Help us kick off a new school year with a fun evening for Oak Ridge families! The Back to School Bash brings our school community together for food, music and family fun.

Upcoming Date: September 18, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM
Rain Date: September 25, 2026
Committee Chair: Keri Ehrlich

Help us decorate the sidewalks around Oak Ridge with colorful, positive messages in celebration of National Walk to School Day.

Upcoming Date: October 6, 2026
Committee Chairs: Heather Markus & Laura Moore

Our Clothing Drive gives families an easy way to clean out their closets while helping raise funds for Oak Ridge Home & School.

Upcoming Date: November 23, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Committee Chair: Laura Moore

This committee coordinates flower and snack concession sales at select Oak Ridge events throughout the year.

Committee Chairs: Stacey Bryan & Jenn Neese

This committee helps organize Oak Ridge family directory information and connects families with volunteer opportunities throughout the school year.

Committee Chair: Laura Moore

Family Fun Nights bring Oak Ridge families together outside of the school day for activities like Bingo, bowling, skating and more!

Upcoming Dates here.

Committee Chair: Krissy Kilty
Co-Chair Opportunity Available!

One of Oak Ridge Home & School’s biggest fundraisers! Students come together for a fun, active event that helps raise funds to support programs and experiences throughout our school.

Upcoming Date: October 16, 2026
Rain Date: October 23, 2026
Led by: Home & School Executive Board

The Fundraising Committee helps plan and coordinate fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Funds raised by Home & School help support student activities, school programs, teacher needs and other initiatives that benefit the Oak Ridge community.

Committee Chairs: Krissy Kilty & Amy Rossi

Help keep Oak Ridge looking beautiful! Garden Club volunteers assist with planting, weeding and maintaining the school’s front gardens, typically gathering in late summer and again in the spring.

Committee Chairs: Jessica Barrett & Lilly Reichenbach

Each year, Oak Ridge students have an opportunity to shop for affordable holiday gifts for family and loved ones. Volunteers help make this special Oak Ridge tradition possible.

Upcoming Dates: November 30–December 4, 2026
Committee Chair: Keri Ehrlich

This committee helps keep Oak Ridge families informed by coordinating Home & School news, events, reminders and updates through the Smore newsletter and other Home & School communications.

Committee Chair: Jill Piper

The Homeroom Coordinator helps organize and support our classroom parent volunteers, who assist with classroom celebrations and other special activities throughout the school year.

Committee Chair: Teresa Doyle

Hospitality helps us show appreciation for our amazing Oak Ridge staff and supports food, snacks and special touches for staff, students and families throughout the year.

Upcoming Date: Faculty Appreciation Luncheon – May 7, 2027
Committee Chairs:  Jill Piper, Michelle Guretse, & Julie Salter

This committee helps get our Owls moving with fun, active opportunities during the school year, including Jump Rope and Fun Friday activities.

Committee Chair: Michelle Guretse

One of Oak Ridge’s favorite traditions! Students form groups, choose a song and take the stage for a fun lip sync performance for the Oak Ridge community.

Upcoming Date: March 4, 2027
Snow Date: March 19, 2027
Committee Chair: Melanie Clark

Oakie’s Caring Hearts supports members of our Oak Ridge community during times of need and helps coordinate meaningful service projects throughout the year, including holiday and food assistance for Oak Ridge families.

Committee Chair: Heather Markus

After School Rec offers grade-appropriate activities for students throughout the year, combining fun, hands-on experiences with opportunities to connect with friends and give back to the community.

Committee Chairs: Heather Markus & Melissa Barnacz

O.W.L.S. is Oak Ridge’s running program, giving students an opportunity to get active, build endurance and work toward running goals together.

Committee Chair: Sarah Dougherty
Co-Chair Opportunity Available!

Show your Oak Ridge pride! Spirit Wear sales give families opportunities throughout the year to purchase Oak Ridge gear while supporting Home & School.

Led by: Fundraising Committee

A sweet Oak Ridge tradition! The Sundae Bar committee coordinates special ice cream treats for students during lunch several times throughout the school year.

Upcoming Dates: September 25, November 20, January 22, March 19 & April 23
Committee Chairs: Joslyn McKenna & Laura Hennessy

Families are invited to dress up, decorate their trunks and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun with the Oak Ridge community.

Upcoming Date: October 24, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM
Committee Chairs: Erika Wevodau & Jess Kraft

Follow along with Oakie as our favorite owl travels near and far! This committee helps bring this fun Oak Ridge tradition to life.

Committee Chair: Amy Rossi

The Yearbook Committee captures the people, activities and special moments that make each school year memorable and brings them together in a keepsake for Oak Ridge students and families.

Committee Chairs: Meghan Entenmann & Krysanna See