Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL.
UPDATE: It has been announced that OHS will be closed until at least May 4. For the first time in the history of Oak Hall School, a virus is forcing it to close its doors, but only temporarily. This afternoon, Head of School Dr. James Hutchins sent an e-mail to parents, informing them that school will be closed beginning Monday,
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By Emily Youngblood For the second year in a row, the Lower School and Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) will celebrate Grandparents Day on April 10, by inviting student’s grandparents and grandfriends to visit Oak Hall. This now-annual event is also called “Grandfriends Day” because some children may not have grandparents, or the family member may not be able to
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By Madison Gaston Mark your calendars for March 21 to 29 because Spring Break is just around the corner! After two and a half months of hard work this semester, Oak Hall Eagles definitely deserve a break. Spring Break is perfect for students to spend time with family and friends, but many of our students are involved in time-consuming extracurriculars
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By Lauren Cohen Spring book fair season is soon upon us and students, families, and faculty alike are excited for the newest selections! From Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Oak Hall School at the Faisal Family Media Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. While the book fair is open
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By Jenna Poppell Math Olympiad, founded in 1977, is an organization that aims to foster a passion for and competency in mathematics and problem-solving through team-based competitions. Oak Hall’s Lower School Math Olympiad team has been competing for the past 12 years and usually place in the top 10 percent of all the teams in the world. Just last year,
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OHS fifth grader is making strides in the music industry By Sofia Santelices Most kids at a young age don’t have ambition for a particular future occupation. Carson Holley, however, is not like most kids. At the tender age of six, Holley decided as soon as she took her first step onto a stage that performing was more than just
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By Mary Madelyn Broom The second semester is just around the corner and The Talon is here with a friendly reminder of some important dates to help finish out this school year strong! January 7 – Teachers return to campus8 – First day back from winter break8-11 – All State Music Conference15 – Last day to withdraw for 2020-21 school year16 –
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By Jenna Poppell As Middle and Upper School students prepare for midterms, the fun is just beginning at the Lower School! On Dec. 20 at 9 a.m., Lower School students are performing their annual holiday singalong. Grades include pre-kindergarten all the way up to fifth! Amanda Ferwerda, one of the Lower School music teachers, explained that some classes have been
Read moreBy Sofia Santelices For the past two years, Oak Hall second graders were given the responsibility of planting and maintaining a garden, located next to the Lower School playground. Currently in its third year, the second grade garden is initiating its wintertime vegetation after harvesting sweet potatoes in October. Some of the greenery being planted over the winter months include
Read moreBy Aiden Wacksman Every Thanksgiving holiday, families across the United States celebrate by making delicious foods for their loved ones. A couple of teachers at Oak Hall have volunteered to share their Thanksgiving entree and dessert recipes. Lower School teacher Kylie Holland’s Maryland Crab Cake recipe: Ingredients: 2 pounds of lump crab meat1 cup of mayonnaise1 eggPinch of paprika2 dashes
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