
Friday Final
December 10, 2021

Families invited to share vaccination information
District 123 invites families to voluntarily share their child’s vaccination information. Providing this proof of vaccination is not required. However, current IDPH/ISBE guidance fully excuses vaccinated individuals from having to quarantine after coming in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 unless symptomatic. READ MORE...
Ice Cream in Science at Sward?
At the culmination of their Energy Conversions unit in Science, Mrs. Duignan's 4th grade class learned about making ice cream. Ms. Stephens, Sward's ELL teacher invited a special guest to join Mrs. Duignan's class for this exciting experiment. READ MORE...
Covington's Social Media Interns
Getting pictures from teachers is great, getting pictures from students is even better! Check out how Covington school is growing empowered creators. READ MORE...
Million Dreams Challenge at OLHMS
The students of Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School designed this video for the "A Million Dreams Challenge" created by Alane Adams and the Rise Up Foundation. The A Million Dreams Challenge is a chance for schools to showcase their students’ enthusiasm for reading and to engage them in a fun and creative process that reinforces why Reading Is A Superpower. The challenge was for schools to create a video set to the song A Million Dreams from the soundtrack The Greatest Showman. Alane Adams and her literacy foundation The Rise Up Foundation, will be giving their favorite videos a grant to purchase new books up to $5,000. Please watch and share to help spread a love of reading. WATCH VIDEO...
Winter Craft Night Success at Kolmar
The Kolmar halls were alive with the sound of laughter and creativity! “I can’t wait to put this on my tree!” an excited student shouted when walking away from the table where she made her ornament at. So many parents and students all expressed how wonderful it was to be able to have our Winter Craft Night back and in person this year. “This is always our favorite night, we’re happy to be back” READ MORE...
Kindergarten is Very Grateful at Hannum
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Conner's class created gratitude bags. Mrs. White's class and Mrs. Diaz's class also joined Ms. Connor's class and participated in a gallery walk. READ MORE...
Getting in the Festive Spirit at Hometown
The holidays are upon us, and Hometown school is getting into the festive spirit. Students are learning about holidays around the world and celebrating this time of year by participating in many different fun activities. READ MORE...