Events & Activities

October 2026

• October 1, 2026 | Pumpkin Dash Kick-Off – Hat Day

  • Time: During School

  • Location: School

  • Notes: Students are invited to wear a favorite, funny, or festive hat to kick off Pumpkin Dash fundraising.

• October 6, 2026 | Chalk the Walk

  • Time: 4:30 PM

  • Location: Pavilion at Alderfer Park

  • Notes: Families are invited to help create colorful drawings and encouraging messages ahead of Walk to School Day.

• October 6, 2026 | Home & School Meeting #2

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: School + Virtual Option

• October 7, 2026 | National Walk to School Day

  • Time: 8:00 AM

  • Location: Meet at Alderfer Park

  • Notes: Families will walk to Oak Ridge together; participation is optional.

• October 12–18, 2026 | Box Tops Bonus Week

  • Location: Box Tops App

  • Notes: Shop and scan receipts during this timeframe to take advantage of the special Box Tops promotion.

• October 13, 2026 | 2nd Grade After School Rec

  • Time: After School

  • Location: School

• October 16, 2026 | Fun Run / Pumpkin Dash

  • Time: During School

  • Location: School Grounds

  • Notes: Oak Ridge’s major fall fundraiser.

  • ↳ Rain Date: October 23, 2026 | School Grounds

• October 18, 2026 | Oriental Trading Fundraiser Ends

  • Location: Online

  • Notes: Final day for Oak Ridge Home & School to receive 10% back from qualifying purchases using the fundraiser promo code.

• October 20, 2026 | 5th Grade After School Rec

  • Time: After School

  • Location: School

• October 24, 2026 | Trunk or Treat

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: School Playground Blacktop

  • Notes: Families can decorate a trunk and pass out candy; prize for the best-decorated trunk.

November 2026

• November 3, 2026 | Painting with a Purpose – Oakie’s Caring Hearts

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: Painting with a Twist, Skippack

  • Notes: Election Day school closure activity; in-person and virtual options available.

• November 6, 2026 | Family Bingo Night

  • Time: Doors Open 5:45 PM | Games Begin 6:00 PM

  • Location: Oak Ridge Gymnasium

  • Notes: Free family event; no registration required. Families are encouraged to bring a non-perishable pantry donation for Keystone Opportunity Center.

• November 10, 2026 | Home & School Meeting #3

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: School

  • Notes: Adjusted date (2nd Tuesday).

• November 20, 2026 | Sundae Bar #2

  • Time: During Lunches

  • Location: School Cafeteria

• November 23, 2026 | Clothing Drive

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: School

  • Notes: A collection bin will also be available in the school lobby during the week leading up to the drive.

• November 30 – December 4, 2026 | Holiday Shoppe

  • Time: Times vary by grade

  • Location: School

  • Notes: Runs Monday through Friday.

December 2026

• December 1, 2026 | Home & School Meeting #4

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: Virtual Only

• December 2, 2026 | Painting with a Twist Public Fundraiser

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Location: Painting with a Twist, Skippack

  • Notes: “Rustic Barn” painting; ages 13+ welcome with an adult painter.

January 2027

• January 5, 2027 | Home & School Meeting #5

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: Virtual Only

• January 15, 2027 | Hobby Night

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Location: School

  • ↳ Snow Date: January 22, 2027 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | School

• January 22, 2027 | Sundae Bar #3

  • Time: During Lunches

  • Location: School Cafeteria

February 2027

• February 2, 2027 | Home & School Meeting #6

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: Virtual Only

• February 19, 2027 | Skate Night

  • Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Location: Inline 309

March 2027

• March 2, 2027 | Home & School Meeting #7

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: School

• March 4, 2027 | Lip Sync Show

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Show starts at 7:00 PM)

  • Location: Souderton Area High School

  • ↳ Snow Date: March 19, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Show at 7:00 PM) | Indian Crest Middle School

• March 19, 2027 | Sundae Bar #4

  • Time: During Lunches

  • Location: School Cafeteria

April 2027

• April 6, 2027 | Home & School Meeting #8

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Location: School

• April 16, 2027 | Prize Bingo – Adults Only

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

  • Location: Tylersport Fire Social Hall

• April 23, 2027 | Sundae Bar #5

  • Time: During Lunches

  • Location: School Cafeteria

• April 23, 2027 | Bowling Night

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Location: Earl Bowl Lanes

May 2027

• May 7, 2027 | Faculty Appreciation Luncheon

  • Time: TBD

  • Location: School

June 2027

• June 4, 2027 | Field Day

  • Time: Regular school hours

  • Location: School Grounds

For edits to this page, please email oakridgehomeandschool@gmail.com (Attn: Secretary, Jill Piper)