WORD OF THE WEEK:
FARRAGO
far·ra·go (fə-rä′gō, -rā′-)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
NOUN: 1. a confused mixture; hodgepodge
SENTENCE: The blather around the table stopped, and the diners were in a quandary when the impetuous cook placed a farrago of hot dogs, cereal, and cheese in front of their banjaxed faces.
Stuff You Need to Know
Do you want to help others this holiday season? Do you need to service hours? Consider helping with the OLCHS holiday gift drive, supporting families of the OLCHS community. If you are interested in participating on the Operation Santa Claus committee, please attend the informational meeting after school TOMORROW in Room 215. All students are welcome!
Students that need a locker, school issued lock or any other locker related issues, email [email protected]
Ventra cards can be renewed for the 2025-26 school year and new Ventra cards can be purchased for $2.00 in the Business Office, Room 123. If you’ve already purchased a card online from the OLCHS Webstore, 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 renew or 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.
The iTeam Genius Bar is open from 7:45 am - 3:00 pm. Students can come to the Media Center for support.
Athletic News
Boys’ Swim & Dive - For any boy interested in joining the Swim and Dive team this year, there will be a short informational meeting TODAY Wednesday, November 12th right after school in Room 280. See Coach Maciaga with any questions.
Girls’ Bowling - Girls’ Bowling tryouts will be Monday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 18th. We will meet at the north end lobby after school. Transportation to and from Palos Lanes will be provided. Bowling balls and shoes will be provided as well if you do not have them. You must be registered on the athletics website and have a current physical to try out. Please see coach Faro in room 157 if you have any questions!