Matt Burgy, Head of School

Dear Oakridge Family,

We find ourselves in a special window of time—that reflective season settled between the gratitude of Thanksgiving and the anticipation of the holidays. It is a time when the days get shorter, but the lights seem to shine a little brighter. As we enter the season, I am filled with a profound sense of appreciation.

As I reflect on the generosity shown by this community, I find myself thinking about the power of hope. At Oakridge, hope isn’t just a seasonal sentiment; it is a daily discipline. We see it in the student who raises their hand after getting the answer wrong, trusting that the next time is the breakthrough. We see it in the teacher who stays late to mentor a student, believing in a potential that the student might not yet see in themselves.

Because of you, those moments are possible.

You have heard me say often this semester that while tuition covers the essentials of our operation—the "four walls" of the classroom—it is your generosity that provides the inspiration that happens inside them. Your support of the Oakridge Fund is the bridge between a school that simply functions and a community that truly flourishes as a family.

Because you have chosen to invest in our mission, we have the resources to hire and retain the best mentors. We have the flexibility to say "Yes" to bold and innovative ideas. You have helped us ensure that the lived experience of every student here remains one of curiosity, character, and belonging.

Thank you for believing in the story we are writing together. Your gifts are more than financial support; they are a vote of confidence in our faculty and a direct investment in the future of our children. You have helped turn the lights on in the eyes of our students—a gift that lasts far beyond this holiday season.

I am honored to partner with you. Wishing you and your families a season filled with peace, light, and deep gratitude.

Warmly,

Matt Burgy
Head of School