Principal's Newsletter
December 4, 2025
Dear Onahan Community,
As we shift from Thanksgiving into December, it actually feels more like January with these chilly temperatures rolling in! Even with the cold, the building has been full of warmth and excitement. This week our students enjoyed a special visit from Taft High School carolers who filled the hallways with music and cheer. Everyone also had the chance to visit the holiday shop, which brought plenty of smiles. We’re looking forward to carrying this energy into the weeks ahead.
Local School Council Applications
The application period is now open. Beginning October 20, 2025, applicants can submit their nomination materials to become an LSC candidate. Here you will find instructions for how to apply according to your candidate type. Directions for Applying
Application period closes at 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026: All application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be nominated as a candidate.
Election Day is March 18, 2026: All LSC elections will take place on a single day.
Election judges: CPS is also seeking 2,000 paid election judges to support the 2026 LSC election. Find instructions for applying below.
Need help with your application? Parents and community members are invited to attend an application workshop for assistance with completing the nomination forms.
Questions? Contact the Office of Local School Council Relations (OLSCR) at 773-553-1400 or lscrelations@cps.edu.
CALLING ALL K-3 PARENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Winter Concert on Friday, December 12 in the school auditorium! Our students have been working hard on a joyful performance you won’t want to miss.
Showtimes:
• 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
• 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
Each family will receive 2 tickets for the event.
We look forward to celebrating the season together and showcasing the wonderful talents of our students!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT BRIDGET MCCARTHY: bmccarthy2@cps.edu
FRIENDS OF ONAHAN IS PLANNING THE BIG EVENT
Our annual fundraiser website is LIVE and promotion has begun! Here is the website Link: https://aesbid.com/ELP/ONAHAN26
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT AND BILINGUAL ADVISORY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
QR Code has been updated!
WE NEED YOUR PICTURES
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST - YOU COULD BE THE WINNER
ONAHAN DECEMBER SEL CALENDAR - JOYFUL
SHOW YOUR SPIRIT WEEK 12-15 THROUGH 12-19
HELP US FIX THE ONAHAN FIELD--YOUR VOICE MATTERS 💙💛
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THIS AMAZING TALENT
PTO RAISE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to help out the school but don't have time to spend on location? Do you drink Starbucks everyday, shop at Target frequently or buy gas? You can use reloadable gift cards and give money back to Onahan, ALL YEAR LONG!
AROUND THE CLASSROOM
Science and Industry Museum
Buddies
Taft Carolers
