New Lunch-In Vendors and Menus: Order by Wednesday, April 1

3/26/2026 7:56 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 6 + Fri April 10) must be placed by NOON on Wed April 1. 

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

Oak School Benefit | NEW INFO| Ticket Sales End April 8

3/26/2026 6:04 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

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

3/26/2026 6:03 pm

What to Expect at Denim After Dark

3/26/2026 6:02 pm

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!

Thank You to Our Benefit Sponsors

3/26/2026 5:57 pm

🌟 Talent Show Applications Are Open! 🌟

3/26/2026 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.

Hootiegram will resume on Monday, April 6

3/26/2026 10:00 am

If you need to send in a submission, please do so on the OAKPTO.org website or email PTOCommunicationsOak@gmail.com.

Registration for 2026-27 School Year

3/26/2026 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

Oak 4th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Jessica Brady, Wins Coveted State Education Award

2/22/2026 12:00 am

Homework Helpers at Hinsdale Public Library: Now Twice Per Week-Mondays & Thursdays

1/25/2026 11:20 am

Homework Helpers at Hinsdale Public Library