Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123

During today's Last Day of School excitement, there was a hint of nostalgia at Sward Elementary School as they excavated their time capsule from the year current 5th graders were in Pre-K. It was a great way to celebrate the journey of the 5th graders at Sward before sending them off to middle school next year, while also showing all students what Sward was like years ago.

Thank you for a wonderful 2025-26 school year! Tomorrow, June 5, is the last day of school and is an Early Dismissal. School ends at 11:30 AM. Have a safe and fun summer!

The final days of school are always full of fun as we celebrate the hard work and dedication from the last year while getting excited for summer! From field days and field trips to grade level recognitions and 8th grade graduation, our D123 school have been full of energy, joy, and pride! We hope everyone enjoys the last day of school tomorrow, June 5 (11:30 AM dismissal), and we wish you all a very happy Summer!

Join the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Educational Foundation on June 18 for a fun afternoon of golfing and fundraising for innovative educational initiatives. Register for this year's golf outing at Odyssey Golf Club at d123edfoundation.org.

Congratulations to the Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Class of 2026, our 20th graduating class from OLHMS! The Commencement Ceremony will take place tonight, June 3, at 7 PM, and will be live streamed at YouTube.com/District123.

Today was full of special moments for the Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Class of 2026 as they get one day closer to walking across the stage as the 20th graduating class of OLHMS. Select 123 Scholars were honored for their distinguished success with a breakfast before all 8th graders joined together for an awards ceremony recognizing students for their perseverance both in and outside of the classroom. To wrap up the afternoon, this class of 8th graders visited their former elementary schools for a graduation walk reflecting on where they started at District 123 before they move on to high school. Congratulations, Class of 2026! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the commencement ceremony tomorrow evening.

The 2nd graders at Hometown Elementary School went on an adventure today to the Emerald City to find the wonderful Wizard of Oz! Directed by Mrs. Tully, Mrs. Strelow, and Mrs. Sheedy, this year’s production featured a talented cast of young performers who brought the classic story to life with energy, creativity, and plenty of heart.

This beloved tradition began in 2004 with Mrs. Mary Matusiak, a former 2nd grade teacher whose passion for her students inspired the very first performance. Although Mrs. Matusiak has since passed away, her legacy continues to shine through every child as they chant "there's no place like Hometown!"

District 123 Math Enrichment students recently visited District Office to learn about 10 different careers from local professionals, seeing how math can be used in everyday life. Then, the fifth graders took a leadership role at the Early Learning Center where they taught Pre-K students math concepts with hands-on learning experiences including number recognition parking garages, pizza number matching, and shape tallying. What an amazing way to lead young learners and see what the future may hold all in one day!

Continue learning throughout the summer with District 123's launch and discovery classes! Students can get a head start on the 2026-27 school year and engage in classes about STEM, art, sports, and so much more! This 16-day program, hosted at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, is open to all students from Pre-K to 8th Grade and offers classes for everyone's interests. Bus service and a snack option are available for an additional fee. Check out the full course catalog and register for classes at link.d123.org/summer