This Week at Oakcrest

Break a leg, Newsies, Jr. cast and crew! Our cast and crew of Newsies, Jr. will be performing to two sold-out audiences at Ernst Theatre this weekend! We wish you all the best! Thank you to our many Patrons of the Arts sponsors for their support of this production. Learn more about Patrons of the Arts here.

Middle School Cake Contest a smashing success! Congratulations to all who participated in the 9th annual cake contest! Nearly 30 cakes were entered and the cake slices were sold to raise money for our school charity, Charity: water. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners at the March ComHom!

Science Olympiad heads to States! Over the past two weekends, our Science Olympiad team has competed in the regional Science Olympiad Tournament. The Oakcrest School Gold Middle School team has qualified for the State tournament and will compete in March! Read more here.

Class Highlight: 11th grade AP US History class solves an escape room The APUSH class attempted to escape the Gilded Age and retrieve their stolen article, which was an exposé on a Robber Baron. They used their critical thinking skills, knowledge of the Gilded Age, and other skills to solve the mystery!

Upcoming Student Events: 2/24-2/25: Newsies, Jr. production at Ernst Theatre 2/27-3/1: Upper School Flag Football Tournament 3/8: Upper School Trivia Night

Check out our resource of summer opportunities!

Making the Most of Your Summer

Chargers Updates

Congratulations to Elizabeth B. '26, who broke her own school records at the VISAA State Swim and Dive Championship Meet last weekend. Elizabeth was named State runner-up in both the 200 yard Individual Medley (2:04.96) and the 100 yard Breaststroke (1:04.86). She was named to the 2nd Team All State.

In the first year as a team, rock climbing competed in an exhibition match. Oakcrest won 249-126! Congratulations, Chargers! Indoor Track and Field also had a great showing at the VISAA State Competition last weekend - read their highlights below!

Interested in coaching this spring? The spring season will begin on March 6. We have many coaching opportunities for this upcoming spring athletics season - check them out here!

This week's athletic highlights Athletics Calendar for Upcoming Games

Correction: Elizabeth B. '26 was inadvertently left off the list of students headed to the VISAA State Swim & Dive Championships in last week's Oakie Bulletin.

Senior Spotlights

Parent Events

Join us for a parent workshop with The College Funding Coach: Little Known Secrets to Paying for College Thursday, March 2 7:00 pm, Walsh Hall Register for "Little Known Secrets to Paying for College"

Join us for Ana Samuel, Ph.D. presenting Talking to Our Kids About Identity Saturday, March 4 7:00 pm, Walsh Hall RSVP for "Talking to Our Kids About Identity"

Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, March 18 7:00 pm, Westwood Country Club Fathers, we hope that you and your daughter(s) will join us for our annual Father-Daughter Dance! RSVP by March 6. Please note that the event has limited spots available. Learn more and RSVP

Save the Date for the Annual Gala and Auction Saturday, April 22 6:00 pm, Westwood Country Club Buy Tickets or Donate an Item

Oakcrest employment opportunities If you or someone you know would be interested in working at Oakcrest, we have several openings for faculty, staff, and coaching positions available. View our listings here.

Upcoming Events 2/25 Parenting with Purpose Conference. Learn more here. 3/3 Coffee with the Head of School at 8:00 am 3/9 and 3/10 Parent Teacher Mentor Conferences 3/23 Bunco night has been cancelled 4/1 8th Annual Humanities Lecture with Dr. Taryn Okuma, The Catholic University of America English Professor, on "Why Read a Memoir?" 7:00 pm  Interested in Volunteering at any of these and other events? Sign up to volunteer here.

2023 Summer Program: Instrumental Camp (Strings and Winds) June 19-23

Enjoy a one-week intensive program for strings and winds! You will play beautiful string orchestra and chamber music with friends old and new while you hone your skills and work on your sight reading. June 19-23 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Rising Grades 4-12 Register for Instrumental Camp

2023 Summer Programs

Oakie Outfitters

Show your Oakie pride with a decal! Oakie Outfitters will be open on 3/3 during Coffee with the Head of School. Purchase Car Magnet Shop Oakie Outfitters

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