Stuff You Need to Know
Oak Lawn Esports heated up TF North this Saturday! Senior Jason Molenaar clutched 3rd in Smash Solos, Senior Angel Lopez 5th in Smash Solos, and Senior Kacper Czech scored 3rd in FC finals. Awesome job everyone!
To celebrate Valentine's Day, Student Council will be selling flowers on Friday, February 13 before school in the Media Center and near the North entrance. $2 per flower or $10 for a dozen.
Good Monday morning Spartans. Today, we celebrate the life of Claudette Colvin. A few weeks ago, on January 13th, Colvin passed away at the age of 86. Before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was the first Black woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Colvin, who was only 15 years old at the time, was returning home from school when she was asked to get up from her seat. Montgomery, Alabama segregation laws at the time dictated that Black passengers sit behind white passengers on public transportation, and bus drivers routinely moved Black passengers to make room for white passengers. Colvin, in refusing to move, cited that she paid her fare and staying seated was her constitutional right. She was then forcibly removed from the bus by two police officers, handcuffed and arrested, and booked in a local adult jail. This has been your Black History fact for Feb 9, 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 TODAY. 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.
Athletic News
Baseball - There will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 18th at 3:05 in Room 27 for all students interested in trying out for baseball for the 2026 season. Please see Mr. Gerny in R27 if you have any questions.
Boys' Volleyball - Boys' Volleyball will have open gyms on February 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 25th. Times of each open gym are posted outside of room 241. Please see Coach Coppin in room 241 if you have any questions. Tryout registration for Boys' Volleyball is now open. Tryouts will be March 9th and March 10th. Freshman and JV tryouts are from 3:30-5:30. Varsity tryouts are from 5:00-7:00. Make sure you have an updated physical.