Mrs. Holly Thomas – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
- 12th Grade – Miss Brittany Hartke – Summer Reading Letter(opens in new tab)
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling(opens in new tab)
Upcoming Dates
September 8–11
- College Application Boot Camp (12th)
- Yellowstone Field Trip (9th)
September 14 & 16
- Latin Boot Camp (New 4–10th grade students) [1–4pm]
September 15
- Parent Orientation [5:00–7:30pm]
- Fall Sports Parent Meeting [7–8pm]
September 17
- First Day of School & Student Orientation (half-day) [9am–12pm]
- Cantabile [11:30am]
- All School Lunch [12pm]
September 18
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day Begins
- AM Activity Day
- Convocation [8:35–9:30am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Music on the Field [5:30–7:30pm]
September 19
- Fun Run [8:30am]
September 21
- Conservatory Fall Semester Begins
- Cantabile [8:15am]
September 22–25
- Mount St Helens Field Trip (7th Grade)
September 25
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
September 28
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Conservatory Parent Info Meeting [6:30–7:30pm]
October 2
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 5
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [3pm]
