Past Happenings

Welcome Mr. Martino, New Principal

Welcome Mr. Martino, New Principal

We are excited to welcome back Mr. Matt Martino as our new principal. Mr. Martino taught at OLW in the middle school from 2015 to 2021 before becoming an assistant principal and then principal at other Catholic schools in the archdiocese. Some quick facts: - he grew...

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Thank You Mrs. Newell

Thank You Mrs. Newell

We want to celebrate Mrs. Meghan Newell! We are so grateful for her enthusiasm for theatre and music and her willingness to share her talents with us for nine years. From Godspell to The Little Mermaid and the amazing shows in between, our students have really enjoyed...

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Farewell Dr. David Wood

Farewell Dr. David Wood

We will miss Dr. Wood and all the small and big ways that he has supported our students, faculty, and school community. He has done so much during his tenure at Our Lady of the Wayside School and we are blessed for his leadership, compassion, encouragement, and faith...

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Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree

Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree

It was a great night! 2-24-24 OLW Soiree On February 24, 2024, at the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom of Arlington Heights, over 200 people came together to celebrate 70 years of Catholic education at Our Lady of the Wayside. This new event - Soiree - was built on the...

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