The Happy Kid Project

Oak Knoll School
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The Happy Kid Project — by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a private Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, New Jersey — explores how students grow into their most joyful, purposeful, and empowered selves.

  1. APR 8 ·  BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Real Talk with Oak Knoll Students

    Ever wonder what it's really like to be an Oak Knoll student? In this bonus episode, two Marcom student interns answer your burning questions and give an honest look at life on campus — from classes and clubs to friendships and favorite traditions.

    18 min

  2. 09/16/2025

    Busting Admission Myths: What Really Matters in the Process

    Join host Milan Jones '25, recent Oak Knoll graduate and former Marketing & Communications intern, as she sits down with our Lower and Upper School Admission Directors to tackle the biggest questions families have about the admission process. From application tips to what really matters most, get the inside scoop straight from the experts — and discover the truth behind the myths.

    17 min

  3. 05/30/2025

    Capping It Off with Milan Jones '25: Inside the Senior Capstone Experience

    In this special episode of The Happy Kid Project, host and senior Milan Jones '25 sits down with fellow Oak Knoll classmates to talk all things Capstone. From interning with a civil rights lawyer to redesigning interiors and supporting global girls' education, Bella, Kate, and Gwyn share the highs, challenges, and surprises of their senior projects. Whether you're a rising senior or just curious about what it means to "cap off" your Oak Knoll journey with purpose, this episode offers firsthand insight and advice you won't want to miss.

    10 min

  4. 01/22/2025

    Coaching for the Next Century (6:32 mins)

    For our first podcast of 2025, we launch a new four-part miniseries entitled "Our Second Century" in celebration of our centennial. Over the next four podcasts, we will talk to coaches, student leaders, administrative leaders, and members of our religion and campus ministry team about precious Oak Knoll tenets and how we carry those across the threshold into our next century as a school. We begin with members of our coaching staff. (6:32 mins)

    7 min

  5. 07/22/2024

    Meet the Oak Knoll Centennial Committee

    As the summer draws to a close and we enter the 2024-25 school year, Oak Knoll steps through a momentous threshold. We enter our 100th year as a Catholic educational institution indelibly connected to the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the visionary pedagogical dreams of Cornelia Connelly. Delayed somewhat by the pandemic but kicking into full gear almost a year and a half ago, a centennial committee has been hard at work collaborating to ensure the coming school year is filled with fun events, a rich understanding of our history, and an exciting look ahead at the schools' next century.

    11 min

  6. 04/12/2024

    An All-American Relay Team (4:18 mins.)

    Oak Knoll's 4x400 relay racers recently concluded what has become the winningest winter track season in Oak Knoll history. School and individual records were shattered right and left, and the relay team ended the Nike national meet by racing among the best in the country and being selected as All-American Athletes. (4:18 mins)

    4 min

  7. 04/03/2024

    The Black Scholars Club at Oak Knoll (5:51 mins)

    For this edition of the Happy Kid Project, we thought we'd introduce you to some of the members of the Black Scholars Club at Oak Knoll who recently helped the DEIJ Department organize a special assembly on African American Alumna in the Arts. The club was established at Oak Knoll well over a quarter of a century ago, and these current members tell us a little about what they think the club adds to the Oak Knoll community, and they share their thoughts on what the special assembly meant to them. (5:51 mins)

    6 min

  8. 03/01/2024

    Reflection Days: An Oak Knoll Tradition (5:06 mins)

    We take a moment to share a longstanding tradition at Oak Knoll. Each year, a special day is designated for each grade level in the Upper School to get away from campus, slow down, and take stock of where they are as students and members of the larger community. Michele Van-Kalsbeck, Director of Campus Ministry, tells us why. (5:06 mins)

    5 min
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The Happy Kid Project — by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a private Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, New Jersey — explores how students grow into their most joyful, purposeful, and empowered selves.

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  • Creator
    Oak Knoll School
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Happy Kid Project

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