Tag Archive: #catholicschool

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...]

Back to School (Middle School)

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 [read more...]

Back to School (Elementary School)

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 [read more...]

Scenes from “HayDay” Vacation Bible School 2022

Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade in our parish enjoyed HayDay Vacation Bible School with a fun theme of nature and outdoors. VBS gives children a chance to experience God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways!  They played games and [read more...]

Back to School 2021-2022!

OLW School is so happy to start this new year! Strength for the Journey is the Archdiocese theme for Catholic schools. We are committed to helping our students on their faith journey to Grow with God. We started the school year with [read more...]