Oakland Catholic High School

Another Successful Day on the Appalachia Mission Trip!

Our students continued their incredible work in Webster Springs, West Virginia, today, dedicating their time and talents to serving local residents, schools, and churches through painting, landscaping, cleaning, and other community improvement projects.

We are proud of the compassion, teamwork, and servant leadership our Oakland Catholic and Central Catholic students demonstrate each day. Their efforts are making a meaningful impact while creating connections that will last long after the trip ends.

What a special afternoon celebrating the publication of Bee & Cat! 📚🐝🐱

Family, friends, and supporters gathered at Little Sisters of the Poor for a book signing featuring author Cathy Vonderau and Oakland Catholic rising senior and illustrator Averie Strohm. Guests had the opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them personally signed by Cathy and Averie.

The event also included a question-and-answer session, a reading of the book, and a reception with light refreshments and desserts. It was a wonderful celebration of friendship, creativity, and the connection between generations that brought this story to life.

Congratulations to Cathy and Averie on this remarkable achievement!

Purchase your copy today!

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A beautiful story of friendship, creativity, and connection across generations! Rising Oakland Catholic senior Averie Strohm recently illustrated Bee & Cat, a children’s book written by Little Sisters of the Poor resident Cathy Vonderau. What began as a chance meeting blossomed into a published book and a meaningful partnership. Read more about their inspiring journey:

Pittsburgh nursing home resident and student create children's book together A chance encounter between a Pittsburgh nursing home resident and a high school student turned a 60-year-old story idea into a published children's book.

Serving in Appalachia!

This week, 70 students from Oakland Catholic and Central Catholic are in Webster Springs, West Virginia, serving the local community through their annual mission trip.

Students are lending a helping hand through painting, landscaping, cleaning, and other improvement projects for local residents who are unable to do the work themselves, as well as supporting the local elementary school and area churches.

While service is at the heart of the trip, there’s also time to build friendships and create lasting memories. One highlight of the week was a special evening of line dancing, where students enjoyed some well-earned fun, laughter, and Appalachian hospitality after a day of hard work.

We are proud of these young men and women for living their faith through spirituality, and service. Please keep them and the Webster Springs community in your prayers as they continue their impactful week.

Congratulations to the Oakland Catholic High School Class of 2030! 🦅

We are excited to welcome our newest Eagles to the OC community! We can’t wait to see you soar at Oakland Catholic.
Please email your accepted student pictures to [email protected] so we can share them on our social media.

🚣‍♀️ Oakland Catholic Rowing Trains with a World-Class Coach 🚣‍♀️

Several members of the Oakland Catholic Rowing team recently spent a week in Cape Cod at Orleans Sweeps & Sculls, where they worked on improving their technique and increasing their speed under the guidance of Coach Al Flanders.

Coach Flanders is a renowned master rower with accomplishments at the Masters, National, and World Championship levels. Throughout his distinguished coaching career, he has led elite rowing programs at Harvard University, MIT, and the University of Massachusetts.

This unique training experience provided our athletes with the opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s most respected coaches while continuing to develop their skills and passion for rowing.

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🎉 Congratulations to the Oakland Catholic High School Class of 2030! 🦅
We are excited to welcome our newest Eagles to the OC community! We can’t wait to see you soar at Oakland Catholic.

Please email your accepted student pictures to [email protected] so we can share them on our social media.

⏰ Only 10 More Days Until Summer BAM Camps Begin! ⏰

There's still time to register for Oakland Catholic's Summer BAM Camps, designed for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls!

Join us June 15–19 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for a week filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and fun.

Campers will enjoy:
➕ Math
🔬 Science
✍️ Creative Writing
🎭 Theater
🦖 A field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

💲 Full week: $200
💲 Individual days: $50/day

📣 Registration closes Thursday, June 11, and spots are filling quickly! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn, create, explore, and make new friends this summer.

Register today: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/JcnkYFyy

☀️ Summer Hours at Oakland Catholic ☀️

Please note our summer office schedule:
📅 June 8 – July 30, 2026
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Regular school office hours resume on:
📅 August 3, 2026
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We wish our students, families, alumnae, and friends a safe and enjoyable summer!

Puerto Rico Mission Trip Update

Today and tomorrow, Oakland Catholic students are serving at Hogar para Niñas, an orphanage for young girls in Puerto Rico. Through a literacy camp they planned and organized, our students are sharing the joy of reading, learning, and friendship with the children they are serving.

Hogar para Niñas is operated by the Hermanas de AMICO, a Catholic religious community dedicated to caring for and nurturing young girls in need.

Please keep our students, the sisters, and the children of Hogar para Niñas in your prayers as they continue this meaningful mission of faith, service, and love.