Officials Will Cut The Ribbon Thursday On New OLCHS State-Of-The-Art Field House

OAK LAWN, IL—The community is invited this Thursday, Oct. 15, for the unveiling of the Oak Lawn Community High School Fieldhouse. Officials will cut the ribbon at 5:30 p.m. on the OLCHS campus, 9400 Southwest Highway.

“This is an exciting milestone for our community, and we look forward to celebrating this new space with the people who make Oak Lawn such a wonderful place to live, work, and call home,” D229 Supt. Dr. Shaha Bagdassrian said in a letter to residents.

Following the trend of transforming the traditional high school gymnasium into modern fitness centers, the Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 Board of Education officially approved the construction of a state-of-the-art field housein December 2024.

The $40 million field house boasts top-tier facilities, including:

• Multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball and multi-use sports.
• Indoor track for all weather running and walking lanes.
• Weight room for premium strength training equipment.
• Dedicated fitness space for cardio and group exercise space.

“The fieldhouse provides exciting opportunities for students to stay active, connect with peers, participate in activities, and build lasting friendships,” Bagdassrian said. “It offers a welcoming space for recreation, wellness, events, and experiences that bring students together.”

During the grand opening celebration, guests will have the opportunity to tour the fieldhouse, see the new facility firsthand, and learn more about the programs and activities available.

The field house will be connected to the south end of the campus building along 95th Street. It was built with $21.6 million in bonds. The remainder was funded with money the district had saved over the years for capital improvement projects.