Oakwood School middle school students in the Harmonettes and Harmonics performing groups lit up the stage on November 11 and 12. The night included an energetic set of songs and dances. Under the musical direction of Mr. Sotelo and Mrs. Blanchard, the students sang solos and songs in two-part harmony. Some of the lively dances were choreographed by High School sophomore Mikaela Minoza and Mrs. Carrillo, and members of the two groups collaborated on them. The Harmonettes and Harmonics put on an outstanding performance that left the audience singing all the way home.

On November 13, Oakwood School hosted an Open House for prospective students and their families as well as current Oakwood families who wanted to preview all the opportunities ahead. The day was a wonderful showcase of all Oakwood has to offer, with classroom demonstrations, student performances, and student-led campus tours. This event, the first on-campus Open House in nearly two years, was a true celebration for our school community. We were thrilled to welcome current and future Oakwood families to campus for this special day.

Oakwood will host one more Open House this school year–mark your calendar for Saturday, March 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Contact admissions@oakwoodway.org to RSVP.

Thanks & Giving is an Oakwood School community service project that encompasses our educational goal of being community contributors through respect, service, cooperation, and good citizenship.

Oakwood School is proud to announce that our Boys Varsity Cross Country team has been selected as recipients of the 2021 Fall Season Scholastic Championship Team Award with a cumulative GPA of 3.764. This award, given by the Central Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation, is given to the five teams from schools from throughout the entire Central Coast Section, with the highest GPAs taken from Varsity athletes competing for that sport during the season.

Oakwood School buzzed with excitement for the first High School production of the year, "Fools." There was excitement in the hallways, excitement in classrooms, and most importantly-excitement backstage!

Oakwood High School cross country participated in the PCAL Cross Country Championship Meet held on October 30. Over 700 runners raced on the challenging course at Toro Park, and the Oakwood runners rose to the challenge!

Oakwood 5th-grade students were the first class to perform for an audience in the Gwendolyn Riches Liberal Arts Theatre this school year! In their productions of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," the students brought to life brief vignettes spanning Valentine's Day to Beethoven Day. Both casts did an excellent job putting their personalities on display, making each one a special treat! Families and friends were delighted to see them perform live! Special thanks to Sandra Perryman, Anna Gorski, Emily Shem-Tov, Julie Singh, Mai Nguyen, William Kabelac, Matthew Morgan, Mahesh and Kamala, April Verbeek, and Karen Aldada for volunteering to help students; thank you so much for helping our show be a total success!

Oakwood High School honored Senior Student-Athletes from Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, and Co-Ed Cross Country at the Fall Senior Night celebration before the Girls Varsity Volleyball game against Pac Point High School last week.

Oakwood School's fourth and fifth-grade students celebrated the Middle Ages last week with a day full of hands-on, enriching, and educational activities at Oakwood's annual Medieval/Renaissance Faire. Students, faculty, and parent volunteers donned period-specific attire from elaborate gowns to pirate and knight costumes.

Oakwood High School is proud to announce that three of our seniors have earned the distinction of Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program: Aiden Huang, Mara Roldan, and Pandora Shi. Less than 2% of all U.S. high school students are recognized by the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Corporation with a "Letter of Commendation" for their academic success. This recognition is an honor for these students and for Oakwood School. These three young people have demonstrated outstanding intellectual prowess, and we are proud of their success.

On Friday, September 10, Oakwood School held its annual Back-to-School Family Social, welcoming the hundreds of Oakwood families in attendance.

Monday, August 23, was a great day at Oakwood School! Faculty and staff enthusiastically greeted students back on campus. Middle school and high school students arrived for their first day of classes. With eager anticipation, students met up with old friends and happily met new classmates as they found their way to their classes.

On the last day of school, Friday, May 28th, the Oakwood High School Class of 2021 wore their caps and gowns to participate in Oakwood School's Third Annual Senior Walk. Students, faculty, and staff enthusiastically cheered on our seniors in-person while families showed their support watching the event live over Zoom. It was a special experience not only for the graduating seniors but also for the younger students who look up to them. We are proud to celebrate our Senior Class's great accomplishment with this Oakwood tradition.

A love of reading opens the world up to the imagination and a lifetime of possibilities. Ms. Broch and Mrs. Pappa's second-grade classes attended Camp Read-A-Lot, Friday, May 21. The students dressed in camping attire and snuggled up with their favorite reading book, a pillow, and a stuffed animal for the day. When on-campus studnets arrived in their classrooms, they discovered their desks transformed into tents. During the day, the campers heard stories from our "Reading Rangers," Mrs. Shales, Mrs. Helvey, and a few parent volunteers via Zoom, all while snacking on camp treats. It was a fun day filled with many reading-based activities for these campers.

The Senior Soiree took place Saturday, May 15. It was a magical night for the Class of 2021. The students arrived to see the high school quad transformed into the nights' Caribbean theme with strung lights, tropical flowers, fruits, and decor. The enchanting music of a steel drum filled the air. During the evening, the high school faculty shared words of wisdom and congratulations with the seniors, and the students played a festive game of Kahoots. Then Mr. and Mrs. Helvey spoke about their excitement for the seniors and all of the possibilities for their next five years and a short video presentation showcased the students. The festivities concluded with dancing and sparklers. The event was a wonderful display of the faculty and staff showing the seniors appreciation for their efforts and achievements. Cheers to the soon-to-be graduates!