Helping Hands

Our Mission is to provide resources, enthusiasm, outreach and effective communication that will facilitate and promote all volunteer activities and events within the Oakridge Private School family.

Welcome to Helping Hands — Parents in Participation

A successful school relies on involved families. Helping Hands is the parent volunteer group at Oakridge. We organize events, coordinate room parents, support teacher appreciation, and create opportunities for parents to give back in meaningful ways — big or small.

What We Do — and What We Don’t

What We Do

  • Plan and host family events throughout the year
  • Coordinate room parents in every classroom
  • Support Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
  • Fundraise to support Helping Hands events

What We Don’t Do

  • Set school policy or make administrative decisions
  • Manage the school’s General Fund
  • Handle curriculum or operational matters
  • Act as a grievance channel for parent or staff concerns

Events & Activities

Each year Helping Hands plans, hosts, and supports:

  • Trunk or Treat
  • Father/Daughter Dance
  • Movie Night
  • Santa’s Boutique
  • Mother/Son Event
  • Carnation Sale
  • Muffins with Mom
  • Donuts with Dad
  • Teacher Appreciation Week

Date Reminders

Oakridge Helping Hands date reminders, September to December 2026: Sept 23 Dine Out Panda Express (virtual); Oct 14 Dine Out McTeacher Night; Oct 30 Trunk or Treat; Nov 4 Celebrate Fall Staff Birthdays; Nov 6 Movie Night 5:00 PM; Nov 16-20 Book Fair with Helping Hands volunteer support; Nov 18 Dine Out Islands Restaurant; November See's Candy Fundraiser all month; Dec 7-10 Santa's Boutique.
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Get Involved

There’s no minimum commitment — every bit of help counts. You can volunteer at an event, become a room parent, or simply spread the word. All Oakridge parents are welcome.

Questions? Contact Us

Email Helping Hands

Helping Hands meetings are open to all Oakridge parents. Meeting dates are shared through the school’s communication channels.