Let's Get Ready to Return to School

Dear Bulldog Families,

Oak Prairie is excited to get our students back in the building and kick off this school year! Below you will find information that pertains to the logistics and details of what school will look like at OP for the 24-25 school year.

Student schedules will be mailed home on August 9th, and go live on Powerschool on August 12th. Students without a completed registration and residency verification will not receive their schedule.

The first day of school is August 21st and we will be running a regular Wednesday schedule with Early Dismissal at 1:50.

OP's Curriculum Night is on August 22nd from 6:00-7:30pm. You will run a modified version of your child's schedule and meet with each teacher.

We are really excited to see our hallways filled with students in just a few short weeks!

It's a GREAT day to be a Bulldog!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Forcash

Aug. 12th - Schedules go live on Powerschool - 8:00am

Aug. 15th - Orientation and Locker Set-up

Aug. 15th-16th - PFA Supply Pick-up

Aug. 21st - First Day of School

Aug. 22nd - OP Curriculum Night - 6:00-7:30pm

Aug. 29th - Bus Evacuation Drill

Sept. 2nd - Labor Day - No School

Sept. 6th - Picture Day

Sept. 6th - Color Splash - 2:30-4:00

Sept 18th. - Fire Drill & Severe Weather Drill

Address:

15161 S. Gougar Rd

Homer Glen, IL 60491

Phone: (815) 836-2724

Fax: (815) 834-2178

Website: www.d92.org

Main Office Staff:

Principal - Mrs. Sue Forcash - sforcash@d92.org (Ext. 3003)

Assistant Principal - Dr. Scott Nyssen - snyssen@d92.org (Ext. 3004)

Secretary - Mrs. Tina Wallace - twallace@d92.org (Ext. 3001)

Attendance Secretary - Mrs. Lynette Awalt - lawalt@d92.org (Ext. 3002)

Nurse - Mrs. Jennifer Fisher - jfisher@d92.org (Ext. 3005)

Click here to visit the OP Staff Directory.

Oak Prairie has a new Facebook page. This is a fantastic way to stay connected and be "in the know" about everything happening at OP. From important announcements to glimpses of the exciting activities and events taking place, our Facebook page is the perfect spot to keep you informed and engaged. Don’t miss out on updates, photos, and stories that showcase the OP students and staff.

To join, simply search for "Oak Prairie Jr. High" on Facebook and hit the "Like" button on our page or click here - Oak Prairie Facebook Page

As a reminder, locker setup and orientation for Oak Prairie students is on August 15th.

• August 15th > 8:00-12:00 and 3:00-5:00.
• Students will receive another copy of their schedule, can come and setup lockers, and have time to tour the building with 8th Grade leaders to help show them around.

Click here for a downloadable version of the School Supply List.

• All Oak Prairie students are required to wear their lanyard with ID at all times in the building.
• Students are not allowed to carry backpacks in the hallways during the school day and must use their lockers to store books and stop at lockers during passing periods when needed.
• Lockers will be assigned and should be utilized. Locker assignments will be sent home with schedules on August 8th.

• Students will have PE 3 Quarters, Health 1 Quarter

• They will be required to buy a PE Uniform, Heart Rate Monitor Strap, and a Padlock for their PE Locker

• 1st quarter PE uniforms will be sold the first week of school in PE classes, 2nd quarter PE uniforms will be sold during 2nd quarter PE class

• Padlock for PE Locker - $5.00

• PE uniform - $18.00 ($7.00 - shirt, $11.00 - shorts)

• Heart Rate Monitor Strap - $13.00 (sold 1st and 2nd quarter from your PE teacher)

• Total = $36.00

• Padlocks for hallway lockers, (optional) - $5.00

• Students are allowed to bring cellphones and personal devices to school.
• Personal devices must be off and out of sight while in the building.
• Students who do not adhere to the district technology expectations designated in the Student Handbook will receive a technology violation. 3 tech violations result in a detention.

• A hot lunch option will be available for purchase and will include an entree, fruit/veggie and a drink for around $3.40.

• Students will need to use their ID to pay for lunch.

• More detailed information about lunches in D92 is available by clicking here.




• À la carte items may also be for sale:

• Students must have money on their card to purchase à la carte items

• Money can be added to ID cards through My School Bucks

• No cash is accepted at the register.

• Student can turn in cash during 1st Period to be added to their card.

• Please do not use an outside service to deliver food to Oak Prairie or allow your child to order from a food delivery service (Uber Eats, Grub Hub, etc). A parent or guardian can bring lunch to school for a child and drop it off in the office.

• Updated Bus Route information can be found on the Powerschool Parent Portal once Grand Prairie assigns routes.
• Parents can track buses through the app Traversa Ride 360.
• More information about buses and transportation can be found on the District Website - Transportation.
• Students will be dismissed from their last period class and can exit the building in multiple locations.
• Students waiting to be picked up will wait along the side-walk.
• PLEASE PULL FORWARD WHEN DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP.
• Encourage your child to exit the car quickly once you are along the sidewalk, even if they have to walk a small distance.
• Be mindful of the traffic behind you and when exiting. Keep safe speeds, and be aware of pedestrians.
• The after school Activity Bus will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, leaving Oak Prairie at 3:30. Any student who thinks they may ride the Activity Bus at any time this year should turn in a permission slip to the front office. Click here for the Activity Bus Permission Slip.

The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance to us. To ensure a safe learning environment, please review entrance procedures.

• All Visitors must enter through Door Number 1.
• When you approach Door 1, ring the bell and be prepared to share your name, reason for visit, and have your ID ready to be scanned upon entry.
• If you are dropping off or picking up an item or material, you will be allowed into the vestibule and you can leave items on the drop-off or pick-up shelves with the student's name on it.

Start the year off strong by focusing on being at school everyday and making sure you are on time. Attendance matters!