Earlier this week, we hosted a celebration marking the official re-opening of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library at our Martindale-Brightwood campus. Restored to its original footprint, the library will host the Mari Evans Residency for Artists and Authors of Color, fostering cultural exchange and education for the community. Read more about the celebration and residency on our blog by following the link in our profile! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #classicaleducation #historicbuilding #classicalschool #indyschools #indy #indianapolis
Did you hear? Oaks students are reading and excelling! Explore the crucial link between third grade reading proficiency and lifelong success, and discover how The Oaks’ commitment to literacy fosters a path to achievement for our students and alumni in the latest blog post! Head to the link our profile to read it now. #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #OnlyatTheOaks #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Monday's total solar eclipse offered our families a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Through a blend of faith-based principles and scientific exploration, students engaged in lessons the week before that instilled awe for the cosmos while fostering a deeper understanding of the rare astronomical event, leaving families and faculty alike in awe of their preparedness and knowledge. Head to the link in our profile to read more about how our teachers prepared students in the latest blog post! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #solareclipse #totalsolareclipse #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
At The Oaks Academy, “Known and Loved” is not just a slogan – it is a foundational practice lived out every day in our classrooms and hallways. See how it comes to life with just a few stories in the latest blog post by following the link in our profile. #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #knownandloved #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Earlier this week, our community participated in Giving Tuesday - a global day of giving and generosity. We're so grateful for all of the support you provided and wanted to share more about the impact these donations have at The Oaks. In our latest blog post, we share how much Giving Matters here. Follow the link in our profile to read it. #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #GivingMatters #nonprofit #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
A few weeks ago, our 8th grade students embarked on a transformative trip to D.C. where they reflected on U.S. history with memorable museum and memorial visits. Read more about their trip and reflections from students themselves in the latest blog post at the link in our profile! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #transformativeeducation #DCtrip #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Whether you're a new parent, or have been at The Oaks for years, these tips from Mrs. Terri Williams will help you understand and build habits at home that foster student success just like we do at school! Follow the link in our profile to read the blog! #StudentSuccess #HabitBuilding #EducationTips #TheOaksAcadmey #TheOaksBlog #classicaleducation #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
The first day of school at The Oaks Academy is a half-day filled with foundational lessons that begin a 10-year journey developing strong learners. From the moment they step through the school doors, our students experience a unique blend of academic preparation and character development that sets them up for success. Follow the link in our profile to learn more about the lessons our youngest students learn on the first day of school! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #habits #habitdevelopment #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
From our in-house leagues to the IISL conference championships and beyond, we've got your Oaks basketball seasons summed up in a nutshell in the latest blog post! Can you believe that over 120 student athletes in grades 5 - 8 played on 13 teams over the last few months? Our Boys and Girls Basketball teams gave it their all, showcasing remarkable sportsmanship, dedication, and impressive skills on the court. 🏀💪 Follow the link in our profile to read about the highlights of the seasons and check out the photo gallery to see our teams in action! #TheOaksAcademy #classicaleducation #classicalschool #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #TheOaksBlog #WinterSports #BasketballSeason #OaksPlus #basketball
There were only 2 sports offered in the Spring Athletics Season, but we still had over half of the students in middle school participate in one of them. The Baseball and Track & Field teams saw major growth - both in size of teams and in student's skill and experience. Follow the link in our profile to learn (and see) more from the season in our latest blog post #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksAthletics #baseball #trackandfield #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #middleschool #middleschoolsports #indyschools #indyschool #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #school #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation
Over the last month, our 8th Grade students participated in a promotion interview with a member of the leadership team. This tradition gives our students an opportunity to share what they have learned about truth and beauty through their years at The Oaks, and is a time for reflection on the past and preparation for the future. While no two interviews are the same, there are a few commonalities that shine through each time. Follow the link in our profile to learn more about this graduation tradition in the latest blog post. #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #promotioninteview #exitinterview #graduation #8thgradegraduation #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis
We've got a special #FieldTripFriday for you on #TheOaksBlog today! This spring, our students in 4th to 8th grades participated in field trips that hadn't been held since 2019. At the lower schools, students experienced the overnight visit at St. Meinrad's and a day-long trip to Camp Tecumseh while our middle school students traveled to Cincinnati and Chicago once again. Follow the link in our profile to learn (and see) more in this week's blog post! #TheOaksAcademy #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis
We are grateful and proud to call John Hope School 26 home for our middle school and soon-to-be launched Pre-K Center. This week, we had a ceremony dedicating the newly installed historical marker that honors both the school and previously co-located Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, as well as shared a documentary that sheds further light on the history of the building and neighborhood. In this week’s blog post, we dig deeper into the history not already covered. Follow the link in our profile to read it and learn more about these efforts to share and honor the history of School 26! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #martindalebrightwood #historicalmarker #indianahistory #indianapolishistory #school26
We started this #TeacherAppreciationWeek with a video from our students sharing why they love their teachers and we're ending it with a collection of stories from our parent community. We appreciate our teachers and want them to know that nothing they do is ever too small or goes unnoticed, and every effort has a deep and lasting impact – as evidenced by the stories shared in this week's blog post. Follow the link in our profile to read it! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateeducation #indyschools #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis
A few weeks ago, the Lilly Endowment announced the winners of their 2022 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program - and we are excited to say that 3 Oaks staff were on the list of 103 educators from across the state! We share more about this program and profile each of our winners and their planned trips in this week's blog post. Follow the link in our profile to read it! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #teacherrenewal #renewal #creativity #LEIteachercreativity
Spanning from October until early March, the Winter Sports season is long and competitive. It never lacked for highlights though, from a record turnout of players for both the boys and girls teams, to learning opportunities from the first to the last games, until the fan-filled season-ending tournaments. Follow the link in our profile to catch up on how all the teams performed this season in this week's blog post! #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademy #OaksAthletics #independentschools #indyschools #basketball #boysbasketball #girlsbasketball #IISL
You love that they teach here, but have you ever wondered what their favorite part of being an Oaks teacher is? We've got a few answers for you in this week's blog post - follow the link in our profile to read it! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #teach #teaching #whyiloveteaching #teachattheoaks #loveteaching #hiring #nowhiring #nowhiringindy #nowhiringindianapolis #workatTheOaks #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
A new Oaks After 3 Club offering is helping students learn about the environment and the world around them. The winter session of Outdoor Education Club focused on conservation efforts like recycling and rescuing food that might otherwise be wasted! This week on the blog, we highlight some of the the cool activities that students were able to participate and the things they learned. Follow the link in our profile to read it now! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #OaksPlus #OaksAfter3 #AfterSchoolClubs #Clubs #OutdoorEducation #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
It is a common occurrence to see Oaks students out and about in the city of Indianapolis – whether it’s for a field trip or nature walk, we love partnering with local parks and organizations to help improve our students ability to learn. And if you were to visit @northmassboulder over the last few months, you would have seen Oaks Middle School students there too. Follow the link in our profile to learn about our partnership with them and what kind of lessons students learned while visiting! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and change what happened? Our 8th grade students get to do this every year when they put on their own versions of the Trial of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette! If you don't know about this cherished middle school tradition, you can learn more by following the link in our profile to read about it in our latest blog post! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #TheOaksBlog #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Middle School is a time of transition and change for students academically and personally, but we strive to support and walk alongside each student as they navigate it. Whether a student has been at The Oaks for 10 years or just 2, they graduate from The Oaks ready to do great things. This week's blog features 2 stories from Alumni of The Oaks that demonstrate how transformative the time spent in our middle school can be. Follow the link in our profile to read it! #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #AlumniofTheOaks #AOTO #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #middleschool #indymiddleschool
Music is an important piece of everyday life at The Oaks, present each morning at our schools with lauds or chapel. It only makes sense that our music program reflects this importance and is crafted to support our enriching integrated curriculum. In this week's blog post, we share how music class isn't ALL about the music - follow the link in our profile to read how our music class enriches our student's educational experience and let us know if you learned anything new in the comments below! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #music #musicclass #musiceducation #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids #ApplytoTheOaks #JointheOaks
𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: With the addition of the Pre-Kindergarten Education Center to our current Middle School location, we are delighted to announce the renaming of our 16th Street campus! Follow the link in our profile to learn what this campus will be called, the history of the building, and a special honor that we are looking forward to having for our historic building. #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademy #historicbuilding #education #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #indyschools #indyschool #circlecity #loveindy #indy
If you had to guess how many fall sports team The Oaks' had, would get it right? (hint: it's in the double-digits!) Catch up on how all the teams performed this season in this week's blog post by following the link in our profile! #TheOaksBlog #OaksAthletics #independentschools #indyschools #soccer #crosscountry #volleyball
Developing a love of learning is possible at The Oaks because we show our students how they can learn with everything that they do through our hands-on, integrated curriculum. Have you ever walked the halls admiring the beautiful student artwork or projects and heard your student's re-telling of a class lesson come to life right in front of your eyes? That's the beauty of the integrated curriculum at work! This week's blog post digs into the details behind our art program and shows how it supports the learning being done in the classroom - follow the link in our profile to read it and learn more! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #art #artprogram #artproject #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids #ApplytoTheOaks #JointheOaks
Have you ever wanted to go back to school for a day to see what it's like? If so, you'll want to make sure to check out our latest blog post - 𝘼 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨! Join us as we walk through the day's events and see how our time-tested curriculum incorporates learning, fun and rest for our young learners. Follow the link in our profile to read on.... #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaks #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids #ApplytoTheOaks #JointheOaks #Kindergarten #kindergartenclassroom #kindergartenclass #earlychildhoodeducation #kindergartenactivities
🚨NEW BLOG POST🚨 Do you know someone who would LOVE The Oaks Academy but is afraid they can't afford a private education? Are you a prospective parent but want to know more about financial aid at The Oaks? Are you a current parent who loves sharing about The Oaks? This is the perfect thing for you - follow the link in our profile to get the basics from the blog and make sure to sign up for our admissions event, Get To Know Financial Aid & Scholarships at The Oaks Academy! #GetToKnowTheOaks #TheOaksAcademy #ApplytoTheOaks #JoinTheOaks #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids #ApplytoTheOaks #JointheOaks
Field trips are an integral part of our curriculum at The Oaks. In this week's blog post we highlight why we believe these out of classroom experiences are so important and highlight how field trips evolve as students grow from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. Follow the link in our profile to read it, and don't forget to share! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #fieldtrip #fieldtrips #curriculum #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 | Part 2 of 4 We know how daunting it can be to explore early education and pre-kindergarten options, so we're sharing a few questions that many of our parents asked when they were exploring their options, and the answers that helped them decide. ••• Today: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐊 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦? While Pre-Kindergarten programs are focused on educating and preparing children for their educational future, it cannot go overlooked that for young students there is importance in play. Finding a program that offers that perfect middle ground between what can be extremely over reliant on play (like at a preschool) and programs that place too much emphasis on educational curriculum for their child is the needle parents want to find in the metaphorical haystack of their search. At The Oaks, we incorporate play in many ways for our Pre-Kindergarten classes, from indoor or outdoor play twice a day (morning and afternoon) to weekly specials time for art and music with movement. Students also have play incorporated with other educational and hands-on experiences such as field trips and our integrated nature study program that begins in prekindergarten where students’ inherent curiosity for the world is sustained and reinforced. ••• Exploring Your Options for Pre-Kindergarten? Join us on October 6th at 9:00 AM to learn more about the Pre-K program at The Oaks by signing up for our Get To Know The Oaks event at the link in our profile!
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 | Part 1 of 4 We know how daunting it can be to explore early education and pre-kindergarten options, so we're sharing a few questions that many of our parents asked when they were exploring their options, and the answers that helped them decide. First up: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥? In the discussion of early education, it’s easy to get pre-kindergarten and preschool mixed up. Simply put, preschool typically falls under the scope of an all-day-care facility that merely watches over your young one(s) when you are out of the house and unable to watch over them yourself. Pre-Kindergarten, on the other hand, focuses on early-childhood development and preparedness for the upper realms of education, while including the fun events and activities that a preschool typically offers. The Oaks Academy Pre-K program is built on a time-tested curriculum that offers enriching activities that develop the whole child with fun and learning combined! An important part of maintaining this balance includes offering daily opportunities for exploration and rest (with daily naptime) and aligning developmental and educational milestones to prepare students for their academic futures. Exploring Your Options for Pre-Kindergarten? Join us on October 6th at 9:00 AM to learn more about the Pre-K program at The Oaks by signing up for our Get To Know The Oaks event by following the link in our profile!
Spring Fling - with the parade of the ages, art showcases, and dancing at the middle school - is a beloved tradition celebrated in our school community. While not completely back to normal this year, students were still able to celebrate the tradition together in person and parents were given access to an extensive virtual experience from their head of school. Follow the link in our profile to learn more about this special tradition and see highlights from this year's events! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaks #SpringFling #TheOaksTraditions #TraditionsatTheOaks #TheOaksAcademyBrookside #TheOaksAcademyFallCreek #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Late April for eighth graders means poetry and a tea party in the way of traditions – and this year it’s even better than normal! This year saw the combination of two important 8th grade traditions at The Oaks Academy - the Midwinter Ball and the Victorian Tea Party. Learn more about these events and see images from this year by reading the blog at the link in our profile! 🔗 #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaks #TheOaksAcademyMiddleSchool #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #Traditions #classicaleducation #ClassicalSchools #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Why are habits so important, especially for students starting in Pre-Kindergarten? At The Oaks Academy we consider habit formation to be the foundation of character development. By developing good habits as early as Pre-K, Oaks students not only have an easier transition to Kindergarten, but they are also delighted by the positive relationships and feeling of growing up. Follow the link in our profile to learn more about 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 by reading the blog post! Know anyone on the fence about attending Pre-K? Make sure to share with them too! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademyBlog #habits #habitformation #PreK #prekindergarten #prekindy #classicaleducation #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indyschools #indyschool #school #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids
Looking for something to do with your kids this week while on spring break? We've got 5 things that we think you will love if you're staying in Indianapolis this year. Follow the link in our profile to read the newest blog post and leave us a comment to share what you have planned this week! #theoaksblog #theoaksacademy #springbreak #indyschools #indyschool #school #classicaleducation #privateschool #privateschools #privateeducation #indymoms #indymom #indianapolismoms #indyschild #indywithkids #circlecity #loveindy #indy #indianapolis #childrensmuseum #indianapoliszoo #indyzoo #scavengerhunt #gardening #parenttips
Andrew Hart, our CEO, responded to the recent events in Washington, D.C. with a reminder of the defining values and commitments of The Oaks Academy in a new blog post today. Follow the link in our profile to read it. #TheOaksBlog #TheOaksAcademy #Personhood #RelationshipsComeFirst
The House System is one of the many traditions that students experience as they progress through their middle school years at The Oaks, but it didn't always exist... Follow the link in our profile to read more of Tucker's Alumni story that includes his passionate reaction to the introduction of the Houses and what happened next in this week's Alumni of The Oaks: Extended Content blog post. #TheOaksAcademy #OaksTraditions #Traditions #TheOaksBlog #AOTO #AlumniofTheOaks
Did you hear about what happened at the Middle School before the switch to online learning? We celebrated the Christmas holiday with dress up days, dancing in the parking lot and the annual door decorating competition! Follow the link in our profile to read more about this last tradition and check out the winning doors! 🎄 #TheOaksAcadmey #TheOaksBlog #ChristmasAtTheOaks #ChristmasTraditions