New Additions to the Oakridge Athletic Complex
Oakridge is excited to announce that the first phase of a two-phased construction project at the Oakridge Athletic Complex (OAC) is officially underway. The heavy machinery has arrived, and the dirt is...
View ArticleSenior Signs to Play Collegiate Volleyball
Oakridge senior Alexa Pressley recently signed her letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball before a group of teammates, friends, and family. Next year, Alexa will be attending Lindenwood...
View ArticleThanksgiving Card Features Student's Artwork
Sophomore Brad Greer was selected for this year's Thanksgiving Card Challenge, in which Middle and Upper School students submit art to be featured on the annual Oakridge Thanksgiving card. Brad's...
View ArticleStudent's Book Review Featured in National Campaign
One Oakridge student's passion for Young Adult fiction recently got her national recognition. A quote from junior Channy Cornell's book review blog was featured in the national campaign for Jennifer...
View ArticleTwo Students Selected for TMEA All-State Choir
The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) recently named Oakridge senior Walker Emmert and junior Cade Kellam to the Texas All-State choir. The competitive process to be named to the All-State choir...
View ArticleFootball Players Sign to Play Collegiate Athletics
In early February, two Oakridge seniors signed to play collegiate football. Michael Cendrick signed with Harding University where he will play NCAA Division II football. Michael is a captain for the...
View ArticleOakridge Hosts Area Schools at Frankenstein Colloquium
On January 30, The Oakridge School hosted a colloquium to examine Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 200 years after its original publication. This was the fifth annual DFW-area colloquium and the third to be...
View ArticleNew Outlook Magazine Focuses on Innovation
The new issue of the Outlook magazine takes a look at the needs of today's learner and how Oakridge is constantly evolving to meet those needs. Readers can learn more about innovation at Oakridge...
View ArticleScholar-Athletes Compete at State
Oakridge sent athletes from all four winter sports to the SPC State Tournament in early February. The swim and wrestling teams competed, in addition to girls soccer and boys basketball. Junior...
View ArticleStudent Artwork Recognized at Stock Show
Three Oakridge students received ribbons at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Art Contest. First grader Ginny Nieves placed 5th and Peyton Graham placed 7th in the age 5-6 category. Third grader...
View ArticleClass of 2017 Features Five National Merit Finalists
The Oakridge School is proud to announce that the five National Merit Semifinalists in the Class of 2017 have all been named Finalists. Congratulations to seniors Ryan Tan, Evan Skinner, Amy Zhang,...
View ArticleSenior Athlete Commits to Collegiate Track
Oakridge senior Trent Hall has made a commitment to run track at Williams College next year. Trent is a three-sport athlete, competing in track, basketball, and football. In addition to this extensive...
View ArticleDestination Imagination Team Advances to State
Two Middle School teams recently competed in the regional Destination Imagination tournament at Haltom High School. The 7th and 8th-grade team composed of Rachael Bigham, Sana Kohli, and Caitlin Reddig...
View ArticleArt Competition Awards Oakridge Students
Oakridge student artists were recently recognized at the Texas Visual Arts Association High School Art Competition. Seniors Syd Fagan and Taylor Alexander and sophomore Megan Marr all had works...
View ArticleMiddle School Owls Excel in Academic Competition
Oakridge Middle School students recently competed in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) district academic competition at Liberty Christian School. The Oakridge Academic Competition...
View ArticleBaseball Player Named Hitter of the Week
Oakridge junior Mason Hooper was named private school Hitter of the Week by Texas High School Baseball. During one week in late March, Mason, a member of the varsity baseball team, was 5 for 5 with 4...
View ArticleFaculty Achieve Apple Teacher Certification
This spring, Oakridge announced that 100 percent of its Middle School faculty and administrators achieved Apple Teacher certification. The next goal is 100 percent of the Lower School. Apple Teacher is...
View ArticleOakridge Athletes Compete at SPC
Oakridge spring sports athletes are competing at the SPC state tournament this week. Golf is competing on Monday and Tuesday at Cypresswood Golf Club in Spring, outside Houston. The track and field...
View ArticleStudents Recognized in Duke TIP Program
Eleven Oakridge 7th graders recently received special recognition for their scores on the Duke TIP SAT test. In order to participate in the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), students must first...
View ArticleSeniors Exhibit Work at AP Art Show
On April 26, the AP Studio Art students proudly displayed the results of their year of hard work at a special show and reception. Seniors Julianne Carroll, Benny Du, Syd Fagan, Ellyn Marr, and Sam...
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