Campus Life

Annual Fall Parent Meeting – Thursday, September 18
Join us for community worship at 6:45 PM, followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM. Families who attend will receive 2 service hours.

The evening will include introductions of new staff and board members, school highlights from 24–25, an update on campus progress, our spiritual life theme for the year, and more.

Optional breakout sessions are available before worship:

• 6:00 PM – Senior Parent Meeting (HS Band Room)
• 6:15 PM – Spanish Immersion Meeting (Main Gym)
• 6:15 PM – Solving the Reading Code (Room 317)

We look forward to a meaningful evening together as a school community!

History in the Making – OCS Homecoming Football Game!

We’re making history this year! For the very first time, our Homecoming football game will be played right here at Oakland Christian on Friday, September 26 at 7:00 PM against Benton Harbor.

Bring the whole family and join us for an evening of school spirit, community, and fun for all ages as we cheer on our Lancers together. Stay tuned for more details about Homecoming festivities — but be sure to save the date for this milestone night at OCS!

The third annual OCS Family Hoedown, the Barnyard Boogie, is just around the corner! We hope you plan on joining us on Sept. 19th at Upland Hills Farm from 5-9 PM for fun, fellowship, and community building. This event, hosted by our PTF, is sure to be a fun time for the whole family! From hay rides, to food trucks, to a DJ and dancing, there is fun to be had for all ages! Admission is $9 per person, and 2 years and under are free. Plan to come dressed in your western gear for a night to remember as we kick off the start of the school year, barnyard boogie style! Purchase your tickets HERE!

Garden Mum orders are due by September 15th! Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit student activities and teacher/staff care and support provided by our Parent Teacher Fellowship. Download your order form HERE and return it to the front lobby kiosk by September 15th. Flowers will be delivered on September 23rd.

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
Elementary conferences will be held on Thursday, October 2, from 1:00–4:00 pm and Monday, October 6, from 3:45–8:00 pm. Please note that October 2 is a half-day for elementary students only, with dismissal at 12:00 pm. Conferences are a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, hear about their progress, and partner together in supporting their learning.

Teachers will send you a link via email to sign up for a conference time on either  Oct. 2or Oct. 6. Please contact your child's teacher if you have conference-related questions.

Elementary Pictures (JK - 5th) - Monday, September 8 

There are two options for ordering student picture packages.
1. Pictures may be pre-ordered online at kaiserstudio.com
Elementary School ID Code 2526OKCHELEM 
No receipt is required on picture day
2. Purchase photos using the Kaiser Studio form
Forms were sent home and are available in the Elementary office
Have your student bring the completed order form and the payment to turn in to the photographer on the morning of pictures.
Students are required to be dressed in school uniforms.
Questions? Please contact: Mrs. Mendenhall at smendenhall@oaklandchristian.com

Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences (Grades 6–12)
Secondary conferences will take place on Thursday, October 2, and Monday, October 6, from 4:30–7:00 pm. Teachers will be available in the main gym, and no appointment is necessary. Families are encouraged to connect with teachers to discuss student progress and goals for the school year.

Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences (Grades 6–12)
Secondary conferences will take place on Thursday, October 2, and Monday, October 6, from 4:30–7:00 pm. Teachers will be available in the main gym, and no appointment is necessary. Families are encouraged to connect with teachers to discuss student progress and goals for the school year.

This spring, as we complete our parking expansion and continue to enhance and beautify our campus, we are excited to announce the planting of 87 new trees at the front of our school. Here is a link to a rendering of where each one will be placed.

As part of this initiative, we invite our community to take part in the OCS Commemorative Tree Campaign — a meaningful way for individuals, families, and organizations to honor someone special, remember a loved one, express gratitude, or celebrate a significant life event.

All honorees will be prominently recognized on a commemorative plaque displayed on campus, serving as a lasting tribute within our growing and vibrant community.

If you would like to take part in this legacy-building effort, please complete this form.

Get Involved with PTF!
Parents are invited to join the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), a group dedicated to supporting our teachers and building community at OCS. Meetings are held on Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM in the Elementary Library. Whether you’re a returning parent or new to OCS, we’d love to have you join us—your voice and involvement make a difference!

Historias desdichas III was written by Señora Frasa’s Spanish IV class in 2024 and continues the narration of compelling, real-life stories that have become the hallmark of the series. With this edition, the authors take their readers all over the world, a round-trip expedition that would span well over 18,000 miles. And yet through the impact of storytelling, year after year these students and their teacher have seen the world get a little smaller -- one bridge at a time. Come join them as they take you on a journey where tragedies are turned into triumphs, as fractured lives are made whole by the power of redemption.

The books are $12.99 on Amazon and can be purchased HERE; however, you can also purchase them directly from Señora. When you give her $12 (cash only, please), you will receive Historias desdichas III and a copy of the original Historias desdichas for free (while supplies last). We also have a few copies of Historias desdichas II left, and so for $20, you can get a copy of all three books. These books were originally written in Spanish but have been translated to English so that everyone who wants to can read it. All proceeds go to the many needs of our Dominican Mission, as well as the needs of our sister school Manantial de Vida in Juan Tomás, República Dominicana.

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Oakland Christian's PTF has joined with Kroger as a Community Rewards Partner. Each time you use your registered Kroger card, Kroger will donate a portion of your bill to the OCS PTF, with no cost to you! Click HERE to register your card and select Oakland Christian School. This is an easy, no-cost way to help support the PTF. Please contact ptf@oaklandchristian.com with any questions you may have. 

There are so many ways for families to get involved and make a difference at Oakland Christian School. Parental efforts support the energies of the faculty and staff and enable them to keep their focus on the quality of our educational program. Volunteering also gives your family a way to become more fully connected in the school community and helps your child see your commitment to quality education. Oakland Christian requires each family to contribute 20 service hours per year, which are counted from May 1 to April 30 for each school year. This means that on April 30 each year, the total hours served are calculated, and on May 1 hours will begin counting for the next school year. For more information on opportunities for service and on recording your hours, click HERE.