News

List of 20 news stories.

  • The Class of 2024

    Oakcrest School Graduates the Class of 2024

    With great joy, Oakcrest School announces the graduation of the 38 members of the Class of 2024. In a beautiful commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 8, the number of Oakcrest alumnae rose to 1,060 since the school’s founding in 1976 in Washington, D.C. 
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  • The Class of 2024

    Lead Days prepare seniors for life beyond Oakcrest

    After the completion of the high school years, uniforms are tucked away and life after Oakcrest begins. Now what? 

    Lead Days, a two-day series of workshops for seniors, seek to prepare students for the future with practical tips and advice for all areas of life. 
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  • Mia N '27 to attend Living Latin workshop in Rome, Italy

    Mia N. ’27 is embarking on a unique summer adventure to Rome where she’ll be immersed in the Latin language, ancient texts, and the many historic Roman sites. 
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  • Three seniors sign to collegiate athletic programs

    Three Oakcrest seniors - Ellie B., Catherine E., and Katie K. - signed to continue their athletic careers at their chosen universities in a college signing ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 with many of their coaches, family, and peers in attendance. 
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  • Emaline C. '28 delivers the oral arguments for the passengers of Flight 93.

    8th Grade hosts annual Most Courageous American Contest

    A beloved Oakcrest tradition for the past eleven years, the “Most Courageous American” contest challenges 8th grade students to search for examples of people who bravely exemplify what it means to be a courageous American.
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  • Oakcrest School Announces 2024-2025 Theatre Shows

    Oakcrest School is pleased to announce the upcoming theatrical productions for the 2024-2025 school year.
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  • Chargers Varsity Soccer to host first VISAA State Tournament Game

    Oakcrest will host the first round of the VISAA State Soccer Tournament on Monday, May 13 as they take on St. Gertrude. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.  
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  • Senior Appreciation Day for the Class of 2024

    As the Class of 2024 prepares to graduate in early June, Oakcrest is soaking in every last moment with the seniors. To celebrate the class and their contributions to the life of the school, Oakcrest celebrated Senior Appreciation Day on May 1. 
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  • Holy Week in Rome: Oakcrest seniors attend UNIV Conference

    Read about several of our seniors who traveled to Rome, Italy during Holy Week to attend UNIV, an international forum of young women hosted by Opus Dei.
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  • Prepping for the AP Art History exam at The Met

    For visual art teacher and Oakcrest interior designer Ms. Victoria Bigliano’s AP Art History course, the AP exam is right around the corner. In the midst of finalizing preparations for the upcoming exam, the class traveled to New York City to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 
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  • Space Force Colonel Laurel Walsh visits Oakcrest

    For Colonel Laurel Walsh, the last 25 years in the military has given her incredible opportunities - travel, continued education, and personal leadership development - but above all, she shared with Oakcrest students, that it’s the sense of purpose in serving her country that is at the heart of her work. 
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  • Heroines Throughout Music History

    Nicole Lacroix
    Last year I visited Oakcrest school in Vienna, Virginia to chat with members of a high school class that had upset a major election. Music teacher Alix Baldwin led her class in a musical putsch that dethroned Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 as the perennial winner of WETA Classical’s annual Classical Countdown, awarding first place to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The young women in Ms. Baldwin’s class learned a lot in that exercise about civic engagement, and how, with dedication and hard work, you can make a difference in your community.
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  • Danea C '30 solving Rubix cubes

    Oakcrest 2024 Talent Show

    Each spring, students have the opportunity to share their gifts and talents in the Oakcrest Talent Show! From singing original songs to Broadway favorites, dancing traditional Irish dance to contemporary movement, performing Disney classics on violin to beautiful piano concertos, the 2024 Oakcrest Talent show was a delight to all. 
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    Oakcrest School holds Day of Service, giving back to the community

    On Friday, March 22, 2024, Oakcrest School hosted a Day of Service where over 300 students went out to 15 different locations throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. From Irish dancing to beautifying local parks in the area, and visiting with residents at various shelters and homes, Oakcrest School is thrilled to provide this opportunity to its students to give back to the community.
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  • "Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales" to hit the stage Feb. 23 and 24

    In reading the script for Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales back during the spring of 2023, it quickly became clear to the production team that the show would be a great fit for the 2024 Oakcrest Middle School Theatre Production. The musical offers a wide variety of characters and a larger cast.
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  • Oakcrest School to host 9th Annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture

    Henry Wingate, local award-winning, traditional oil painter, will be the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture at Oakcrest School on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The lecture begins at 7:00 pm with a reception at 6:30 pm. The topic will be “Classically Trained Artists and their Impact on Culture and Society.”
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  • Ticket Sales Open for "Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales"

    Oakcrest School is pleased to open ticket sales for its Middle School Theatre production of Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales. Performances will take place on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 pm at Ernst Theater in 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22033. Purchase tickets here. 
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  • 9th grade closes Greek Olympics with Symposium and Ceremony

    What does it mean to see “Life as a Heroic Journey”? In the 9th grade, our students seek to discover just that. Through the lens of the virtues of self-knowledge, sporting spirit, and fortitude, they discover what a heroic journey truly is through their study of the Greeks in history and through the reading of The Illiad and The Odyssey in English class. Alongside these themes, the class competes in their own Greek Olympics throughout the first semester.
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  • Service Initiative Projects Toys for Tots and Cole’s Closet partner to host annual Toy Drive for children in need

    Toys for Tots and Cole’s Closet are partnering together to host a Toy Drive from now until Dec. 15. Students can donate new or gently used toys and place them in the appropriate bins in the school lobby to be distributed before Christmas.
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  • Oakcrest School Middle School Theatre to perform "Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales"

    Oakcrest School is pleased to announce its Middle School Theatre production of Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales. The musical leads the audience on a journey through the Appalachian Mountains with six traditional tales and folk-inspired songs. With stories inspired by beloved fairy tales, the evening is sure to be captivating while sharing mountain-lore wisdom for the whole family. 

     
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Portraits & Conversations

  • Stephanie Passero

    “(An Oakie) understands that freedom is not merely saying or doing whatever she wishes, but uniting and informing her thoughts with the Christian understanding of virtue,” Ms. Passero explains. “She understands the importance of the great thinkers of the past, and is willing to consider that foundation before reaching her own conclusions."

  • Mary Warren

    "I feel like I've come home," Mrs. Warren says. "This is where I belong. I'm excited about watching our students grow and graduate."

  • Margaret Sweatman

    “Oakcrest’s mission of cultivating virtues in our daughters extends from the classroom to our courts, fields, and pools,” Mrs. Sweatman explains. “Oakcrest educates the whole person. Sports allow our daughters to experience challenges and teamwork in a unique and beautiful way that transforms their confidence into strength.” 

  • Cynthia Bertolini

    “Oakcrest has really stayed true to its mission through substantial growth,” Mrs. Bertolini said. “That hasn’t been easy and it hasn’t been linear, but Oakcrest has taken its mission very seriously in an uncompromising way.”

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