Student Activities
We encourage our students to become part of extracurricular activities because we believe that they are a vital part of the middle school experience. Various clubs operate throughout the year. It is expected that each club participant will maintain passing grades and appropriate behavior. Attendance during regular school hours is required in order to participate in after school activities.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The aim of our co-curricular program is to provide school related activities as an extension of the regular school day to further enhance classroom learning and student interest.
Eligibility: As representatives of OLHMS, all students involved in before/after school activities are subject to eligibility procedures as defined by each group or team. Students may be restricted participation in any activity on the basis of academic and/or behavioral deficiency.
Participation: Each student at OLHMS has the opportunity to join and/or try-out for co-curricular activities. Students absent from any part of the school day
will be deemed ineligible for participation in any co-curricular activity on the day of the absence. Due to the number of activities available at OLHMS, at times, schedules may overlap. Coaches/sponsors will make every effort to allow students the opportunity to participate in more than one activity. Occasionally, students will need to choose between two different activities.
Physicals: A state of Illinois statue mandates an annual physical examination for all students participating in interscholastic athletics. Students will be denied participation in any sport until proof of a current physical is on file with the school.
Spectator Expectations: Spectators at any school-sponsored event are expected to act and behave in an appropriate and considerate manner at all times. Students who attend school sponsored events must have a permission form signed by a parent/guardian and on file in the school office. Any student leaving the building during an event will not be allowed to re-enter unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Listed below are some of the co-curricular activities offered at OLHMS.
Student Council National Junior Honor Society
School Newspaper Peer Mediation
Arts and Crafts Club Knitting Club
Computer Club French Club
STAR Tutoring Power Hour Instructional Support
Spanish Club Game Club
Scrap Booking Club Yearbook
Snowflake Club Creative Writing Club
Media Production Club Intramural Athletics (6-7-8)
Journalism Club (6) DARE Dance (6)
Reader’s Café Declamation
Drama Club Concert Band (6-8)
Jazz Band (6-8) Cadet Band (6)
Concert Chorus (6-8) Chorus (6)
Mathletes Boys/Girls Softball (6-8)
Cross Country (6-8) Boys/Girls Basketball (6-7/8)
Track & Field (6-8) Boys/Girls Volleyball (6-7/8)
Cheerleading (6-7/8) PTSA (6-8)
Southwest Interscholatic Conference (SWIC)
OLHMS is a member of the SWIC which offers many competitive activities, including the following: boys’ and girls’ softball, boys’ and girls’ cross country, girls’ and boys’ basketball, girls’ and boys’ volleyball, girls’ and boys’ track, Mathletes, and Declamation.
OLHMS provides a broad and varied program of extracurricular activities designed to meet the needs and interests of our students. Students who represent OLHMS in extracurricular activities must maintain good academic and disciplinary status in order to remain eligible for these programs. Student eligibility is determined by their teachers, based on the student’s schoolwork and behavior. Any team member who receives an “F” in any subject is temporarily suspended from competition for two weeks, or until academic improvement is noted. At the coach’s discretion, students who are on activity suspension may practice but not play in SWIC sanctioned games or events until a passing grade or progress is made toward improving their academic performance.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: This prestigious organization is available to seventh and eighth grade students who meet and maintain high academic standards and exhibit qualifying behaviors in the areas of citizenship, leadership, service, and character. The minimum academic criteria include the following:
- A G.P.A. of 3.75 or better for the first two trimesters;
- Grades of “A” or “B” in all subjects.
Students who meet these criteria will be eligible to petition for membership. Qualified students who petition for membership and fulfill the minimum service requirement will be selected for membership by a vote of the faculty on the bases of the aforementioned criteria. Students who qualify for NJHS membership must maintain all of the criteria for the remainder of their academic career in District 123. NJHS sponsors will monitor members for compliance with all of the related responsibilities.
In addition to the expectations of meeting attendance, exemplary behavior, and service to school/community, each member must maintain the following academic standards each trimester:
- G.P.A. of 3.60 or better; and
- Grades of “A” or “B” in all subjects.
Members who violate NJHS requirements and/or any school-related expectations may be dismissed from NJHS.
BAND
CADET BAND
Cadet Band is an intermediate group consisting of District 123 band members who have had some previous instrumental music experience (usually Beginning Band) and who have successfully displayed a degree of proficiency required by the directors. This band performs a concert in December and May. The Cadet Band also competes in one full band contest and individual members have the opportunity to participate in Solo & Ensemble Contests. This group rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, before school, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at OLHMS. Bus transportation is provided each morning session from every Elementary Feeder School. Bus pick-up time schedules are available below.
CONCERT BAND
Concert Band is comprised of the most musically advanced instrumentalists from OLHMS. Members in this group have displayed an exceptionally high degree of proficiency as mandated by the directors. This band performs at various concerts and festivals throughout the school year. The Concert Band also competes at a variety of contests. Individual members have the opportunity to participate in Solo & Ensemble Contests. This group rehearses before school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Bus transportation is provided each morning session from every Elementary Feeder School. Bus pick-up time schedules are available below.
JAZZ BAND
Our Jazz Band is an after school activity consisting of OLHMS band members who are interested in performing jazz music. This group performs at concerts and various special events. The Jazz Band rehearses once a week, after school.
CHORUS
Cadet Chorus is an intermediate group consisting of District 123 chorus members who have had some previous vocal music experience and who have successfully displayed a degree of proficiency required by the director. This chorus performs a concert in December and May. This group rehearses on Wednesdays and Fridays, before school, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at OLHMS. Bus transportation is provided each morning session from every Elementary Feeder School. Bus pick-up time schedules are available below.
Concert Chorus is comprised of the most musically advanced vocalists from OLHMS. Members in this group have displayed an exceptionally high degree of proficiency as mandated by the director. This chorus performs at various concerts and community groups throughout the school year. This group rehearses before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Bus transportation is provided each morning session from every Elementary Feeder School. Bus pick-up time schedules are available below.
OLHMS AM ACTIVTY BUS SCHEDULE
Route #1
7:05 AM District Office
7:10 AM Hannum
4:35 PM McGugan
7:15 AM Kolmar
7:20 AM McGugan
7:25 AM OLHMS
Route #2
7:00 AM 90th Place & Ryan Road
7:05 AM Hometown
7:15 AM Brandt
7:20 AM Covington
7:25 AM OLHMS
OLHMS PM ACTIVTY BUS SCHEDULE
Route #1
4:30 PM OLHMS
4:40 PM Kolmar
4:45 PM Hannum
4:50 PM District Office
5:00 PM OLHMS
5:10 PM McGugan
5:15 PM Kolmar
5:20 PM Hannum
5:25 PM District Office
Route #2
4:30 PM OLHMS
4:35 PM Covington
4:40 PM Brandt
4:50 PM Hometown
4:55 PM 90th Place & Ryan Road
5:05 PM OLHMS
5:10 PM Covington
5:15 PM Brandt
5:25 PM Hometown
5:30 PM 90th Place & Ryan Road
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