OLCHS adds a position to its administration this year: the Director of Supervision, Intervention and Enrichment.  Chris Newton, formerly of the math department, has been appointed to this position.  Chris will provide leadership and direction according to the school's mission, vision, and values statement and conduct a wide range of activities including: leadership, coordination and oversight of the revised certificated staff evaluation plan; completion of certificated staff evaluations, including the incorporation of student learning growth as a significant component of the evaluation process; and leadership, coordination, and oversight of a comprehensive and systematic student intervention program.

Chris looks forward to this new step.  Chris said, "After 15 years of teaching at OLCHS, I am excited to begin a new chapter in my career.  I look forward to working with the faculty on a new evaluation plan as well as building on the RTI (response to intervention) system that we currently have in place.  It will be very challenging work, but very rewarding as well."  <<read more>>

When the boys' soccer team started play in the Windy City Classic, it knew the action would give a solid read on what lies ahead for the season as a whole. The Spartans found out that some young talent is developing into a leadership role. That was exemplified when sophomore co-captain Michal Szflarski earned recognition as an All-Tournament Team selection.

The impressive part is that the competitive tournament featured 32 teams, and Szflarski, who is a midfielder, rose to the top of the class against this stiff competition. Szflarski recorded a goal and an assist. And since the tournament, he has added another goal to his season total. Overall, the Spartans are 3-3 on the season.

"He is a sophomore and is the co-captain of the varsity team, which is quite an accomplishment," said head coach Nate Joiner. "The tournament had 32 teams in it, which makes it a good honor for him, especially being so young. He is a great leader. He has a ton of experience despite being so young."  <<read more>>

Attendance Reminders!

To ensure that students are successful please make school attendance a priority. It is important for students to attend school each day and to receive a good night's sleep. Parents and students should make every effort to avoid scheduling dental and medical appointments during the school day. If an appointment must be made during the school day, efforts should be made to vary the periods missed to attend such appointments.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

When students need to leave during the school day for situations such as court appearances, funerals, and dental/medical appointments, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form (available online or in the Deans'/Attendance Office) must be completed and submitted prior to the appointment.

Student Deliveries

As part of our building security expectations, the school does not accept phone messages, forgotten gym clothes, lunch money, homework assignments, and projects that need to be delivered to students. Please make sure students leave home fully prepared for school. 

 2014-15 Student-Parent Handbook

The Skyward Mobile App continues to provide parents with student information at their fingertips. Although Skyward Family Access allows parents to review their student's attendance records, grades, academic history, and discipline from any computer, the Skyward Mobile App provides many of the same features but allows users to easily view the information from a smartdevice. Visit the App Store or Android Market to download the App.

If you need a Skyward Access username/password or need your password reset, please contact Jill Malkowski at 708/741-5611 or jmalkowski@olchs.org.