Tamika Dees, Head of Middle School
March 6, 2026
Greetings Middle School Families,
STEM was “blowing” through the Middle School this week! Innovators in Mr. Henderson’s 6th grade Science class merged their Meteorology unit with creativity and ingenuity of engineering. The project entailed researching, brainstorming, fabricating, and testing vehicles entirely powered by the force of wind. Designs ranged from hovercrafts, sailboats, fan boats, and wind powered cars. Students monitored performance using their ipad to calculate and compute the efficacy of their models. Through this hands-on application, students dove deep into physics and engineering concepts such as propulsion, fluid dynamics, air resistance, aerodynamics, buoyancy, density, draft, and tracking. The future of STEM is definitely blowing full speed ahead in Mr. Henderson’s 6th Grade Science class!
Honor Choir:
Congratulations to Sixth Graders Ella McHugh and Achilles Stuckey. One-thousand 5th and 6th graders across Texas auditioned for the Elementary All State Honor Choir. Ella and Achilles were selected to represent Oakridge this summer in San Antonio in a 3-day clinic and performance with 160 other singers from around the state. Way to Go Ella and Achilles!
Summer Camps:
Registration for Summer at The Ridge 2026 is now open! Get ready for a summer packed with exciting camps, creative projects, outdoor fun, and unforgettable adventures. Register now to secure your spot!
Tamika Dees
Head of Middle School
The 2026 Auction opens for bidding on Monday, March 2, 2026.
There are three sections to our auction: Live Auction, Premier Auction, and Online/Silent Auction.
You will be able to view auction items without submitting a credit card; however, to place a bid, you will need to click GET STARTED and register as a bidder.
We are still adding items and pictures, so check back to see what we add. Bids will be anonymous — you won’t see names, and you might not see bidder numbers just yet.
Live Auction Items — The Live Auction items will change to in-person/proxy bid items as of 4:00 PM on March 7, 2026. If this is a must-have item, please set a max bid. A proxy will be assigned to place bids on your behalf at the live event according to your desired max bid.
Raffle Tickets: These pre-sale raffle tickets will close at noon on Friday, March 6. Afterward, tickets can only be purchased in person at the event. The raffles are Big Spender, George T. Stagg Whiskey Raffle, and Jewelry Raffle.
The Premier Auction items and Online/Silent Auction items close for bidding at approximately 10:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
If you have questions, please call Oakridge Development Director Lauren Matocha at 817.563.9742 (office).
- March 7 - A Surreal Soiree, Oakridge Super Supper and Auction Night
- March 9 - Deans Day
- March 10 - 7th/8th Theatre Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- March 11 - MS Spring Orchestra Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- March 16-20 - Spring Break
- March 23 - Student Holiday
- March 24 - 6th Grade Trip to UTA
- April 3 - Holiday No School
- April 8 - MS and US Class pictures
- April 9 - Ambassadors of Culture Showcase
- April 10 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Perot Museum
- April 14 - NJHS Induction Ceremony 8:30am - 9:30am
- April 16 - MS USMS Musical Theatre Performance
- April 29 - Walk to the Future
- May 2 - PSIA State Championships
- May 8 - MS Fine Arts Night
- May 12 - MS LHMS Musical Theatre Performance
- May 13 - UHMS Awards
- May 13 - 8th Grade Celebration Lunch and Celebration
- May 16 - Class of 2026 Graduation
- May 19-22 - MS Exams **Early Release 8:00am - 12:00pm
