Thank you to our Board of Education!
It was School Board Members Day in Illinois on Friday, November 15th, and we would like to extend a big THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership.
David Lis, Raelin Trend, Jean Reising, Steve Niceforo, Pat Pulver, Rocio Vail, Fida Zoubeidi.
Last night, Superintendent Matise, Mrs. Flood (Director of Teaching & Learning), and Mrs. Wagner (Curriculum Coordinator) hosted a great Coffee with the Superintendent, sharing tips on 'How to Help Your Child Academically.' Thanks to all who joined us! We look forward to seeing you at our next session on January 15th! ☕
PomPom classes are back! Starting January 13th for an exciting season with Twirling Bears and Bearettes. Open to all ages, grades K-12. See the flyer for more details!
Oak Lawn Community High School Media Center is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event, Polar Express at OLCHS.
December 3rd
5:30pm-7:30pm.
Free. All ages welcome.
There will be crafts, treats, prizes & a visit from Santa. See flyer for more information.
📊 First trimester has ended! Report cards will be posted on Skyward on November 22nd.
Attendance Matters!
☕️📅 Join us for Coffee with the Superintendent on Wednesday, November 20th! This month, our Curriculum Department will share ways to support your child academically. Hope to see you there!
Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍💖 Let’s spread kindness and make the world a better place, one small act at a time.
The Oak Lawn Acorns are launching a new wrestling program at Oak Lawn High School for students in grades K-8! 🏅 Get your kids involved in this dynamic sport. Check out the flyer for more details and register today!
Registration Link: https://olchs.revtrak.net/athletics/wrestling/#/list
Exciting news! The Chicago Ridge Public Library is offering a series of coding classes to help kids and teens learn valuable tech skills. Check out the flyer for more details and sign up today! 💻
We are excited to announce that starting November 18th, our school lunch program will transition from Arbor Management Inc. to Whitsons Culinary Group. This change aims to enhance the quality and variety of meals available to our students.
A new link to access lunch menus will be available on our district website as well as each school's website. You can find the link below, which will be active starting November 18th.
https://www.fdmealplanner.com/#RidgelandSD
In addition, parents will now have access to a mobile app, making it easier to view menus and manage lunch options for your children.
For more details, please check your email associated to your Skyward account.
Honoring all veterans today! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Happy National School Psychology Week! Thank you to all the school psychologists who support our students. Your work makes a difference every day!
Attendance Matters!
No school for Preschool Only on November 8th.
Ridgeland Schools received summative ratings from the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Ridgeland Preschool Program earned the Gold Circle of Quality Award.
You can view the full press release here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFM2YOZpSq-urabEhT7NrjlBf1dQcRld/view?usp=sharing
☕️📅 Join us for Coffee with the Superintendent on Wednesday, November 20th! This month, our Curriculum Department will share ways to support your child academically. Hope to see you there!
📢 Reminder: There will be no school on November 5th due to Election Day
Make sure your clocks have been changed! ⏰
🌟 What a fantastic Wellness Day we had yesterday! Our staff enjoyed a day filled with joy and relaxation, featuring therapy dogs that brought smiles, arts & crafts to spark creativity, and informative sessions from Safety & Security. We also had a blast with fun games! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and an EXTRA shout out to our session presenters! Let’s keep prioritizing our well-being together! 💖🐾🎨🎉
