High School News: Week of November 2, 2026

Thank you to all of our students who participated in College & Career Week! It was a fantastic week of exploration, discovery, and planning for the future! We hope you walked away feeling inspired and excited about the possibilities ahead.

Missed something? All activities and resources are still available on the College & Career Week Canvas page. You can also catch up by watching the recordings:
 

➜ Webinar Recordings
 

🎉 And now for our giveaway winner…

Congratulations to 🌟 JUDELI UTRA 🌟, our lucky winner of the $25 gift card! Look out for an email from the counselors to claim your prize! 

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s activities and challenges!


☺️ Kindness Week

Celebrate Kindness with Sage Oak. ASB is facilitating Kindness Week, November 9th-November 13th. Make sure to participate in our daily activity for a chance to win a $30 donation for your charity of choice!


2026-27 Yearbooks Available NOW!

Capture all the memories, friendships, and special moments from this school year with your 2026–27 yearbook!

📘 Softcover: $42.68
📕 Hardcover: $49.96

Prices listed before tax. Custom pages are also available. 

➜ Order Your Yearbook Here!

Interested in learning how ultrasound technology connects healthcare, human development, and career opportunities? Join us for a unique CTE career exploration experience at Wildwood Women’s Center!

Students will get an inside look at ultrasound technology, learn about prenatal growth and development, and explore careers in medical imaging, healthcare, child development, and family services. Students will also learn about the education, training, and career pathways connected to these fields.

➜ SIGN UP

 

Crafton Hills College Public Safety Labs
Thursday, November 5th | 1 pm – 3 pm

We have an exciting career exploration opportunity for students interested in emergency services, healthcare, and public safety! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fire, EMT, and Paramedic Labs at Crafton Hills College and discover the hands-on training and skills needed to respond to real-life emergencies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore potential career pathways and see these exciting fields in action!

➜ SIGN UP


HS Hangout: GLO Mini Golf
Friday, November 6th | 11 am – 2 pm 

Get ready for some glowing fun at GLO Mini Golf in Riverside! Join your fellow high school students for 27 holes of blacklight mini golf, colorful artwork, and plenty of laughs! Students can also enjoy escape rooms and arcade games while hanging out with friends.

This event is open to all 9th–12th grade VLA and PLA students, and parents and siblings are welcome!

Please note: Activities are paid out of pocket at the venue. Check the GLO Mini Golf website for pricing.

➜ SIGN UP

The Great Wall of Los Angeles: Mural Walk & VR Experience
Friday, November 13th | 11 am – 1 pm

Explore art and history in a whole new way! Join us for a walking tour of The Great Wall of Los Angeles, a historic mural created by artist Judy Baca and over 400 community youth to tell California’s story. After exploring the mural, students will step into a virtual reality experience to become street artists themselves!

This event is open to 9th–12th grade PLA students, and parents and siblings are welcome!

➜ SIGN UP


NEW! Fall College Tour Day
Friday, November 13th | 9 am – 3:30 pm

Get ready for a whirlwind day of fun and learning as we embark on a triple- university tour through San Diego!  After the tours conclude, wrap up your day with pizza and bowling at Aztec Lanes on the SDSU campus!  Sign up info coming SOON!  

➜ College Tour Day Flyer

Coffee with the Counselors
Wednesday, November 4th | 9 am – 10 am

Coffee with the Counselor is on Wednesday, November 4th. This is an informal time for you to ask questions, get resources, and just have a cup of coffee (virtually) and chat with all the Sage Oak Counselors.

➜ Coffee with the Counselors Flyer


Student Athlete Webinar
Friday, November 6th | 10 am – 11 am

Sage Oak student-athletes in grades 9–12 are invited to join Mrs. Akins, School Counselor, for our first monthly drop-in! We’ll kick things off with an introduction to college athletics, explore what it means to be a student-athlete, and identify steps students can take now to support their academic and athletic goals.

Whether you’re exploring college sports or already hoping to compete, join us for practical tips, an activity, and time for your questions. Families are welcome! Check out the flyer below for more information!

🎥 Join the Zoom

➜ Student Athlete Flyer


Parent Webinar
Wednesday, November 4th | 11 am – 12 pm

Join Ms. Akins for a parent webinar featuring practical strategies for creating a learning space that supports student success. We’ll discuss minimizing distractions, building consistent routines, and encouraging independence. Walk away with simple ideas you can put into practice right away!

🎥 Join the Zoom

Counseling Small Group – Calm & Confident
Tuesdays | 12 pm – 12:45 pm

Join Ms. Akins for a supportive small group where we’ll discuss stress and anxiety, recognize how they affect us, and learn coping skills for everyday challenges. Through discussions and activities, students will practice calming strategies, build confidence, and connect with peers.

Dates: November 10th, November 17th, December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th. No meeting on November 24 due to Thanksgiving break.

Complete the sign-up below if you’re interested!

➜ Counseling Small Group Sign Up


Weekly Dual Enrollment
Thursdays | 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm 

Have questions about Dual Enrollment? Join our counselors every Thursday for help with paperwork, college courses, and transfer credit, ASSIST.org, earning an AA degree, Cal-GETC, and anything else related to navigating dual enrollment! 

🎥 Join the Zoom


Focus & Finish Friday
Fridays | 9 am – 10 am 

Ms. Akins is offering Focus & Finish, a weekly drop-in hour designed to help students plan their week, prioritize assignments, get organized, and stay on top of their schoolwork.

No appointment needed—students can simply drop in when they could use some extra support!

🎥 Join Mrs. Akins’ Zoom 


Join the Counselors for “Life Hacks”!
Fridays | 12 pm – 1 pm 

Do you want to connect with your peers, chat through the highs and lows of high school, and learn real-world hacks to manage stress, time, and everything in between? Join Life Hacks with Ms. Coral every Friday!

🎥 Join Ms. Coral’s Zoom
 

Who Is My Counselor?
Find your counselor based on the student’s last name.

👉🏼 Counseling Resources 👈🏼

A–Gh | Coral Prendergast
✉️ cprendergast@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (909) 553-4728
 

Gi–Oq | Natalia Read
✉️ nread@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (951) 553-0141
 

Or–Z | Mackenzie Akins
✉️ makins@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (951) 203-4571

CSU Application Assistance & Support Webinar
Wednesday, November 4th | 1 pm – 2 pm

Join Ms. Natalia for an application assistance webinar!  This webinar is a working-session resource for students completing their CSU application who would like additional guidance and support. This is a great opportunity where students can ask questions, get clarification on application requirements, and receive assistance with reviewing their academic information and A-G matching to ensure it is accurate and complete. This session provides an opportunity to work on the application with support available, helping students feel more confident as they prepare to submit their CSU application.

🎥 Join the Zoom


Explore Scholarship Opportunities!

Sage Oak families, check out our Monthly Scholarship Newsletter below for upcoming scholarship deadlines, scholarship search tips, essay-writing resources, and an application tracker to stay organized. Geared mainly toward seniors, it’s a great place to start exploring ways to help pay for college. Review the opportunities together—some deadlines are approaching quickly!

➜ Monthly Scholarship Newsletter


Graduation Awards & Recognition 

Did you know there are special awards and recognitions students can earn upon graduation? As you prepare for your big day, be sure to review the Graduation Awards & Recognition Guide to learn more about the opportunities available and the requirements for each. Celebrate your hard work and accomplishments by making sure you don’t miss out on an award you’ve earned!

➜ Graduation Awards & Recognition Guide


Disney Grad Nite – ALMOST SOLD OUT! 
Thursday, May 20th | 10 am – 2 am

Get ready for the ultimate senior send-off at the Happiest Place on Earth! Join us for Disney Grad Nite—an unforgettable day and night of rides, entertainment, and celebrating with your fellow seniors!

🎟️ Your ticket includes a Park Hopper ticket for the day, followed by exclusive after-hours Grad Nite festivities just for graduating seniors.

Tickets are on sale NOW, and there are only a few tickets left!

➜ Grad Night Sign Up
 

General College Application Assistance
Tuesdays | 1 pm – 2 pm

College Application season is here! If you are working on your four-year college applications, our counselors have prepared some wonderful resources to help you along the way. The counselors are also available every Tuesday at 1 pm for application assistance and support. Click below to join the zoom session!

🎥 Join the Zoom

 

Cap & Gown Ordering is LIVE!

Seniors, graduation will be here before you know it! It’s time to check one more thing off your senior to-do list. Online cap & gown ordering is officially open! Don’t forget to order yours so you’re ready for the big day!

➜ Cap & Gown Ordering Form


Resources:

• Graduation Central
• FAFSA Resource Guide

We want to hear from YOU! Our Fall LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) surveys are still open, and your feedback helps us continue improving the Sage Oak experience for our students and families!

We encourage both parents and students to take a few minutes to complete their surveys. If you have not completed the LCAP survey yet, please select the links below that correspond to your student’s school. Each family only needs to complete surveys for the school their student attends.

👉🏼 Survey Deadline: November 21st 👈🏼

Sage Oak Charter School

• Parent Survey
• Student Survey (Grades 3–12)

Sage Oak Keppel

• Parent Survey
• Student Survey (Grades 3–12)

Sage Oak South

• Parent Survey
• Student Survey (Grades 3–12)

Thank you for sharing your voice and helping make Sage Oak even better!


Sage Connections: Family Fun is Just Around the Corner

Our next Sage Connections event is coming up soon! Join other Sage Oak families for a casual, parent-organized gathering designed to help families connect, have fun, and build community. We hope to see you there! Note: Parent Hangouts are parent-organized and are not Sage Oak-sponsored events.

🎭 Musical Theater Meetup
📅 Friday, November 6th | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍1972 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92865

Sincerely,

Traci King
High School Principal