Stuff You Need to Know
Juniors and Seniors… it is time to celebrate! Prom is Friday, May 2nd at The Odyssey in Tinley Park from 7-11pm. This year’s theme is “All the Lights”. Tickets are $90 per person. They are being sold online through the Webstore until April 22nd. No tickets will be sold at the door.
OLCHS students and guests must show a valid ID, and their e-mailed ticket receipt, to enter the dance. Guest forms are available in both Dean’s and Main offices as well as on the school website. Completed guest forms must be returned to the Deans’ office no later than April 21st. Guest tickets may then be purchased online from April 24th - 28th.
OLCHS freshmen and sophomores are considered guests and require a guest form. Freshmen and sophomores will not be able to purchase their own prom ticket.
After a decade’s-long absence, we are bringing back Prom Royalty this year! Once you purchase your ticket online, you may nominate one senior boy and one senior girl for the Prom Court. Voting will take place at the dance.
More information about ticket purchasing and guest requirements can be found on the school website. Please read this information carefully.
The Oak Lawn Theater Program had a busy Spring Break, competing at the IHSA State Tournament this past weekend! This past Friday, both shows put on their strongest performances to date!
Ethan Zumhagen, Gianna Golden, Fotis Patrianakos, and Peyton Marshall all earned All State Cast Recognition for Group Interp. Francesca Crosby, Maggie Sheehan, Olivia Kobylarczyk, Sophie Mathews, and our student lighting directors also earned All State Recognition for Contest Play.
But most exciting of all, our Contest Play, Going to See the Elephant, tied for 3rd Place overall, ultimately taking 4th after a tie-breaking vote.
If you would like to see these productions, there will be public performances this Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the flyers around the hallways.
The Spartan Survivor Scholarship is open to any senior who has been affected by cancer. Recipients must have at least a 2.0 GPA and plan to attend post-secondary schooling at either a 4-year college, community college, or career/trade school. Please apply using this link: Spartan Survivor Scholarship Application. Applicants will be judged on the merit of their essay responses. Entries are due Friday, April 25, 2025.
Reminder: For all students with Saturday Detention… You must enter through the North doors #4. The Spartan Lobby is closed for the reminder of the school year.
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.
Did you lose something? Email Lost and Found 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 iPad Support 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
Creative Writing Club - Creative Writing Club will meet Tuesday 4/8 at 3pm in the college and career center. Please let Mrs. Madsen or Mrs. Razik know if you cannot attend. See you there!
Graphic Design club - Graphic Design club will meet next Wednesday, April 9th in room 146 from 3-4pm. Please see Mrs. Hartmann with questions.
Student Services News
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from almost 200 colleges & universities at the Illinois National College Fair, being held this Saturday at Moraine Valley. Even better, students who register and attend are entered to win a $500 scholarship! To see a list of schools participating and to register for the event, please visit Illinois National College Fair.
Athletic News
The OLCHS Athletic Booster Club is excited to offer their annual Joe Pajac Scholarships. Each year, the Booster Club provides three (3) $1000 scholarships to senior athletes who will be continuing their education after graduation. Athletes must also have a family member that is a registered Booster Club member by April 4th. To submit an application, please visit the Athletic Office for a paper application, or use the following link to apply online (Application Link). Applications are due by 3:30pm on Monday, April 29th.
Attention all students that are interested in forming a Girls Flag Football program here at OLCHS! We will have our second and final interest meeting after school on Wednesday, April 9th at 3:10pm in the student services conference room. OLCHS is looking to gather information on whether this is a sport that our students would be interested in. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information surrounding the sport and generate levels of commitment for the program. Girls Flag Football would run in the fall season at the start of next school year. If you are interested in hearing about the program, please stop by the meeting or contact Mr. Cryan in the Athletic Office.