Welcome Back Spartans!

 

Hello Spartan Families,

The 2024-2025 school year is finally here!

On behalf of the entire Oak Lawn Community High School administration, faculty, and staff, I’d like to welcome you and share important information. Please review this entire message for details about the start of the school year. The first day for all students is Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

We are looking forward to a great year of student engagement, appropriate use of technology, and plenty of opportunities for our students to be involved in our school-community. I also wanted to emphasize to all families that regular school attendance is essential to student success now and in the future. To the families of our incoming freshmen and transfer students, we are happy to have you join our Spartan community. 

Teachers and other building staff have been working hard this week to prepare for everyone to return to campus. As a reminder, here are some important dates as we begin the school year:

  • Monday, August 12, 2024 is the first day for fall sports. Students must have a current physical on file and be registered for their sport to participate. Visit our Athletics page for more information and to register.
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024 is Freshman/New Student Orientation from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Please review Mr. Wargin’s email to freshmen families for specifics. Students should bring their fully charged iPad.
  • Wednesday, August 14, 2024 is the first day of school for all students! First period will begin at 8:32am, zero hour will begin at 6:50am. Students should be sure to arrive on campus early enough to find their classroom.
  • Monday, August 19, 2024 is grade 9-11 yearbook photo day. Don’t forget to wear your smile! Senior portraits can be scheduled on September 3 & 4. 
  • Wednesday, August 28, 2024 is Back to School Night from 6pm to 8pm. At this Open House event, parents and guardians are invited to follow their student’s schedule where each teacher will share important information about their class.

 

Families, please note that due to ongoing construction around our campus, the North Drive is currently closed. All student drop-off and pick-up will take place on the South end of campus. Please allow extra time when driving to OLCHS.

On behalf of our faculty, and staff, we are looking forward to a great year. We are excited to see our students and families back on campus this Fall. Please mark your calendars for these important dates. You can visit our website for the full calendar of events. 

Sharing high hopes for a great school year,

Dr. Lauren May, Principal