Tamika Dees, Head of Middle School
August 7, 2026
Greetings, Middle School Families,
I hope you are enjoying these last few days of summer and creating wonderful memories with your family! My summer has been nothing short of amazing, visiting universities with my son and spending quality time with family. As I’ve had an opportunity to reflect over the last three years as Head of Middle School, I am truly excited to embark on this upcoming journey with our middle school scholars.
To view your child’s class schedule for the 2026-27 school year, please log in to your “My Oakridge” parent portal.
Reminder Links
Class Trips
We look forward to 100% participation in these one-day excursions. Our class trips provide excellent learning opportunities, team bonding, and more importantly, fun memories for our students and teachers. For planning purposes, the trip cost is $150, and there will be a registration email to follow.
- 5th grade: Trinity Forest Adventure Park, Dallas, TX
- 6th grade: Camp Grady Spruce, Graford, TX
- 7th/8th: Group Dynamix, Carrollton, TX
Experiential Learning Trip
7th and 8th grade: Houston STEM- Sign up HERE
Important Information
Please click the attached LINK for a very important video announcement. In this video, you will find more detailed information about the first day of school procedures and the upcoming 2026 - 27 school year.
CLICK HERE to download and print a “1st Day of School” sign. Snap a photo of your child on his/her first day of school and don’t forget to tag Oakridge if you post it on social media!
Locker Set Up and Back-to-School Bash
Students are more than welcome to set up and store books/supplies in their lockers on Friday, August 14 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, and Saturday, August 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 am.
Also, please note that our Divisional Meet the Teacher is on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 - 9:45 am. Teachers will then head out to join in the exciting Back-To-School festivities on campus.
Finally, as we prepare for an incredible start to the school year, please mark these important dates on your calendar:
- Tuesday, August 11 – 5th Grade/New Student Orientation, 2:00–5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 11 – MS Back-to-School Social, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 15 – Family Back-to-School Bash, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 19 – First Day of School
- Monday, August 24 – MS Parent Night (Parents Only), 6:00-7:30 PM
We are thrilled to welcome our Middle School Owls, and we look forward to partnering with you for a wonderful 2026 – 27 school year.
Let’s Go Owls!
Tamika R. Dees
- Tuesday, August 11 – 5th Grade/New Student Orientation, 2:00–5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 11 – All MS Back-to-School Social, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 15 – Family Back-to-School Bash, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 19 – First Day of School
- Monday, August 24 – MS Parent Night (Parents Only), 6:00-7:30 p.m.
