As we prepare for our annual IAR testing, we will kick it off with a Spirit Week next week (March 11-15, 2024). Please see the attached flyer for specifics on each day.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, March 12th, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. All bus riders will depart at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon Pre-Kindergarten classes or X-STEAM.
Mrs. Sutton's students created African American historical bottle figures to celebrate excellence.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163. There is NO SCHOOL on March 1st & 4th for Mid-Winter Break. School and District Office hours will resume Tuesday, March 5th. Enjoy!
Mrs. Sutton's fifth-grade students applied their knowledge of solar energy when they participated in outdoor science education this week!
Hello SD 163 Families! Please flyer for more details!
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, February 20th, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. All bus riders will depart at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon Pre-Kindergarten classes or X-STEAM.
Hello, SD 163 Families! This is a reminder there is no school on Monday, February 19th, in observance to Presidents' Day. School will resume Tuesday, February 20th, which is a 12:30 early release day.
Mrs. Oronsaye's students made very thoughtful cards for La Rabida Children's Hospital. They added pics, games, and messages. Thank you to Mrs. Matusak for her assistance with this project.
Families: The 5Essentials parent survey is officially open! Your input is so valuable to our school. We need a minimum of 20% parent participation in order to receive results; however, if we receive 80% or more parent participation, we will hold a school-wide celebration for all students. Please click on the link to access information regarding the 5Essentials parent survey: https://5il.co/2e75f
Students who remain referral-free throughout the month of February will be invited to attend our Sneaker Ball during the school day on February 29th!
Our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 6th. Families are invited to attend.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, February 6th, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. All bus riders will depart at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon Pre-Kindergarten classes or X-STEAM.
More pictures from our fun all-school field trip to the skating rink!
OLS had an all-school field trip to the skating rink today for our 2nd quarter PBIS celebration. Fun was had by all!
We are SO excited about our all-school Skating trip scheduled for Friday, January 26th. Please return permission slips and $15 ASAP.
Families: There will be a Park Forest community day on Saturday, January 20th where winter coats, hats, gloves, and school supplies will be given away to students. Click on the flyer for additional information.
Hello, This is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday. January 16th is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. All bus riders will depart at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon Pre-Kindergarten classes or X-STEAM.
Hello SD 163 Families! This is a reminder there is no school on Monday, January 15th observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School will resume Tuesday, January 16th, which is a 12:30 early release day.
Thank you to Down's Fitness and donors for providing a gift to every student at Barack Obama School this holiday!
