New Families

Our Family Handbook can be accessed through the parent portal.   This is where to find comprehensive information about our community standards and many details about your family’s experience at Oakridge.

To plan for the year, please refer to 2025-2026 Oakridge school calendar.   Each Friday, you will receive our e-newsletter in your inbox to share more detail on upcoming dates and events.   

Our first schoolwide event of the year will be our Back to School Bash on the morning of Saturday, August 16, 2025.   All students and parents in all grade levels are encouraged to attend this fun event to prepare for and kick off the school year!  New families will receive more details about "Bash" in the coming weeks.

• ECC - Early Childhood Center: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
• FAPH - Fine Arts Performance Hall
• ISAS - Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (Our Accrediting Body) 
• LHMS  - Lower House Middle School, grades 5-6
• LS - Lower School, grades 1-4
• MAC - Multi-Purpose Activity Center Gym in Lower School
• MS - Middle School, grades 5-8
• NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
• OAC - Oakridge Athletic Complex
• OF - Oakridge Fund (Annual Fund)
• OFC - Oakridge Fan Club (Booster Club)
• OPC - Oakridge Parents’ Club 
• SAC- Student Activity Center
• SPC - Southwest Preparatory Conference (Upper School Athletic Conference)
• SSA - Super Supper & Auction
• UHMS - Upper House Middle School, grades 7-8

Oakridge was founded in 1979, and in just a few years, we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary.  For a full history, visit Oakridge History Timeline.  Our Founder's Day events and display is a great time to learn more!

We have many traditions that are enjoyed by our school community, including Back to School Bash, Homecoming Week, Founder's Day, Walk to the Future, Fine Arts Night, and Graduation.  

Our preferred provider for school uniforms is Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. School uniforms can be purchased at the local store at 363 Carroll Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 or online at FlynnO'Hara.  If purchased online, the school code is TX216. Outerwear options that can be worn in the classroom are also available at the Oakridge Spirit Store, in person on the first floor of the Information Center (hours vary) and online at Owl’s Landing.

Throughout the year, The Oakridge Parents’ Club offers uniform resale for gently used uniforms at a discounted rate. The first opportunity to shop will be at the Back-to-School Bash. Donations of gently used uniforms are gladly accepted in the drop-off container outside the Parents’ Club building, located next to the Early Childhood Center.

July 2025 Update: We wanted to let you know about a great opportunity for our new families to purchase resale uniforms.    On Tuesday, July 15th, from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, we will have a New Family Resale Shopping Day!  The sale will take place in the Oakridge Parent Club Building (OPC) which is next to our Early Childhood Center, # 4 on this campus map.   If you are unable to make this sale, you will have another resale shopping opportunity at our Back to School Bash on August 16th.    

The Oakridge Health and Wellness Team welcomes you to our school family. Our team of healthcare professionals strives to provide your child with the most comprehensive, highest quality individual healthcare available in a professional, efficient, compassionate, and service-oriented manner. At Oakridge, we serve the health and wellness of the entire school community - students, families, faculty, and staff. We are proud to offer a comprehensive school health and wellness program that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of health. 

Interprofessional collaboration between the school nurse and athletic trainer fosters a positive impact on the overall health of the school community. We work together to coordinate healthcare and provide wellness services. This shared approach efficiently meets the needs of the student body. At Oakridge, optimal health and academic success are synergistic goals. 

The office of Nurse Kim Campbell-Martinez is centrally located on the first floor of the Upper School, while the office of Athletic Trainer Adam Campbell is located in the Student Activity Center (SAC). You may contact the Nurse’s office at 817-451-4994 ext. 2714 and the Athletic Trainer’s office at ext. 2741.

Magnus Health

Our healthcare management system is Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record). This web-based system will grant you continuous access to your child’s health record, as well as the ability to make updates when needed. ​​You will also have the option to take the digital health file with you after your child graduates. 

We have activated your Magnus Health SMR account. Please visit the Parent Portal, and click on the button titled, “Magnus Health SMR.” Your login username and password are the same as those used for Veracross.

Direct Link: https://secure.magnushealthportal.com/index.jsf

Please complete the required health information within your Magnus Health SMR for each child attending The Oakridge School. Timely submission of health information and other forms is vital so that preparations can be made to best support your child and family.

These forms are required for the student to be able to attend school, participate in athletics, and go on field trips.

All students are welcome to bring their lunch from home. As a service and convenience, The Oakridge School has partnered with Food4Life as the lunch vendor. You may set up a lunch account with Food4Life and manage your child’s account to view purchases, restrict certain food items, and add money.

Lunch account set-up:

1. Set up your student's account using  this link  to our meal provider, Food4Life Catering.

2. To add money to your account, use this link.  

* After adding the parent name and email, you will receive a link in your email to finalize your account set-up and add funds.

If you have questions about lunch accounts, please contact Food4Life.

You can find more overall information about our school lunch program and vendor here.

After enrolling at Oakridge, you will be contacted by someone from your student's division, either the Division Head, or for the Upper School, the Director of College Advising.   They will set up a time for you to have a "Welcome Meeting" to review general onboarding, as well as class placements and scheduling.  This is a chance for our staff to get to know you, and for you to get to know them.    Ideally, students and parents will both attend this meeting and for Middle School and Upper School students, it will be required for both to attend.   We hope this meeting answers many questions about your family' becoming a part of the Oakridge community!

ECC and Lower School textbooks are provided.

Textbook information for Middle and Upper School students will be released via email mid-summer. After being notified by your division that the bookstore is open, go to Bookstore Link to order new or used textbooks, supplemental materials, eContent, and a wide variety of free resources.  You can use the access code Oakridge1979 to login to the portal.  Your child’s schedule will be shared to guide you in the process of ordering textbooks. If you have any questions, please contact your Division Head.

Early Childhood Center - All supplies will be provided by the school. 

Lower School - The school supply list is posted on the Parent Portal. If you prefer, you can order prepackaged school supplies. Contact the Lower School office (lsoffice@theoakridgeschool.org) to order. Pre-ordered supplies will be in your child’s classroom on the first day of school. If you do not pre-order supplies, you can bring your supplies to the Meet the Teacher/Back-to-School Bash.

Middle School - Students will be expected to have pens, pencils, paper, and an organization system of their choice (e.g. binder). Details for any additional supplies needed for a particular class will be given in the individual course syllabus during the first week of school. Students will be issued a school-owned iPad, charging brick, and cable. A list of recommended cases will be provided. Families are responsible for securing a case before the student receives the iPad. 

Upper School - No additional supplies are needed before the school start date. Once classes begin, your child will be informed of individual class needs. Students are required to bring a laptop to school daily.  Laptop specifications are located on the school website under Academics>Technology. If you have questions about this, please contact the Upper School office.

Summer Programs and Summer Reading

Summer programs are a great way for your child to get familiar with the campus, meet faculty, and future classmates. To register for summer day, sports, and speciality camps, please visit theoakridgeschool.org/summerprograms.

We highly encourage all Oakridge students to continue to read throughout the summer. While there is not a specific reading requirement, recommended summer reading lists and information about ebook access can be found at Summer Reading Recommendations.  Parents can also access the Oakridge Library catalog here: Destiny Discover Home.

Contact Mrs. deWinter at pdewinter@theoakridgeschool.org if you would like to utilize Sora, our school’s Ebook platform.

New students and families will have several opportunities to meet teachers and each other. Please plan to take advantage of all of these opportunities if possible- the parternship between our families and faculty/staff is a key element of your student's successful transition to Oakridge!

• August 12- New students in grades 5-12 will participate in New Student Orientation (specific times will be shared soon!)
• August 16- All school families are encouraged to attend Oakridge's Back to School Bash. Prior to the official start of "Bash", new families should plan to arrive at 8:30 AM to gather with other families in your division. During this event, all parents and students are invited to their classrooms to meet the teacher from 9-9:45 a.m.. This event is for parents, students, siblings, and even grandparents! You will have a chance to do all things onboarding- from uniform re-sale and Owl spirit wear shopping, to lunch accounts, bus transportation, athletics information, and family fun!

In addition to these two events, each division hosts a Parent Information Night, which is intended for parents to connect with teachers.

• August 18- Early Childhood Parent Information Night from 6-7:30 p.m.
• August 21- Lower School Parent Information Night from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• August 25- Middle School Parent Information Night from 6-7:30 p.m
• August 26- Upper School Parent Information Night from 6-7:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE for our New Family Tailgate planned for Friday, September 12th before the football game!

All students and their families are encouraged to come to the Oakridge Back to School Bash on August 16th (Saturday), to meet teachers and get organized for the school year.   New families should plan to arrive at 8:30 AM.  Look for communications with details about that day from Michelle Emmert, our Director of Engagement.   

Additionally, students in the following groups should plan to attend a grade specific orientation:

All 5th Graders (New and Returning): Tuesday, August 12th, 2:00-5:30PM (Drop off at the Flagpoles in front of the main campus)

All 9th graders (New and Returning) and New 10th through 12th graders: Tuesday, August 12th, 12:00-4:00PM in the Upper School Commons (Lunch will be served)

If you have questions about orientation, please contact Ms. Lori Lane, Director of Student Life, at llane@theoakridgeschool.org.

For arrival and dismissal information, please use  this link to 2025-2026 information. 

Oakridge offers transportation service to Colleyville/Mid-Cities, Joe Pool Lake, Mansfield, Viridian (Arlington), and Chisholm Trail (South Fort Worth).

For more information and registration information click here, or visit Oakridge Transportation on the website.

• 2025-2026 Pricing:
  • Full-Year/Round Trip: $2100
  • Full-Year/One-Way: $1600
  • Drop-in/Single-Ride: $20

At The Oakridge School, school days do not end when classes are over. 

The Owls’ Nest is The Oakridge School’s extended day program, offering a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students from Preschool - 8th grade. Owls’ Nest is open each school night until 5:45 PM, providing families with a flexible and dependable afterschool care option. 

As a complimentary service to Oakridge families with students in multiple divisions, Owls’ Nest offers care for younger siblings waiting for their older sibling’s dismissal time. This service allows parents to come for one convenient carpool time. Additionally, we provide supervised care for students waiting for their bus ride home.

Details for the 2025-2026 school year, including registration and rates for Owls’ Nest and other afterschool programs  can be found on the website at https://www.theoakridgeschool.org/campus-life/extendedday. 

Other after-school programs include After School Art, Musical Theatre, and Tae Kwon Do. 

For Tae Kwon Do classes, please contact Donna Holtman at (817) 845-7735 or owlstkd@gmail.com.

The Oakridge School Fine Arts curriculum spans all divisions of the school from ECC to Upper School with the goal of building student confidence, discovering their unique voice, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Over an academic year, our scholar artists will demonstrate what they have learned in performances and exhibits held within and outside school hours. These events are not only meaningful for the students and our school community but also an invaluable part of the educational process and experience. A calendar of events for the year will be distributed by Arts faculty or divisional leadership. Because there are only a few events throughout the year, it is our hope that families will make participation a priority.

Music Enrichment Program 

Sixth-twelfth grade students enrolled in Choir, Strings, or Theater may apply to be a part of the Music Enrichment Program. This school day program pairs students with professional music coaches who focus on developing the student’s singing voice or instrumental technique. Lessons occur once a week usually during the student’s Fine Arts class and fees are paid directly to the lessons teacher. For more information contact Linda Love (voice) lindaflove@hotmail.com or Daniel Jamieson (strings) djamieson@theoakridgeschool.org. General inquiries can be made to Andrew Stewart, Director of Fine Arts, at astewart@theoakridgeschool.org. 

For information about the after-school piano lessons program available to all Oakridge students, please contact Andrew Stewart at the email above.

At The Oakridge School, we believe athletics play a crucial role in developing well-rounded, future-ready leaders. Our athletic program is designed to inspire student-athletes to pursue excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and beyond—all while aligning with the school's mission.

Our dedicated and experienced coaches foster an environment where student-athletes are challenged to grow in integrity, resilience, courage, and teamwork. Every practice, every game, and every huddle is an opportunity to learn life lessons that prepare young men and women for success in a rapidly changing world.

Summer 2025 Workout Schedule:

Come join our team this summer!

• June 2-5
• June 9-12
• June 16-19
• June 23-26
• June 30-July 3rd: OFF
• July 7-10
• July 14-17
• July 21-24

Summer Workout times:

• Upper School Male Students: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Upper School Female Students and Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Important: In order for your athlete to participate in these workouts, use this link to register.

Coach Contact Information: Please reach out to our athletic staff and coaches for more details.

Security at The Oakridge School requires everyone in our community to comply with our policies to keep our students and faculty safe. Oakridge uses car tags, parent badges, and locked gates/doors as part of the security procedures. More information will be shared once the school year begins and parents will receive their annual security badges and lanyards at the Back to School Bash. Please bring your driver's license to this event. Additionally, car tags will be distributed at divisional Parent Nights. 

Badges are to be worn on normal school days between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If lost or forgotten, a new lanyard can be obtained from the Admission Office/Welcome Center. 

A permanent security officer is posted at the Early Childhood Center (ECC) for assistance with doors and overall safety. The security officers on duty, including in the evening, carry a cell phone which is the primary form of communication between staff, students (If a ride or assistance is needed). Parents, please add (817) 269-4886 to your mobile for instances where you need to reach them. For non-urgent matters, the Security Manager's email address is epetrosian@theoakridgeschool.org.

In addition to security officers on campus (3 officers from 5:00 AM-3:00 PM and 1 from 3:00-1:00 PM), we enlist the services of the Arlington Police Department during the school day and for large events after school hours.

We are a closed campus, and we do not allow deliveries from anyone other than family members.

Every school needs an active group of volunteers to thrive. Serving as a volunteer enriches your family’s experience at The Oakridge School. The Oakridge Parents’ Club and The Owl Fan Club are great ways to start. 

• Oakridge Parents’ Club

The purpose of The Oakridge Parents’ Club (OPC) is to assist the faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Regents in providing for the educational enrichment of the students, to promote the fellowship of the families and staff of The Oakridge School, and to raise funds to accomplish these objectives. Your membership benefits your children throughout the year. Visit the Oakridge Parents’ Club page on the Oakridge website for more information, www.theoakridgeschool.org/parentsclub. 

•  The Owl Fan Club                                                                                                                                                      .

The Owl Fan Club’s mission is to promote school spirit, character development, and the physical well-being of our students through financial and other means of support for physical education programs, athletic programs, and fine arts in every division. The Owl Fan Club raises money through concession and merchandise sales from the Spirit Store. The Spirit Store is located on the main campus next to the Library and is open periodically throughout the year. Our online store can always be accessed at www.theoakridgeschool.org/spiritstore. Additionally, merchandise is sold at select events such as the Oakridge Back-to-School Bash and home varsity football games. Proceeds from these sales are used to purchase items for our athletic and arts programs. The largest fundraising opportunity is at our annual Oakridge Golf Classic in the spring. The Owl Fan Club provides food, volunteers, and support for athletic and arts events.