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Kick Off Kamp

Please join us for our Annual Kick Off Kamp. This is a fun and informative event for parents and students. It is also a wonderful way to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.

What: Kick Off Kamp
When: August 17th
Time: 9:00-2:00
Where: Mountain Oaks San Andreas site, 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas, CA

IMPORTANT DETAILS
-No Mentor meetings or library services will be available on August 17th.
-In-person synchronous instruction and supervision will be available to your children from 9:30-2:00.
(Please note that for the health and safety of your child you will need to provide your cell phone number and remain on campus, the entire time your child is here).
-A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
-Be sure to visit the booths.

There will be 2 PTO fundraisers during the day: Tie-dye a Mountain Oaks shirts and Cowabunga Ice Cream will selling ice cream.

Click article title for Schedule and Workshop Descriptions.

Posted: 8/10/26

Important Schoolwide Information

Dear Families, Students, and Staff,

We are pleased to share that evacuation orders for the Mountain Oaks San Andreas site have officially been lifted. As we resume normal operations and prepare to welcome everyone back, please review the following important schedule updates:

Kick Off Kamp: Rescheduled for Monday, August 17, at 9:30 AM to ensure families impacted by the evacuation have adequate time to participate.

Workshop Registration: Will go live on Tuesday, August 11th at 8:00 AM and will close on Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 PM.

Library Closure: The library will remain closed through Monday, August 10, to complete preparations delayed by the evacuation order.

Library Services & Distribution: The library will also be closed on Monday, August 17th, during Kick Off Kamp. No check-ins or check-outs of any materials (including books, Chromebooks, and curriculum) will take place.

Volleyball: The High School Girls Volleyball Informational Meeting will proceed as previously scheduled on August 11th at 3:00 PM. Calling any and all 9-12th grade girls who are interested in joining the Mountain Oaks Volleyball team. If you would like to join the team, you should get your Sports Physical done now. We will have an Informational Meeting on Tuesday, August 11th at 3:00 PM at the Mountain Oaks San Andreas site. Practices will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 4:00-6:00 at the San Andreas site. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kayle at [email protected] or 754-0532, ext. 4066. Please click on the title to access the Sports Physical form.

If you or someone you know in our school community has been impacted by the Gann Fire or another recent disaster, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office. We are here to support you in any way we can.

Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone back on site very soon! Posted 8/6/26

Workshops

The 26-27 Fall Workshop Schedule has been approved and is posted for families to review. We also have posted a separate Workshop Course Description document to give a brief description of the workshops. Workshop registration will go live on the Mountain Oaks website on Tuesday, August 4th at 8:00 AM and registration will close on Tuesday, August 11th at 5:00 PM. Some of the workshops fill up very fast - within minutes of the registration going live. Here are some helpful tips to make workshop registration as easy as possible.
1. Review the Workshop Schedule and Course Descriptions prior to registration and have list of what you want to sign up for. Workshops will be listed alphabetically on the registration form.
2. Be ready to sign up at 8 AM.
3. If you are on the Mountain Oaks website before 8 AM, you will need to refresh the page at 8 AM to have access to the registration form. This is the most common problem for families. If you do not refresh, you will not see the registration link.
4. To complete the Workshop Registration form all you have to do is enter your students' first and last name for each workshop that you want to attend.
5. Students must be up-to-date or have a waiver (medical or IEP) on file to attend any school group activities - which includes workshops.
6. Families will be emailed (per the email address listed on the registration form) to let you know which workshops your student got into or if they are on a wait list. We will also inform families if we do not have up-to-date immunizations so that they have time to turn in the immunization records for us to update our files. Please click on the title to access the Workshop Schedule and the Workshop Course Description links. Posted 7/31/26

California History Day

We are excited to participate in the California History Day in Mokelumne Hill again this year. The event will be on September 9th from 9:00-1:00. Participants will need to meet at the park in downtown Mokelumne Hill. The wonderful opportunity is offer to our 3-5th graders (unenrolled and students outside of this group range cannot attend) to immerse themselves in history. Step back through time and learn some of the trades like black smithing and goldmining. Families are encouraged to come in their best costume form the wild west. Participants must sign up online by August 19th. If you have any questions, please email Kayle at khamilton@mountainoaks. net. Please click on the title for more information and for access to the sign-up form. Posted 8/6/26

Point Reyes Science Camp

The Point Reyes Science Camp from September 29 through October 2nd is open to all of our TK-12th students and their family members. The cost is $150, which includes bunk lodging, food, and amazing learning opportunities at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center and local area. We are limited to only 80 attendees and therefore the first 80 to sign-up and pay the $50 deposit will be guaranteed a spot. The balance is due by September 11th and no refunds will be given after this date. There will be an Informational Meeting during Kick-Off-Kamp on August 17. At least 1 parent/guardian must attend the Mandatory Meeting in person at the San Andreas site on September 8th at 12:00. All Mountain Oaks students attending must be up to date with their immunizations on file at the school or have a waiver (IEP or medical). Please click on the title for more information and to access the online sign-up form. Posted 8/6/26

Ocean Run

Come Join us on September 3rd for our Ocean Run Fundraiser from 1:00-2:30 at the San Andreas site to help support Science Camp. This is a hilariously fun event that both parents and students can participate in. This year's obstacle course will be ocean themed and participants are encouraged to come in clothes they can get DIRTY in or an ocean costume. Participants must collect at least $10 to participate. Participants that raise $50 will get an Ocean Run T-Shirt and participants raising $150 will get 1 free admission to Science Camp. Please click on the title to access the Registration form. Posted 8/6/26

Girls' Volleyball

Calling any and all 9-12th grade girls who are interested in joining the Mountain Oaks Volleyball team. If you would like to join the team, you should get your Sports Physical done now. We will have an Informational Meeting on Tuesday, August 11th at 3:00 PM at the Mountain Oaks San Andreas site. Practices will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 4:00-6:00 at the San Andreas site. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kayle at [email protected] or 754-0532, ext. 4066. Please click on the title to access the Sports Physical form. Posted 7/30/26

Kathleen Lewis

Dear Mountain Oaks School Families,
We are writing to share that Mountain Oaks School Administrator Kathleen Lewis has informed us of her decision to resign from her position and will not be returning for the 2026–2027 school year. While we are saddened by her departure, we respect her decision and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
On behalf of the Mountain Oaks School Board and the Calaveras County Office of Education, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Kathleen for her many years of dedicated service. Throughout her time as a mentor teacher, assistant administrator, and administrator, she has positively impacted the lives of countless students and families. Her commitment to personalized learning, student success, and the growth of Mountain Oaks School has left a lasting legacy.
We recognize that leadership transitions can create uncertainty, and we want to assure families that our highest priority is maintaining the strong educational program, supportive school culture, and individualized services that Mountain Oaks students and families value.
The position of Administrator will be posted immediately and remain open for two weeks. Following the application period, a thorough interview process will be conducted to identify a highly qualified leader who reflects the mission and values of Mountain Oaks School. Our goal is to select an individual who will continue to build upon the school's strengths and support the success of every student. If additional time is needed to identify the right candidate, we will continue the search until we find the best possible fit for our school community.
In the meantime, the Calaveras County Office of Education will provide administrative support and oversight to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. Families can be confident that school operations, student services, and educational programming will continue without interruption as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
Mountain Oaks School has always been defined by the strength of its students, families, teachers, and staff. We are committed to supporting our school community throughout this transition and will keep you informed as the search process progresses.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Mountain Oaks School.
Sincerely,
David Rose, Mountain Oaks School Board President
Jared Hungerford, Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools

Posted 7/10/26

Volleyball is Back

Families, please sign up your high schooler by clicking on the article title and using the Google Form and be sure to read through all the important information included! Posted 4/29/26

Mountain Oaks Shirts

Get yours now! Posted 10/14/25

Cell Phone Policy Alert

Please click article title to review the Mountain Oaks Cell Phone Policy. Posted 10/3/25

Reading Difficulties Risk Screener for K, 1st, and 2nd Graders

Hello Mountain Oaks families with Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade students,

We are starting the Reading Difficulties Risk Screener process.
Please read the attached documents and contact me if you have any questions. Please click on the title for more information. Posted 10/1/25

Mountain Oaks is on Instagram

Hello Mountain Oaks Community Members,

We will be utilizing Instagram as another platform to share information with you.
You can follow us and check back often for updates.

CalKids Savings Program

The CalKIDS Savings Program, administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, provides children born in California with state-funded CalKIDS scholarships that can be used on qualified higher education expenses such as tuition, books, and computer equipment. All children born in California on or after July 1, 2022, are eligible for a scholarship, ranging from $25 to $175, regardless of income. Low-income students are eligible for scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500. Scholarships are automatically created for eligible students but must be claimed using the students’ Statewide Student Identifier. Please click on title for more information. Posted 7/31/25

Restroom Vape Sensors

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

We have recently installed vape sensors in the All Gender Restrooms and the Student Restrooms in the gym hallway. These sensors will alert staff when anyone is smoking or vaping in these restrooms. Anyone who is seen leaving the restrooms after the vape alert (cameras are in the hallways) can face investigation and potentially discipline.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the vape sensors.

Thank you, Kathleen Lewis, Administrator