OLHMS Update (3/31/26)
Welcome to April!
Mustang Families,
Welcome back! We hope Spring Break provided your family with meaningful time to relax and recharge. As we return, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout OLHMS, our scholars are ready to Level Up!
Once again, congratulations is in order as the School District 123 Board of Education has officially approved Mrs. Madalyn Laureto as the next OLHMS Principal! We are proud to have her continue the incredible work already happening! We have full confidence in her leadership and in our amazing team as we continue to Level Up and turn our scholars’ dreams into reality.
This is a special time of year as students begin to showcase all they have learned. With the IAR assessment approaching, our focus is on celebrating growth, effort, and the incredible progress our scholars have made. We are proud of the way they continue to rise to challenges, support one another, and take ownership of their learning.
You can support your child by ensuring they are well-rested, present, and ready to do their best each day. Most importantly, remind them how proud we are of their hard work and perseverance.
Thank you for your continued support! Together, we will keep Leveling Up!
Graduation Fees are DUE: The online system is OPEN! The document link below has the updated information. Make sure to submit this payment by the end of the week along with the permission slip!
Graduate Yard Signs: Place your orders by April 17th.
Plant some school spirit on your lawn with a OLHMS Mustang Pride lawn sign!
Personalized: https://olhmsptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/5681badcbd6a85
Standard: https://olhmsptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/eebb22540b
Class of 2026: The LINK is the updated letter with the reminder expectations, future dates, and now graduation fees.
SELECT 123:SELECT 123: In partnership with our D123 Ed Foundation, SELECT 123 is a prestigious group of scholars who embody aspects of our D123 mission and vision. This is our fourth year to acknowledge twenty three scholars who have not only demonstrated academic excellence, service and contributed to our community- they have each modeled expressions of perseverance, drive and integrity. These 23 leaders will be featured on our “Wall of Fame” for the 2026/ 2027 school year! More than being featured on a wall, we will expect this prestigious and unique group of alumni to remain connected to D123 and provide valuable insight for years to come! Applications went live on 1/23 and will be closing on April 17th!
We expect and desire to have 100% of our scholars earn the opportunity to walk the stage with their graduating 2026 Class!
Dates:
April 10, 2026: Graduation Fees Due
April 17, 2026: PTSA Yard Sign Orders Due, SELECT 123 Applications Due
May 28, 2026: 8th-Grade Trip
May 29, 2026: 8th-Grade Dance
June 2, 2026: SELECT 123 Breakfast(7:30am) & 8th-Grade Awards(9:00am)
June 2, 2026: Elementary Grad Walk(1:30pm)
June 3, 2026: 8th Grade Commencement Ceremony (7:00pm)
GRADUATION FEES:
Great America Trip* $75.00 (Tickets and Picnic Lunch)
Graduation Items $85.00 (Not Optional)(Gown, Stole, Diploma, Program, Tickets, etc.)
T-Shirt $10.00 (Not Optional)
Yearbook $30.00 (Not Optional)
TOTAL FEES $200.00
NOTE: *Students with a Season Pass:
- The Season Pass must be brought to the office before paying for the trip for verification purposes. The student must then remember to carry his/her Season Pass on the day of the trip for park admittance.
- Students with a Season Pass will only be required to pay $30.00 for the picnic lunch.
- The total amount for graduation fees for a student with a Season Pass is $155.00.
NO REFUND will be given for season passes purchased after the 8th-grade fees have been paid.
Payments for Graduation Fees can be made in the following ways:
- Credit cards online via the Skyward System will be accepted for the full amount of $200.00 and the discounted Season Pass fee of $155.00. Please log onto your Skyward account for options.
- Checks must be made payable to Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.
- Cash must be submitted for the exact amount.
If you pay online, please return the permission slip to the office.
GRADUATION FEES ARE DUE BACK TO OLHMS BY 04/10/2026.
We have noticed an uptick in student cell phone and smart watch usage during school hours. As a reminder, we do have very simple cell phone policy. All scholars should be turning cell phones off and leaving them locked in their lockers during the day. Smart watches will be treated the same if students are using these devices to do anything other than check the time. We have also noticed student wearing headphones, these should also be left in lockers. Students needing headphones for school use should have wired headphones.
Student are given a warning on the first offense with documentation in skyward. Students will receive consequences for subsequent violations.
For current 7th or 8th grade scholars
Meeting will be Monday, April 13, 7:30 AM in Cafetorium
Community Service Hours - minimum of 15 hours -Due April 6th.
Grading - A majority of A’s and B’s (Every C needs to be balanced with an “A”) during Trimesters 1-3 of the petitioning year in both Core and Encore classes. No overall “D” or “F” are allowed in any trimester.
Creating and maintaining a Digital Portfolio which highlights examples of the five NJHS pillars (scholarship, citizenship, leadership, character, and service) -Due February 2nd
Completion of a Capstone Project focusing on service on Service Learning Day April 25th
Regular attendance at NJHS meetings before school at 7:30 am in the cafetorium
Thursday, May 7- Mandatory Induction Ceremony Rehearsals (7:30 AM) & Ceremony (7:00 PM)
NJHS Sponsors Contact: Ms. Jen DiSalvo jdisalvo@d123.org
Mrs. Maggie Omiecinski mmomiecinski@d123.org
Mrs. Alyssa Zajack azajack@d123.org
Our main entrance vestibule will serve as the visitor reception and waiting area. Guests will continue to be warmly welcomed, greeted by the staff member hosting them, and escorted to their meeting location. This update is part of our continued effort to strengthen safety and streamline visitor check-in procedures.
As we continue partnering with our local safety agencies, we remain committed to refining our practices and keeping safety at the heart of all we do. Ensuring a secure environment for our students, staff, and families is always our top priority.
To support this shared goal:
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Please bring a valid driver’s license or photo ID when picking up a student during the school day.
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For everyone’s safety, visitors may not leave the main office without a staff escort.
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All students, staff, and guests are expected to wear their designated ID badges while on campus.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our Mustang community safe, connected, and thriving.
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!
Membership(Click Here) is $7.00 per student and $10.00 per adult
PTSA Meetings are at 6:00pm monthly
- PTSA Meeting- April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm
- Reach out to Delecta Harris, our PTSA President for more information (olhmsd123ptsa@gmail.com)
- PTSA Facebook
3/31/26: Breakfast After the Bell Begins
4/2/26: iFest
4/3/26: D123 Board Declared Holiday
4/6/26: D123 Board Declared Holiday
4/7/26: PTSA Spirit Gear Closes
4/8-9/26: IAR-ELA
4/9/26: PTSA Open Gym
4/13/26: PTSA Meeting
4/14-16/26: IAR Math
4/15/26: SEL Screener
4/17/26: Graduation Fees Due, PTSA Yard Signs Due, SELECT 123 Applications Deadline
4/23/26: D123 Art Fest
4/24/26: Taco and Trivia, Service Learning Day
4/30/26: PTSA 5th-Grade Open Gym & Parent Night
