![Celebrating Lunar New Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738871767/oregon/e5e1cye4m81kxeh2pygw/LunarNewYearthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738871767/oregon/e5e1cye4m81kxeh2pygw/LunarNewYearthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738871767/oregon/e5e1cye4m81kxeh2pygw/LunarNewYearthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738871767/oregon/e5e1cye4m81kxeh2pygw/LunarNewYearthumbnail.png","width":1000}])
Enjoy a few photos from the recent Lunar New Year celebration in Lower School Chapel and watch for full coverage in the next issue of the Aardvark, coming out February 21.
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![The Aardvark Spirit Store Online]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738867393/oregon/y46k08z6x0suormqgkvw/school-store-promo-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738867393/oregon/y46k08z6x0suormqgkvw/school-store-promo-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738867393/oregon/y46k08z6x0suormqgkvw/school-store-promo-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738867393/oregon/y46k08z6x0suormqgkvw/school-store-promo-1.jpg","width":1200}])
New hoodies and sweatshirts are now available in the Aardvark Spirit Store! Online and in-person. Shop online and schedule a pick-up date/time, it's that easy!
![2025 State of the School Video & “OES By the Numbers” Infographics Now Available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702596904/oregon/ojcholuwefrvyairtcji/SoS-HomepageGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702596904/oregon/ojcholuwefrvyairtcji/SoS-HomepageGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702596904/oregon/ojcholuwefrvyairtcji/SoS-HomepageGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702596904/oregon/ojcholuwefrvyairtcji/SoS-HomepageGraphic.jpg","width":1000}])
The 2025 State of the School presentation video is now available! You can find the recording and an informative “OES By the Numbers” suite of infographics in the Parent and Employee Portals. Hear new information from school leaders, get energized by hearing stories of real student experiences, and learn about where our school is headed in the next few years.
![Upper School Chapel Conveys Special Message]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738871181/oregon/xt0zvtayomolyykh8wop/Chapelthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738871181/oregon/xt0zvtayomolyykh8wop/Chapelthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738871181/oregon/xt0zvtayomolyykh8wop/Chapelthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738871181/oregon/xt0zvtayomolyykh8wop/Chapelthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738871181/oregon/xt0zvtayomolyykh8wop/Chapelthumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Upper School Chapel, with special guest The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, recently focused on creating a community that cares for one another.
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Fifth and sixth grade students learned how to salsa dance as part of their Spanish class.
![OES and Catlin Gabel Students Collaborate on Community Engagement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738893749/oregon/v0tk555sqbmn3t8dxc2p/ClayStpartnership.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738893749/oregon/v0tk555sqbmn3t8dxc2p/ClayStpartnership.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738893749/oregon/v0tk555sqbmn3t8dxc2p/ClayStpartnership.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738893749/oregon/v0tk555sqbmn3t8dxc2p/ClayStpartnership.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738893749/oregon/v0tk555sqbmn3t8dxc2p/ClayStpartnership.png","width":1600}])
OES and Catlin Gabel Upper School students made lunches for the homeless together.
![Announcing the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737503724/oregon/oy9uf5relgpdoajiuwip/BenChessarbiggercaption.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737503724/oregon/oy9uf5relgpdoajiuwip/BenChessarbiggercaption.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737503724/oregon/oy9uf5relgpdoajiuwip/BenChessarbiggercaption.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737503724/oregon/oy9uf5relgpdoajiuwip/BenChessarbiggercaption.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737503724/oregon/oy9uf5relgpdoajiuwip/BenChessarbiggercaption.jpg","width":1600}])
Check out the 2025 OES Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, including standout individuals and victorious teams who showcased excellence in OES athletics.
![Indigenous Voices: Learning Tribal History and Culture with Guest Speaker Amber Starks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737592588/oregon/tzmtn9imaqfjgiidxcy0/AmberStarksthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737592588/oregon/tzmtn9imaqfjgiidxcy0/AmberStarksthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737592588/oregon/tzmtn9imaqfjgiidxcy0/AmberStarksthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737592588/oregon/tzmtn9imaqfjgiidxcy0/AmberStarksthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737592588/oregon/tzmtn9imaqfjgiidxcy0/AmberStarksthumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Afro-Indigenous woman and Muscogee Nation citizen Amber Starks spoke to third graders recently to help them gain a deeper understanding of indigenous culture.
![Students Perform at All-State Music Ensembles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737662450/oregon/cdxrmnhfnahyuvjialnk/Musicthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737662450/oregon/cdxrmnhfnahyuvjialnk/Musicthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737662450/oregon/cdxrmnhfnahyuvjialnk/Musicthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737662450/oregon/cdxrmnhfnahyuvjialnk/Musicthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737662450/oregon/cdxrmnhfnahyuvjialnk/Musicthumbnail.png","width":1600}])
A number of OES students were invited to perform at the 2025 OMEA All-State Ensembles, in choir, orchestra, and band.
![Fourth Graders Revel in Trip to Camp Westwind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737669970/oregon/tcp2egxbeljezor4houe/Westwindoption1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737669970/oregon/tcp2egxbeljezor4houe/Westwindoption1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737669970/oregon/tcp2egxbeljezor4houe/Westwindoption1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737669970/oregon/tcp2egxbeljezor4houe/Westwindoption1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737669970/oregon/tcp2egxbeljezor4houe/Westwindoption1.png","width":1600}])
The fourth graders had a joyful time on their trip to the Oregon coast.