Lower School Events & Tours
Parent/Guardian Tours
Selection of dates/times offered from September 2024 to February 2025
See multiple areas of our 59-acre campus and observe our program and community in action. Tours are 90-120 minutes and designed for adults only. To see dates and times and to sign up for a tour, please create an account or login to our Admissions Portal.
Thursday, November 14 • 3:30 p.m.
Curricular Highlights: Math
Join Lower School Math Specialist and others for a virtual presentation on our approach to Mathematics in the Lower School. There will also be time for Q & A. https://oes.zoom.us/j/5735129696
Thursday, November 14 • 6 p.m.
Parent/Guardian Gathering at Lake Theater & Cafe (Lake Oswego)
An informal reception with current OES parents and staff from all divisions. There will be no formal presentation; rather a wonderful opportunity to engage in casual conversations and learn more about our community while enjoying appetizers and refreshments. Learn More
Saturday, December 7 • 1 p.m.
Experience EC3 and Inquiry at OES
Children are invited to tinker and explore our EC3 Design Center while parents/guardians learn more about the OES Inquiry Cycle and how student curiosity and project-based learning drive the curriculum at OES. EC3 is a collaborative hub on campus where students at all grade levels explore and extend classroom experiences, develop innovative approaches, and learn through creating. No RSVP required, join us on campus.
Wednesday, December 11 • 6 p.m.
Parent/Guardian Gathering at McMenamins Kennedy School (NE Portland)
An informal reception with current OES parents and staff from all divisions. There will be no formal presentation; rather a wonderful opportunity to engage in casual conversations and learn more about our community while enjoying appetizers and refreshments. Learn More
Tuesday, December 17 • 7 p.m.
Flexible Tuition 101
Saturday, January 11 • 6 p.m.
Explore Athletics: Basketball games at 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Join us in our Athletic Center to connect with Athletics leadership and current student-athletes and cheer on the Varks’ Basketball teams! No RSVP required, join us on campus!
Wednesday, January 15 • 7 p.m.
Flexible Tuition 101
Learn more about flexible tuition at OES during this virtual event. Meet some of the flexible tuition team and learn the basics of how to apply. Learn More
Thursday, January 16 • 12 p.m.
Chat with Lower School Leadership: Open forum–Come with your questions!
Get all your questions answered in this open forum Q&A. Create an account in the Admissions Portal to be sent a Zoom Link before the event.
Thursday, January 16 • 7 p.m.
Information Evening for Parents/Guardians
Come to campus, meet faculty and community members, and choose from a variety of sessions to learn all about OES and the LS program. Get all your questions answered before the application deadline. Learn More
Wednesday, January 23 • 6 p.m.
Parent/Guardian Gathering at Copper River Restaurant (Hillsboro)
An informal reception with current OES parents and staff from all divisions. There will be no formal presentation; rather a wonderful opportunity to engage in casual conversations and learn more about our community while enjoying appetizers and refreshments. Learn More