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Oak School Benefit | Ticket Sales End Wednesday, April 8

4/5/2026 8:04 pm

 

Buy Tickets Here!

 

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. Event ticket sales end April 8! Tickets can be purchased here!
  2. Our amazing Oak teachers donated dozens of teacher-hosted parties for students. Teacher-hosted party ticket sales open on April 10 at 10AM. These tickets are first-come, first-served, and can be purchased here!
  3. Our generous Oak parents donated dozens of parent-hosted parties for students. Parent-hosted party ticket sales open on April 10 at 10AM. There are enough tickets available for each Oak student to attend a parent-hosted party. All party tickets can be purchased on the GiveSmart website, and are organized by grade and gender.
  4. Can’t attend? Buy a teacher ticket on the GiveSmart website or participate remotely in the silent or live auctions. For each teacher ticket purchase, you receive one raffle entry for “Principal for a Day” with Mrs. Nassis (limit 10 entries per family). Text DENIMAFTERDARK to 76278 for auction and event alerts.

 

But Wait…There’s More!

When the GiveSmart auction website opens on April 10 at 10AM, we will begin selling Signature Oak Hootie Owls as a collectible plushy for students and Oak supporters. Soft, fun and full of Oak pride, these exclusive Hootie Owls will become your child’s favorite keepsake. Limited quantities are available, and more details can be found here!

 

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

4/5/2026 6:57 pm


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

4/5/2026 6:35 pm

Join the Oak School PTO Executive Board

4/5/2026 6:34 pm

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

4/5/2026 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 13 + Fri April 17) must be placed by NOON on Wed April 8. 

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 Are Open! 🌟

4/5/2026 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.

 

Stuff the Squad: Thursday, April 16

4/5/2026 12:07 am

College Search Speaker Event: Tuesday, April 28

4/5/2026 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

4/5/2026 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.

Registration for 2026-27 School Year

4/5/2026 12:04 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