Mustang Families,
We hope everyone received the “Special Edition” Newsletter this morning for our OLHMS 9/11 Memorial Tribute. Families can expect to receive these special editions when our school and scholars take part in large learning events. We are so proud of our entire school community for taking the time to be informed and involved in the remembrance of a day we will never forget. We are also looking forward to welcoming our 5th grade students later this week to take part in the interactive 9/11 exhibit- along with our local community on the 16th.
Buses: Everyone should be aware that we are working with a third party company, First Student to ensure buses are running smoothly and on time. This has caused much frustration for all of us. We will do our best to get communications out as soon as we know if buses are running late.
Our estimated departure time from the middle school is 3:30 PM. Now that we have gotten a couple challenges ironed out, like auto calls not connecting, parents should expect auto calls for extremely late buses only.
Breakfast: Families please remind our scholars that order a breakfast in the morning to help keep our building and neighborhood clean by disposing garbage properly. We are experiencing daily challenges with students leaving garbage on the bus and all over our community. Please remind our scholars to be respectful.
Lunch: Here is the link for the September Lunch Menu . Please remember there is a free option, but any items not included with the free lunch will become a charge to your account.
Medical Forms: If you have not already done so, please submit your medical forms to our Nurse’s office.
Parent Pick Up and Drop Off: Please continue to exercise a courteous approach when dropping off and picking up scholars! Scholars should not be running across the street to get into your vehicles- we have had a few very close calls with students almost getting hit by a car.
Media Center Focus Group: We are very excited about capital funding updates to our library this summer! Please email Mr. Cassidy, our D123 Facility Manager at lcassidy@d123.org if you are interested in participating in a focus group on the 9/13 or 9/20.
Amazon Smile Account: Our lovely PTSA has requested that we utilize and promote the PTSA Amazon Smile Account. Here is the link Amazon Smile. Parents/ staff would need to choose Oak Lawn Hometown Middle PTSA.
OLHMS Parent Compact : Please take a look at and sign our parent Title 1 compact or look for the printed version coming soon. We would like these on file singed by the 24th.
Save the Date:
September 16: PTSA Open Gym and 9/11 Exhibit
6:00pm-7:30pm
October 21: OLHMS High School Fair
6:00pm-8:00pm
