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The Sward Kindergarten classrooms were truly moo-ving and egg-citing as students celebr...

OLHMS and Simmons National Junior Honor Society are proud to support our troops through...

The ELC was filled with smiles, giggles, and wagging tails during a special visit from ...

Our fourth grade students recently put their problem-solving skills to the test during ...

The OLHMS library came alive with creativity and reflection as students honored the lif...

At Hometown Elementary, art class is a highlight of the week thanks to our talented and...

Kolmar Explores 3D Printers

January 28, 2026

The Ed Foundation granted 3D printers to elementary schools this year, and at Kolmar, we are excited to explore them more each day. This new technology opens the door to hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving for our students.

Field Trip Fun

January 28, 2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Altenburg and the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD123’s Enrichment Team on receiving a Mini-Grant through the Ed Foundation.

Before children ever put pencil to paper, their bodies need to be ready, especially the...

Fifth graders in Mrs. Favero’s and Mrs. Bernal’s co-taught science classroo...

As we return from an Arctic blast and extended weekend, students will be taking th...

Hometown School is excited to announce the installation of a brand-new rock climbing wa...

OLHMS school spirit was on full display as the PTSA and OLHMS staff came together for a...

Wild Harts Comes to Kolmar

January 19, 2026

Kindergarten students at Kolmar have been busy learning all about farms in their CKLA unit—and they got a very special surprise visitor! Our school’s SRO, Officer Craig Zelhart, came to share something exciting: he actually owns a real farm called Wild Harts Farm!

Celebratory Parade!

January 19, 2026

OLHMS was full of excitement on Friday, January 16th, as students and staff came togeth...

Little Lions rolled up their sleeves for a paws-itively engaging speech and occupationa...

The OLHMS girls volleyball teams delivered an exciting and successful performance again...

At Hometown Elementary, we believe learning should be meaningful, hands-on, and fun&mda...

On Thursday, January 8, Sward Elementary School hosted State Representatives Mary Gill and Rick Ryan as well as Fran Hurley from Senator Bill Cunningham's office to learn more about the Parent Mentor Program, an initiative made possible through the school’s partnership with Arab American Family Services (AAFS).

On Tuesday evening, our school turned into a winter wonderland as we hosted our Winter ...

Farm Talk with Officer Craig

January 15, 2026

Our kindergartners had a special visit from Officer Craig, who stopped by to share all ...

The OLHMS cheerleading team brought the energy, spirit, and sparkle to the Richards Hig...

Coyotes That Care

January 14, 2026

On Tuesday, January 13, the district held its Board of Education meeting, where the Coyotes received well-deserved recognition. Earlier this school year, third- through fifth-grade students were invited to participate in a program called Coyotes That Care.

PBIS Refresh

January 9, 2026

After returning from winter break, students participated in a PBIS Bootcamp Refresher t...

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