Did you know our OLHMS Open House is this Thursday?
OLHMS will be hosting our annual open house this week on Thursday! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to meet our staff and check out our beautiful learning spaces!
Did you know that we will have school Pictures this Friday?
Student will have Fall pictures on Friday. Our 6th and 7th grade student will be taking yearbook photos and ID pictures. 8th Grade pictures will be taken for IDs. The 8th grade graduation pictures will be taken in January.
Did you know we will be taking part in a math grading pilot this year?
We are participating in a math grading pilot for each of our grade levels this year. Families should expect to continue receiving standards based grades along with a high school equivalent letter grade in math.
Teacher Assignments, Schedules and Transportation
Homeroom assignments, schedules and bus routes were posted in Skyward Family Access. Please know there have been and will be additional adjustments made to assignments, schedules and bus routes. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation with any future adjustments. We plan to have all course secured at the end of the week.
Student Portal: Our Mustangs utilize the this site to access their Google Classrooms, Google Drive, Gmail, Skyward and student apps. This is also where daily announcements are posted for students.
Lunch Accounts: Make sure to check your child's lunch account on Skyward. Next week alcarte items will be available for purchase. Scholars with negative balances will not be allowed to purchase any alcarte items.
MAP Assessment Coming Up: Scholars will be taking the beginning of the year MAP Assessment next week!
One of the additional security measures this year will be guests entering our school through the main entrance. Please know that guests will have to be buzzed into the building twice, waiting in the vestibule until they are greeted or buzzed into the main office.
We appreciate everyone's understanding and patience! We will also expect that all students, staff and guests wear designated ID's at all times.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports Handbook - Here is the information you will need if your scholar plans to try out for one of many sports offered here at OLHMS.
Clubs and Activities: Our Mustangs will be able to choose club options in the next couple of weeks. Scholars should be in the habit of checking the student portal to stay up to speed with club options and daily announcements!
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Student Device Repair Program:
Your student's device is protected against accidental damage, theft, fire, flood, natural disasters, power surge and vandalism. If your child’s device needs repair, below are the costs associated with each incident during a school year:
1st incident - No Charge (one-time fee waiver)
2nd incident - $25.00
3rd incident - $50.00
Free & Reduced Lunch Reminder
The federal program allowing districts across the country to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income has expired. At this time, the federal government has not extended the waivers for this school year to allow free meals for all students. As a result, schools across the nation will be reverting back to free and reduced-price meals based on income eligibility guidelines set by theU.S. Department of Agriculture. Families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will have to pay for school meals. Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals this school year at no cost or a discounted rate. D123 will continue to explore ways we can help families with this adjustment since this may create a financial burden for some of our families. At no point would we ever want any child to go hungry at school. If you would like to apply for free or reduced priced meals, please click here.
Health Examination and Immunization Requirements
There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. Visit our Health Forms & Guidelines page for more information. Please note that these vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by state law.
- All incoming 6th Graders must have a physical and dental report on file.
- All 6th, 7th and 8th Graders interested in sports will need a sports physical to try out for teams.
Membership is $6.00 per student and $10.00 per adult
PTSA Meetings are at 6:00pm monthly
- PTSA Meeting- September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm
- PTSA Spirit Gear- Order information coming soon!
- Reach out to Delecta Harris, our PTSA President for more information (delecta@sbcglobal.net)
- PTSA Facebook
All parents/ guardians/ staff & students are highly encouraged to join the PTSA and attend meetings. This is an incredible opportunity, partnership and fun way to support our scholar’s experience at the middle school!
If you are interested in supporting our school in a different capacity please reach out to our PTSA! Maybe you do not have the time to donate, but your contributions can still be made through your membership!
Parents and families dropping off and walkers enter the building in the back of the school on Oak Center Dr. Parents please be patient, follow guidance from support staff and do not block the driveways of our neighbors on Oak Center Dr.
6th Grade scholars use Door 4
7th Grade scholars use Door 6
8th Grade scholars use Door 5
Parking lots are for staff parking only. All parent/student drop off and pick up takes place in the back of the school on Oak Center Dr.
Main Entrance: Bus entrance only and will be closed from 8:15-8:45am and 3:15-3:45pm to guests!
Oak Center Drive: One-Way moving West to East for morning and afternoon drop off and pick up.
Student attendance is critically important to our success! Please ensure our scholars are here daily and on time! Student tardies and overall attendance will be recorded and may impact student privileges! We look forward to working with our Mustangs daily!
Student Schedules (8:30am to 3:20pm)
Scholars follow a specific grade-level schedule. Each student will have a unique 10 period schedule consistent with their grade-level peer. All grade levels have grade specific Encore and lunch periods.
- Core Classes: All students have 4 Core class
- Math (80 mins), ELA (80 mins), Science (40 mins ) & Social Studies (40 mins)
- Daily PE (40 mins): All student have a PE period (Student must wear gym shoes)
- Spanish: Optional 3 year program
- Encore Classes (All 40 mins): All Encore are randomly assigned during Encore periods
- Global Studies, Connections, Communications, Art, Health, Music, Journalism, Multimedia Productions, Family Consumer Science and Financial Literacy.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
OLHMS Open House. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin our learning partnership!
- Doors will open at 6:30
Fall pictures for 6th and 7th graders (8th graders take ID pictures only)
- Please do not wear green.
Labor Day! No school!
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
D123 Late Start (Classes begin at 9:30 am)
Friday, September 6, 2024
NWEA MAP Assessments Begin
Monday, September 9, 2024
OLHMS PTSA Meeting at 6:00 pm
Yearbook Delay: Due to unforeseen circumstances at the Balfour Yearbook Companies' publishing plant, the 2024 Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Yearbook did not arrive before the end of the school year. The yearbooks have now arrived and will be available during Open House on August 29th.
