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Oak School Benefit | Purchase Tickets to Teacher/Parent-Hosted Parties

4/11/2026 8:04 pm

  

Dear Oak Families,

 

Denim After Dark, Oak School’s biennial fundraiser, is happening April 25, 2026 at Oak Brook Manor, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our amazing community. Saddle up for great food, cold drinks, mechanical bull rides, DJ tunes, line dancing, and can’t-miss live and silent auctions! This year, our fundraising efforts will focus on transforming the Oak School library into a modern, inspiring space that sparks curiosity and supports a lifelong love of learning for every student.

 

What You Need To Know:

  1. Teacher-hosted party tickets are first-come, first-served and can be purchased here!
  2. Parent-hosted party tickets are available for all students and can be purchased here!
  3. Signature Oak Hootie Owl collectible plushy are available for purchase here.
  4. Can’t attend? Participate remotely in the silent or live auctions.
  5. Text DENIMAFTERDARK to 76278 for auction and event alerts. 

Every contribution—big or small—helps make a lasting impact for our students. Thank you for supporting Oak School and helping make Denim After Dark a night to remember!

 

With gratitude,

 

The Denim After Dark Committee

OakSchoolBenefit2026@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Benefit Sponsors

4/11/2026 6:57 pm


Get Your Denim for the Oak School Benefit: 20% Off at Mugsy!

4/11/2026 6:35 pm

Join the Oak School PTO Executive Board

4/11/2026 6:34 pm

New Lunch-In Vendors and Menus: Order by Wednesday, April 8

4/11/2026 6:32 pm

Hello Parents,

We are thrilled to share some exciting new changes coming to the Oak Lunch-In program. The PTO is partnering with new vendors to bring even more variety to the table. New offerings will include sushi rolls, bento boxes and poke bowls from Sushi Ukai, salads and sandwiches from Pronto, Mediterranean entrees and grain bowls from Scratch Kitchen Catering, delicious combos from Egg Harbor and much, much more! 

Lunch-In days will remain exactly the same for the duration of the school year: Mondays and Fridays. This new program officially kicks off right after Spring Break.

 

NEW ORDERING PROCESS, NOW OPEN!

Oak will no longer be using MyFoodDays for Lunch-In ordering. Please see attached Lunch-In Registration Page for instructions on how to register for an account and begin ordering lunches for your child(ren) on the new program. 

Orders for the next week of Lunch-In (Mon April 20 + Fri April 24) must be placed by NOON on Wed April 15. 

Each week's lunch orders must be submitted by Wednesday at 12PM for the upcoming week. You may edit, change, or cancel orders any time before this weekly lockout. Orders can be placed weekly, monthly, or all at once for the entire semester - whatever works best for you.

 

INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS

Click here to read ingredients and allergens. 

 

VOLUNTEERS

We love and greatly appreciate our parents volunteers! We will be sharing opportunities for parents to continue to volunteer at lunchtimes. Stay tuned for this volunteer sign-up information later in April.

We can’t wait to kick off this upgraded Lunch-In experience! If you have any immediate questions, feel free to reach out to Kacy Baker or Kelly Basu. Thank you for your continued support - here’s to even happier, tastier lunch days ahead!

Warmly, 
Your PTO Team

Talent Show Applications: Due Monday, April 13

4/11/2026 2:40 pm

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic, or have a unique talent to share? We want to see it! The application for this year’s Talent Show is now live. Don’t miss your chance to perform on stage and be part of an unforgettable night. 

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

We can’t wait to see the amazing talent in our community!

 

If you have any questions, please email ash.bininger@gmail.com.

 

Talent Show Audition Video + Music: Submit by Wednesday, April 22

4/11/2026 2:00 pm

AUDITION VIDEO
Please upload a video of your child or group performing their act to the folder below by April 22. We know the performance may not be completely show-ready yet—we simply want to preview the acts and provide feedback ahead of the dress rehearsal. Please note that we must receive an audition video in order for the act to participate in the show. 


Audition Video Upload Folder - CLICK HERE

 

MUSIC SUBMISSION
If your child's act includes music, please upload an MP3 file of the music cut exactly how they would like it played during the performance. 

 

Here is a helpful tool that can be used to edit and export an MP3 for free if needed: flixier.com
You can also use iMovie or enlist the help of a tech-savvy teenager! Please upload the music file by April 22. 


Music Upload Folder - CLICK HERE 

Stuff the Squad: Thursday, April 16

4/11/2026 12:07 am

College Search Speaker Event: Tuesday, April 28

4/11/2026 12:06 am

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
 
 

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

4/11/2026 12:05 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.