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Figus Kills it at Marist Tournament
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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 March 21 is Volleyball player Cody Figus.
At the Marist Tournament, Figus had a strong performance with 27 kills, 17 digs, and 2 aces. His versatile play in the front and back row ignited the Spartans to victories over Mount Carmel and St. Laurence. <<read more>>
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Book Club to Kick Off Teen Tech Week
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To celebrate the upcoming Teen Tech Week, the Media Center will host its next Student-Staff Book Club. This year's book is titled I am the Weapon by Allen Zadoff. Publishers Weekly describes it as a "violent, entertaining twist on the teen spy novel . . . blunt and hard-edged." Best selling author Barry Lyga commented, "When James Bond was a little boy, he wanted to grow up to be half as hard-core as Boy Nobody." Book Club will take place on April 13, 2016, in the Media Center at 3:00 p.m. <<read more>>
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Spartans Earn Seventh Consecutive
State Theater Title
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The Theater Department has a long history of capturing titles for its spring productions. The spring productions consisted of a Contest Play, a Group Interpretation, and a Children's Play. Both the Contest Play and Group Interpretation earned straight superiors at the SSC Theater Festival on March 12, and both placed first at the IHSA Sectionals.
But on April 2, the program nabbed its 11th State Theater Title in Springfield. In fact, the program set an IHSA record by capturing seven consecutive theater state championship titles. Both the Contest Play and Group Interpretation returned with trophies. Group Interpretation were crowned State Champions and the Contest Play finished third.
In addition, Vaughn Smith and David Ward were recognized as All-State for Contest Play and Carl Seibel, Cameron DeLaMora, Genesis Zepeda, Brandon Hollenback, Stephanie McFann, and Xavier Jacquez-Flores were recognized as All-State for Group Interpretation.
The State Championship Group Interpretation production, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, is about a young man who lives in a virtual video game world and is on a quest to find the recently deceased video game world's creator's fortune, which has been cleverly hidden within the confines of the video game world. Ready Player One is directed by T. J. Kahriman and Bob Beland. Cast members are Cameron DeLaMora, Megan Baker, Brandon Hollenback, Xavier Jacquez-Flores, Mercedes Lopez, Stephanie McFann, Abby Moore, Alexandra Overland, Moises Pena Bello, Carl Seibel, Nicolas Soto, and Genesis Zepeda.
Theater director Billy Denton said, "I, along with the other directors, am so proud of our students and the success they had this year. It's great to see all the hard work the students put in, and getting a chance to see our shows perform at the state level in front of schools from around Illinois is the true highlight of the season." << read more>>
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Class of 2016 Graduation Yard Signs
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The PTSA is selling Graduation Yard Signs. The one-sided 18" x 24" sign is made of weather resistant vinyl and includes a metal yard stake. The sign can be personalized with the graduate's name. Signs are available for $20.00 and can be purchased by credit card via the OLCHS WebStore from the school's webpage or with cash/check in the Main Office. Please refer to the order form for details. The signs are being sold by the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Good Luck Seniors!
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Prom "Evacuate the Dance Floor"
Friday, May 6, 2016
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The Junior Class Advisory Board is hosting the school's Annual Junior/Senior Prom on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Ashton Place, 341 75th Street, Willowbrook, Illinois.
Tickets are $70.00 per person and can be purchased from Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Main Office with cash or online via credit card using the online payment banner on the school's website. The school will not accept personal checks fromseniors. Students who purchase tickets online must pick-up their tickets in the Main Office.
Although tickets for guests can be purchased prior to submitting a Guest Request Form, students bringing a non-OLCHS student must submit a Guest Request Form by Friday, April 29, 2016, to the Main Office. A guest must be enrolled in at least 9th grade. Adults 21 years and older are not permitted to attend as the student's guest. A guest without a properly completed form will not be permitted to attend Prom and refunds will not be issued after Friday, April 29, 2016, for guests not approved. All students and their guests must present a photo ID to enter the event. This year's theme, "Evacuate the Dance Floor," highlight the lyrics from the song by Cascada. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and a buffet dinner with open seating begins at 7:30 p.m. Students arriving after 8:30 p.m. can be denied entry without prior approval from the administration and will not receive a refund.
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SADD to Host Post-Prom Cruise
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SADD is offering a Post-Prom Cruise on Friday, May 6, 2016. Afterward, from 11:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., prom attendees and their dates can go to Navy Pier to enjoy an after-hours Mystic Blue Cruise. Tickets are only $30 per person and include the bus ride to and from Navy Pier, a DJ and dancing on the ship, food, and soft drinks. The meal consists of veggies and dip, soft pretzel bites, chicken wings, BBQ pulled pork sliders, and 3-cheese baked macaroni. All attendees must attend prom, ride the bus, and have a cruise ticket to board the bus. For tickets, see Mrs. Malkowski in the Main Office 126.
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Spartans Conduct Research at Argonne
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Members of STEM Club spent time over Spring Break at Argonne National Laboratory. The students researched 3D printed scaffolds inserted into rodent spines to encourage bone regeneration. The scientists hope the process will eventually be used in humans to solve back problems.
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Spartans Support St. Baldricks
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National Honor Society has participated in the St. Baldricks event for the past seven years. The St. Baldricks Foundation is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research. It is the foundation's mission to provide funding for research solely involving childhood cancers. Many students and staff members shaved their heads to garner awareness for this cause. This year, OLCHS raised $3,700.00. Over the past seven years it has raised over $20,000 in support of finding a cure for childhood cancers!
National Honor Society sponsor Jessica Nickless said, "This is a phenomenal organization that works tirelessly to help children beat cancer. I am very proud that NHS and OLCHS can play even a small part in helping! Every cent raised is a step in the right direction." <<read more>>
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Spartans to Stand Up for Cancer
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Student Marty Feigl has called upon the Spartan family to continue its energetic fight against cancer. The event, titled Spartans Stand-Up to Cancer, is a walk fashioned after Relay for Life in which walkers create teams and walk for 30 minute intervals. Each team will be made up of one Spartan student, one athlete/team, one administrator, one staff member, one alumni, one community member, and one survivor. All proceeds will go to a non-for-profit organization in Oak Lawn that provides support and services to families in the Oak Lawn community.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the Oak Lawn Community High School track. A minimum donation of $25.00 is requested. <<read more>>
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An all-school assembly to honor our Spring athletic and activity programs is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 2:00PM. Students are encouraged to embody Spartan Pride by wearing their class colors. Freshmen wear Gray, Sophomores wear Black, Juniors wear White, and Seniors wear Green. Go Spartans!
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| Residency Validation for 2016-2017 |
OLCHS is collecting
residency documentation for the 2016-17 school year. In past years, the documents were collected in the summer as part of the back-to-school registration process. The intent of the change is to speed up the summer registration process and to reduce the need for parents to visit campus during the August iPad/textbook pick-up days. Families are expected to have their residency documentation submitted by June 30, 2016.
On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, each family was emailed information on the 2016-17 Residency Validation process. Within the email there was a hyperlink to InfoSnap to allow families to upload their residency documentation. Although an email was sent for each student enrolled, a family only needs to complete the InfoSnap process once. Please use InfoSnap to complete your Residency Validation process. If you did not receive the email or have other residence questions, please contact Maria Vanderwarren at 708/741-5602 or mvanderwarren@olchs.org. Although families are encouraged to submit their documentation electronically via InfoSnap, families do have the option of submitting the required residency documentation via email, fax, U.S. Mail, or by dropping off copies of the required paperwork at the school. Families that prefer to submit the documentation by hardcopy must print the Residency Validation Form and submit copies of all the required paperwork. The school will not make copies. Additionally, staff members are not available during the school day without an appointment. Residency questions and requests for appointments should be directed to Maria Vanderwarren at 708/741-5602 or mvanderwarren@olchs.org. Families needing assistance can visit campus on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. << read more>>
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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
Daniel Janik, Member
Margaret Nugent, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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