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Week of September 28, 2026
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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
September 28th – High School Spirit Week!
Thursday, October 1st – Club Rush!
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🎉 Spirit Week is HERE!
Get ready to show off your Sage Oak spirit with themed days all week long! Check out the flyer for each day’s theme.
Friday is Crazy Outfit Day! Break out your wildest look and enter the Crazy Outfit Contest for a chance to win a sandwich from Jersey Mike’s!
➜ SPIRIT WEEK CONTEST
Club Rush 👉🏼 THIS Thursday!
Looking for a fun way to get involved and meet other Sage Oak students? Join us for Club Rush this Thursday, October 1st, at 3 pm on Zoom!
With 20+ clubs to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Come check out your options, find a club that interests you, and make some new friends.
➜ CLUB LIST
🎥 JOIN THE ZOOM
🏛️ Don’t Miss the Riverside City Hall Experience
High school students have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Riverside City Hall and see local government in action! Check out the upcoming events section below for more details—and while you’re there, see what else is coming up for Sage Oak high school students!
➜ SIGN UP!
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!
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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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Hoco Eve: Stars Before the Spotlight
Join us this Friday, October 2nd, the day before Homecoming, to hang out with other Sage Oak students and create your very own Hollywood Walk of Fame-inspired star! 🌟 Your star will become part of the Homecoming décor and be on display during the big night. Come hang out, get creative, and leave your mark on HOCO before you hit the red carpet!
➜ SIGN UP
Homecoming 2026
 ALMOST SOLD OUT! Lights. camera. ACTION! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, at Chaffey College Chino Community Center for Sage Oak’s ‘Old Time Hollywood’ themed homecoming and feel like a true movie star. There will be refreshments, a photobooth, fun times, and maybe some paparazzi!
Tickets STILL available on the Sage Oak website. We hope to see you there!
➜ SIGN UP
Knott’s Scary Farm: Behind the Scenes Tour
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
 Riverside City Hall Experience
Step inside Riverside City Hall 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!
➜ 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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Welcome Back, Mackenzie!
We’re excited to welcome Mackenzie Akins back to the Sage Oak High School Counseling Team! Mackenzie will be returning as the counselor for students with last names Or–Z, taking over for Cheri Adame.
We’re so happy to have Mackenzie back and look forward to having her support our students and families throughout the school year. You can reach her by email at makins@sageoak.education.
Parent Webinar
Does your student struggle with executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, or time management? This parent webinar is designed to support you! We aim to equip you with practical tools and actionable tips to help identify your students’ needs and strengthen these essential skills for a successful school year. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 7th at 11 am.
🎥 Join the Zoom
PSAT Interest
Interested in taking the PSAT this year? Since Sage Oak does not have a physical campus, planning ahead is essential for securing PSAT testing locations. We encourage families to first contact local schools to inquire about testing availability, as this is often the best way to find a location near home.
If you are unable to secure a local testing spot, Sage Oak will help identify available seats at partner schools. Please note that these locations may require additional travel.
➜ 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
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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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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
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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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Calling All Parents! Get Involved at Sage Oak!
Looking for ways to stay connected, share your voice, and get involved at Sage Oak? Check out these opportunities to participate in one of our parent advisory committees!
🌿 Parent Advisory Committee
Stay connected and be part of the conversation at Sage Oak! Our first 2026–27 Parent Advisory Committee meeting is coming up this week—we’d love to see you there!
Thursday, October 1st
🕘 9 am – 10:30 am
🎥 Join the Zoom
Save the Future Dates!
December 3rd, 2026 • February 18th, 2027 • May 20th, 2027
🌎 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Help strengthen Sage Oak’s English Learner program by sharing your ideas and supporting our EL students! ELAC meets virtually three times each year, and families are welcome to join our first meeting to learn more.
Thursday, October 1st
🕑 2 pm – 3 pm
🎥 Join the Zoom
Save the Future Dates!
December 3rd, 2026 • May 20th, 2027
Interested in participating? Complete the ELAC Interest Form by Friday, October 2nd.
Questions about ELAC? Contact Lorinda Loughlin at lloughlin@sageoak.education.
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Sincerely,
Traci King
High School Principal
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