2025-2026:
An incredible year thanks to our amazing community.
As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we’re looking back with deep gratitude for all the ways our community contributed to a remarkable year at The Oaks Academy. This year was full of meaningful milestones, and a few stand out in particular.
Over 1,000 Alumni
We graduated our largest class ever and officially reached 1,028 Oaks alumni! That number represents years of investment, care, and formation, and it was especially fitting that this was also the year we launched our first Alumni Day of Giving. Our alumni and alumni parents stepped forward to invest in the next generation, raising funds for a new trophy case in the Fieldhouse and two scholarships for future Oaks students. Their enthusiasm and generosity reminded us how deeply connected our alumni remain to this community.
The Oaks Academy Fieldhouse
For the first time ever, The Oaks Academy began construction of a new building from the ground up. The Oaks Academy Fieldhouse will soon become a central space for Oaks athletic teams, Before and After Care, classes, events, and more. Throughout the year, families and supporters watched progress unfold, toured the unfinished space, and even signed the gym floor foundation. This project reflects not only growth, but a shared belief in how this space will benefit students in the years ahead.
Looking Ahead
Looking forward, we are excited for what’s to come for our community. Thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc., we can expand mental health support, strengthen and centralize Oaks Plus, enhance student wellness through nutrition and time in nature, and deepen our commitment to holistic care for every student. These initiatives are more than additional programs; they are about ensuring every student is seen, supported, and given what they need to thrive.
It has been an incredible year, shaped by the steady support of our families, alumni, donors, and friends. We are grateful for every act of generosity that advances The Oaks’ mission. Thank you for helping us continue this work with hope and purpose.
Read more about our successful school year here in our full Impact Report here.
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At The Oaks Academy, every milestone this year was made possible by a community that shows up, gives generously, and believes deeply in the formation of our students.