Tag Archive: #catholicschool

OLW School Prayer Groups – Back in Action

Mrs. Shewmon’s 8th Grade Boys & Girls Prayer Groups are back in action this new school year. The prayer groups meet during lunch and recess time. They begin by praising and thanking God by singing a song. Then there is [read more...]

Take a Tour of OLW School, There is Still Time!

If you are interested in a Catholic education for your children, please consider our parish school. We know it’s not an easy financial decision for some families, but scholarships are available. If you don’t ask, you won’t know! Schedule a tour and [read more...]

Back to School 2023-24 (Elementary & Middle School)

The 2023-24 School Year has begun and Our Lady of the Wayside’s campus is once again abuzz with energy, enthusiasm, and smiles! Our teachers eagerly welcomed students into their classrooms and helped them settle in. The morning began with the [read more...]

Back to School 2023-24 (Preschool)

The 2023-24 School Year has begun, and Our Lady of the Wayside’s campus is abuzz with energy, enthusiasm, and smiles! Our preschool teachers eagerly welcomed wee ones enrolled in the PK-3 & PK-4 programs into their classrooms for a year [read more...]

Interested in Catholic School at OLW?

Interested in Catholic School at OLW? We are taking new student registrations. Call the school office: 847-255-0050 Scholarships may be available through Invest In Kids Program. To see if you qualify, go to the Empower Illinois website: https://empowerillinois.org/apply/

OLW Student Shares Why Catholic Education Matters

As a kick-off to Catholic Schools Week 2023, Our Lady of the Wayside 8th-grader, Sydney L., shared with parishioners how her Catholic Education at OLW has helped form her, academically, faithfully, and socially, and helped prepare her for High School [read more...]

THANK YOU Tax Credit Scholarship Program Participants

We did it! WE maximized the $75,000 match from the Archdiocese. Thank you to the 15 families who participated. Your generosity will make it possible for more students to attend Our Lady of the Wayside School.

8th-Grade Prayer Groups LOVED by OLW Students

One year ago, Our Lady of the Wayside 8th-grade teacher, Sally Shewmon, started an eighth grade boys prayer group. The genesis was interesting… the boys asked Mrs. Shewmon to attend their basketball game, but she couldn’t attend due to a [read more...]

OLW School Celebrates Halloween With Costumes, Spirit & Smiles

Our Lady of the Wayside School students and teachers celebrated Halloween in grand style this afternoon, donning some very creative costumes. Several students and teachers joined together to dress up in themes. Smiles everywhere.  Our cheerleaders lifted spirits even higher, [read more...]

Back to School (Preschool)

The 2022-23 School Year has begun and Our Lady of the Wayside’s campus is once again abuzz with energy, enthusiasm, and smiles! It’s so great to see our wonderful students return for another year of learning, socialization, faith formation, and fun! [read more...]