It's American Education Week! Throughout the week, we will be highlighting the amazing things happening in our Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 schools. From our Early Learning Center to our five elementary schools to our Middle School, D123 has a lot to be proud of. #D123

As we celebrate American Education Week, let's highlight the Covington learning community! From enjoying a PTO-sponsored Bingo Night and honoring our heroes to collaborating on vocabulary activities and math tasks, our students are engaged, curious, and growing every day.

As we celebrate American Education Week, we’re highlighting the learning community at Hannum! From kindness circles and earning “Bear Bucks” to family fun at Trunk or Treat and focused time doing class work, students are growing, connecting, and shining every day.

Happy PSRP Day! Today we celebrate the paraprofessionals and support staff who keep our schools running, our students supported, and our classrooms thriving. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the countless ways you make a difference every day.

As we continue through American Education Week, we're celebrating the excitement in D123 schools by highlighting activities at Hometown. Students learned fire safety, explored cultural celebrations, wrapped up their CKLA unit with Fable Olympics, and enjoyed parachute fun!

Join us for a live Superintendent Community Update today, November 20 at noon, and hear about exciting events and activities going on in District 123. Watch on youtube.com/district123

Our American Education Week spotlights continue with a look inside Kolmar Elementary School. From teamwork and empowerment to working on foundational skills and field trip fun, students are learning, connecting, and thriving every day!

Our American Education Spotlight continues with a look inside the active, creative, and exciting learning activities going on at Sward. From sensory walls and picture day to hands-on experiments and fun culminating projects, all students find success in great ways.

Our American Education Week spotlights wrap up with OLHMS. We see students growing, leading, and giving back through their hard work on the court, their engagement in the classroom, and their involvement in the community. Thank you for supporting and inspiring our D123 students.

We are incredibly proud to share that Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 has been recognized as a top communicator in Illinois, earning nine awards at the 2025 INSPRA Communications Award Ceremony! Read more about each of the awards here: link.d123.org/INSPRA2025

Kolmar celebrated the 67th day of school yesterday with fun activities, and even 6-7–themed shirts worn by the teachers! Taking a moment to celebrate and have some fun helps everyone recharge before the final stretch to winter break. #d123 #d123kol

At Hannum Elementary, Kindergarten students are engaging in hands-on learning by building shapes. This activity helps students strengthen fine motor skills, explore early geometry concepts, and learn how lines and angles form the world around them. #D123 #D123HAN

Over the weekend, Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 elementary school chorus students helped spread holiday cheer at the Oak Lawn Santa on the Green event. Great job to all D123 students and music teachers! #D123

The Early Learning Center's Annual International Bread Night reminded us that learning isn’t just in the classroom... it's at the table, in our cultures, and in the stories we share. What a beautiful way to celebrate connection and belonging during the ELC's Bread Study!

What a wonderful start to our D123 Winter Concert series! The Kolmar Elementary Chorus and K-2 students warmed hearts on this chilly afternoon with their performances! Catch the full show and see the amazing work of our students and staff at youtube.com/watch?v=C0bpO1…

What a wonderful start to the weekend and holiday season! The Sward Elementary school chorus and K-2nd grade students gave outstanding performances. Thank you to all students and staff for your hard work in putting this incredible program together for families to enjoy!

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School hosted its 12th annual "Meals for the Holidays" meal packaging event with Feed6-Outreach over the weekend. This event benefits food-insecure neighbors by producing 50,000 meals in a two-hour period. Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors!

The Hannum Winter concert on Tuesday was a wonderful display of talents! The chorus and K–2 students filled the room with music and smiles, bringing joy and holiday cheer to a crowd of proud families and friends.

Happy Holidays from District 123! Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous holiday season!

Happy New Year to the D123 learning community! May 2026 bring many opportunities for learning and growth.