
Spring break is almost here! Time to relax and recharge 🌸☀️ See you back in class on April 2nd! Until then, enjoy every moment of Spring Break! 📚✨


At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing our 7th & 8th grade boys basketball team for their outstanding winning season! 🏀👏 It was also great to share with our Board of Education, families, staff, and community the ELA Committee's recommendation to adopt a new ELA curriculum, presented by Mrs. Wagner, Curriculum Coordinator. Additionally, Mr. Tom Szurgot from Tria Architect gave an exciting presentation on the 2025 Simmons Middle School Renovation Project. 🚧📚





Your opinion counts! 📢 The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! Take a few minutes to share your feedback and help improve our schools. Your responses will provide valuable insights into what’s working and what we can do better. But hurry—this survey window closes on March 28th! Let’s work together to create the best learning environment for all students! https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent


Every day counts! 🗓️ Consistent attendance helps students succeed and stay on track. Let’s make it a goal to be present and engaged!


🎓 Ridgeland School District 122 PTA/PTO Council Scholarship 🎓 Graduating seniors who’ve attended Ridgeland 122 for at least 5 years, have a 2.5+ GPA, and plan to attend an accredited college or university can apply for our scholarship! 🔹 Applications are available in Ridgeland school offices, the Administrative Center, and local high school counselor offices. ⏰ Deadline: Monday, May 9th by 4 PM. Don’t miss out!


Feeling lucky today! 🍀💚 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


Let the colors fly! Wishing everyone a joyful and vibrant Holi! 🎉


Happy Pi Day! 🥧💡 Let’s celebrate math and all things circular!


Join the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce at their Health & Safety Expo this April for a safer, healthier tomorrow!


Your opinion counts! 📢 The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! Take a few minutes to share your feedback and help improve our schools. Your responses will provide valuable insights into what’s working and what we can do better. But hurry—this survey window closes on March 28th! Let’s work together to create the best learning environment for all students! https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent


📅The amended 2025-2026 school calendar has been approved! Time to start planning ahead! 📚
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ku6BVlmNafqbJISbWHfzKRsNuCaCsiB/view?usp=drive_link



📢 The District 122 Prevention Initiative is offering a valuable program for families with children ages 0-3 or expecting a child. This initiative provides support to parents, along with engaging opportunities for parent-child interaction and small group activities. If you live in District 122, we invite you to take advantage of this program. For more information, please refer to the flyer.


🎉 2025-2026 Preschool Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Enroll your child in District 122's Preschool Program today! 🏫 Must be at least 3 years old on/or before September 1, 2025 and live within the district. Spots are filling fast—check out the flyer for more details! 📋


Oak Lawn Lightning Swim Team is looking for swimmers ages 5-18 to join the team! 🏊♀️💦 Don't miss your chance to be part of the action! For more details and to sign up, visit their website: www.olsalightning.org


Spring forward! Time for longer days and brighter mornings! ⏰🌞


Check out the latest feature on the Simmons Jr. Muslim Student Association (MSA) in the Oak Lawn Patch! 🌟 Proud of our student leaders and the impactful work they're doing.
https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/simmons-jr-muslim-student-association-stocks-food-pantry-ramadan


Big thanks to our amazing maintenance workers who keep everything running smoothly! 🧰⚒️



Every day counts! 🗓️ Consistent attendance helps students succeed and stay on track. Let’s make it a goal to be present and engaged!


Your opinion counts! 📢 The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! Take a few minutes to share your feedback and help improve our schools. Your responses will provide valuable insights into what’s working and what we can do better. But hurry—this survey window closes on March 28th! Let’s work together to create the best learning environment for all students! https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent


🎓 Ridgeland School District 122 PTA/PTO Council Scholarship 🎓 Graduating seniors who’ve attended Ridgeland 122 for at least 5 years, have a 2.5+ GPA, and plan to attend an accredited college or university can apply for our scholarship! 🔹 Applications are available in Ridgeland school offices, the Administrative Center, and local high school counselor offices. ⏰ Deadline: Monday, May 9th by 4 PM. Don’t miss out!
