The Oaks Christian School Board of Trustees has approved the expansion of the current 5-12 college-preparatory day and boarding school to become a full-fledged PreK-12 school.
OCS Head of School Rob Black made the announcement March 26 at the school’s annual gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
“Our school has a rich history of educational innovation and leadership,” said Black. “From our founding days to the expansion of the middle school campus, the recently opened residential dorms, the IDEA Lab for STEM studies and the launch of our institutes of performing arts, engineering and global leadership, we are providing distinctive and unparalleled opportunities for students. This expansion of the school’s academic reach to include children of all ages will provide these opportunities for the future of all of our students.”
The school has begun the process of identifying a suitable location and funding for the new elementary school. The gala is the first public fundraising announcement, and to date a significant investment has already been committed by donor families and the OCS community at large. At the event itself, over $1 million was raised by guests in attendance.
“In just a short time, our community has stepped up in a big way to help ensure the success of this expansion. We are still in the early stages, but we are extremely grateful for these preliminary commitments, which will encourage others to invest in our community’s children and build on this foundation,” Black said.
The OCS Admissions Department is developing a waitlist for families interested in exploring future enrollment in Grades PreK-4. Families can reach out to the OCS admissions office at admissions@oakschristian.org.
Those interested in learning how they can further support and invest in the school’s expansion vision are encouraged to contact Black at rblack@oakschristian.org.