Oakcrest School

This week, Oakcrest has transformed into the newest museum in the DMV! 🏛️

Our AP European and AP U.S. History students are showcasing their “It Belongs in a Museum” projects, an assignment challenging students to recreate historical artifacts as they would have existed in their own eras.

The result? Rows of clay pots, embroidered textiles, typewritten poems and Soviet-era protest literature, hand-sewn headscarves, an Irish potato sack dress, Victorian mourning dolls, and so much more, all HANDMADE by our students!

It’s been a fascinating display of creativity, craftsmanship, and historical research. Thank you to our incredible teachers Mrs. Maturi and Ms. Crnkovich for their leadership!

This fall, the Executive Student Council introduced Oakcrest’s school charity for the year: Impaktemos, an educational nonprofit serving women and children in Venezuela.

Students had the opportunity to hear from Impaktemos CEO Ana Maria Gonzalez, learning about the realities of life in Venezuela and the life-changing impact of the organization’s programs. Each class spent the year creatively fundraising through signature fundraising campaigns, including trivia nights, carnivals, raffles, jeans days, and more.

Yesterday, the Executive Student Council proudly presented the final check: an incredible $7,119 raised for the women and children of Venezuela!

Most of all, we are grateful for the opportunity to grow in solidarity with our sisters in another country and in gratitude for the many blessings we so often take for granted. Thank you to our students, faculty, and community for their generosity, creativity, and joyful spirit of service throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Mother-Daughter Alumnae Mass & Brunch! It was a joy to see so many of our alumnae return to campus and celebrate the lasting impact of the Oakcrest community across generation—and to welcome the soon-to-be alumnae of the Class of 2026. We love you, Oakies!

Today, we wrapped up our senior LEAD Days, a two-day professional development and college prep experience designed to prepare them for the transition to college and beyond. Through sessions on wellness, safety, nutrition, personal finance, public speaking, virtue and leadership, and practical college tips from young alumnae, students gained valuable tools for the next chapter of their lives. Thank you to all our incredible speakers who helped prepare the Class of 2026 for life beyond Oakcrest! 🎓

Please note: the Oakcrest Spring Choral Concert has been relocated from Annandale United Methodist Church to Oakcrest School. We look forward to welcoming you on campus for an evening of beautiful music this Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 pm!

Today, Oakcrest celebrated three senior student-athletes at our college athletic signing ceremony. Congratulations to Elizabeth B. ’26 (United States Naval Academy Swimming), Kate N. ’26 (University of Dallas Basketball), and Isabel H. ’26 (Christendom College Cross Country) on this exciting achievement! We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and leadership both in athletics and in the Oakcrest community. Go, Chargers!

Yesterday, Oakcrest welcomed Dr. Ana Samuel, Academic Director of CanaVox, to speak to parents about "Courageously Guiding Our Kids In Sexual Identity, Friendship, & Virtue." We were delighted to see so many Oakcrest families and community members join and gain tools for parenting from Dr. Samuel 's enlightening and practical insights. Thank you, Dr. Samuel, for joining us!

Spring has sprung, and songs must be sung!

Oakcrest invites you to the Spring Instrumental and Choral Concerts on May 20 and 21, 2026.

Led by our exceptional musical directors, Alix Baldwin and Jessica Irish, our students have grown tremendously in their choral and instrumental talents this year. We look forward to celebrating the fruit of their hard work and dedication!

🇺🇸 The votes are in! This year’s Most Courageous American is Fr. Emil Kapaun, an American Catholic priest and United States Army captain. In this beloved annual tradition, the 8th Grade presented their candidates to the student body after spending the year studying influential figures in American history and sharpening their speech and debate skills to narrow down the finalists. This year’s speeches were delivered by Gina D. ’30, Isabella K. ’30, and Sara N. ’30, with Sara presenting the winning speech. Congratulations to all three students on their hard work and outstanding presentations!

The 6th Grade welcomed their mothers, aunts, and grandmothers to the annual Mother-Daughter Rosary! This cherished tradition marks an important milestone as our youngest Oakies complete their first year at Oakcrest, gathering in gratitude and prayer at the feet of Our Lady of Oakcrest. Happy (belated) Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who guide and inspire our students each day!