OLHMS Update (12/3/24)
Welcome to December!
Did you know we will be hosting a meal packing event on December 14th?
We are looking forward to our annual Feed Six event next month! Here is the LINK for donation/ registration forms. Meal packing volunteers should plan to support the event from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Did you know that we collected, packed and are in the process of sending candy to the troops overseas in partnership with Jacky's Soldiers?
Huge thank you to our entire school community for supporting and making donations! Our goal was over 1,500 pounds and we collected just under 2,000 pounds, 1,989 pounds to be exact! Way to go Mustangs!
Mustang Families,
We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break with your loved ones! We are incredibly grateful for our school and community! Please remember tomorrow is a D123 Late Start Day and classes begin at 9:30 am.
We have a very quick turn a round before the Winter break! Please remind our scholars to stay on top of their study and work completion game! We do not want our scholars to fall behind over the next thirteen days! Help them maintain a strong start to this second trimester by asking about the work they are doing in class and completing at home! You can always ask to see their Google Classroom for missing assignments or reach out to their incredible teachers.
We are dealing with elevated challenges on social media. Please talk to and check your child's phone activity and device so it doesn't impact our educational environment! Your support and proactiveness is greatly appreciated!
Speaking of support and success, here is the Class of 2025 Graduate Expectation Letter. This letter has been distributed and discussed with our Class of 2025!
We love having fans here to support our Mustang Athletes. Here is the LINK for our Spectator Permission Form and Code of Conduct for student spectators. Student fans unaccompanied by parents, must have an electronic or paper form on file to attend home games. Students cannot stay in the building for games unless they are part of a club or activity.
Attention all 7th and 8th grade students interested in joining the National Junior Honor Society! There will be a mandatory meeting for petitioning members on Wednesday, December 18th.
- During this meeting, we will review the requirements for induction, which include submitting a Trimester 1 report card with a majority of 3's in both Core and Encore classes.
- Additionally, you must demonstrate leadership qualities, participate in service activities, and exhibit good character. If you're serious about making a difference and joining NJHS, be sure to attend!
Bus Behavior: Please remind bus riders that we must be following our Mustang Musts. We have been hearing about challenging, inappropriate and unsafe behavior on the bus riders to and from school. We do have the ability to request bus video footage. Students will be given consequences for their behavior which may include a suspension from the bus.
Bus Loading and Unloading: Families should not be passing buses in our parking lot. This is dangerous and almost caused an accident. Do not pass buses with their stop sign extended.
It is great to see so many scholars taking advantage of the opportunity to come in early or stay after school for additional time and support with academics. Please remind our scholars that this time should not be treated as a social opportunity and our school expectations of being safe, responsible and respectful should be maintained at all times. We appreciate everyone's support and partnership.
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
Membership is $6.00 per student and $10.00 per adult
PTSA Meetings are at 6:00pm monthly
- Next PTSA Meeting is January 7th at 6:00pm
- Reach out to Delecta Harris, our PTSA President for more information (olhmsd123ptsa@gmail.com )
- 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!
Oak Lawn Community High School
Harold L. Richards High School (co-ed)- Perspective current 8th graders can attend the Open House on December 4th from 6 pm- 8 pm. Information found at Richards Open House.
De La Salle High School (co-ed)- Shadow Days can be scheduled by registering at De La Salle HS.
Marist (co-ed)- Shadow Days can be scheduled on Fridays by registering at Marist Shadow Day.
Mother McAuley (all ladies)- registration must be completed 24 hours prior to shadowing. The next big Shadow Day is February 17th, however, other dates can be scheduled by registering at McAuley Shadow Day.
November 21-24
6th-8th Graders
Shadow days at McAuley are offered everyday! We invite all 6-8th grade girls to experience a day in the life of a Mighty Mac.
Registration link can be found here: mothermcauley.org/admissions/shadow-mcauley
Morgan Park Academy (co-ed)- Shadow Days can be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays by selecting “Schedule A Shadow Day For Middle School” at MPA Shadow Day.
Mount Carmel (all gentlemen)- Shadow Days are typically held any day that school is in session. If interested, register at MC Shadow Day.
Providence Catholic High School
St. Ignatius College Prep (co-ed)- Shadow Days can be scheduled by registering at St. Ignatius CP.
St. Laurence HS (co-ed)- Shadow Days can be scheduled by selecting “ Fill Out Our Inquiry Form” at St. Laurence HS.
