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Welcome to the High School Family Updates!
This newsletter is sent every week to
high school parents, students, and Education Advisors,
featuring important news, reminders, and upcoming events.
🗓️ Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 30th – Last date to drop a course without a “W”
Friday, October 30th – Progress Reports
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🎓 College & Career Week
College and Career Week is here! This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their interests, discover future possibilities, and begin connecting their learning to life beyond high school.
This week, students can look forward to exploring college pathways, learning about different career opportunities, and thinking about the many exciting directions their futures can take. Our goal is to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and help students see the possibilities ahead!
We’ve included two helpful resources below for you to preview and learn more about what’s happening:
➜ College & Career Week: Overview Flyer
➜ College & Career Week: Webinar Schedule
📝 Midterm Care Package
Midterms can be stressful, so let’s make studying a little easier! The ASB Staff & Student Appreciation Committee has put together a midterm care package to help you feel encouraged, appreciated, and ready to take on your exams! Whether you need a little motivation, focus, or just a reminder that you got this, we’re here for you! Check it out below:
➜ Midterm Care Package
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. Early Bird Special: Order by THIS Saturday, October 31st, to save 10%!
➜ Order Here!
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Here’s what’s happening at Sage Oak High School! Mark your calendars and stay tuned
each week for the latest updates and opportunities.
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Virtual Hangout
Thursday, October 29th | 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for a spooky virtual hangout. There will be games, virtual escape rooms, and more!
Monday, November 2nd | 10:30 am – 12 pm 
There’s still time to join us for a field trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum! Students will explore interactive exhibits and experience American history and government beyond the textbook. This is an especially great opportunity for U.S. History and American Government students!
Explore Ultrasound: Careers in Medical Imaging
 Thursday, November 5th | 12 pm – 1 pm
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 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 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
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Stay connected with your High School Counselors!
Check out upcoming webinars, workshops, and opportunities
designed to support you throughout your high school journey.
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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
In Case You Missed It!
If you missed the live webinar last week, please feel free to tune in and watch our Parent Webinar: Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety. You can access the slides and recording here.
➜ Watch the Recording
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
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Calling all Class of 2027 seniors! Stay up to date on important senior announcements, graduation information, deadlines, and everything you need for the year ahead.
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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
UC Application Assistance Webinar
Wednesday, October 28th | 10 am – 11 am
This webinar is a working-session resource for students completing their UC 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 UC 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
Cap & Gown Ordering is LIVE!
Seniors, it’s time to get ready for graduation! Online cap & gown ordering opens Sunday, October 18th! Be sure to take advantage of special Order Week promotions, including discounts on graduation packages and a FREE cap & gown with the purchase of any class ring. These offers are available during Order Week only, so don’t miss out!
➜ Cap & Gown Ordering Form
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
Graduation Resources
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Stay in the know with Sage Oak! Find schoolwide updates, important information, and announcements for students and families across our Sage Oak Community.
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👻🎃 Show Off Your Spooktacular Halloween Costumes!
Whether you’re dressing up with friends, family, or even your furry friends, we’d love to see your school-appropriate costumes and how you’re celebrating Halloween this year!
Click below to submit your Halloween photos by Wednesday, October 28th, for a chance to be featured on Sage Oak’s social media platforms. Wishing all our Sage Oak families a fun and safe Halloween!
Please note: All photos must be school-appropriate. Costumes featuring weapons, blood, or graphic imagery will not be shared.
➜ Submit Your Halloween Photos Here!
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Sincerely,
Traci King
High School Principal
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