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Week of June 1, 2026Welcome to the High School Family Updates! This newsletter is sent out every week to high school parents, students and Education Advisors with important news, reminders and upcoming events. Look for it every week! Upcoming Important Dates:June 2 Class of 2026 Graduation June 4 Last Day of School! 🗓️ 25-26 Academic Calendar🌞 Last Week of School As we wrap up the final week of school, we want to congratulate all of our students and families on a wonderful school year! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and partnership throughout the year. We hope you take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a fun and restful summer break. Have a fantastic summer! 🎉 Hangouts and Dances – A Huge THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Because of you, we officially had the highest attendance ever for both our High School Hangouts and our school dances! Thank you for showing up, bringing the energy, and making this year unforgettable. Let’s keep this same energy going into next year! ✈️ Overnight Field Trips Interested in overnight field trips for the 2026–2027 school year? Complete the interest form to let us know which trips you’d like to learn more about—this is not a commitment to attend. Sign-ups will likely open in early to mid-September!➜ Overnight Field Trip Interest Form📒 Sage Oak High School Yearbook Last chance to order the 25/26 Yearbook! Get yours to remember all the fun events, friends, and special moments. Soft covers available for $41.27 and hard covers available for $48.27 (before taxes). You can also customize your copy by adding custom pages! Don’t miss out! Note: After you create your account, you will need to select the 25/26 school year prior to ordering! ➜ Yearbook Order Form  Each week, we highlight a Sage Oak High School student nominated by their Education Advisor. This week, Sage Oak High School is celebrating…🌟Brooke Buxton (12th Grade) Brooke is a self-directed, high-achieving student who has earned nearly straight A’s throughout high school while balancing college coursework, a part-time job, and independent time management. Her dedication and talent have led her to develop advanced proficiency in American Sign Language, and after graduation she will attend Golden West College to pursue a career as an ASL interpreter.Beyond her academic accomplishments, Brooke is warm, insightful, and deeply compassionate. Her decision to pursue a career serving the Deaf community reflects the empathy, patience, and commitment to others that define her character. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make in the years ahead. NEW CTE Partnerships!Through our new partnerships with San Gabriel Valley ROP and Baldy View ROP, students can now access a variety of hands-on career technical education courses. Check out the attached flyers to learn more about available classes and programs! ➜ Baldy View ROP Programs ➜ San Gabriel ROP Programs CC Partnership with Irvine Valley College We are excited to offer two Irvine Valley College partner classes in Fall 2026! Students can earn both college and high school credit through asynchronous online courses with reserved seats just for our high school students. Currently, the available courses for the 26/27 school year include:U.S. History since 1865 (meets the U.S. History graduation requirement)Introduction to Psychology (elective credit)Interested students should complete the survey linked below to learn more and reserve their spot!➜ IVC Interest FormSubscribe to the HS Counseling Calendar to stay updated on upcoming webinars and Zoom Links hosted by our counselors!Coral Prendergast (last names A-L) – cprendergast@sageoak.educationMackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.educationLife Hacks Join “Life Hacks” every Friday at NOON! If you want to hang out and connect with some other high school students or get some helpful tips to navigate the teenage years, join Ms. Coral at Life Hacks every Friday at noon. 🎥 Join the Zoom  Graduation – Final Reminders!We are so excited to celebrate with you tomorrow! Find times, locations, what to bring and answers to all your graduation questions on the latest Ceremony Information Doc👇🏼➜ Everything You Need to Know About GraduationGraduation Date: Tuesday, June 2ndArrival Time: 11 AMOnly grads need to be there at 11:00 for the walkthrough. Family members (non graduates) can arrive anytime between 11-12PM!Location: Fullerton HS Auditorium, 201 E Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832What to Bring: Cap & gown, Chromebook & any non-consumable supplies purchased with IFsGraduation Check In: Graduates and families will receive their seating assignment, cords & any awards during graduation check in (there are no physical tickets!). ALL grads and guests MUST check in! Additional Details…Finish strong & pass your classes! If you are not attending graduation, your diploma, cords & any awards will be mailed to you before the end of June.A recording of the graduation ceremony and senior slideshows will be shared with all graduates!Final Grad Webinar – In Case You Missed It! If you couldn’t make the Grad Webinar last week, please check out the slides and recording!⭐️Class of 2026 Resources⭐️ Graduation Checklist Grad Central P.R.F Save the Date Jostens Cap & Gown  Parent 101 WebinarThe next High School Parent 101 will be June 16, 2026 at 2:00PM. Click the link below to register. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested!➜ Register Here Save the Date! August Parent Summit Mark your calendars… Sage Oak’s virtual August Parent Summit will be taking place the week of August 10th! The Parent Summit is an engaging and informative week designed to help you kick off the school year feeling confident, connected, and prepared. 35 virtual sessions will be offered throughout the week, with 17 focusing on our High School program. These sessions allow parents/guardians to learn more about Sage Oak’s unique programs and offerings. Whether you’re new to our school or a returning family, these sessions will empower you to partner with us and support your child’s independent study journey.We encourage all parents to explore the session options and block time on your calendar now! Check out the brochure to help you begin planning. Let’s kick off the school year together with connection, inspiration, and partnership!➜ August Parent Summit Brochure  Sincerely,Traci KingHigh School Principal |
