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.
Seniors, your chance to select this year’s outstanding seniors is now available. Please see the email from Mr. Wargin to vote. All votes are due by Friday at 3:00. You must be logged in to your school Google account to vote.
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.
Student Services News
Admissions representatives from the following schools will be visiting OLCHS this week:
Thurs. 4/10 – University at Buffalo
To attend any of these college visits, please sign up in Schoolinks.
Students, it’s time for the ACT/PreACT tests! This year, the ACT and PreACT tests will take place on Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16. All students will be notified of your specific testing date by the end of the week. To be successful on your tests, it’s important to approach your preparation strategically. Here are some key tips to help you succeed:
- The day before your test, make sure to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water. Also, you should go to bed on time and get at least 8 hours of sleep. The morning of the test, eat another nutritious breakfast and arrive to school before 8:30AM so that you have plenty of time to find your testing room.
- Make sure that you have a fully charged iPad before you come to school on your test date. If your iPad runs out of power before the end of the test, it could impact your score!
- Focus on the learning you received from your teachers over the years. You are prepared to rock this test. Trust yourself and trust that your teachers have given you the training to succeed!
Finally, the most important thing a student can do to prepare for the tests is to come to school on time every day and ready to learn. Studies show that students who come to school on time every day perform better on the ACT/PreACT than students who are chronically tardy or have lots of absences.
With these recommendations, we know that you will BEST the TESTS! You got this, SPARTANS!!!
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 28th.