All-School News and Events
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Community Garden Plant Donation
The planting season is upon us and we need plants for our newly renovated community garden. If you are interested in donating any plants/flowers/ herbs, please sign up below. You can log 1 family service hour for every $20 you spend. All donations will be counted toward the 2025-26 school year.
Plants should be brought to school by Wednesday, May 28, so our elementary students can plant them on Thursday, May 29. Please contact Stephanie Mendenhall with any questions at smendenhall@oaklandchristian.com.
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OCS Commemorative Tree Campaign
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.
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Check out our summer learning resources HERE. At Oakland Christian, we want students to enjoy a refreshing summer while also staying engaged and prepared for the year ahead. Research shows that students can lose ground over long breaks, especially in reading and math. A little consistent practice over the summer helps students retain what they've learned and start the new school year with confidence.
Elementary (Entering K-5th): Summer learning is recommended, not required.
Secondary Students (Entering 6th–12th Grade): Summer learning is required and will count toward students’ first-quarter grades.
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Used Uniform Sale
Please mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 AM -1:00 PM in the OCS Multipurpose room, to purchase or sell gently used OCS uniforms for the upcoming school year.
This is a great way to stock up on clothes for the next school year and sell all those uniforms that your children have outgrown!
Purchasing Uniforms: THE SALE IS CASH ONLY.
The sale is Wednesday, June 25th from 10:00 –1:00 PM Volunteers are very much appreciated and will have the opportunity to shop early at 9:00 am. To volunteer, click here.
Sellers, please note that only OCS-approved Dennis Uniform attire will be sold. If you are bringing in uniforms for the sale:
1. Please label each item with your last name and the price using MASKING TAPE (other tape falls off or leaves a mark on the clothing). If the price or name is missing, we cannot ensure that you will receive the money for the sale.
2. Please complete and turn in the Used Uniform Log with your items. Items may be dropped off Monday, June 16 through Monday, June 23.
3. The Used Uniform log paperwork MUST accompany the items. If your clothing does not have a Used Uniform Log, you will not receive your proceeds.
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Purchase your copy of Historias desdichas III
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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Want an unforgettable summer experience for your child? Look no further! OCS Summer Camps cover everything from sports to art, allowing children to explore their interests and try new things. Our camps provide a safe and fun environment for children to learn, grow, and make new friends. Camp times are from 9 AM - 3 PM. Camps are available for all age groups. Childcare is available before and after most camps.
For more information, visit the Summer Camp Website.
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Shop for Spirit Wear online!
Are you looking for more styles and options for spirit wear? Shop Online and customize your look!
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Kroger Community Rewards
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.
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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.
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Peer Tutoring
The OCS Peer Tutoring program is up and running for the 24/25 school year. The program runs Monday - Thursday from 3:20 - 3:50. Tutors are OCS students in good standing who have a desire to help younger students. The cost is $10 per session paid directly to the tutor.
Please email Mrs. Normand with any questions: knormand@oaklandchristian.com
Elementary News and Events
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Our students will enjoy a fun day of outdoor games, face painting, indoor carnival games, bounce houses, and yummy treats! We need a lot of parent help to help this event run smoothly. Please visit THIS LINK to find a place to volunteer. All hours served during this event will count for the 2025-26 school year's family service hours.
Students should wear weather-appropriate active clothing, athletic shoes, and sunscreen. Students may also wear hats during this event. Leggings and tight shorts may not be worn. Shorts must have at least a 3 in inseam. Shirts must be long enough as to not show midriff during their active play. Spaghetti strap shirts are not permitted.
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PTF Meeting
PTF Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month, in the Multipurpose Room, from 8:00 - 8:50 AM.
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Elementary Variety Show
All Kindergarten through 5th grade students are welcome to sign up for the Elementary Variety Show. Variety Show acts will split between April 30 & May 7 and will be performed during Elementary chapel. To ensure enough time to showcase each performance, students can sign up to be in one group and/or solo performance with a maximum time limit of 3 minutes.
Here are some ideas for acts in the variety show:
-Dance with friends or solo
-Science experiment demonstration
-Singing with friends or solo
-Playing an instrument
-Gymnastics
-Video of ice skating or horseback riding
-Skateboard or scooter tricks
-Skit with friends
-Illusion tricksClick on this link to register for the Variety Show! Please read all the information on the registration form before submitting it. Contact Stephanie Mendenhall at smendenhall@oaklandchristian.com with any questions.
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We are looking for 1 parent helper every day to assist the staff with lunch supervision from 12:30-1:30pm. Parents are invited to sign up for a few dates they are available to help or sign up as a weekly helper.
Grandparents are welcome to help as well. All volunteers must have a valid background check on file.
Please visit this link to sign up for dates that work for your schedule. Lunch Help Sign Up
All hours served can be logged as family service hours toward the annual requirements.
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Elementary Field Day & Carnival
The Elementary Field Day and Carnival will be a day full of games, sports, face painting, and indoor carnival fun. This is an “all hands on deck” event! Please sign up to volunteer HERE. All volunteer time can be logged for the 2025-26 school year.
Important information to know:
-Half of the day will be spent outside. Dress accordingly. Sunscreen and hats are recommended.
-Lunch will be provided to all students and volunteers. The lunch will include a hot dog, grapes, carrots, a bag of chips, a cookie, and a water bottle.
-Crocks and flip-flops will not be allowed. Athletic shoes should be worn for the duration of the day.