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Go for the Gold!

April 1, 2026

This week, Sward’s 3rd–5th grade students are stepping up to the challenge ...

Hometown Elementary held an assembly on Tuesday for grades 3, 4 and 5 to help stud...

Set Sail to IAR

March 30, 2026

At Kolmar, our school theme this year is Sailing to Success—and what better way to carry that excitement through the spring than by preparing our 3rd through 5th grade students for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) with a nautical twist?

Students were buzzing with excitement during this month’s Bear Booth shopping day...

The Early Learning Center turned the page on an exciting new chapter last week, hosting...

A group of 6th grade students recently participated in an ELA extension group where the...

CASE Munchie Market

March 18, 2026

Kolmar’s CASE program is always finding new and creative ways to bring life skills to students—and their latest initiative has quickly become a school favorite! Since launching in November, the CASE “Munchie Market” has skyrocketed into one of the most exciting and meaningful experiences for both students and staff.

Wax Museum

March 18, 2026

Fourth graders brought history to life during their recent Wax Museum event, showcasing the knowledge and creativity they developed throughout their CKLA unit on inventors. Students selected influential inventors, researched their lives and contributions, and transformed into their chosen figures for an engaging, interactive experience.

A Native American Feast

March 14, 2026

Kindergarten students recently celebrated the conclusion of their Native American studi...

Cougar Code Winners!

March 13, 2026

This trimester, our school proudly celebrated the Trimester 2 Cougar Code Winners, reco...

Fourth Grade Geologists

March 13, 2026

Our fourth graders continued an exciting Geology unit with creative "Volcano ...

At the Early Learning Center, learning begins with connection, care, and a strong sense...

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School recently hosted its 4th Annual Career Fair, giving stud...

Swagle Store

March 12, 2026

Our PBIS Swagle Store is soaring at Sward School! Students have been earning Eagle Feathers by showing what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe throughout the school day.

OLHMS proudly hosted the SWIC eSports Conference Tournament, welcoming 107 competitors ...

On Friday, March 5th, Kolmar students gathered in the gym for an exciting all-school assembly to celebrate the end of the 2nd trimester.

The Early Learning Center is proud to celebrate Amy Streit, an ELC para educator who ha...

Student Leadership Day

March 5, 2026

A group of OLHMS student leaders recently spent the day at the Illinois Holocaust Museu...

Math Madness!

March 5, 2026

Our school recently hosted an exciting Math Night with a fun “Math Madness”...

Students at Hometown Elementary recently combined social studies, research, and writing...

Bingo Night

March 4, 2026

On Thursday, February 26th, the PTA hosted Kolmar’s annual BINGO Night! Families showed up ready to enjoy a fun evening together during the week.

Final Xello! Session

March 3, 2026

On Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 3rd, Mrs. Follmar visited our 8th grade classro...

Our 8th grade students recently had the exciting opportunity to participate in Step-Up ...

On Friday, February 27th, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School hosted a fun and meaningful c...

Butterfly Ball

March 2, 2026

Sward PTA’s First Annual Butterfly Ball was absolutely magical on Friday night! T...

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