Stuff You Need to Know
Congratulations to the OLCHS Boy Bowling Team who participated in the State Finals this past weekend and finished 10th place in State! This was our best finish at State since the 2013 team that finished in 5th place. Senior Charlie Dell was rolling well all weekend (pun intended) and finished tied for 10th place as an individual. He is an All-State medalist. This makes Charlie Oak Lawn’s 3rd All-State bowler and our first since 2015. Congratulations to Charlie Dell, Justin Canvin, David Bush, Vinny McBrien, Peter Garcia, Zach Shane, Decimus Pecina, Ethan Aguinaga, Coach Neubauer, and Coach Walery on a historic season. We are so proud of them all! Great work Spartans. #SpartanPride
Good Wednesday morning. Did you know that as many as three Nobel Prizes in medicine were awarded because of the research of cells belonging to a Black woman? The cells belonged to a woman by the name of Henrietta Lacks. A mother of five children, Henrietta Lacks died at the very young age of 31, never knowing that she would leave an extraordinary legacy in the field of medicine. Doctors at Johns Hopkins University treated Henrietta Lacks for cancer but found that her cells behaved differently than the cells of others. Her cells, called HeLa cells, were studied without her permission and have been credited with helping to create the first polio vaccine, as well as countless research on cancer. Although dying at a young age, Henrietta Lacks lives on through the research of medicine around the world. This has been your Black History fact for February 4, 2026. Remember, Black History is American History!
Get ready for the annual JCAB Lock-In coming up on Saturday, February 21st, from 6-10PM! This year's theme is “All around the world,” and everyone is invited to join the fun with an open gym and pool, Volleyball and Basketball tournaments, bean bags, video games, arts & crafts, movies, concessions, and much more! Tickets are only $10 and must be purchased online through the OLCHS Omella website—no tickets will be sold at the door. Look for QR codes on posters around school and in your school email to order tickets. Remember to bring your ticket receipt and student ID for entry. Bring your friends and get ready for an unforgettable night filled with excitement, good vibes, and fantastic memories!
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Creative Writing Club is sponsoring a Valentines Poetry contest to start the Spring semester! Enter as many poems as you would like. Submissions must be original. Deadline is next Monday, February 9th. Winner will be notified on Thursday February 12th. Please email entries to Mrs. Razik at [email protected].
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.
Club/Team News
SADD Club - SADD Club will meet TOMORROW Thursday Feb 5 at 3PM in Room 119 to create Valentine Day appreciation notes. New members are welcome to attend.