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Sports Equipment Drive: Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 1

4/26/2026 7:06 pm

 

 🏀⚽ SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE ⚾🏈

We’re collecting gently used sports equipment to support the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago! Help give kids the opportunity to play, grow, and stay active 💙

Donations needed include: Soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, jerseys, cones, jump ropes, yoga mats, yard games & more!

📍 Drop-off location: Oak School: The Hootie’s Nest

📅 Dates: April 27 – May 1

Every item makes a difference—thank you for your support!

- Colton Leshinski & Teyjas Stamoulis
Students of Kids Care Club

College Search Speaker Event: Tuesday, April 28

4/26/2026 6:46 pm

Please join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm for a Community Speaker Series in-person event at the Hinsdale Central High School auditorium. 
 
In his latest book, Dream School, New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo helps families reimagine the college search process. Drawing on extensive research and insights from thousands of parents, he encourages students and families to broaden their view of what makes a school truly great—emphasizing career readiness, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community. Jeffrey Selingo is the author of three other books, including Who Gets In and Why and There Is Life After College. He is a regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and co-hosts the popular higher education podcast, Future U. 
 
Jeffrey Selingo
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm
In-person at Hinsdale Central Auditorium
This program is for students and parents
 
 

Order the Yearbook: Deadline Friday, May 1

4/26/2026 6:33 pm

Order School Supplies for Next Year!

4/26/2026 1:13 pm

Spring Book Fair: Tuesday, May 5 + Wednesday, May 6

4/26/2026 1:00 pm

 

 

 

Time/Date: The Spring Oak School Book Fair begins Tuesday, May 5 at 9am and wraps up on Wednesday, May 6, at 2pm. 

 
Volunteers Needed: Sign-Up Here!
 
3 Ways Parents and Students can buy books: 
1) Students can bring money with them on their class's designated book fair day. 
Note: Parents can ask teachers for the day/time that each class will visit the book fair in the library OR parents can view the sign up genius for specific class visit dates/times. Preschoolers can shop with parents or an "adult sidekick" at their designated times, too. 
2) Parents and students can stop in after school on Tuesday to browse. Note that this fair coincides with the choir concert on Tuesday afternoon, so that is a great opportunity to stop in after school! 
 
3) Buy online anytime at the book fair link here!
 
Forms of Payment: Cash, Credit Cards and apple pay/"tap to pay" all accepted! No checks please :) 
 
Why buy at the bookfair? All sales are tax-free and benefit Oak School!! 

You're Invited | D181 Celebration Evening: Monday, May 4

4/26/2026 12:04 am

 

We hope to see you at the District Celebration Evening on Monday, May 4, in the HMS gym. We will be celebrating 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jessica Brady, and her recent honor by the Illinois State Board of Education as well as, our retirees, including Dr. Garcia. He would love to see everyone there, even just for the reception preceding the main event.

Final PTO General Meeting of the School Year: Friday, May 22

4/26/2026 12:03 am

Oak School PTO Executive Board Proposed Slate of Candidates: 2026-2027

4/26/2026 12:02 am

Registration for 2026-27 School Year

4/26/2026 12:01 am

Timeline for 2026-2027 Registration

  • Returning Preschool student registration opened January 7
  • New Student, Kindergarten, and Returning D181 student registration opens February 2
  • Register by April 10 to receive a discount on registration fees
  • In-person registration appointments are available on the D181 website

 

Visit the D181 Registration website for more information

Hinsdale Central Girls Basketball Summer Camp: Registration Open

4/26/2026 12:00 am

 

This camp is Hinsdale Central's most popular camp and sells out every year - click image above to register!