Thank-you to our incredibly dedicated & generous SD113a Educational Foundation! They awarded Deborah Jilek, Andrea Parr, and myself a grant for an Outdoor Learning Lab to use in 6th grade Science. Look forward to updates this fall on our raised garden beds! #sd113a #OQMS

OQMS 6th grade Science students learned about honeybees and beekeeping today from Mark Pawlak at the Heritage Woodland Sanctuary today. We appreciate Mr. Pawlak’s time and the help and support from the Lemont Lions Club members as well! #sd113a #OQMS

OQMS 6th grade is off & growing scientists along with radishes, kale, lettuce, spinach! Right now we are gathering a lot of questions leading to some great student led research & even better planning for spring. This outdoor learning lab is thanks to SD113a Educational Foundation! #sd113a

Truly a team effort for all students and families. ❤️

Smiles-conversation-curiosity-research-trying new things-pride-awe-sharing personal experiences…such a rewarding experience for our 6th grade students! Thanks to SD113a Educational Foundation and parent volunteers for our Outdoor Learning Lab! To be continued Spring 2024…. #sd113a

Real-world & community connections for 6th grade Science this week! Deborah Jilek daughter from U of I atmospheric sciences shared storm chasing experiences. A student’s mom Tracy Eich shared her story being in the Plainfield HS at time of the 1990 F5 tornado. #sd113a

OQ Middle School and RV Elementary are looking for TWO AMAZING Assistant Principals of Student Service! #SD113a Apply NOW- sd113a.org/employment

Having a great time team building at Irons Oaks with our OQMS 6th grade black team! #sd113a #OQWarriors

It was a beautiful day for 6th grade to walk and explore the prairie path at Lemont’s Heritage Center. There we learned about honeybees from Mr. Mark Pawlak and got to see an active hive! We appreciate Mr. Pawlak sharing his time, knowledge, and equipment. #sd113a

OQMS 6th graders have been learning all about the life cycle of plants and making connections to what we learned about bees/pollination from Mr. Pawlak! Thanks SD113a Educational Foundation for the grant that made this possible! #sd113a

Dream Team! ❤️🖤 More recruiting for Harlem Wizards event! Can’t stop, won’t stop! Dr. Joe Sweeney Dr. Kate Koch #SD113A

A big thank-you to Amanda Borchert and Art Club members for sharing their incredible creativity and talents to brighten my classroom! It was so much fun brainstorming together and then seeing what they created from our conversations. #sd113a

STEM Night is this Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Lemont High School! We’ll be mixing sports and competition with STEM. Discover the science behind your favorite games through hands-on experiments, engaging demonstrations, and interactive challenges. #SD113A

Our Lemont PTO is incredibly thoughtful, generous, & creative! Feeling so appreciated as we all had these personalized signs on our doors to greet us Monday morning! #sd113a #OQMS

Old Quarry Middle School needs its next leader for the 2026-2027 school year! We’re searching for a Principal who’s ready to continue our success! Think you’re the one? #SD113A Apply now ➡️ applitrack.com/SD113a/onlinea…

📵 Episode #1 of The Great Reset is OUT! Our 8th graders open up about how they’re feeling heading into Monday as they prepare to turn in their phones. Real worries. Real excitement. Real middle school life. 🎧 Listen now and follow the journey all week! open.spotify.com/episode/42DPOx…

📵 Episode #2 of The Great Reset is OUT! Today was turn-in day—our 8th graders officially handed over their phones. Real reactions. Real nerves. Real middle school honesty. 🎧 Listen now as the reset begins! open.spotify.com/episode/5NhyLX…

In this episode, Dr. Sweeney checks in with students after their very first night without their phones. Hear their honest reflections on what they missed, what they didn't, and how it felt to unplug. Night one is officially in the books-and the journey is just beginning!

Day #2 of The Great Reset is complete! 🎧 Episode 4 is now LIVE—hear our students reflect on the challenges, wins, and lessons learned as they continue their phone-free journey. Proud of these Warriors! open.spotify.com/episode/6QmlF5…

Where exceptional leaders join an exceptional admin team. ⬇️ Apply Now! applitrack.com/SD113a/onlinea…