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No School on Veterans Day
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Oak Lawn Community High School will not hold classes in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12, following Bell Schedule A.
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Did You See Our Facebook Posts This Week?
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51 Students Inducted Into the National Honor Society
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Fifty-one students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The ceremony was conducted by the Chapter President Michael Rodriguez, Vice-President Jillian Sandrik, Secretary Danielle Allen, and Treasurers Brea Brennan and Ayman Salah. The evening also included the induction of Dr. William A. Reiners (Class of 1955) in the school's Alumni Hall of Fame.
Superintendent/Principal Michael Riordan, Assistant Principal Joseph McCurdy, and Chapter Advisor Jessica Nickless presented the awards.
The inductees were selected by a faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. They will serve as National Honor Society members on various service projects in the school and throughout the community.
Dr. Reiners served as the guest speaker. Reiners focused his speech on the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Reiners challenged the NHS members to take both personal and professional risks and to prepare for adaptation to a rapidly changing world.
The following students were inducted: Fatima Akili, Alexandra Aldape, Adam Baniewicz, Pranvera Biba, Aidan Blake, Maria Bugaj, Holly Bulthuis, Arieni Cabanas, David Childers, Dominica Cipriani, Cody Figus, Annabelle Fritz, Piotr Galas, Jessica Hassett, Hadeel Igbara, Samantha Izaguirre, Tasneem Jaber, Klaudia Janik, Alexandra Jeeninga, Leanne Kommenich, Megan Kupres, Kaylee Lacoco, Camryn Landingham, Kathryn Lindsay, Akram Mahdi, Emma Minelli, Val Molloy, Julia Munoz, Colleen Murray, Magdalena Nowobilski, Feda Odeh, Emma Palhegyi, Konnor Parrish, Viraj Paul, Rachel Pierzynski, Natalia Rafacz, Samantha Reichert, Linda Reyes, Erica Ruiz, Jade Ryerson, Yesenia Saldivar, Leena Saleh, Jessica Sciaky, Sergio Serna, Sophia Shader, Gina Snyder, Hannah Spillane, Arefa Suleiman, Samantha Tablada, Allison Templin, and Amelia Unger. << read more>>
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Community Outreach Event for Spanish-Speaking Parents
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Do you Speak Spanish at home? Would you like to learn more about District 229 in your home language? ¿Habla español en casa? ¿Quisiera aprender más de Distrito 229 en su lengua materna?
Students in Spanish 4 and 4 Honors will host the second annual Community Outreach Event for Spanish-Speaking parents of District 229. This community outreach event is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 in the High School's Media Center. The purpose of this event is to foster a relationship between Oak Lawn Community High School and its Spanish-Speaking parent community. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to use the target language with heritage speakers in a safe and fun environment.
Additionally, parents will be able to access important information about Oak Lawn Community High School exclusively in Spanish regarding (but not limited to): Athletics, clubs, graduation information, and technology. Thea Meierkort will represent student services to share information about applying to universities and a representative from Moraine Valley will be on site to share information about English course offerings. To find out more information, or if you would like to offer your resources during this event: Please contact Alexandra Wong at awong@olchs.org (Se habla español). <<read more>>
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Featherstone Struts Stuff at Conference Meet
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Each week the Athletic Department and the Spartan Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) selects a Spartan Athlete of the Week. The recipient for the week of October 26 was senior swimmer Hannah Featherstone. She took two first-place finishes and two second-place finishes at the South Suburban Conference Red meet last weekend. These two accomplishments earned her two all-conference nominations.
"Beyond these awesome achievements, she embodies what a true leader should be," said head coach T.J. Zuzga. "This past year she definitely took hold of the leadership role of this team and certainly was the glue that held this team together during the rough times. Our achievements as a team this year are certainly correlated to her leadership."
Other nominees for Athlete of the Week were Steve Raybould of boys cross country and Jessica Sciaky of girls cross country. <<read more>>
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PTSA Memberships -Only $8.00 Join Today!
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Have you and/or your student purchased your 2015-16 membership for the Oak Lawn Community High School Parent Teacher Student Association? Don't delay, purchase your membership today!
Memberships can be purchased online through the OLCHS Webstore or by submitting completed membership forms and cash to Office 126, or by mailing membership forms and checks payable to the OLCHS PTSA to the High School. Your membership is important and it provides opportunities for the PTSA to support Oak Lawn Community High School. The PTSA provides volunteers and/or funding for the following activities: Scholarships, State-wide PTSA Reflections Contest, Blood Drives, Coat Checks at school dances/events, Cinderella's Closet, Fall Craft Fair & Business Showcase, Staff Appreciation, Post-Prom Activities, Spartan Unplugged Family Night, school beautification projects, and so much more. PTSA Membership Form
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Girls' Cross Country is Selling Lou Malnati's Pizza Certificates
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Back by popular demand! The Girls' Cross Country team is selling certificates for Lou Malnati's 9" Deep Dish Frozen Pizzas. If you have never had Lou Malnati's before, delivered or frozen, it might just be the most fantastic pizza you will ever have.
Certificates are $12 each and can be redeemed for one 9" FROZEN pizza. These frozen pizzas are just like the ordered or delivery deep dish pizzas from Lou's, just ready to be brought home, no need to call and order ahead! Pizza options include cheese, sausage, pepperoni, or spinach. You do not have to purchase a specific pizza type, the certificate can be redeemed for any 9" frozen pizza. You can take the certificate to any Chicagoland area Lou Malnati's location (closest location is on 95th Street across from the Library) and walk out immediately with a frozen deep dish pizza ready to throw in the oven or stash in the freezer.
You can order your certificates anytime between now and Friday, November 13th. The order will be placed on the 13th and the certificates should arrive within 1-2 weeks. Who needs a turkey this Thanksgiving when you have Lou's? The certificates make great stocking stuffers and gifts for the family! Contact Coach Jeremey Cryan at jcryan@olchs.org or any member of the Girls' Cross Country Team to purchase the certificates. Link to PDF Flyer
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Spartans Host Annual Coat Drive
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The Junior Class Advisory Board and the Student Services Department are hosting a Coat Drive from November 4 through December 14, 2015. The coats will be donated to local community organizations. This is the school's 13th consecutive year for hosting the drive and over 100 coats have been collected each year.
New or slightly-used coats can be dropped-off in the school's Student Services Office or at the Southwest Highway Greeter's Station during school business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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Board to Adopt Annual Tax Levy
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A message from Assistant Superintendent/CSBO Rick Hendricks... No later than the last Tuesday in December, local taxing districts must certify to the county clerk an approved levy. The levy directs the county to collect an amount of real estate taxes on behalf of the local taxing district. The Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 Board of Education will adopt its 2015 levy on December 16, 2015, at its regular monthly business meeting. On November 18, 2015, the Board of Education will approve a 2015 estimated levy of $23,615,000. This levy is 4.9% greater than the 2014 taxes collected and, as it has less than a 5% increase, a public hearing on the estimated levy is not required. The 2015 levy is projected to generate $22,748,000 in real estate tax revenue for District 229, a 1% increase over 2014. The Board of Education welcomes public comment on agenda items at its meetings.
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Public Forum ISBE Division of Special Education Services
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Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 invites you to attend a public forum conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Division of Special Education Services. Our District has been selected for a focused monitoring review regarding educational placement decisions for students with disabilities. The ISBE team leader will explain the focused monitoring process about placement decisions and provide you an opportunity to share your comments. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2015, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room 119. Information Letter
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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
Ann Touhy, Member
Daniel Janik, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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