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Oakhill Day School's Mission is to challenge, know, value, and inspire our students to be their best self.

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Why Oakhill?

Oakhill is dedicated to providing your child with a school experience where they can grow, academically and socially, into the best version of themselves. Our committed faculty and staff value each student individually, nurturing their independence from 18-months until graduation.

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The Value of an Independent School

At Oakhill Day School, we are dedicated to inspiring students through scholarship by empowering compassionate learners to thrive in adaptability, resilience, and service. As an independent school, we foster a unique learning environment that encourages students to embrace their social responsibility, develop strong moral values, and achieve personal excellence across physical, emotional, social, and intellectual domains.

Our commitment to critical thinking and flexible teaching approaches ensures that each child's individual needs are met, fostering a love for learning and the ability to navigate real-world challenges. By joining the Oakhill community, your family will be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that values respect, continuous growth, and the understanding that making mistakes is an essential part of learning.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping your child embark on an enriching educational journey with us!

Next steps?

Director of Admissions & Enrollment — **Curious about the next steps?**
Feel free to contact me, Dorothy Beckham, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, to schedule a one-on-one meeting by phone or in-person. I look forward to chatting with you and sharing more about our Oakhill community!

Reach me by phone at 816.436.6228.

Our Graduates

Choosing Oakhill means choosing a school where our portrait of a graduate isn't just an aspiration—it's a guiding principle shaping every aspect of our programming. We are dedicated to equipping each student with the essential skills of resilience, collaboration, and confidence, ensuring they become well-rounded, capable citizens ready to succeed in all areas of life.

Explore Our Campus

7.93 Acre Campus
VR Equipment, 3D Printing equipped Maker Spaces, and School Network Recording Studio accessible to all students
2 full service libraries
State of the art science labs in South Campus Building
Full-service commercial kitchen
Community garden with 20 raised beds, and two additional green/garden spaces
120ft. x 90ft. – 8U regulation soccer field
Attached gymnasium with a full-size court for basketball and volleyball, two sets of side goals to accommodate multiple half-court games, climbing wall, and movable bleachers that hold approximately 350 spectators
75 solar panels among other additional environmental improvements including drinking bottle fillers, designated compost and recycling areas, lighting and low flow plumbing upgrades, water cistern system and rain barrels
Living Lab Outdoor Learning Space - On-campus water quality education trail and rain garden
Merv13 filters in HVAC units for improved air quality
Access and use of the Gladstone Community Center facilities
Centrally located in the heart of Gladstone, Missouri neighboring shops, restaurants, Gladstone Community Center, City Hall and Public Safety

What should be considered when choosing an early childhood program?

Deciding where to send your child for their first educational experience is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Knowing what questions to ask while evaluating early childhood programs can be a challenge. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of 25 essential questions to ask during your school visits. These questions are the most frequently asked of our program by prospective families and we are sharing them to help you make an informed decision about choosing a school that will be the best fit for your child.

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Oakhill Day School will seek diversity in its student body and welcome enrollment by students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender or sex, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in Oakhill Day School’s educational programs or activities.

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