Spirit Week 10/19-10/23 Spirit Week is October 10/19/26 through 10/23. Each day at 12:15 we would love to have all of Spirited Students meet in the quad so that we can choose the Most Spirited Student of the Day. Students that participated in at least 3 days of Spirit Week and either came to the front office for a photo or submitted a photos to [email protected] will be entered to win our Most Spirited of the Week grand prize.
PSAT This October 27th, Mountain Oaks is providing the opportunity to take the PSAT. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long practice test for the SAT and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. The deadline to register is October 16th. There is a readiness deadline of October 23rd, this will make the day of testing shorter as you will have already filled out a lot of the pre-test information. We have 10 spots available for each age group; 8th and 9th graders are combined, 10th Graders and last 11th Graders. If you are a 12th Grader and wanting to take the test please reach out to Michael Hicks and he will help you. Click on the title to access the Google Sign Up form. Posted 9/27/26
Updated Volleyball Schedule Our Girls' Volleyball team has an updated schedule. They have added an away game in Stockton on Friday, September 25th with KIPP Stockton High School. We would love to have our Mountain Oaks community support our team for their last home game on Wednesday, October 14th at 5:00 PM in the Mountain Oaks gym. Please click on the title for the schedule. Posted 9/21/26
San Andreas Sanitary District School Outreach Program Interest Survey We’re collecting interest from 4th–6th grade students this week for the October 7 school event and October 14 field trip. Click article title for Survey. Posted 9/16/26
Chess Club Sign Ups Joy and Matt are offering a Chess Club on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 at the San Andreas site. If you are interested in joining, please click on the title to access the sign-up form. Posted 9/10/26
Mountain Oaks New Administrator - Andrew Gardner A Message from Andrew GardnerI am incredibly grateful and honored to join the Mountain Oaks community as your new School Administrator. Having spent my career serving students, families, and educators throughout the foothills, it feels especially meaningful to continue that work in a community that values family, flexibility, independence, and student-centered learning.For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of working in public education in a variety of roles, including as a teacher, principal, district Career and Technical Education Director, and most recently as the Executive Director of Amador College Connect. Throughout each of these experiences, one thing has remained constant: I believe every student deserves to be known, supported, challenged, and given meaningful opportunities to succeed.What excites me most about Mountain Oaks is the opportunity to serve students and families whose educational journeys may look different from the traditional school experience. Independent study and homeschooling require trust, partnership, creativity, and a deep commitment to meeting students where they are. I look forward to listening and learning from our families, supporting our incredible staff, and helping ensure that every Mountain Oaks student has the opportunity to thrive.I feel very fortunate to continue serving the students and families of our foothill communities. I am thankful for the warm welcome I have already received and excited about the relationships, experiences, and opportunities that lie ahead.I look forward to being part of this community!
Assistant Administrator Dear Mountain Oaks Families,I have accepted a new career opportunity as a Program Manager/Specialist with the Calaveras County SELPA, dedicated to the Adult Transition Program. While I am excited for this next step, it is bitter-sweet leaving Mountain Oaks after six wonderful years.Please rest assured that I will remain in my role as Assistant Administrator until the position is officially filled, ensuring continuous administrative support and a seamless transition for our school.Thank you all for the incredible memories, partnership, and support over the years; it has been a privilege being part of the Mountain Oaks community.Eric CarlsonAssistant Administrator
Monterey Bay Aquarium Field Trip Ready for an underwater adventure? Join us for the PTO-sponsored Monterey Bay Aquarium Field Trip on Friday, October 16th! Come face-to-face with playful sea otters, mesmerizing jellyfish, and towering kelp forests with your school crew. Here is everything you need to know to lock in your spot:📍 When & WhereLocation: Meet us right outside the aquarium at 886 Cannery Row, Monterey.Arrival Time: High tide waits for no one! Please arrive no later than 10:30 AM.Important Note: Late arrivals won't be able to enter using our special school discount, so give yourself plenty of time for travel and parking.🎟️ Tickets & Space are Limited!70 Spots Total: This includes all students and adults, so space is incredibly tight!Deadline: Snag your spot before the tide rolls out—sign up by Friday, October 9th.💡 Giving BackScience Camp Fund: The PTO is requesting a $30 donation for each adult attending.Support Our Kids: Every dollar goes straight into the Science Camp fund to help our students go on future adventures!No Pressure: A donation is completely optional and not required to join the fun.📋 A Quick Checklist ReminderImmunizations: To join the trip, all students must be up-to-date on their immunizations or have an official waiver (Medical or IEP) on file with the school.Click on the title for more information and to sign-up.Posted 8/25/26
Cell Phone Policy Alert Please click article title to review the Mountain Oaks Cell Phone Policy. Posted 10/3/25
