5th Grade Families,
We are incredibly excited to welcome our next class of scholars to the middle school! Hopefully, this newsletter can serve a resource of information for all of our incoming families! This newsletter is an example of our weekly school communication. Check out the videos and special newsletters below for additional information and exciting opportunities created to enhance our scholar's experience here at OLHMS!
BOE Presentation and Testimonial Video created from our alumni, demonstrating the lasting impressions and gratitude our scholars genuinely feel as they progress with their lives!
If anyone missed it, here are the two links for the WGN broadcasts while the new crew visited OLHMS for the eclipse.
WGN Live from OLHMS Media Center
Did you know 5th grade transitions began? This will be our new class of Mustang's introduction to the middle school before visiting and touring the final week in April.
4/22-4/24/24: Dr. McNichols visiting each 5th grade classroom
4/29-4/30/24: 5th Grades visiting and touring OLHMS
5/2/24: PTSA 5th Grade Parent Night and Open Gym
- This is our Mustang way of extending a warm welcome and highlighting what will be an incredible experience and journey for the next three years!
- 6:00-6:10pm: Greeting and Welcoming Address
- 6:10-6:20pm: 5th Grade Student Transition
- 6:20-6:45pm: OLHMS Student Panel
- 6:45-6:50pm: Parent Transition to Tours
- 6:50-7:25pm: Parent School Tours
- 7:25-7:30pm: Program Conclusion and PTSA Raffle
Did you know 5th grade families can elect to have students take part in our Spanish program? Spanish is a three year program here at OLHMS. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the Spanish language and be more prepared for high school! If you are interested in signing up for Spanish, use this LINK.
Did you know incoming 6th grade students will need updated medical information?
Middle school is a very exciting time! Please make sure our scholars are prepared with updated medical and dental information prior to entering the 2024/2025 school year. The new document needed are linked below with the new physical and dental forms.
Our mission, vision and motto is pictured above! Please read this with our incoming 6th graders. This is what we begin each day hearing and what we strive for daily!
Mustang Musts: Our scholars will hear there often!
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Medical/ Dental - ALL incoming 6th-grade students are required to have an Illinois State physical on file. Both medical and dental forms should be turned in at the beginning of the year.
State of Illinois Health Examination Form
Illinois Department School Dental Examination Form
Supply Lists and School Supply Kits: Orders are due by June 14 (Account Number needed- 19643) with delivery in August to the school. This is where you can find a full list of the supplies you need to have a successful start to the 6th grade school year. We also offer a school kit through our PTSA. They place the order and then they are delivered to the school for the first day.
Sports Handbook - Here is the information you will need if your scholar plans to try out for one of many sports offered here at OLHMS.
Clubs and Activities: Our Mustangs use this quick LINK located on the student portal to stay up to speed with club options and registration each trimester.
Student Portal: Our Mustangs utilize the this site to access their Google Classrooms, Google Drive, Gmail, Skyward and student apps. This is also where daily announcements are posted for students.
Student Lockers: All students will be assigned a locker at the beginning of the school year. Please reassure our new scholars that they will be fine! Here is a locker support doc as well!
The This and That of 6th Grade: Helpful hints for a successful 6th grade beginning!
Dear OLHMS Families,
My name is Dr. Sean McNichols and I am honored to serve you as the Principal of Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School! We are committed to "Creating a dream and making it a reality!" This is the motto for our learning institution. We will embrace this both culturally and academically. OLHMS is an incredible place for our scholars to continue to flourish. It is the hub for our community. This allows our scholars the opportunity to take responsibility for their love of learning and create an educational experience that motivates our young leaders, prepared to positively impact the world.
Our Mustang staff is passionate, positive and an extremely hard-working team! I have great confidence in our collaborative and supportive nature elevating the opportunity to strengthen partnerships with families and enhance our scholars overall educational and middle grade experience. I am looking forward to a peaceful year of growth and reflection for our scholars and staff as we advocate for our vision of excellence.
Thank you to all of our school stakeholders for entrusting us with your most precious gift- our children. As a father, I realize the significance of the middle grade years and our partnership is not taken lightly. I know this staff is passionately dedicated and committed to allowing the dreams of our scholars to become their reality.
Kindly,
Dr. Sean McNichols, Proud OLHMS Principal
OLHMS PTSA
Membership is $6.00 per student and $10.00 per adult
PTSA Meetings are at 6:00pm monthly
All parents/ guardians/ staff & students are highly encouraged to join the PTSA and attend meetings. This is an incredible opportunity, partnership and fun way to support our scholar’s experience at the middle school!
If you are interested in supporting our school in a different capacity please reach out to our PTSA! Maybe you do not have the time to donate, but your contributions can still be made through your membership!
4/18/24: OLHMS Spirit Gear Orders Due
4/22-4/24/24: Dr. McNichols visiting each 5th grade classroom
4/25/24: D123 Art Fair (K-5 in the Main Gym and 6-8 in the Media Center)
4/26/24: OLHMS Service Day
4/29-4/30/24: 5th Grades visiting and touring OLHMS
5/2/24: PTSA 5th Grade Parent Night and Open Gym
8/21/24: First Day of School (1/2 Day w/ dismissal at 11:30 am)
8/30/24: Fall Pictures
10/17 & 10/18/24: Fall Family Conferences
2023-24 School District Calendar
