High School News: Week of October 5, 2026

💚 Sage Serves: Keep Serving!

Already signed up for Sage Serves? Don’t forget to log your service hours as you complete them so we can celebrate the impact our students are making in their communities! Reminder: If you’re involved in NHS or ASB, those service hours can count toward Sage Serves, too—so be sure to log them!

Haven’t signed up yet? It’s not too late to join! Students can still sign up for Sage Serves and start earning service hours throughout the 2026–27 school year.

Your service can also earn you recognition! Check out the Sage Serves award opportunities and see what you can work toward this year. Every act of service makes a difference!
➜ SIGN UP FOR SAGE SERVES


🪪 Need a Student ID?

Did you know your Sage Oak student ID can come in handy for more than just showing your school spirit? Student IDs may be used for student discounts at participating businesses, identification for college courses, and other school-related activities. Plus, if you plan to take exams such as the PSAT or AP exams, you may need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID.

Don’t have your Sage Oak student ID yet? Complete the Student ID Request below to request yours!
➜ STUDENT ID REQUEST


Securing AP Test Sites in October

Students interested in taking AP exams this May must secure a testing spot at an in-person high school that allows outside students to test. This needs to happen in October as schools order AP exams this month. Students should ensure they have filled out our AP Interest Survey and reviewed AP test site location options. A local test site option is not guaranteed.

Please review our AP Resource Guide or reach out to AP Coordinator, Kate Bayless with questions.
➜ AP INTEREST SURVEY
➜ AP RESOURCE GUIDE
➜ AP TEST SITE LOCATIONS


💃 Homecoming Feedback

We hope everyone who joined us for Homecoming this past Saturday had an amazing time! We’d love to hear about your experience. If you attended, please take a moment to complete our Homecoming Feedback Form below! Your feedback helps us continue making future events even better!
➜ HOMECOMING FEEDBACK FORM


🏰 Seniors: Disney Grad Nite Tickets Are Coming!

Disney Grad Nite tickets go on sale THIS Wednesday, October 7th, at 12 pm! We only have 45 tickets available, so be ready.

👇 Head down to the Class of 2027 section for all the details!


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 Saturday, October 31st, to save 10%!
➜ ORDER HERE!

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Knott’s Scary Farm! High school students will tour up to four mazes and see how creative, technical, wardrobe, and makeup teams work together to bring the event to life. Explore careers in art, media, entertainment, cosmetology, and technology while seeing firsthand what it takes to create one of Southern California’s most iconic Halloween events! 👻
➜ SIGN UP


First Aid & CPR Training

Get certified in First Aid & CPR, including infant CPR! This hands-on training is a great opportunity to learn valuable, potentially life-saving skills.

Friday, October 16th
9 am – 1 pm
📍 Citrus Trails Park, Loma Linda
School-provided instructional funds (IFs) or out-of-pocket payments may be used.

⚠️ Only 10 spots are available, so register NOW!
➜ SIGN UP


Calling All Minecraft Builders

Get ready for Sage Oak’s first-ever Minecraft Build-Off, hosted by the Esports Club on Friday, October 16th! Students will put their creativity and building skills to the test in this fun Minecraft competition.

The Build-Off will use Minecraft Bedrock Edition, allowing students to participate across a variety of platforms.
➜ SIGN UP


LAST CHANCE! A Noise Within Theater: Come From Away

The hit musical, Come From Away, tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in a small Newfoundland town on 9/11 when airspace was closed, and all planes were grounded. As fear and uncertainty give way to compassion and connection, a community opens its doors to the world, caring for the passengers until the planes can fly again. With a soaring score and deeply human storytelling, this production offers a rare opportunity to experience theater in a small, intimate setting. Come From Away is a moving and uplifting celebration of kindness, resilience, and the power of coming together in extraordinary times. 

This matinee performance is immediately followed by a Q&A with the cast. If you’ve ever had questions about performing on stage or a career in live theater, this is your chance to ask!

This event is on Tuesday, October 20th and is open to 6th–12th grade PLA students. Children in 6th grade or younger may not attend. Accompanying adult is optional, and students may be dropped off and picked up at the conclusion of the field trip. All accompanying adults must purchase a ticket.

Purchase your Come From Away tickets before they’re sold out! 
➜ SIGN UP


Riverside City Hall Experience

Step inside Riverside City Hall on Friday, October 23rd, for a unique behind-the-scenes experience! Students will visit the City Council Chambers, learn how city government works, explore key areas of City Hall, and may even have the opportunity to meet local city leaders.

Don’t miss this chance to experience local government in action!

There’s still time to join us for a field trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum on Monday, November 2nd! 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!
➜ SIGN UP

Parent Webinar: Executive Functioning 101

Join our counselor, Ms. Akins, for a parent webinar focused on helping students strengthen organization, time management, and independence in an online learning environment. We’ll share practical strategies families can use at home to help students build stronger habits and become effective independent learners. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 7th at 11 am.
🎥 Join the Zoom


Coffee with the Counselors

Coffee with the Counselor is on Wednesday, October 7th, at 9 am. 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. Check out the Flyer for more information!
🎥 Join the Zoom


PSAT Interest

Please fill out the PSAT Interest Form below if you are interested in taking the PSAT exam or if you have already registered for the exam. In our online model at Sage Oak, we have to be very proactive and intentional to find testing locations for our students. We recommend reaching out to your local schools to check for availability so you can have the best chance of finding a close option for testing first. If they do not have testing availability, we will assist you in finding a seat at schools we partner with, though please note this may require driving a greater distance.

If you have already purchased and confirmed a seat, please reach out to Natalia Read via email at nread@sageoak.education so she can add you to the Bluebook list for IT to install the Bluebook program on your laptop.
➜ PSAT INTEREST FORM
 

Join the Counselors for “Life Hacks”!

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 at 12 pm!
🎥 Join the Zoom

Weekly Dual Enrollment

Have questions about Dual Enrollment? Join our counselors on Thursdays, 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm, 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
 

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

Disney Grad Nite
Get ready for the ultimate senior send-off at the Happiest Place on Earth! Join us on Thursday, May 20th, 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 go on sale THIS Wednesday, October 7th, at 12 pm, and we only have 45 tickets available!
 

Graduation Central

Keep checking back for updates on the Graduation Central! Graduation Central is your go-to spot for important senior and graduation information. Check back throughout the year for new dates, details, and resources as we get closer to graduation!

➜ GRADUATION CENTRAL

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

Want to bring a Parent Hangout to your area? Volunteer to plan and host a future SCC gathering by filling out the form below!

➜ PARENT HANGOUT INTEREST FORM

Sincerely,

Traci King
High School Principal