Important Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance

August 17

• Student Schedules Available 

August 19

• Student Visit Day 10am-12pm & 4-6pm

August 24

• First Day of School - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal 10:41am

August 26

• Meet the Teacher Open House 6-7pm

August 27

• Picture Day

August 28

• Half Day of School - Early Dismissal 10:41am

Our calendar of activities and events can be found here: Oakestown Events

This calendar is updated throughout the year. Please check back for updates and changes. 

Middle School Sports

• Incoming 6th grade parents, your child is eligible to participate in specific middle school sports as a 6th grader.

6th grade sports information: 6th Grade Sports Information

Depending on the sport, busing is provided from Oakes to GMS.

Sports physicals are required for ALL middle school sponsored sports and must be turned in before any practices or tryouts (must be dated April 15, 2026 or later)

Physicals can be turned in one of three ways:

• Uploaded to FinalForms (preferred and more efficient)

• Dropped off at the GMS school office (during open hours)

• Scanned or photographed and emailed to lkargbo@gpsbulldogs.org

Deadline for FALL sports: Physicals must be submitted by August 10. 

Moving from GPS?

If your family is planning to move and/or your child will not be attending Oakestown, please email us at oakesattendance@gpsbulldogs.org as soon as possible with your child's name and what school they will be attending. This will allow us to watch for a records request from the new district to be able to transfer their file in a timely manner. 

KDL Teen Graphic Novel Contest

Kent District Library is pleased to announce the 2026 Teen Graphic Novel Contest. Entries will be accepted from July 1 – August 31 at kdl.org/teengraphicnovel.  Teens ages 11-17 at the time of submission residing in or attending school in Kent County are encouraged to enter, and great prizes are up for grabs! Learn more at kdl.org/teengraphicnovel. 

Buck Creek Trail Tree Watering Opportunity

WHO: Students and families who would like to assist Friends of Buck Creek and the City of Grandville with watering recently planted trees.

WHY: For 6th graders, this is a chance to dive into the learning we did throughout the year on freshwater science and conservation. For our 5th graders, it's an opportunity to help beautify the community and get a head-start on what we'll be doing in their next school year.

WHEN: Any week(s) during the summer you would like to help! A member of Friends of Buck Creek will contact you once we have received responses to this form with the times your help could be needed.

WHERE:  There are 10 trees at the cemetery, about 10 at Wedgwood Park, and 5 down the trail west of Wedgwood on the way to Canal. Each has a watering bag attached to it.

WHAT:  Bring a bucket and a funnel. The tree water bags should be filled once a week, and the easiest way would probably be to use a bucket to take water from the creek and a funnel to pour the water into the bag (since it has a small opening).  Alternately, if that’s too much work, get buckets of water from the creek and pour the water slowly onto the soil.  

Contact the Chair of the Friends of Buck Creek at mibuckcreek@gmail.com with any questions.

Please complete this form as soon as possible so planning can begin. Thank you.

https://forms.gle/teQcAxH8o8uwB9HZ8