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SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

OnbehalfofOakLawnCommunityHighSchoolDistrict229 welcometothe2025-26 school year! We look eturning families and warmly welcome fam and communication amongteachers,staff berswillhelpshapea thrivingeducationalc erystudent.

AtDistrict229,wetake ofourstudents,staff, and community. From and award-winning extracurricular progra diness initiatives, our Districtcontinuestose

Ourdedicatededuca clusive,andforwardthinking learning env ed to reach their full potential. We’ve inves d mental health and wellnesssupport,and ganizationstoensure ourstudentsarenoto yondourhalls

Lookingahead,ourvis toleadwithpurpose andmakeapositivei whatthefutureholds andremaincommitte portseverylearnerin becomingaconfident society

Thank you for being h School District 229 journey Togetherwew

GoSpartans!

DISTRICT229

STUDENTGROWTH ANDLEARNING

All students are engaged in a rigorous education resulting in college, career and life readiness.

PERSONNEL ASSETS

Systems promote staff engagement, collaboration, innovation, satisfaction and accountability.

OPERATIONSAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Financial, facility and technological resources align with District goals and core values.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Families and community are engaged and valued partners in the education process.

Dr.ShaheBagdasarian Superintendent

VISIONANDMISSION

Our mission is to foster a safe, supportive, and challenging environment where all students develop the skills, knowledge and and charactertograduateandsucceedinaglobal society.

Our vision is to cultivate a community where everystudentexemplifiesSpartanPRIDE:

PersonalResponsibility Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence

Through these values, we aim to prepare our students to lead with purpose and make a positiveimpactintheworld.

ONCEASPARTAN, ALWAYSASPARTAN!

CohenLayloisastandoutstudent-athletefromOLCHSwhoearneda DivisionIscholarshiptodiveatWestPoint.Heholdsschoolrecordsin6diveand11-diveeventsandwasathree-timeSSCRedConference Champion.Atwo-timestatequalifier,heplaced14 and11 inIllinoishis juniorandsenioryears,andwasrecentlynamedaNISCAAll-American. Inadditiontohisprowessasadiver,Cohendistinguishedhimselfasa gymnast capturingstatechampionshipsandearningnational-level placements.Healsocompetedinjudoandplayedclublevelvolleyball.

RihanaOsmaniwillbeattendingtheUniversityofNotreDamethisfall.A standoutstudent-athleteandleaderatOLCHS,Rihanaearned recognitionasanAPScholarandreceiveda4-YearAcademicLetter, reflectingherstrongacademicperformance.Shewasrecentlyhonored bytheCollegeBoard’sNationalRecognitionProgramforherexceptional academicsandSATscoresasaFirst-Generationcollegestudent—a prestigiousandwell-deservedachievement.

ProjectTimeline

On November 20, 2024, the Board of Education officially approved the constructionofastate-of-the-artfieldhouse Thisfacilitywillprovideatop-tier spaceforsports,fitnessclasses,andschool-wideevents,offeringunparalleled opportunitiesforourstudentsandthecommunity.

ConstructionbeganintheSpringof2025,withananticipatedcompletiondate of approximately October 2026. This new fieldhouse will not only enhance our athletics programs but also serve as a multi-purpose venue to enhance studentlearning,providespaceforbothschoolandlocalevents,andmore.

WhattoExpect

Thefieldhousewillincludemodernindoorathleticfacilities,eventspaces,and upgraded amenities that will benefit all who use the facility, from our student athletes to the wider community The new building is designed with sustainability and long-term utility in mind, ensuring it serves as a valuable assetforyearstocome

Weareincrediblyexcitedabouttheopportunitiesthisnewspacewillbringand lookforwardtokeepingyouupdatedastheprojectprogresses.Staytunedfor moredetailsaswemoveforwardwiththisexcitingproject!

Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupportofourschoolandcommunity.

SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUCCESS

OAKLAWNCOMMUNITYHIGH

SCHOOLDISTRICT229

9400 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY

OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS 60453

PHONE: 7084245200

FAX: 708.424.5263

OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr.ShaheBagdasarian,Superintendent

JosephMcCurdy,AssistantSuperintendent/CSBO

RodMolek,InterimDirectorofHumanResources

Dr.LaurenMay,Principal

MarcusWargin,AssistantPrincipal

MichaelSunquist,AssistantPrincipal

JeremeyCryan,AthleticsDirector

MariaVanderwarren,ExecutiveAssistantto Superintendent

OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 229 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Campus Safety

We prioritize

OakLawnCommunityHighSchoolDistrict229isproudto announcethatwehavebeenselectedasoneof50 recipientsoftheOmnilertSecureSchoolsGrantProgram. Throughthisgrant,ourschoolhasbeenawardedathreeyearlicenseforOmnilertGunDetect anadvancedAIpoweredgundetectionsystem atnocost.Thistechnology willfurtherstrengthenourproactivesecurityeffortsand supportourongoingcommitmenttomaintainingasafe andsecureenvironmentforallstudentsandstaff.

VicePresident JohnHickey
Dr.KennethYerkes President
RobertLoehr

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