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.

Chicago Gospel/R&B Singer Jason Warrior to Headline ‘Songs for Scholars’ Fundraiser

Finalist on The Voice, American Idol to Perform in Blue Island, Raising Money for Eisenhower Students

South Suburban Sixth-Graders Find Their Voice At First-Ever Leadership Summit

Sixth-graders from 122, 123, 127, 127.5, 111, 143 and Universal School offer some lessons in leadership at a first-ever student summit.

De-Clutter And Sell Your Stuff at St. Germaine School's 'Germazing Pop-Up' Community Garage Sale

The St. Germaine School FSA invites residents to sell stuff out of their trunk on Saturday, April 18, at the pop-up community garage sale.

A Magical Day of Connection: Family Fun Fair Celebrates Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Community

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Winter Fun Fair brought the learning community together for breakfast, conversation, and fun!

CHSD 218 Freshmen to Visit Area Colleges This Spring

All Ninth Graders Invited to Tour Moraine Valley Community College, University of Illinois Chicago

OLCHS Science Chair Michael Bielski Teaches Students Lessons In Ecology From the Heart

Every month, Oak Lawn Community High School science chair Michael Bielski brings a group of students to help clean up Indiana Dunes park.

District 123 Ed Foundation supports three new projects in D123 with Mini-Grants

The D123 Education Foundation's mini-grant program supports innovative educator-led projects that enhance student learning and engagement.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Educators Lead Tourniquet Training

Educator-led training sessions like this one strengthen districtwide preparedness and reflects D123's commitment to safety.

D123 Ed Foundation to host Taco and Trivia Event on April 24, 2026 - Register Now

The D123 Ed Foundation hosts community events to support innovative district programming.

Oak Lawn Spartan Bowlers Roll Way To Top 10 In IHSA State Finals

Oak Lawn Community High School boys varsity bowling team places tenth in IHSA state finals; Charlie Dell places tenth individually.

Omar Saleh Leads Spartans In Blocked Shots And Rebounding For Oak Lawn Boys Basketball

Saleh's contributions in assists go unsung, but he plays a key role in Oak Lawn Community High School boys basketball team's success.

E-Learning, Closures Announced Monday For Oak Lawn-Area Schools

The following school districts and schools in the Oak Lawn area will be moving to e-Learning or closing altogether Monday, Jan. 26.

Second School Resource Officer Assigned to Manage Traffic at Richards High School

New Agreement Approved Between Community High School District 218, Village of Oak Lawn

OLCHS Music Educator Bob Haberstat Named TI:ME 'Teacher Of The Year' For 2026

The Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher was recognized for integrating technology into music education.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Recognized for Staff Wellness Initiatives

The Devoted to Wellness Silver Award was presented to District 123 by the EBC for their dedication to staff wellbeing.

Shepard Student Awarded Full Scholarship to Dartmouth College

Emonni Hayes Is One of 2,550 High School Seniors to Receive QuestBridge Scholarship

D123 Principal Receives IPA 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year Region Award

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Celebrates Student-Centered Leadership and Community Impact

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123's Sward School Showcases Parent Mentor Program to State Reps

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123's Sward School hosted State Representatives to highlight the success of the Parent Mentor Program.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Students Honored with Girl Scout Bronze Award

Hannum Elementary students were recognized with the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve for their dedication to a serious cause.

36 Oak Lawn Community High School Students Named 2026-2027 Illinois State Scholars

Thirty-six students from the Oak Lawn Community High School graduating classes of 2026-2027 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.

Richards High School Cheerleading Team Hosts Winter Kiddie Cheer Camp For Grades K-8

Grades K-8 are invited to the Richards Cheerleading Team's winter cheer camp Feb. 9, with a half-time show Feb. 10 at the varsity girls team

St. Germaine Graduate Hector Castillo Named Chick Evans Scholarship Recipient, Receives Full Ride To College

Marist student Hector Castillo, a graduate from St. Germaine Catholic School, has received a full-ride Chick Evans Scholarship to college.

Kacper Liszka Lives Up To Role As Captain Of Oak Lawn Spartan Boys Swim Team

The Oak Lawn Community High School junior recently took third overall in the Oak Forest Pentathlon against a field of 36 swimmers.

OLCHS Students Compete In 'Meals-Ready-To-Eat 'Cooks And Camo' Culinary Challenge

Oak Lawn Community High School students participate in Illinois National Guard's 'Cooks and Camo' competition.

Richards Sophomore Self-Publishes Spiritual Novel About Christmas and Faith

‘Unwrapped: A Novel in Verse’ Available for Purchase on Amazon

50 Oak Lawn Spartans Stand Out On And Off The Field At Fall Academic Awards

Oak Lawn Community High School 2025-2026 student-athletes were recognized for the prowess in sports and in the classroom.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Education Foundation Recognizes Grant Winners with Balloon Brigade

The D123 Education Foundation’s mini-grant program supports innovative educator-led projects that enhance student learning and engagement.

CHSD 218 to Save Taxpayers $11.6 million Over Two Years Through Property Tax Relief Grant

$5.8 Million Property Tax Abatement for Second Consecutive Year

Oak Lawn Community High School Students Offer Older Residents Help With Their Devices At 'Tech Together'

Students offers help to seniors with everyday digital tasks for their devices at “Tech Together,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, at OLCHS.

Ridge Lawn School Cereal Box 'Chain Reaction' Replenishes Food Pantry In Time For Holidays

Before donating 1,085 cereal boxes to a local food pantry, Ridge Lawn students thought it would be fun to play “cereal dominoes.”

District 123 Hosts School Safety Collaboration with Local School Leaders and First Responders

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recently hosted the annual Oak Lawn First Responders Meeting with local school administrators.

Empowering School District 123 Guest Educators: Learning Strategies to Spark Student Engagement

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 hosted professional learning experience for guest educators on Friday, Oct. 17.

Oak Lawn Spartans Playoff Run Starts Friday Against St. Laurence Vikings

Oak Lawn Community High School's football team is making its first playoff appearance since 2009, Friday, Oct. 31, at Napleton Field.

Shepard Student Documentary ‘Beyond Silence’ Nominated for National Emmy

Film About Deaf, Hard of Hearing Community Is One of 14 Chicagoland Area Entries

Oak Lawn Community High School Presents Fall Musical, 'Hadestown Teen Edition," Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Oak Lawn Community High School presents its fall musical 'Hadestown Teen Edition,' Oct. 23 to Oct. 25. Tickets are on sale now.

Oak Lawn English Teacher Receives Prestigious University of Chicago 'Outstanding Educator' Award

UChicago students were asked to nominate a high school teacher who played a significant role in their education.

Eisenhower's 75th Anniversary Recognized at Blue Island City Council Meeting

Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto Issued Resolution Before Eisenhower Presented Plaque to City