Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Missouri Synod Lutheran church founded in 1910 by Lithuanian immigrants. The church continues to maintain its ties to the Lithuanian community and offers services in English and Lithuanian. It also includes a pre-school and offers several youth activities.
Located inside the Oak View Center, Oak Lawn Montessori School provides educational curriculum for pre-K and kindergarten students. Registration is open throughout the school year, which runs from September to May, with an optional June session. The instructors have followed the traditional Montessori philosophy of education for more than 30 years.
Simmons Middle School is one of five public schools in the Ridgeland 122 School District serving sixth through eighth graders. Simmons is a newly-built school that joined the district in 2008. The building houses an advanced computer lab, multi-purpose gymnasium that also functions as an auditorium, library, science lab, cafeteria and playground. A school nurse, social worker, reading specialists and instructional assistants are available to help children. Students have the opportunity to participate in activities ranging from fine arts to student council. An active parent organization strives to increase activities offered to students.
The Worth Township School Treasurer Township Office serves as the accounting service center the township's 15 public school districts.
The township school treasurer distributes federal and state funds to schools, processes school payroll, pays school bills, reconciles cash from ledgers, and oversees public bonds.
In addition to its school duties, the school treasurer's office processes payroll for the Palos Fire Department and public school insurance cooperatives.
The school treasurer's office is also responsible for maintaining the central computer network system for the township's 15 school districts and acts as a consultant on other matters, such as making referrals for third-party services.
The township school treasurer is appointed by the Worth Township board of trustees.
Cameo Beauty Academy has been training salon stylists and cosmetologists for over fifty years. It is known for excellence in education by the beauty industry. Professional grade hair care products can be purchased at this facility as well.
Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 serves the communities of Oak Lawn and Hometown. The majority of its students come from Oak Lawn. The district is bounded by Pulaski on the east, 107th Street on the south, Central on the west and 87th Street on the north.
The district has four elementary schools, including Kolmar, Sward, Covington and Hannum in Oak Lawn, and Hometown in the community of the same name. All five schools serve children in grades pre-K through five. A middle school, Oak Lawn-Hometown, serves children in grades six to eight.
District 123 has a long and rich tradition of providing excellent academic programs and a commitment to meeting the needs of the whole child. The district offers a full-day kindergarten, daily physical education, art, music, instrumental music and and a full range of teaching resources. The middle school prepares students to meet the challenges of high school through a number of offerings that include foreign languages, communication arts and technology coursework. In addition, the district provides special education and other services that support the identified needs of students, as well as unique programs to help students develop academic strengths and talents.
SCOPE stands for "South Cooperative Organization for Public Education." It is a public school membership organization located inside the Community High School District 218 Administrative Center . It is involved in state and national matters as it relates to the field of education.
St. Catherine of Alexandria School was established in 1957 to provide children of registered parishioners with a Catholic education. Today, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances academics, art and music. Students participate in a rich music program that includes band, orchestra, choir and private instrument and voice lessons. Saxon math and accelerated math are offered, as is a "Reading Counts" program that includes 40,000 book titles. Study Island software is utilized in the school's state-of-the-art computer lab. Two resource teachers are available to provide students with academic help as needed. Before- and after-school care, including intramural sports programs, is provided. St. Catherine's encourages parental involvement in their children's education.
Ernest F. Kolb Elementary School is one of five public schools in the Ridgeland 122 School District. Kolb is a new school that was added to the district in 2000. It replaces an older school and is named after the popular late mayor of Oak Lawn. The building has an advanced computer lab, a multi-purpose gymnasium that also functions as an auditorium, a library, science lab, cafeteria and playground.
A school nurse, social worker, reading specialists and instructional assistants are available to help children who may be struggling academically. Kolb also offers music and art. Students are given the opportunity to participate in activities ranging from fine arts to student council. An active parent organization strives to continually increase the number of activities offered to students.
Rossi Music is a sheet music and musical instrument and accessory shop. A staff of musicians also offer lessons and repair services. Rossi technicians will service any instrument, from restringing to complete comprehensive repair. This family-owned business features a large selection of sheet music for various instruments.
Health Restoration in Oak Lawn, IL, is a nursing assistant certification program. It trains individuals through programs that emphasize anatomy, physiology, basic nursing skills, nutrition and infection control. Call for more information about enrollment.
Papoose Children's Center provides early childhood programs for pre-k and kindergarten students. It's been in operation for nearly 50 years. Children are engaged in fun but educational activities to help them learn and grow.
Specializing in professional and formative tutoring services, the Oak Lawn branch of Huntington will assist students of all ages in developing reading, writing, and math skills. The helpful staff will meet with interested parents to identify strengths and weaknesses for each student. Special consultations are available for those preparing for the ACT, SAT and GRE exams. Rest assured, the experienced educators at Huntington are on the cutting edge of effective learning strategies
This Kumon location is found inside the First United Methodist Church in Oak Lawn. The instructor is professionally trained and certified to work with school students. Educational assistance is provided through guidance in completing class assignments and developing an at-home study plan for students.
Ridgeland School District 122 was founded in 1871, the year of the Chicago Fire. The district has evolved from a one-room schoolhouse with an enrollment of 14 students to a thriving modern school district serving 2,200 students.
The district draws elementary school students in grades PreK-8 from sections of Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and Chicago Ridge, although 80 percent of the district lies within Oak Lawn.
The district's attendance area is bounded by the west side of Central Avenue to the east side of Harlem Avenue, and from the south side of 87th Street to the north side of 103rd Street.
Elementary schools serve grades PreK-5. They include Columbus-Manor, Ernest F. Kolb and Harnew in Oak Lawn, and George W. Lieb in Bridgeview. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend Simmons Middle School located in Oak Lawn.
Starting in 2000, remodeling and replacement was done on all five district schools, including additions and expansions. Dearborn Heights was demolished and replaced by a brand-new elementary school on the site named for the popular late mayor of Oak Lawn Ernie Kolb. In 2006, a brand-new Columbus Manor and a completely remodeled Lieb School were dedicated. Simmons Middle School was renovated and expanded in 2008.
Each school is equipped with advanced computer and science labs, libraries, multi-purpose gymnasiums that also function as auditoriums, sports facilities, cafeterias and expansive playgrounds.
District 122 continues to upgrade its technology to prepare its students for high school. The district is introducing interactive, computerized "SMART" boards in classrooms and updated its computer labs. Faculty members undergo continual training in the latest teaching strategies and methodologies.
Parents can also access their child's school's website and, with a password, view their child's grades on homework and tests, lunch accounts and report cards to monitor their child's day-to-day progress.
Special services are provided for students by two school psychologists, five social workers, five speech therapists, five instructional technology teachers and teachers for the English Language Learners program (for foreign-speaking children). Special education and remedial reading also are provided for all children who are eligible.
The board of education meets the third Thursday of every month at different schools throughout the district. Meetings start at 7pm. The schedule and location of the meetings are available on the Ridgeland School District 122 website from the link labeled "Meetings, Agendas & Minutes."
Emergency school closings due to weather conditions, power failures or other unforeseeable events will be broadcast on AM radio stations 670, 720, 780 and 890; FM radio stations 94.7, 96.3 and 99.5; and TV stations Fox32 and WGN Ch. 9.