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School will not be in session on Monday, October 12, 2015, in observance of Columbus Day.
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Oak Lawn Digs Yacko's Performance On and Off Court
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OLCHS is continuing to put athletics in a brighter light on campus. As a result, Athletic Director Kevin McKeown and the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) have combined to select a Spartan Athlete of the Week. The recipient for the week of September 21 is sophomore volleyball player Allison Yacko. Even though she is just a sophomore, she is leading the varsity team with solid play.
She collected seven kills, five aces and 11 digs in a win against Evergreen Park, and she added 13 kills, two aces and 14 digs in a narrow loss to Richards. "Allison is an outside hitter, and she has had to carry the load for our team this last week due to injuries and family issues," head coach Dennis McNamara said. Other nominees for the week include Aidan Navarro (Football), Jenna Cipriani (Swim), Bayan Hammad (Cross Country), and Justin Swatek (Golf).
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Media Center To Host Student Staff Book Club
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Teen Read Week is celebrated in school libraries in a myriad of ways. Oak Lawn Community High School's Media Center chooses a novel for a school wide book club and invites all staff and students to participate. This year's novel is Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. 25 free copies were given to students on a first come first serve basis. The book club discussion of the novel will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 3:10 p.m. in the Media Center.
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Board of Education Vacancy
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Oak Lawn Community High School has announced a vacancy on the District 229 Board of Education due to a recent member resignation. Any qualified citizen of School District 229 is invited to submit a letter of application and personal resume to the School Superintendent's Office no later than Friday, October 16, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education will discuss the appointment at their meeting scheduled on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.
Qualifications for Board of Education Membership: A Board of Education member must be, on the date of appointment, a United States citizen at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding appointment, a registered voter and be neither a school trustee nor a school treasurer. A Board of Education member must also file an economic interest statement as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Reasons making an individual ineligible for Board membership include holding an incompatible office and certain types of State or federal employment. A child sex offender, as defined in state law, is ineligible for School Board membership.
Oak Lawn Community High School is located at 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois. 60453. Office hours on school days are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to School Superintendent Michael Riordan via phone at 708-741-5601 or via email at mriordan@olchs.org. Letter of application and resume may be submitted via US Mail, personal delivery, email to mriordan@olchs.org, or via FAX at 708-424-5297.
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PTSA Fall Craft Show, Business Showcase, and Health Fair
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The PTSA will host their Annual Holiday Craft Show along with the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce's Business Showcase on Saturday, October 17, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Handmade items from many area crafters will be on display. The event supports the OLCHS PTSA programs and funds college scholarships.
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District Residency Policy
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With a reputation of academic, athletic and extracurricular excellence, Oak Lawn Community High School District steadily attracts new families to its district. This makes enforcement of legal residency necessary as more families with school-age children move into our community. The OLCHS Board of Education remains vigilant on this issue and procedures have been implemented to identify and prosecute cases of non-residency. Only students who are residents of District 229 may attend Oak Lawn Community High School without tuition charge. A student's residence is the same as the person who has legal custody of the student.
Families who violate this law are subject to tuition payment and criminal charges. Oak Lawn Community High School urges community members to report any situations where residency laws are being violated. Community members can do this by contacting the Office of the Superintendent through email, mriordan@olchs.org, or phone (708) 424-5601.
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October 15 Deadline for Health Forms
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The State of Illinois has set October 15 as the deadline for students to turn in documents showing that they have met mandatory vaccination and physical guidelines. Students who have not turned in their paperwork by Thursday, October 15, 2015, will be prohibited from attending school. Seniors need to have provided proof that they have received two doses of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine to be in compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Freshmen need to have received a physical in the last year, and the OLCHS Nurse's Office need to have a copy of the exam on file. If you're not sure whether we have your paperwork, or if your student is in need of medical assistance, please contact Nurse Gloria Barrera at 708/741-5640.
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School Gears Up for All-School Assembly
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The students have always enjoyed their all-school assemblies with motivational speakers. The assemblies are designed to entertain the students and encourage the students to have fun while learning a lesson or two about life. This year, M&P Presentations will be the featured speakers at the Annual Motivational Assembly on Friday, October 16, 2015. M&P's mission is to model a healthy lifestyle, promote lifelong learning, and spread positive energy through motivational presentations.
M&P Presentations LLC is a public speaking team made up of two high-energy, enthusiastic gentlemen who love to give fun presentations to teenagers. Matt Matkovich is a high school guidance counselor in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. He has a master's degree in school counseling and is a support staff member for Operation Snowball. He has worked with therapeutic day camps for 12 years. Phil Januszewski is a chemistry and physics teacher in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. He has a master's degree in teaching leadership and is also a member of Operation Snowball.
Matt and Phil enjoy engaging with students on social media and are excited to meet the Spartans on October 16, 2015 at the assembly. Students can preview M&P's promotional video.
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Theater Program Chooses To Rock
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Oak Lawn Community High School's theater program is rehearsing and preparing to rock its audiences this year. This year's school musical, American Idiot, is a musical featuring the music of the rock band Green Day and tis the story about three young men who start the show bored in suburbia and disenchanted with the world around them. They take off for the big city to discover themselves and find the temptations and perils of growing up and finding their place in the world.
This year's productions will take place on Thursday, October 22, Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Tickets are available through the ticket hotline at 708-424-5200 x5920.
Musical director Billy Denton said, "We are fortunate enough to be one of the first high schools in the nation to be performing this musical; it's definitely an edgy and gritty look at the trials and tribulations of young adults and the hard realities that we all face when figuring out who we are as we grow older. The students have been handling the material wonderfully, and it's been exciting to watch the songs many of us grew up with come to life on the stage."
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Internet Safety Seminar for Parents
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Chicago Police Detective Charlie Hollendoner will lead a parent-only seminar at 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Oak Lawn Community High School in the Little Theater. The seminar is intended for parents of elementary and high school students. The presentation will focus on the dangers of social media. No registration is required. OLCHS students will offer babysitting for the evening seminar at no charge.
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| Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, Oak Lawn, Illinois | |
Mission Statement. Oak Lawn Community High School exists to: inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment; maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth; and graduate students who attain the high standards set forth by our community.
Board of Education:
Matthew Egan, President
Robert Loehr, Vice President
Kathleen Berry, Secretary
Timothy Burke, Member
Stephen Greene, Member
James Melnik, Member
Ann Touhy, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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