Stuff You Need to Know
Wellness Week is this week. Eat healthy today and continue your wellness intentions for the rest of the school year. Remember to use the hashtag #olchswellness to share your wellness activity and you’ll be entered into the contest to win a prize. Contest winners be notified by email and will get their prize early next week.
The Spartan Survivor Scholarship is open to any senior who has been affected by cancer themselves or through a loved one. 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 by May 1, 2024 using this link: https://forms.gle/WRJvMUrNErfT38RPA If you have any questions, see Mrs. Meierkort or Mrs. Maslowski in Student Services.
In advance of the pep assembly today, we will be selling the OL Fire Buddies shirts during all lunches. The shirts are $15 and are incredibly soft. Cash, check and Venmo accepted. Project Fire Buddies provides support to Oak Lawn families who have a critically ill child. For more information about what they do visit https://www.projectfirebuddies.org/
Post-Prom Lake Michigan Cruise Tickets. Post-Prom Lake Michigan Cruise tickets are available on the webstore. The Lake Michigan Cruise is a special event that offers students an exciting post-prom experience. Students are picked up at the prom site, taken to Navy Pier, board the cruise ship, and enjoy the ambiance of Chicago's lakefront. The cruise includes a DJ, dance floor, unlimited drinks, and a midnight buffet. After the cruise, students are transported to OLCHS. The annual event is sponsored by SADD (Student Against Destructive Decisions). The cost of the post-prom cruise is $35.
Please help the Social Action Club and Spartan Sisterhood celebrate Women’s History Month and Arab American Heritage Month by collecting & donating hygiene products for women! All proceeds will benefit the Arab American Family Services Center. Please bring donations to Mrs. Kuchyt’s room (room 374).
Breakfast items are now available in the Spartan Lobby from 8:00am-8:25am and from 8:50am – 9:15am on Wednesdays. The price of the complete breakfast meal will either be Free, Reduced ($.30) or Paid ($3.50). A complete breakfast meal includes one entree and a minimum of one, up to two sides (unless otherwise marked). In addition to the complete meal, a la carte items such as breakfast bars, granola bars, etc. will also be available for purchase. Be ready to show your ID and please eat your breakfast BEFORE the start of your first period. Keep an eye out for the breakfast cart in the Spartan Lobby!
Students that need a locker, school issued lock or any other locker related issues, email [email protected]. See your email for further details.
Ventra Cards are now available for sale in the Business Office, Room 123. Cost is $2.00. If you’ve already purchased a card online, 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 pick up/purchase a card.
Tech Help - If you’re having trouble logging into your classes or having any other tech issues, please email [email protected] for tech assistance. If possible, include a screenshot of your issue.
Club/Team News
Student Helpers - Interested in joining Student Helpers next year? We will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 30th from 3:00 – 3:30pm in the cafeteria jr./sr. lounge. All current sophomore and junior student helpers should also attend, especially if interested in becoming an officer next year! Any freshmen and other students interested in joining should attend to find out about our summer training and events in the early fall.
Theater - Interested in theater but don’t know how to start? Look no further than our 24-Hour Musical, CHICAGO! Get experience in the cast or crew and have a great time putting on an exciting performance! To learn more, there will be an info meeting on Monday, May 13th at 3:00 in Room 104! Auditions will be on May 17th and the show will be the next day, May 18th! This will be a lock in experience! Come experience Musical Theatre with low pressure and lots of fun! Pick up a permission slip on May 13th in room 104 to participate. You must turn in the permission slip on May 17th to be a part of the show! For more information contact Mrs. Elliott in room 104, or email [email protected]! Come be a part of an amazing and talented club!
Athletic News
Scholarship Opportunity for all Senior Athletes: 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 5th. 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.
Cheer - Interested in the 2024 Fall Cheer Season? Come to our open gym in gym 101 on Saturday May 4th from 12pm to 2pm. Tumble, stunt, jumps, sideline cheers and more will be our focus to get ready for tryouts held in May. If you have any questions, contact Coach Vanderwarren in Room 123.