60 Crafters, Vendors And Businesses On Tap At Oak Lawn PTSA Holiday Craft Show And OL Chamber Biz Showcase

Over 60 vendors and businesses are set for the Oak Lawn Community High School PTSA Craft Show and OL Chamber Business Showcase Oct. 18.

District 123 Education Foundation Welcomes Retired Educators Back For Annual Luncheon

The Oak Lawn-Hometown Education Foundation hosted its annual luncheon for retired staff members at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

CHSD 218 and Common Ground Foundation Officially Launch Partnership

Nonprofit Offers Pathway to College, Career, and Global Experiences

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Launches Digital Flipbook: Celebrating 123 Years of Excellence

Explore the first-ever District 123 Digital Flipbook with interactive features including videos, photos, and stories.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Parent University Sessions Engage Families in Learning

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 hosts a series of Parent University sessions to build a strong partnership between home and school.

Oak Lawn Student Council Plans Disney-Themed 'Happiest Homecoming On Earth'

Oak Lawn Community High School celebrates homecoming week with a parade and pep rally Oct. 1, followed by the game Oct. 3 and dance Oct. 4.

District 123 Board of Education Recognized for Excellence in Governance

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Board of Education was recognized by the IASB for the fifth time in the last ten years.

New Stylus Technology Enhances Student Engagement at Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

Fifth graders at Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 are receiving electronic styluses with their new Chromebook devices this year.

Celebrating the Arts Every Week at the District 123 Early Learning Center

As National Arts in Education Week is recognized from Sept 14-20, the D123 Early Learning Center celebrates how the arts are used each day.

Oak Lawn Soph Juliette Campos Meets The Challenges Girls Varsity Swim Team

Juliette Campos attacked the Oak Lawn Community High School varisty girls season head-on and every has done great in every event.

Letters Found By OLCHS Student Penned By Sailor Serving In Pacific Theater In WWII Reunited With Daughter

“This was an extraordinary discovery by one of our students," OLCHS social studies chair Kristen Kuchyt said of letters from World War II.

CHSD 218 Staff Member Donates Inspirational First Book to School Libraries

Book Offers Potential Blueprint for Children Raised in Fatherless Homes

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Begins 2025-26 School Year

The beginning of a new school year brings smiles, new friends, and endless opportunities. On Aug 20, District 123 started a new school year.

District 123 Welcomes New Staff With Orientation Program

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is excited to welcome new staff members to the D123 learning community.

Oak Lawn Community High School Wins Grant To Install Cutting Edge, AI Gun Detection System

The cutting-edge system uses AI algorithms to detect firearms in real-time by visually scanning existing security and surveillance cameras.

Back To School: Oak Lawn Community High School 2025-2026 Calendar

Freshmen and new students report for orientation Aug. 12, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Oak Lawn Community School.

Back-To-School Bash And Clothing Drive Planned Friday At Chicago Ridge Mall

Drop off your old school clothes for free admission to a back-to-school bash, Friday, Aug. 15, at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Back To School: Richards High School 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Freshmen students report Aug. 12 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Richards High School.

Back To School: Ridgeland Dist. 122 School Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for Ridgeland Dist. 122 students is Aug. 15. Here's all the dates you need to know for the new school year.

Back To School: Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 School Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 students is Aug. 20. Here's all the dates you need to know for the new school year.

Oak Lawn Community High School Students Excel In AP Exam Program, Turn In Best Performance In 5 Years

Sixty-five percent of Oak Lawn students who took the AP exams scored 3 or higher, with 41 students earning 51 perfect “5” scores

Shepard Students Earn Academic Honors for Second Semester

Honor Roll, High Honors, Honors with Distinction!

Richards Students Earn Academic Honors for Second Semester

Honor Roll, High Honors, Honors with Distinction!

Eisenhower students earn academic honors for second semester

Honor Roll, High Honors, Honors with Distinction!

Learning Heats Up in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Summer Programs

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 hosted a 15-day Summer Program for students to explore new interests and continue learning.

Oak Lawn Spartan Athletes Honored For Skills On The Field And In The Classroom

Oak Lawn Community High School 2024-2025 student-athletes recognized for the prowess in sports and in the classroom.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Recognizes Alumni in Semi-Annual E-Newsletter

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123's recognizes alumni for their accomplishments in high school, college, and beyond in D123 4-WARD.

OLCHS Showcases Student Talent At Fine Arts Festival

Students painted while others performed music at Oak Lawn Community High School Fine Arts Fair.

OLCHS Named 'Project Lead The Way' School

Oak Lawn Community High School has been named a 2024-2025 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School.

OL Senior Annie McGrath Lives Up To Family Legacy In Track And Field

McGrath follows in her older sisters' storied footsteps with impressive finish in Oak Lawn Community High School girls track and field.

Shepard High School formally annexed into Palos Heights

New partnership brings expanded city services and stronger community ties

Star Student Is Involved In Several School Activities, Sports

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Berkery Sparks Spartan Softball Comeback Win

She hits, she pitches, she roams the outfield catching fly balls in the gap and at the fence, and plays all infield positions well.

Oisin Walsh Named Oak Lawn April Male Athlete Of The Month

Walsh smashes volleyball rivals for Oak Lawn Community High School 'Athlete of the Month.'

Molly Cameron Named Oak Lawn April Female Athlete Of The Month

Oak Lawn Community High School senior Molly Cameron breakout season in girls track and field nets her athlete of the month honors.

D123 PTA Council Celebrates 2025 Helen Whalen Scholarship Winners

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recognized three high school graduates for receiving the Helen Whalen Higher Education Scholarship.

Oak Lawn Students Earn Medals In Prestigious National Italian Exam

Marist High School students Tessa Schultz and Annie Tortorello demonstrate their Italian proficiency, earning silver and bronze awards.

Shepard senior wins Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Carlos Castillo is among 22 Illinois students awarded up to $40,000

Eisenhower music teacher Dr. Justin Antos wins CMA award for third time

Awarded CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence award in 2022, 2024, and 2025

District 123 Board of Education Swears in New Member

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 swears in new board of education member at April 28, 2025 meeting.