Stuff You Need to Know
This is a reminder that yearbook photo retake day for any staff or student grade 9-11 is Friday, October 25. Any staff or student grade 9-11 who did not have their yearbook photo taken or would like to retake their yearbook photo, should come to room 164 to have their yearbook photo taken either before school beginning at 7:30AM, during Spartan Plus, or during their lunch period. Room 164 is found just down the hall from the student cafeteria.
To order photos visit mylifetouch.com. The picture day code for this event is EVTGR79FG. If you would like to order photos from the August date you will need to contact customer service at 800-736-4753. The last chance senior yearbook photo date will be held on Wednesday, November 13. Smile Big!!
To all students invited to the 2024 Student Leadership Conference - please remember your signed field trip forms are due to Mrs. Sidlow in the Media Center by Friday (October 25) at 3:00pm. Don't miss this amazing opportunity!
Next week is Spirit Week! To celebrate our fall musical, Sister Act, the cast and crew have planned some fun dress-up days! Themes are posted in the hallways, in the announcements, and on the TVs in the cafeteria. Join us in showing our school spirit!
Monday 10/28- Look Fabulous Baby! Dress in joyful colors and retro fashion!
Tuesday 10/29- Dress as your favorite singer!
Wednesday 10/30- Pajama Day!
Thursday 10/31- Be Someone Else! It’s Halloween! (No face coverings or excessive Halloween face
make-up, no props
Friday- 11/1- Wear Spartan Green!
There will also be a candy raffle in the cafeteria all next week for your chance to win tickets to see Sister Act! Join us on November 1st, and 2nd at 7:00pm, or 3rd at 2:00pm in the Performing Arts Center. Be Fabulous, Baby!
Calling all Spooky Spartans! Do you like Fall, scary things, pumpkins, and ghouls? What about all things Halloween? Creative Writing Club is sponsoring the Halloween/Fall Poetry contest! Enter up to 3 times if you would like. Submissions must be Halloween/fall themed and original. Deadline is Monday, October 28th. Winner will be notified Halloween Eve, Wednesday, October 30th.
Please email your poem to Mrs. Razik [email protected] or Mrs. Madsen [email protected] by October 28th at 3pm to be eligible to win a prize.
Ventra cards can be renewed for the 2024-25 school year and new Ventra cards can be purchased for $2.00 in the Business Office, Room 123. If you’ve already purchased a card online from the OLCHS Webstore, please pick it up in the Business Office. Business Office hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm. Plan accordingly! You will not be excused from class to renew or purchase a card.
Students that need a locker, school issued lock or any other locker related issues, email [email protected]. See your email for further details.
Did you lose something? Email [email protected] with a description of the item for assistance.
Tech Help - If you’re having trouble logging into your classes or having any other tech issues, please email [email protected] for tech assistance. If possible, include a screenshot of your issue.
The iTeam Genius Bar is open from 7:45 am - 3:00 pm. Students can come to the Media Center for support.
Club/Team News
Teens in Tech - Interested in tech, coding, and engineering? The Teens In Tech club offers the opportunity for networking, summer opportunities, including internships, for students with passion just like you. Ready to start your journey? See you Monday, October 28, in the Media Center room 107! See Mrs. Meyers with any questions.
Athletic News
Cheer - Competition Cheer tryouts will be held next week on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm in gym 101. Registration on our Athletic website must be completed prior to the tryout date and a current physical is required. If you have any questions, please see Coach Vanderwarren in Room 123.
Boys Bowling - Tryouts for the boys bowling team will be next week on Monday October 28th and Tuesday October 29th. To tryout you must have an up-to-date Sports Physical and be registered on the Athletic Website for “Boys Bowling Tryouts.” Please see Coach Walery in Room 28 or Coach Mueller in Room 213. Meet in the Spartan Lobby at 3:10 each day, we will take a bus to Palos Lanes.
Girls Basketball - The girls' basketball season is just two weeks away, and open gyms are in full swing! To all girls who are planning to tryout, come out to open gym on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 to work on your game. See you there!
Girl’s Softball - Anyone interested in playing softball in the Spring, there will be a quick meeting on Wednesday, October 30th at 3:15pm in room 241 to discuss off season workouts. If you can’t make it, reach out to Coach Neubauer in room 241 before school.