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8th Grade Prayer Group
Read the article in Chicago Catholic about our 8th grade prayer groups that Mrs. Shewmon started last year. She prays …Read More »Mom/Son and Daddy/Daughter Nights
Get your tickets now! Mother/Son Night, Daddy/Daughter Dance – these are great ways to end our celebration of Catholic Schools …Read More »Supper Clubs
Supper Clubs – Throughout the year, OLW participates in Supper Club fundraisers, where a local restaurant donates to OLW a …Read More »
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Great Upcoming Supper Club!
Jersey Mike’s in RM
2 days AND you can go for lunch or dinner
Order lunch for your office or dinner for your kid's team
Feb 8 and 9 from 10am – 9am, they'll donate OLW 25% of your bill to OLW
Use code DNS25 in the app or when you order online
Get your SuperBowl Square(s) and support OLW School. New this year - you get new numbers each quarter! Go in with co-workers, neighbors, etc - even if you don't win, it makes the Big Game more exciting. Buy them from our BidPal site - it's package #51.
http://ow.ly/kAIL50MFUCI
Listen to one of our students talk about the impact Our Lady of the Wayside School has had on her. #catholicsschoolsweek2023 #catholicschoolsmatter #olwwildcatpride

Catholic Schools Week Presentation 2023
01/29/2023 Sydney L., an Our Lady of the Wayside School eighth-grade student, shares with parishioners, how her Catholic Education at OLW has helped f...
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Show your school spirit to support the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys bball teams
Games start at 5pm
Then stay for the 8th Grade Dads vs. 8th Grade Boys Game at 9 pm
Special Concessions and a limited amount of OLW Spirit Wear will be available to purchase
#olwwildcatpride
Looking for a great preschool or kindergarten program? We have one! We offer a full-day and a morning only program. Find out more:
Jan 25, 7pm, PK and K Parent Info Night
Jan 29, 10:30am12pm, Open House
RSVP requested but not required
http://ow.ly/vgFK50Mu7i3
We are lucky to have scholarship money for this program. Please apply and select Our Lady of the Wayside School!


Tonight is the night! Here are some helpful reminders. Call us at 800-616-7606 or email scholars@empowerillinois.org if you have any questions. #ApplicationTips
Make sure you get these dates in your 2023 calendar! Hope our students and families have been enjoying Christmas Break!
Here is the page with a signup genius link for Family Mass and also an online order form for Girl Scout Cookies
http://ow.ly/WSFO50Miivy
We invite you to enjoy these snippets from our Christmas Program last week. The sounds of children singing Christmas sings seems just right at this time of year.
Father Arthur and Father Gilbert went into each classroom yesterday to pray with our students and wish them Merry Christmas before everyone started enjoying a great Christmas Break. #catholicschoolsmatter #fosteringfaith @chicagocatholic
Today our sweet preschool students had their Christmas Program. This is a tradition that we are grateful we can share with you. Merry Christmas!
Day one of Egg Car testing! @olwschoolAH https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1603720286150565890
Thank you Ms. Miller for helping us this year! We all were excited to see you. @misspjmill #noretiringfromchristmasprogram
Such a great show yesterday, showcasing the musical gifts of our students, as well as Mrs. Newell and Mr. Pancratz. We'll be sharing more videos and pics as it gets closer to Christmas.
Reading Christmas stories with our first grade buddies today 🎄 @olwschoolAH
Christmas story read aloud with buddies day today! What great fun reading to our Preschool friends!
Before Christmas Break there is still much happening!
Bring in toiletries for our service project
Christmas Program Thurs-you can get your child's ornament to bring home
GCP Classroom Challenge is still
Christmas Carols with Parish is next Mon
Phew! Make you're reading MM
Are you in? The GCP/Raise Right Challenge is on! The winning classroom wins a hot cocoa party. But the real winner is the school because of the extra funds that these gift cards generate. And at no cost to you. All the details are in MM.
Support OLW and give yourself a break during this busy holiday season. Grab dinner tomorrow at Culver's in Mount Prospect - they will donate 10% back to us, just mention OLW as you order. Tell your friends and family. We appreciate your support.
Culver's in MP
Thurs, Dec 8
5-9pm
Two of our fifth graders chose St. Nicholas as their saint last month. There's always at least one, and why not? He's the patron saint of children and known for bringing gifts. #fosteringfaith #saintsinthemaking @ChiCathSchools @archchicago
Thank you to everyone who donated to OLW for #GivingTuesday. It's not too late - you can still use the online donation link.
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_127ee336-32c8-11ed-907a-0694fb4405ab&WidgetId=2543616&blm_aid=0

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Our focus is to provide your child with a superior education, in a safe and secure nurturing environment.

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A personal tour is the best way to experience Our Lady of the Wayside School. We invite you to visit us, meet our teachers and learn more about our academics and programs.

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Once you’ve learned about Our Lady of the Wayside School, it’s time for us to learn more about you.
General Inquiries: information@olwschool.org
School Secretary Email: ctiltz@olwschool.org
Principal Email: dwood@olwschool.org
Phone: (847) 255-0050
Elementary Fax: (847) 253-0543 | Junior High Fax: 847) 253-0019
Our Lady of the Wayside School
432 S. Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005