Celebrating 125 Years: School District 123 Back-to-School Extravaganza Kicks Off 2026-27 School Year

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 community came together on Aug. 22 to kick off the new school year with fun for the whole family!

District 123 Prepares for 2026-27 School Year with Orientation and All-Staff Institute Days

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 welcomed new and returning staff members with a series of orientation and institute days.

D123 Board of Education Approves Jonathon Truhlar to fill Board Vacancy

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 welcomes Jonathon Truhlar to the D123 Board of Education.

Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy

Keill Evans has been appointed to serve a seat left vacant by Kenneth Yerkes through the April 2027 election.

Oak Lawn Community High School Welcomes 17 New Staff Members For 2026-2027 School Year

Oak Lawn Community High School welcomed 17 new members to its staff for the 2026-27 school year.

Back To School: Ridgeland Dist. 122 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Ridgeland Dist. 122 students is Aug. 17. Here are all the dates you need to know for the 2026-2027 school year.

Back To School: Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 students is Aug. 19. Here are the dates you need to know for the new school year.

Back To School: Oak Lawn Community High School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen and new students report Aug. 14, with all grades reporting for the first day of school Aug. 17 at Oak Lawn Community High School.

Back To School: Richards Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen report Aug. 11 with all grades reporting Aug. 12 at Richards High School.

Oak Lawn Community High School Students Rack Up Strongest AP Test Scores In 5 Years

Oak Lawn Community High School's overall pass rate of students scoring a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement exams was 72 percent.

Board Member Dr. Peter DeRousse Announces Resignation After 13 Years of Service

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 to begin process to fill Board vacancy

Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Board Of Education Seeks To Fill Vacancy

The OLCHS Dist. 229 school board is accepting applications from district residents to fill a board vacancy through July 13.

Oak Lawn Community High School SSC Conference Baseball Champs Highlights Spring Sports Awards

Here is a look at all the Oak Lawn Community High School sports awards for spring.

District 123 students celebrated at Illinois Principal Association Recognition Breakfast

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 was proud to honor 12 students from D123 schools at the annual South Cook IPA recognition breakfast.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Celebrates Alumni with May Edition of D123 4-WARD

From producing a film to working in fitness, D123 alumni are prepared to take on tomorrow's world, wherever the path leads, even to the sky!

Celebrating Innovative Learning Experiences Across Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 celebrated innovative learning projects with a special balloon brigade with the Education Foundation.

Burbank Seventh-Grader On Her Way To Washington.DC, Scripps National Spelling Bee

Liberty Junior High student Kirsten Cerdenia, 13, will represent South Cook County in the National Scripps Spelling Bee, May 26 to May 28.

Relay For Life Returns To Oak Lawn Community High School After 7-Year Hiatus

Passionate OLCHS students gathered April 25 to advance the American Cancer Society’s vision of ending cancer as we know it.

'Spartan Standard' Connects Community To Good Things Happening At OLCHS

Read the latest edition of 'The Spartan Standard' community newsletter highlighting the latest news at Oak Lawn Community High School.

Senior Sara Abdelrahman Key Contributor In Multiple Roles For Oak Lawn Girls Badminton

Senior Sara Abdelrahman serves as an excellent role model for the underclassmen for Oak Lawn Community High School girls badminton.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Celebrates Student Talent and Creativity at Annual Art Show

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recently hosted its annual Art Extravaganza, showcasing student art from across the district.

D123 PTA Council Recognizes Three Outstanding Alumni with Helen Whalen Scholarship

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 PTA Council Celebrated the 2026 Helen Whalen Scholarship Winners at a special event.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Ed Foundation's Taco & Trivia Night Puts the Fun in Fundraising

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Educational Foundation recently hosted its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for innovative programs.

OLCHS Journalism Team Takes Sectional, Advances To IHSA Finals

Oak Lawn Community High School's journalism team placed 12 out of 16 categories in the IHSA journalism sectional, advancing to IHSA Finals.

Marist Junior Kenny Dewes Achieves Rare, Perfect 36 Composite Score On ACT

The Oak Lawn teen and St. Catherine of Alexandria graduate hopes to pursue aerospace engineering and work for NASA.

Oak Lawn Students Shine In PTA Reflections Arts Program, 3 Spartans Advance To National Finals

Oak Lawn Community High School saw an impressive 37 student submissions this year in the PTA Reflections arts initiative.

St. Laurence Honors Legacy Of Queen Of Peace High School With Reunion Mass And Brunch

St. Laurence will honor the legacy of Queen of Peace High School with an all-class mass and brunch on May 3. TICKET SALES END APRIL 26.

District 123 to Host ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten’ Event at Oak Lawn Public Library on April 30

Join District 123 at the Oak Lawn Public Library for a special event dedicated to families with incoming kindergarten students.

Oak Lawn Senior Rawan Sharfi Awarded Prestigious Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

The scholarship is worth $40,000 and includes a paid computer science internship.

District 123 Recognized for Excellence in School Budget Development and Communication

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 has earned the Meritorious Budget Award from ASBO International for the 12th time.

CHSD Dist. 218 Plans Meeting For Parents Of Home-Schooled, Private School Students With Disabilities

CHSD 218 will host a meeting for parents of students with disabilities who attend private or home schools Tuesday, April 28.

4 Oak Lawn Community High School Staff Members Recognized With Spartan Excellence Awards

The four were recognized for consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment, innovative thinking and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Oak Lawn Students Give Encore Performance Of IHSA-Winning Plays In Spring Theater Showcase

OLCHS students will give encore performances of IHSA-winning plays, April 1-2, 'The Women of Lockerbie' and 'I Sing the Body Electric.'

ACT Recognizes 233 PreACT Rising Stars at Shepard High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

ACT Recognizes 201 PreACT Rising Stars at Richards High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

ACT Recognizes 92 PreACT Rising Stars at Eisenhower High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

D123 Board of Education Approves Madalyn Laureto as Principal of OLHMS for 2026-27 School Year

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is proud to announce Madalyn Laureto as the next principle of Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

Experience The Madness At St. Linus Athletics Club 'Final Four' Watch Party Saturday At Copper Top

College basketball fans are invited to the St. Linus NCAA March Madness Watch Party Saturday, March 21, featuring eats, drinks and raffles.

Retiring D229 Assistant Superintendent Joe McCurdy Receives IDSA Career Achievement Award

Retiring Joe "Mr. Spartan" McCurdy receives the Illinois Directors of Student Activities Career Achievement Award for many years at OLCHS.

D123 Board of Education One of Only 42 Illinois Districts Recognized for Excellence in Governance in 2025

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Board of Education was recognized by the IASB for the 5th time since 2015.

High 5 Heights Opens To High Fives

High 5 Heights, a retail and training center for students with special needs in Dist. 218's adult transition program, is open for business.

New Store Offers Training, Jobs For D218 Students With Special Needs

A first-of-its-kind, High 5 Heights opens Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Palos Heights offering a variety of custom items made by ATP students.

REPEAT: McAuley Wins 17th IHSA 4A State Volleyball Title

Mother McAuley wins back to back state titles in a rematch of last season's championship game against Benet Academy at ISU’s CEFCU Arena.

Back To School: Atwood Heights Dist. 125 Academic Calendar 2023-2034

The first day of school for Atwood Heights Dist. 125 students is Aug. 22. Here's all the dates to know for the 2023-2024 school year.