Stuff You Need to Know
Spirit week for the upcoming fall musical, Rock of Ages, and the national SADD Spirit Week is next week! Themes are posted in the hallways and in the announcements, and on the TVs in the cafeteria. Join us in showing our school spirit! SADD is hosting raffle in the Media Center for students who are participating in Spirit Week with a grand prize of $50 to those who are showing their best spirit! Stop by the Media Center for entry into the raffle. There will also be a candy raffle in the cafeteria all next week for your chance to win tickets to see Rock of Ages! Join us on October 26th, 27th, or 28th at 7 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Get ready to ROCK!
Calling all talented students: Talent Show auditions are being held Friday October 20 during Spartan Plus. The Talent Show is Thursday, November 16. Cash prizes for talent show winners! Check your email for links to sign up for auditions.
Calling all Spooky Spartans! Do you like Fall, scary things, pumpkins, and ghouls? What about all things Halloween? Creative Writing Club is sponsoring the Halloween/Fall Poetry contest!
Submit your poem by October 24th at 3pm to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes for poems that will chill our spines! One entry per person, please! Please email your poem to Mrs. Razik [email protected] or Mrs. Madsen [email protected] by October 24th at 3pm to be eligible to win a prize.
Breakfast items are now available in the Spartan Lobby from 8:00am-8:25am and from 8:50am – 9:15am on Wednesdays. The price of the complete breakfast meal will either be Free, Reduced ($.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
Spartan Sisterhood - Today is the day! Make sure to sign up for our Spartan Plus event focusing on women in STEM. Learn about careers in the energy industry from the Chicago women’s energy network in room 32.
Student Services News
Representatives from the following schools will be visiting OLCHS this week:
Thursday, 10/19 – St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, pd. 2 and DePaul University, pd. 10
To attend a visit, please sign up to attend in Naviance. All passes must be approved in e-hall pass BEFORE reporting to the visit.
Need service hours? The service opportunity of the week is our very own PTSA Craft Show and Business Showcase, being held here at OLCHS this Saturday. Various shifts are still available between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Seniors, don’t forget that volunteering at a PTSA event is one criteria to apply for their scholarship in the spring, so don’t miss out!
Athletic News
Boys Basketball –
Any Freshman Boys interested in Playing Basketball This Season: Boys Basketball tryouts are on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7! We will hold a short informational meeting followed by a freshman only open gym immediately after school on Tuesday, October 24 in the Spartan Gym until 4:15. Make sure you have shorts and basketball shoes with you to play. See you there! If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Any Upperclassmen (Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026) interested in Playing Basketball This Season: Boys Basketball tryouts are on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7! We will hold a short informational meeting followed by a workout and open gym immediately after school on Thursday, October 26 in the Spartan Gym. Make sure you have shorts and basketball shoes with you to play. See you there! If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Anyone interested in being a boys basketball manager this season: The Boys basketball program is looking for a few good managers to help with our teams this season. Coach Rhodes will meet with anyone interested in being a manager this year after school in the Student Services Office 117 on Wednesday, November 1st. We will discuss the role of a team manager and expectations for this position. If you have questions, email [email protected]
Boys Track - It's that time of year again, with track and field right around the corner. The boys track team will have a preseason interest meeting on November 16th in the Jr/Sr lounge after school. We will discuss the offseason schedule and the expectations for the preseason. Come join a winning culture. We are back-to-back indoor champions and took home the trophy last year for outdoor as well. We've had multiple events go all state and broken 4 school records in recent years. Hope to see you there!
Cheer – Cheer tryouts for the competitive/basketball season will be held Monday October 23rd and Tuesday October 24th from 3:30-6:00pm in gym 101. Attendance on both days is mandatory. You must register on 8 to 18 prior to Monday, or you will not be allowed to attend. If you have any questions, please see Coach Vanderwarren in room 123.